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Retrograde Jupiter in Second House in Leo
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Leo, Cancer rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the sixth and ninth 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?’.
Retrograde Jupiter in the second house of horoscope in Leo is benefic in many cases, though it may turn malefic in some cases. It may happen when such Jupiter 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, retrograde Jupiter in the second house of a horoscope in Leo can bless the native with good results related to marriage (females), husband, family, speech, wealth, father, creativity, spiritual growth, profession, finances, reputation, authority, fame, recognition and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such retrograde Jupiter can render various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his/her family, marriage (female), husband and/or father. Considering father, native’s father may be a rich man, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of his father’s money, influence and/or status. Considering marriage (female), she may get married to a man who may be rich, a celebrity, an officer in government, a powerful politician, a successful businessman, and/or a citizen of a foreign country. The native may witness several benefits due to or through her husband and/or his family members. He may play an important role in various spheres of her life.
Looking at profession, such retrograde Jupiter can help the native achieve success as an astrologer, tantric, psychic, spiritual guru, healer, religious guru, teacher, preacher, consultant, researcher, analyst, police officer, army, air force, naval, revenue, administrative, foreign services officer, judge, doctor, scientist, engineer, politician, professional dealing in education industry, coaching, computer, book, IT, food, health, pharma, finance, matrimonial, television, music, sports, media, fitness, travel, hotel, airline, telecom, internet industry or some other type of professional, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Taking an example, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Leo. Benefic Mars is placed in the sixth house in Sagittarius with benefic Rahu, Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini, exalted Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Libra, Mercury is placed in the seventh house in Capricorn, and benefic Moon is placed in the eighth house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may become a doctor. He may possess good knowledge of his field, and he may witness success, money and recognition as a doctor. He may engage in independent practice, and he may also work with a private hospital.
If benefic Venus is placed in the sixth house in Sagittarius with Mars and Rahu, and benefic Sun is placed in the seventh house in Capricorn with Mercury, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may specialize in cardiology or neurology, and he may come across a lot of success, money, growth and recognition as a doctor. After his age of 40, he may start his own hospital, and he may witness very good results. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may have his net worth in multimillions, and he may become one of the most successful doctors in his respective field.
Such retrograde Jupiter 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. Kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the second house of a horoscope in Leo can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (females), husband, father, family, speech, wealth, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the sixth and ninth house, and it is placed in the second house. If such retrograde Jupiter is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of problems related to his/her family, marriage (female), husband and/or father. Considering father, he may not have a good equation with his father, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his mother, his father may suffer from a long-lasting illness, he may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, he may be a criminal, and/or he may die before native’s age of 20, depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times. Considering marriage (female), the native may witness delay/disturbances in marriage, and/or one or more failed marriages. She may have serious differences of opinion with her husband, he may suffer from a long-lasting illness, he may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, he may be a criminal, he may not be loyal to her, he may have extramarital affair/affairs, and/or he may die within 10 or 5 years of marriage.
Taking an example for a female native, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Leo with malefic Saturn, malefic Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Libra with Venus, benefic Sun is placed in the fifth house in Scorpio, Moon is placed in the sixth house in Sagittarius, and Mars is placed in the eighth house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may face serious disturbances in her first marriage, and it may fail. She may settle in her second marriage, if her overall horoscope and running times are favourable.
If malefic Rahu is placed in the second house in Leo with Jupiter and Saturn, and malefic Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Aquarius with Mars, the equation may become more troublesome. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the second house. In this case, the native may witness 3 or 4 failed marriages, and she may settle in her fourth or fifth marriage. Her first two marriages may fail quickly. She may lose one of her husbands to death. Depending on the finer factors and running times, she may choose to remain single, after her third or fourth failed marriage.
Himanshu Shangari