Just because you heard somewhere that Jupiter in the 11th house gives an amazing career or spoon-feeds you success, excuse me for saying this even if that could be true, you are forgetting a fundamental thing. You are not looking at the current Mahadasha and its role, which is a key misconception many people have. It is completely illogical to just look at an 11th house placement and wonder why you aren’t getting its effects, when the actual planetary temperature you are bound to run on is of Shani Deva until 2037.
You don’t just have Jupiter there; you have the Sun and Mercury in the 11th house of Scorpio too. Scorpio’s lord is Mars, and guess where it goes? It goes to the 8th house.
What Sage Parashara says about this: In Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Sage Parashara explicitly states that if the 11th lord is placed in the 8th house, the native may suffer gains followed by losses, face thieves/scams, or experience chronic career fluctuations. It means gains don’t come easy; they come with hidden conditions, obstacles, or sudden transformations.
This Saturn-Venus period will still go okayish for you. Don’t worry about that. However, your next Bhukti period (Saturn-Sun) starting from February 1, 2028, will not go well. Regardless of the Sun being in the 11th house, Surya and Shani absolutely hate each other. Pay close attention during this time: do not lift heavy objects and absolutely no ego-lifting if you go to the gym. There are maximum chances of bone or structural damage in this period. Do the appropriate remedies for Surya Bhagwan and Shani Deva. For Shani, you can read the Narasimha Stuti, and for Surya Deva, read the Aditya Hrudayam Stotram.
Also, Shani Mahadasha mein dimaag thoda slow chalta hi hai bhai (the mind naturally slows down a bit). That is the natural signification of Shani Deva his entire identity revolves around serving people. He will make you serve whether you like it or not.
Furthermore, Saturn is not alone in your chart; it sits with the Moon. The Moon governs the mind and emotional well-being. While the Sun is how you deal with the world, the Moon is how you deal with yourself. The Moon is highly susceptible to Shani’s dryness, coldness, and harshness, which naturally makes you overthink even the smallest things. You really, really need to do the Moon mantra: “Om Saum Somaya Namah”. Chant this every time you feel anxious or depressed.
Watch out especially when the transiting Moon hits Gemini, Leo, and Sagittarius relative to your chart. These represent the difficult 6th, 8th, and 12th house transits for your Moon. When the Moon transits these signs, your emotional state can feel completely knocked down, so track these three specific windows. The Moon transits over each zodiac sign for roughly 2.25 days, so it moves very fast. Let’s be honest, Saturn conjunct Moon is a tough placement to navigate mentally.
Regarding the main thing you asked about career will it be okay or not? My humble advice is please do not expect any magic before February 10, 2037, until you enter your Mercury Mahadasha. Even then, there will be nine months to one-year Dasha Sandhi (transition) period. But as you fully enter Mercury’s period, you will get huge clarity and your life will look great from a career point of view. Mercury is the Kumara (the Prince). Imagine going from being a servant under Saturn to suddenly realizing you are a prince under Mercury.
Until 2037, don’t expect miracles because you will also start your Sade Sati in a few years when Saturn transits your natal Moon around January 13, 2029. The internet is filled with Sade Sati experiences of people getting brutally knocked down. Handle this next decade like a tortoise slow and steady.
Watch out for your health too. Saturn sitting in the 2nd house can give tooth-related issues, so visit a dentist and stay prepared. Also, watch out for back pain. I have frequently seen that when a major Shani period starts, the native deals with anything from back pain to kidney stones or hemorrhoids. Of course, this is just an exhaustive list of possibilities based on what Shani rules it all depends on individual chart placements, so nothing is set in stone.
Your chart stood out to me as very interesting, by the way. Have you ever had a near-drowning incident, maybe in childhood? You should be quite careful around water. The Moon represents water (Jala), and Saturn absolutely hates the Moon; in certain chart dynamics, this combination can bring a risk near water bodies. I’m not saying it happens to everyone, but the possibility is there.
Also, your Mars in the 8th house says a lot about you and your internal struggles. Check out fire-related things and be careful don’t play with fire. Mars in the 8th unfortunately makes people use you; it is a highly sensitive placement and the native’s life is usually full of hidden challenges. You should really do Hanuman Puja, read the Hanuman Chalisa, and if possible, recite the Mangal Stotram and Mangal Kavacham.
The 8th house governs inheritance too. Mars being the significator (Karaka) of land can give you property or inheritance, however, there is always a risk of secret danger or disputes coming along with it. So it’s better you work on your Mars energy.
Saturn, Moon, and Mars these are the planets you need to consciously work on. As for your career expectations: work hard. I am not saying Shani doesn’t reward you, but he prefers your sweat. Instead of offering oil (tel) to Shani, give him your hard work and sweat; he respects that the most. Saturn brings humility. Don’t keep your expectations sky-high during this period unless Shani Deva explicitly chooses to bless you.
Warm Regards.