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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Jupiter Part 1 (Revised Edition 2021)‘.
Retrograde Jupiter in Third House in Scorpio
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Scorpio, Virgo rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the fourth and seventh house. In general, it is benefic here, 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? (Revised Edition)’.
Retrograde Jupiter in the third house of horoscope in Scorpio is benefic in most 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 (Revised Edition)’.
When benefic in nature, retrograde Jupiter in the third house of a horoscope in Scorpio can bless the native with good results related to marriage, husband, wife, mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, siblings, colleagues, creativity, spiritual growth, 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 siblings, marriage and/or mother. Considering mother, his mother may be a rich woman, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of her money, influence and/or status. Considering marriage, the native may get married to a woman who may be beautiful, rich, a celebrity, an officer in government, a powerful politician, a successful businesswoman, and/or a citizen of a foreign country. The native may witness several benefits due to or through his wife and/or her family members.
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.
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Such retrograde Jupiter can help the native achieve success as an actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer or some other likewise professional. Taking an example, suppose benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Scorpio. Benefic exalted Mercury forms Bhadra Yoga in the first house in Virgo, benefic Rahu is placed in the fourth house in Sagittarius, Ketu is placed in the tenth house in Gemini with Mars, Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Leo, and Saturn is placed in the sixth house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may become a cricketer, and he may come across good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Moon is placed in the eighth house in Aries, and benefic Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Leo with Sun, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may be a talented bowler as well as batsman, and he may witness very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may perform very well in majority of his matches, and he may win several matches for his country. He may be popular among crowds, and he may win several awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful cricketers of his time, and he may have his net worth in multimillions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the third house of a horoscope in Scorpio can trouble the native with problems related to marriage, husband, wife, mother, education, vehicles, properties, wealth, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the fourth and seventh house, and it is placed in the third 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 siblings, marriage and/or mother. Considering marriage, the native may witness delay/disturbances in marriage, and/or one or more failed marriages. He may have serious differences of opinion with his wife, she may suffer from a long-lasting illness, she may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, she may be a criminal, she may not be loyal to him, she may have extramarital affair/affairs, and/or she may die within 10 or 5 years of marriage. Considering siblings, he may have bad relationships with his siblings, and/or he may witness various types of problems through them or due to them. The native may have siblings who may be criminals, and/or drug addicts, and he may face several problems because of them.
Taking an example, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Scorpio with malefic Mars. Malefic Sun is placed in the fourth house in Sagittarius, benefic Mercury is placed in the fifth house in Capricorn, malefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Aquarius, malefic Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Leo, and Saturn is placed in the ninth house in Taurus. In this case, the native may stay away from his mother due to various reasons. His first marriage may fail on account of serious disturbances. He may settle in his second marriage, if his overall horoscope and running times are supportive.
If Venus is placed in the sixth house in Aquarius with Rahu, and Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Leo with Ketu, the equation may become more troublesome. Grahan Yoga is formed in the twelfth house. In this case, the native may lose his mother to death, before his age of 15 or 10. He may witness 2 or 3 failed marriages, and he may settle in his third or fourth marriage. He may lose his first wife to death.
Himanshu Shangari