What does it mean to have Jupiter in Cancer in the 12th house?

Jupiter is the most auspicious benefic planet as per Vedic Astrology. Through its 5th, 7th, and 9th Aspect, Jupiter can boost positive or mellow down negative outcomes if any in our horoscope. Jupiter is the ruler of the Zodiac of Sagittarius and Pisces.

The Zodiac of Sagittarius and Pisces represent the 9th and 12th houses, as per the Kalpurush Kundali.

The 9th House in any person’s chart determines luck, higher education, ability to get along with their superiors, etc. The 12th House in any person’s chart determines their ability to settle overseas, spiritual inclination, sleep quality, etc.

Jupiter is exalted in Cancer. Cancer is the 4th house as per the Kalpurush Kundali. The 4th House in any person’s chart determines their happiness, equation with mother, ability to own land/home, etc.

Now coming to the question,

What does it mean to have Jupiter in Cancer in the 12th house?

From the stated placement and other details mentioned above, the following observations can be made:

1. Irrespective of the Zodiac, the 12th house can be considered as a lossy house. Placement of any planet in the 12th house tends to diminish the overall efficacy of the planet
2. An exalted Jupiter will also be not able to escape the 12th house impact. The impact of the same can be felt in houses controlled by Jupiter and houses aspected by it
3. The overall outcome can be negative if the Moon, ruler of the Cancer Zodiac, is aspected by Saturn, Mars, Rahu-Ketu, or placed in Scorpio where it is debilitated. In this scenario, Jupiter despite the exaltation is unable to work favorably for the individual

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