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Retrograde Jupiter in Fifth House in Taurus
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Taurus, 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 fifth house of horoscope in Taurus 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Taurus can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, siblings, colleagues, love life, children, 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 children, 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, 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.
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 retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Taurus with benefic retrograde Saturn. Mercury is placed in the tenth house in Libra, Sun is placed in the eleventh house in Scorpio, benefic Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Sagittarius, benefic Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Leo, and Ketu is placed in the second house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may become a singer. He may possess good singing abilities, and he may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Mars is placed in the third house in Pisces, and benefic Moon is placed in the tenth house in Libra with Mercury, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess very good talent as a singer, and he may come across a lot of success, money, fame and recognition. He may deliver many hit songs, he may receive several awards, and he may become very popular with crowds. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, the native may become one of the most successful singers of his time, and his net worth may be in billions, by his age of 45 or 50.
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On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the fifth house of a horoscope in Taurus can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, siblings, colleagues, love life, children, 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 fifth 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 children, marriage (female), husband and/or siblings. Considering children, the native may witness delay in childbirth, and/or he may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems due to them. 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Taurus with malefic Ketu. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the fifth house. Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Scorpio, Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Cancer, benefic Venus is placed in the second house in Aquarius, and debilitated Mercury is placed in the third house in Pisces with malefic Sun. In this case, the native may not get married till her age of 35 or 40.
If Mars is placed in the eighth house in Leo, and Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Sagittarius, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may not get married till her age of 40/45, or throughout her life. She may get into several relationships, one or two of them may last for many years, but none of them may convert into marriage. She may also witness an abortion or miscarriage. Depending on the finer factors and running times, she may give birth to a child from her lover, but she may never get married to him.
Himanshu Shangari