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Retrograde Jupiter in Third House in Cancer
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Cancer, 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 third house of horoscope in Cancer 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 third house of a horoscope in Cancer can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, siblings, colleagues, friends, 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 (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.
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 retrograde Jupiter is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Cancer. Benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house in Aries, benefic Moon is placed in the tenth house in Aquarius with benefic Rahu, Ketu is placed in the fourth house in Leo, Mars is placed in the seventh house in Scorpio, and Venus is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius. In this case, the native may engage in transport industry. He may start a transport company which may carry people to various cities through buses. He may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and growth.
If benefic Sun is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius with Venus, and benefic Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Capricorn, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may witness very good amount of success, money, recognition and growth through transport business. By his age of 50 or 55, he may own a business empire worth in billions, provided the finer factors and running time are supportive. He may also engage in other professions related to travel industry, like he may invest in railways and/or airlines, and he may witness very good profits.
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. Kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the third house of a horoscope in Cancer can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, siblings, colleagues, friends, 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 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 (female), husband and/or friends. Considering siblings, he may not have any sibling, 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.
The native may witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. Taking an example, suppose malefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Cancer with malefic debilitated Mars. Malefic Ketu is placed in the tenth house in Aquarius, Rahu is placed in the fourth house in Leo, Saturn is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius, Mercury is placed in the seventh house in Scorpio, and Venus is placed in the sixth house in Libra. In this case, the native may not find a permanent profession till his age of 35 or 40. He may only find temporary jobs, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life.
If Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Aries, and debilitated Sun is placed in the sixth house in Libra with Venus, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may not find a permanent profession throughout his life, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life.
Himanshu Shangari