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Debilitated Mars in Eighth House
When debilitated Mars is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Cancer, Sagittarius rises in the ascendant. Mars rules the fifth and twelfth house. In general, it is partly benefic and partly malefic here, though the benefic part is higher, in most cases. The concept of various planets exhibiting tendencies to be benefic or malefic on the basis of the houses they rule in a horoscope has been explained in the book ‘Gemstones: Magic or Science?’.
Debilitated Mars in the eighth house of horoscope in Cancer is benefic in many cases, though it may turn malefic in some cases. It may happen when such debilitated Mars is influenced by one or more malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope. The concept of a benefic planet turning malefic due to influences of malefic planets has been explained in the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh’.
When benefic in nature, debilitated Mars in the eighth house of a horoscope in Cancer can bless the native with good results related to love life, children, creativity, spiritual growth, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such debilitated Mars can render various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his children. For example, such debilitated Mars can bless the native with children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native.
Looking at profession, such debilitated Mars can help the native achieve success as a fire fighter, fitness trainer, body builder, sportsman, athlete, physician, dietician, researcher, analyst, discoverer, explorer, lawyer, astrologer, tantric, psychic, spiritual guru, healer, religious guru, professional dealing in sports industry, fitness, arms, metal, energy, automobile, health, pharma, medical, transport, travel, hotel, airline, television, music, media, computer, software, IT, telecom, internet industry or some other type of professional, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Taking an example, suppose debilitated Mars is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Cancer with benefic Sun. Benefic Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Leo with Venus, Moon and benefic Rahu; Ketu is placed in the third house in Aquarius, and benefic Jupiter is placed in the fifth house in Aries. In this case, the native may engage in aviation industry. He may start an airline, and he my witness good results.
If benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the second house in Capricorn, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition through airline industry. His business may expand after his age of 35/40, and it may keep growing. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 55/60.
Such debilitated Mars can bless the native with authority in government as a police officer, army, air force, naval, revenue, administrative, foreign services officer, judge, doctor, scientist, engineer, politician or some other type of professional. Taking an example, kindly read book for detailed example.
Such debilitated Mars can help the native achieve success through a creative field as an actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer or some other likewise professional. Taking an example for a female native, suppose debilitated Mars is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Cancer with benefic Ketu. Benefic Rahu is placed in the second house in Capricorn with Moon and benefic retrograde Saturn; benefic exalted Mercury forms Bhadra Yoga in the tenth house in Virgo, Venus is placed in the ninth house in Leo, and benefic Jupiter is placed in the eleventh house in Libra. In this case, the native may become an actor, and she may witness good results.
If benefic Sun is placed in the tenth house in Virgo with Mercury, the equation may become better. Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the tenth house. The native may be very beautiful, and she may possess remarkable acting talent. She may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. She may perform very well in the genres of drama, romance and intense emotional type of roles. She may deliver several hit movies, and she may receive many awards, including an Oscar. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the greatest as well as one of the most beautiful female actors of all time. Her net worth may be in billions.
Taking an example for a male native, kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic debilitated Mars in the eighth house of a horoscope in Cancer can trouble the native with problems related to love life, children, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Mars rules the fifth and twelfth house, and it is placed in the eighth house. If such debilitated Mars is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of problems related to or through his children and/or lifespan. Considering children, he may not have his first child till late in life, or he may not have any children at all. He may lose one or more children through miscarriages or medical complications, that his wife may witness. He may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, he may have bad relationships with his children, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems because of them. In an extreme case, the native may witness death of one or more children during their young ages, and/or one of his children may kill him for some reason, depending on his overall horoscope and running times.
Considering lifespan, the native may witness reduction in lifespan due to several reasons. For example, he may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal disease, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, he may commit suicide, or someone may kill him, intentionally or unintentionally. The native may witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession.
Taking an example, suppose debilitated Mars is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Cancer with Mercury and malefic Ketu. Rahu is placed in the second house in Capricorn, Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Taurus, debilitated Saturn is placed in the fifth house in Aries, malefic Moon is placed in the third house in Aquarius, and malefic retrograde Venus is placed in the seventh house in Gemini with Sun.
In this case, the native may not find a permanent profession throughout his life. He may only find temporary jobs, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life, though he may earn well at times. He may also witness bad reputation, financial losses and disputes through his profession. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, and he may not get married after that. He may lose custody of his children from first marriage to his wife, through divorce. He may die before his age of 50 or 45, due to a heart attack, because of a fatal viral infection like COVID, or he may kill himself.
Himanshu Shangari