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Retrograde Jupiter in Eighth House in Cancer
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Cancer, Sagittarius rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the first and fourth 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 eighth house of horoscope in Cancer 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Cancer can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, health, lifespan, creativity, spiritual growth, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several 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 lifespan, marriage (female), husband and/or mother. Considering mother, native’s 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 (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, 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 benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Cancer. Benefic Mercury is placed in the third house in Aquarius, Venus is placed in the second house in Capricorn, benefic Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Libra with Mars, and Ketu is placed in the fifth house in Aries with Moon. In this case, the native may start a pharmaceutical company, and he may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and growth with time.
If benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the ninth house in Leo, and benefic Sun is placed in the third house in Aquarius with Mercury, the equation may become better. Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the third house. In this case, the native may witness a lot of success, money, recognition and growth through his profession. After his age of 35, he may invest in other businesses also, like in travel and publishing industry, and he may make very good profits. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 55 or 60.
Such retrograde Jupiter can help the native achieve success through a creative filed 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Cancer can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the first and fourth house, and it is placed in the eighth 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 or through his/her lifespan, marriage (female), husband and/or mother. Considering mother, he may not have a good equation with his mother, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his father, his mother may suffer from a long-lasting illness, she may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, she may be a criminal, and/or she may die before native’s age of 20, depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times. Considering lifespan, the native may witness various types of health problems which may trouble him, and they may reduce his lifespan. He may also witness reduction in lifespan due to several other reasons. For example, he may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, or he may kill himself.
Taking an example, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Cancer. Mars is placed in the first house in Sagittarius, malefic Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Scorpio with malefic Rahu, malefic Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Taurus, and benefic Sun is placed in the fourth house in Pisces with debilitated Mercury. Grahan Yoga is formed in the twelfth house. In this case, the native may suffer from problems related to mental health, and he may die before his age of 50 or 45.
If malefic Venus is placed in the sixth house in Taurus with Ketu, and retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house in Scorpio with Rahu and Moon, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may die before his age of 40 or 35. If the finer factors and running times are very bad, he may die before his age of 30 or 25. He may commit suicide or he may die in an accident.
Himanshu Shangari