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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Jupiter Part 3 (Revised Edition 2021)‘.
Retrograde Jupiter in Eighth House in Leo
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Leo, Capricorn rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the third and twelfth house. In general, it is partly benefic and partly malefic here, though the malefic 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? (Revised Edition)’.
Retrograde Jupiter in the eighth house of horoscope in Leo is malefic in many cases, though it may turn benefic in some cases. It may happen when such Jupiter is influenced by one or more benefic planets, and/or an overall benefic horoscope. The concept of a malefic planet turning benefic due to influences of benefic 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 Leo can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, siblings, colleagues, 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 siblings. Considering siblings, some of them may come across success, money, fame, and/or authority, and the native may witness many benefits due to them. They may stand by the native and they may help him get out of his problems, many times in his life. 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 filed as an actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer or some other likewise professional. Taking an example for a female native, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Leo with Ketu. Benefic Rahu is placed in the second house in Aquarius with Mercury as well as Sun, and benefic Saturn is placed in the first house in Capricorn with benefic Venus. Benefic Saturn forms Shasha Yoga in the first house. In this case, the native may become a singer, and she may also write songs. She may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic exalted Moon is placed in the fifth house in Taurus, and benefic retrograde Mars is placed in the eighth house in Leo with Jupiter and Ketu, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess very good abilities as a singer as well as songwriter, and she may come across a lot of success, money, fame and recognition. She may deliver several hit songs, and she may receive many awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may be added to hall of fame for singers.
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 eighth house of a horoscope in Leo can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, siblings, colleagues, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the third and twelfth 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 siblings. 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. 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 malefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Leo with malefic Rahu. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the eighth house. Malefic Ketu is placed in the second house in Aquarius with Saturn, debilitated Mercury is placed in the third house in Pisces with benefic exalted Venus, and Moon is placed in the sixth house in Gemini. In this case, the native may not get married till her age of 35 or 40. She may suffer from a fatal health problem, and she may die before her age of 60 or 55.
If benefic Mars is placed in the fifth house in Taurus, and malefic Sun is placed in the second house in Aquarius with Saturn and Ketu, the equation may become more troublesome. Grahan Yoga is formed in the second house. In this case, the native may not get married throughout her life, though she may witness several failed love relationships. She may die before her age of 50, 45 or 40, depending on the finer factors and running times. She may die because of a heart attack or brain stroke.
Himanshu Shangari