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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Jupiter Part 2 (Revised Edition 2021)‘.
Retrograde Jupiter in Fourth House in Taurus
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fourth house of a horoscope in Taurus, Aquarius rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the second and eleventh 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 fourth house of horoscope in Taurus 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 fourth house of a horoscope in Taurus can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, friends, family, speech, creativity, spiritual growth, mother, education, wealth, vehicles, properties, 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 mother, marriage (female), husband, family and/or friends. Considering mother, his 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. 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, suppose benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fourth house of a horoscope in Taurus. Benefic exalted Venus is placed in the second house in Pisces, Mercury is placed in the first house in Aquarius, Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Capricorn, Saturn is placed in the eleventh house in Sagittarius, benefic Rahu is placed in the third house in Aries, and Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Libra. In this case, the native may become an actor. He may possess good acting skills, and he may witness success, money, fame and recognition as a lead movie actor. He may perform very well in the genres of romance, drama and comedy.
If benefic Mars is placed in the second house in Pisces with Venus, and benefic Sun is placed in the first house in Aquarius with Mercury, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across a lot of success, money, fame and recognition. He may have a charismatic personality, he may deliver several hit movies, and he may receive many awards. He may have a large number of fans, and he may become one of the most successful actors of his time. If the finer factors and running times are favourable, he may earn billions through movies and brand endorsements.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the fourth house of a horoscope in Taurus can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, friends, family, speech, mental health, mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the second and eleventh house, and it is placed in the fourth 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 mother, marriage (female), husband, family and/or friends. Considering friends, some of his friends may be selfish, opportunists, criminal-minded, criminals, drug addicts, traitors and/or they may have some other negative traits. The native may witness several problems due to such friends, many times in his life. 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, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fourth house of a horoscope in Taurus with malefic exalted Rahu and malefic exalted Moon. Malefic Ketu is placed in the tenth house in Scorpio with Venus, debilitated Sun is placed in the ninth house in Libra, and Saturn is placed in the sixth house in Cancer. Guru Chandal Yoga and Grahan Yoga are formed in the fourth house. In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 20 or 15. He may only find temporary jobs till his age of 35/40, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life.
If benefic Mars is placed in the fifth house in Gemini, and Mercury is placed in the tenth house in Scorpio with Venus and Ketu, the equation may become worse. In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 10 or 5. He 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. He may also witness bad reputation through his profession.
Himanshu Shangari