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Retrograde Mars in Twelfth House in Libra
When retrograde Mars is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Libra, Scorpio rises in the ascendant. Mars rules the first and sixth house. In general, it is partly benefic and partly malefic here, though the benefic part is higher, 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 Mars in the twelfth house of horoscope in Libra is benefic in many cases, though it may turn malefic in some cases. It may happen when such retrograde Mars 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 Mars in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Libra can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, creativity, spiritual growth, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such retrograde Mars can render various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his health and/or lifespan. Such retrograde Mars can render bravery, courage and leadership abilities to the native, among other things. Hence, he may achieve success through a wide variety of jobs, and/or businesses. It can also bless the native with good health and a long life, like beyond 70, 80 or 90, depending on his overall horoscope and running times.
Looking at profession, such retrograde Mars can help the native achieve success as a fire fighter, fitness trainer, body builder, sportsman, athlete, physician, dietician, researcher, analyst, discoverer, explorer, lawyer, astrologer, tantric, psychic, spiritual guru, healer, religious guru, professional dealing in sports industry, fitness, arms, metal, energy, automobile, health, pharma, medical, transport, travel, hotel, airline, television, music, media, computer, software, IT, telecom, internet industry or some other type of professional, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Taking an example, kindly read book for detailed example.
Such retrograde Mars 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 Mars can help the native achieve success through a creative field as an actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer or some other likewise professional. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Libra with Venus and benefic Rahu. Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Aries, benefic Sun is placed in the eleventh house in Virgo with exalted Mercury; benefic Moon is placed in the third house in Capricorn, and benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Taurus. In this case, the native may become a fashion designer. He may start a company which may manufacture various types of fashion products including clothing, shoes and handbags. He may witness good results.
If benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the tenth house in Leo, the equation may become better. The native may possess remarkable talent as a fashion designer, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. His business may expand after his age of 30/35, and it may keep growing. He may design clothes for several celebrities, and he may receive many awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful fashion designers of his time, and he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 50/55.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Libra can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Mars rules the first and sixth house, and it is placed in the twelfth house. If such retrograde Mars is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of problems related to or through his health and/or lifespan. The native may witness various types of health problems which may trouble him, and they may reduce his lifespan. He may also witness reduction in lifespan due to several other reasons. For example, he may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, or he may kill himself. Depending on his overall horoscope and running times, he may also get killed by someone, intentionally or unintentionally. Considering some unintentional incidents, he may get caught in a crossfire between two rival criminal gangs or that between criminals and police, or someone may accidently kill him. He may get killed in a sudden outbreak of violence in a region, where such violence may break out due to religious, racial or some local issues.
The native 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 Mars is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Libra with Jupiter and malefic Rahu. Malefic Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Aries with malefic Mercury; malefic exalted Venus is placed in the fifth house in Pisces with Sun; retrograde Saturn is placed in the eighth house in Gemini, and benefic Moon is placed in the fourth house in Aquarius. Angarak Yoga as well as Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the twelfth house.
In this case, the native may get addicted to harmful drugs. He may consume them in heavy quantities, on regular basis. He may not find a permanent profession throughout his life, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may witness several problems because of his drug addiction, including health issues, financial problems, bad reputation and family problems. He may die before his age of 50 or 45, due to drug overdose, or failure of a vital organ due to regular consumption of harmful drugs.
Himanshu Shangari