Jupiter, being the natural karaka or significator of wealth, knowledge, and wisdom, plays a crucial role in astrology. It is often said that Jupiter is the benefic planet that can bless a person with luck and prosperity. In Vedic astrology, the placement of Jupiter in the 12th house for Sagittarius lagna is considered to be neutral. Here's what this placement means for Sagittarius individuals.
The 12th house is associated with losses, expenses, salvation or moksha, foreign travel and stays abroad, and spiritual practices. Therefore, when Jupiter is placed here, it indicates significant expenses or loss of money due to charity work or spiritual practices. This placement also suggests the love for solitude and spending time in spiritual pursuits.
As per Vedic astrology principles, Jupiter takes care of its own houses (1st and 4th house) as well as its karaka houses (2nd, 5th, and 9th house). Therefore Sagittarians having this placement can expect gains through travels to distant lands (9th house), father's properties (4th house), education (5th house), and family lineage (2nd house). The aspect of Jupiter on these houses will strengthen their significations and bring gains related to them.
Moreover, Jupiter aspects the 4th house which rules over home life comforts & luxury etc., 6th which governs over health matters/illness/disputes/battles etc., and finally the 8th Bhava which signifies chronic diseases / longevity / occult science/life-sustaining energy provided by food & drink which are governed by Mercury/Ketu
With aspect on 4th House , there might be some acquisition of real estate property since beneficial influence along with good bond between a native’s Mom can lead one to get hereditary benefits too along with luxurious lifestyle if other planetary effects support this particular conjunction.
On aspect to 6th House, the native may have ample amount of stamina & will-power which would keep a person going through various difficulties in life, also depending upon the strength of Mars or other planets placed in this house I.e their relationship with Jupiter.
Lastly, aspects on 8th house of Vedic Astrology leads to development for occult science along with tendency to learn about spirituality & other-worldly practices closely related with religion that comes with time when a person has undergone many harsh obstacles borne out of fighting with own enemy or competitors. Therefore Sagittarians having this placement may have an interest in spiritual and occult practices and gain knowledge in these fields.
In conclusion, Jupiter being the natural benefic planet is highly favorable when placed in its own or friendly sign/houses. However, when Jupiter is positioned in the neutral state (Jupiter in 12th for Sagittarius lagna), it can bring mixed results depending on the planetary alignment & strength. The placement of Jupiter also influences specific areas such as wealth (2nd house), education (5th house), long-distance travel/foreign travel/travel abroad(9th house), expenses/give away/donations/losses (12th house) etc while impacting health battles(enemy)/chronic diseases(longevity)/occult science(life sustaining energy provided by food) via its aspect on corresponding houses i.e. 4th,6th,8 respectively.
Overall taking into account all aspects linked with planetary players between different Bhavas should be deeply scrutinized before jumping to any kind of conclusion based explicitly upon just planetary placements regardless if they denote friends/enemies etc since each planet astrologically bears significant weightage to determine fate at any given point of time based on collective study approach i.e “Vedic Astrology”.