Jupiter (also Part of Fortune) in natal 2nd house but Jupiter is retrograde......is this still a for

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Jupiter (also Part of Fortune) in natal 2nd house but Jupiter is retrograde......is this still a fortunate financial placement? 

There is no "yes/no" answer. However, generally, YES -- especially with the Moon's North Node also there. Retrograde does not mean a planet (in this case Jupiter) is actually going backward or is any less important but that from an earth perspective it appears to be losing longitude -- for a predictable time. In a natal chart retrograde suggests any planet's influences may be delayed for months, or perhaps several years. How many months/years can be determined by the erection of a progressed natal chart which is calculated using 1-day=1-year after the birth. This can determine at what year (your age) it will turn direct. It could possibly be one year -- or never (in a normal lifetime). Depending on your age, the progressed horoscope could also possibly show that Jupiter has already turned direct. NOTE: Planetary status (retrograde, stationary or direct) can also be determined more quickly by the use of an ephemeris for the year (and/or following year) of the birth.

It is also important to take into account the aspects to Jupiter itself (if any) and aspects to the planetary ruler of the sign on the cusp of the 2nd House (if any), Further, attention to aspects to the North Node (if any) could reveal added information.

Understand a 2nd House North Node (positive) means the South Node (negative) is in the 8th House -- the house of desire -- so wealth accumulation must be driven by a realization that setting definite wealth/money goals and deadlines is necessary for the fruits of North Node and Jupiter in the 2nd House of money -- and other tangibles.