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Retrograde Jupiter in Fifth House in Sagittarius
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius, Leo rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the fifth and eighth 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 fifth house of horoscope in Sagittarius 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, love life, children, 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 children, marriage (female) and/or husband. Considering children, such retrograde Jupiter 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. 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. 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius with benefic Rahu. Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Gemini, benefic Venus is placed in the tenth house in Taurus, Moon is placed in the eighth house in Pisces, and benefic exalted Sun is placed in the ninth house in Aries with benefic Mercury. Benefic Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the ninth house. In this case, the native may become a singer. He may possess good singing abilities, and he may come across success, money, fame and recognition.
If Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Aquarius, and benefic Mars is placed in the ninth house in Aries with Sun and Mercury, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may be a gifted singer, and he may come across a lot of success, money, fame and recognition. He may deliver several hit songs, and he may receive many awards. He may have very good command over high pitch sounds, and he may be known as an energetic performer. If the finer factors and running times are favourable, he may become one of the most successful singers of his time, and his net worth may be in billions, by his age of 40 or 45.
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 fifth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, health, lifespan, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the fifth and eighth house, and it is placed in the fifth 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 children, marriage (female), lifespan and/or husband. 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. Considering children (female native), she may witness delay in childbirth, medical complications, miscarriages, abortions, and/or birth of dead children. She may give birth to children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled. In an extreme case, she may die while giving birth to a child, and even the child may die with her.
Taking an example for a female native, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius with malefic Moon. Malefic Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Aquarius, malefic Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Capricorn with Venus, benefic Mars is placed in the eleventh house in Gemini, and Rahu is placed in the twelfth house in Cancer. In this case, the native may get married after her age of 35, and she may deliver her first alive child after her age of 40. She may die before her age of 60 or 55.
If Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Scorpio, and Sun is placed in the fifth house in Sagittarius with Moon and Jupiter, the equation may become worse. In this case, the native may get married after her age of 40, or she may not get married throughout her life. She may not deliver an alive child throughout her life, though she may witness miscarriages. She may die before her age of 45 or 40, due to a heart attack or in an accident.
Himanshu Shangari