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Retrograde Jupiter in Second House in Taurus
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Taurus, Aries rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the ninth 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?’.
Retrograde Jupiter in the second house of horoscope in Taurus 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 Taurus can bless the native with good results related to marriage (females), husband, family, wealth, speech, creativity, spiritual growth, father, profession, finances, reputation, fame, authority, 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, his 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. The native may settle in a foreign country on the basis of her marriage, if her overall horoscope and running times are supportive.
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, 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.
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. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Taurus. Benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the third house in Gemini, benefic Venus is placed in the tenth house in Capricorn with Mercury, Mars is placed in the first house in Aries, benefic Rahu is placed in the fifth house in Leo, and Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may become a singer and writer. He may possess good singing abilities, he may also write songs, and he may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Pisces, and benefic Sun is placed in the tenth house in Capricorn with Mercury and Venus, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess very good singing talent and he may also write well. He may witness a lot of success, money, fame and recognition as a singer as well as songwriter. The native may be known for his energized voice as well as for energetic live performances. He may receive several awards, and he may have a large number of fans. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful singers of his time.
Such retrograde Jupiter 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. Kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the second house of a horoscope in Taurus can trouble the native with problems results related to marriage (females), husband, family, wealth, speech, father, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the ninth and twelfth 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 family, the native may be born in a family which may be poor, and/or some of his family members may be alcoholics, drug addicts, criminals and/or they may have some other negative traits. Hence the native may witness several problems in his life, due to bad reputation of his family, and/or bad conducts of some family members.
Such retrograde Jupiter can trouble the native with delays, financial losses, setbacks, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems, through or related to his profession. It can also make him interested in harmful drugs, and he may suffer because of them. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Taurus with malefic Rahu. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the second house. Malefic Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Scorpio, Mars is placed in the twelfth house in Pisces with exalted Venus and malefic debilitated Mercury, and benefic Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Cancer. In this case, the native may get addicted to harmful drugs. They may trouble him, and he may die before his age of 55 or 50.
If Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Pisces with Mars, Venus and Mercury, and Moon is placed in the sixth house in Virgo, the equation may become worse. In this case, the native may consume harmful drugs in heavy quantities, on regular basis. He may face serious problems related to health, finances, reputation, profession, marriage and family. He may die before his age of 45, 40 or 35, depending on the finer factors and running times. He may die because of drug overdose.
Himanshu Shangari