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Retrograde Jupiter in Third House in Libra
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Libra, 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 third house of horoscope in Libra 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 third house of a horoscope in Libra can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, children, love life, creativity, spiritual growth, siblings, colleagues, 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 children. Considering children, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of his children. He may have 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. He may play an important role in various spheres of her life. 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.
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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 for a female native, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Libra with benefic Rahu. Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Aries, Moon is placed in the eleventh house in Gemini, benefic Venus is placed in the sixth house in Capricorn with benefic exalted Mars, and benefic debilitated Mercury is placed in the eighth house in Pisces. In this case, the native may become an actor. She may possess good acting skills, she may engage in acting from an early age, and she may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and fame.
If Saturn is placed in the fifth house in Sagittarius, and benefic Sun is placed in the seventh house in Aquarius, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may deliver many hit movies, she may win several awards, and she may come across a lot of money, success, fame and recognition as an actor. If the finer factors and running times are favourable, she may have her net worth in billions, by her age of 40 or 45.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the third house of a horoscope in Libra can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, children, love life, health, lifespan, 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 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, health, lifespan and/or children. The problems related to children may aggravate if the native is female. 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 third house of a horoscope in Libra with malefic exalted Saturn. Malefic Rahu is placed in the first house in Leo with malefic Moon, malefic Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Aquarius with Venus, and debilitated Mercury is placed in the eighth house in Pisces. Grahan Yoga is formed in the first house. In this case, the native may not have her first alive child before her age of 35 or 40. She may die before the age of 60 or 55.
If debilitated Mars is placed in the twelfth house in Cancer, and Sun is placed in the eighth house in Pisces with Mercury, the equation may become worse. In this case, the native may not give birth to an alive child throughout her life, though she may witness one or more miscarriages. She may die before her age of 45 or 40, due to a heart attack or a fatal viral infection like COVID.
Himanshu Shangari