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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Saturn Part 1 (Revised Edition 2021)’.
Retrograde Saturn in 1st House in Sagittarius
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Sagittarius, Sagittarius rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the second and third house. In general, it is benefic here, in most 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?’.
Retrograde Saturn in the first house of horoscope in Sagittarius is benefic in most cases, though it may turn malefic in some cases. It may happen when such Saturn 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’.
When benefic in nature, retrograde Saturn in the first house of a horoscope in Sagittarius can bless the native with good results related to family, wealth, speech, siblings, colleagues, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such retrograde Saturn can render several good results to the native, related to or through his siblings. They may come across success, money, fame, and/or authority, and the native may witness many benefits due to them. They may stand by the native and they may help him get out of his problems, many times in his life. A sibling of the native may give him a big amount of money, and/or wealth, while such sibling is alive, and/or through his/her will. A sibling of the native may donate an organ to the native, in order to save his life. A sibling of the native may sacrifice his/her life or kill someone, in order to save native’s life.
Looking at profession, such retrograde Saturn can help the native achieve success as a researcher, analyst, lawyer, astrologer, religious guru, teacher, preacher, consultant, professional dealing in real estate industry, iron, steel, automobile, IT, health, pharma, fitness, media, finance, education, coaching, movie, television, music, sports, travel, food, hotel, airline, telecom, internet industry or some other type of professional, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such retrograde Saturn 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. Taking an example, kindly read book for detailed example.
Such retrograde Saturn 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 Saturn is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Sagittarius. Benefic Mercury forms Bhadra Yoga in the seventh house in Gemini, benefic Sun is placed in the eighth house in Cancer, Venus is placed in the ninth house in Leo, Mars is placed in the tenth house in Virgo, benefic Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Libra, and Ketu is placed in the fifth house in Aries. In this case, the native may become a football player, and he may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If exalted Moon is placed in the sixth house in Taurus, and benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the first house in Sagittarius with Saturn, the equation may become better. Benefic Jupiter forms Hamsa Yoga in the first house, and Moon forms Vipreet Rajyoga in the sixth house. In this case, the native may possess remarkable skills related to the sport, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, fame and recognition. He may deliver several match-winning performances, and he may receive several awards/medals. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most-recognized football players of his time, and he may have his net worth in multimillions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the first house of a horoscope in Sagittarius can trouble the native with problems related to family, wealth, speech, siblings, colleagues, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the second and third house, and it is placed in the first house. If such Saturn is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may suffer from various types of health problems, and/or he may witness reduction in lifespan. He may also witness problems related to or through family, and/or siblings. For example, he may witness various types of problems through them or due to them. It means a sibling may keep creating problems for the native, or such sibling may keep falling into problems, and the native may have to get him/her out.
He may witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Sagittarius with malefic Moon and malefic Rahu. Grahan Yoga is formed in the first house. Malefic Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Gemini with Sun, Mars is placed in the third house in Aquarius, and Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house in Scorpio. In this case, the native may not find a permanent profession till his age of 35/40, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may die before the age of 55 or 50.
If Mercury is placed in the eighth house in Cancer, and malefic Venus is placed in the sixth house in Taurus, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may not find a permanent profession throughout his life. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages. Before his age of 40 or 35, he may die in an accident, or he may get killed by someone. If this is the horoscope of a female, she may not get married throughout her life, apart from facing the already mentioned problems.
Himanshu Shangari