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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 Aquarius
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Aquarius, Cancer rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the sixth and ninth 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 eighth house of horoscope in Aquarius 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Aquarius can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, father, health, lifespan, creativity, spiritual growth, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame 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 father. Considering father, native’s father may be a rich man, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of his father’s 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. 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, 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 filed 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Aquarius. Benefic debilitated Moon is placed in the fifth house in Scorpio with benefic Rahu, Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Taurus, Mercury is placed in the first house in Cancer, and benefic Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini with benefic Mars. In this case, the native may become an architect, and he may witness good amount of success, money and recognition.
If benefic Venus is placed in the second house in Leo, and Saturn is placed in the ninth house in Pisces, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may be a talented architect, and he may come across a lot of success, money and recognition, along with good amount of fame. He may design several big and prestigious projects like airports, stadiums, multiplexes and city centers. If the finer factors and running times are favourable, he may become one of the most-recognized architects 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 Aquarius can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, father, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the sixth and ninth 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 father. Considering father, the native may witness various types of problems related to or through his father. For example, he may not have a good equation with his father, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his mother, his father may suffer from a long-lasting illness, he may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, he may be a criminal, and/or he may die before native’s age of 20, depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times. 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.
Taking an example for a male native, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Aquarius with malefic Mercury and malefic Rahu. Venus is placed in the sixth house in Sagittarius, benefic Moon is placed in the second house in Leo with malefic Ketu, and Mars is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the eighth house, whereas Grahan Yoga is formed in the second house. In this case, native’s father may die before native’s age of 30 or 25. The native may suffer from health problems after his age of 30 or 35, and he may die before his age of 55 or 50.
If malefic Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Capricorn with Sun, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, native’s father may die before native’s age of 10 or 5. The native may not live long, and he may die before his age of 40, 35 or 30, due to a fatal disease like some type of cancer.
Himanshu Shangari