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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 Capricorn
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Capricorn, Gemini rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the seventh and tenth house. In general, it is benefic here, in many 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 eighth house of horoscope in Capricorn 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 (Revised Edition)’.
When benefic in nature, retrograde Jupiter in the eighth house of a horoscope in Capricorn can bless the native with good results related to marriage, husband, wife, health, lifespan, creativity, 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, husband and/or wife. Considering lifespan, such retrograde Jupiter can bless the native with good health and a long life, like beyond 70, 80 or 90, depending on his overall horoscope and running times. Considering marriage, the native may get married to a woman who may be beautiful, rich, a celebrity, an officer in government, a powerful politician, a successful businesswoman, and/or a citizen of a foreign country. The native may witness several benefits due to or through his wife and/or her family members. The native may settle in a foreign country on the basis of his marriage, if his 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 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Capricorn. Benefic Mercury is placed in the first house in Gemini with benefic Sun, Mars is placed in the twelfth house in Taurus, Saturn is placed in the third house in Leo, benefic Rahu is placed in the tenth house in Pisces, and Ketu is placed in the fourth house in Virgo. Mercury forms Bhadra Yoga in the first house whereas Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the same house. In this case, the native may become a cricketer, and he may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Moon is placed in the seventh house in Sagittarius, and Venus is placed in the second house in Cancer, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess very good talent as a batsman, and he may come across a lot of success, money, recognition and fame. He may play several match winning innings, he may set a number of records, and he may receive many awards/medals. If the finer factors and running times are favourable, he may become one of the greatest batsmen of all 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 Capricorn can trouble the native with problems related to marriage, husband, wife, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the seventh and tenth 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, husband and/or wife. Considering marriage, the native may witness delay/disturbances in marriage, and/or one or more failed marriages. He may have serious differences of opinion with his wife, she may suffer from a long-lasting illness, she may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, she may be a criminal, she may not be loyal to him, she may have extramarital affair/affairs, and/or she may die within 10 or 5 years of marriage. 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.
Taking an example, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Capricorn with malefic exalted Mars. Saturn is placed in the first house in Gemini, benefic Mercury and benefic Sun are placed in the second house in Cancer, Venus is placed in the third house in Leo, and debilitated Moon is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio. In this case, native’s first marriage may fail due to serious disturbances. He may die before his age of 55 or 50.
If malefic Rahu is placed in the seventh house in Sagittarius, and malefic Ketu is placed in the first house in Gemini with Saturn, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may witness 2 or 3 failed marriages. He may not live long, and he may die before his age of 45, 40 or 35, depending on the finer factors and running times. He may die in an accident, or due a fatal viral infection like COVID.
Himanshu Shangari