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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 Sagittarius
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius, Taurus rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the eighth and eleventh 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 Sagittarius 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 Sagittarius can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, friends, health, lifespan, creativity, spiritual growth, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition 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 friends. Considering friends, some of his friends 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, actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer, 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 retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius. Benefic Sun is placed in the third house in Cancer, benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the sixth house in Libra, benefic Moon is placed in the second house in Gemini, and benefic retrograde Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Leo with Venus and Mars. In this case, the native may become a journalist. He may get a well-paying job in a well-established newspaper, and he may come across good amount of success, recognition and fame. He may specialize in investigative journalism.
If benefic Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Capricorn, and benefic Rahu is placed in the third house in Cancer with Sun, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess very good abilities as a journalist, and he may come across a lot of success, fame and recognition, along with good amount of money. He may unravel several high-profile political scandals during his career. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may win several awards including a Pulitzer, and he may become one of the most successful journalists 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, friends, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the eighth and eleventh 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 friends. Considering lifespan, the native may witness reduction in lifespan due to several reasons. For example, he may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal disease, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, he may commit suicide, or someone may kill him. Considering marriage (female), the native may witness delay/disturbances in marriage, and/or one or more failed marriages.
The native may witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. He may also become a criminal. Taking an example, suppose malefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius with malefic Rahu. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the eighth house. Ketu is placed in the second house in Gemini, Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Aries with Moon, retrograde Saturn is placed in the sixth house in Libra, and Sun is placed in the eleventh house in Pisces. In this case, the native may become a criminal, he may engage in several crimes, he may get caught, and he may spend more than 7 years in prison.
If retrograde Mercury is placed in the eleventh house in Pisces with Sun, and malefic Mars is placed in the sixth house in Libra with Saturn, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may engage in hardcore crimes like drug-trafficking and violent crimes. He may get caught, and he may spend more than 20 years in prison. If the finer factors and running times are very bad, he may get killed in an encounter with police, or he may get murdered by another criminal, after his age of 35 or 40.
Himanshu Shangari