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Retrograde Mars in Sixth House in Aries

When retrograde Mars is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Aries, 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 sixth house of horoscope in Aries 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 sixth house of a horoscope in Aries can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, 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, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Aries with benefic Jupiter. Benefic Rahu is placed in the second house in Sagittarius with Mercury; Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Gemini with benefic retrograde Saturn; benefic Sun is placed in the third house in Capricorn, and Venus is placed in the fourth house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may start a pharmaceutical company, and he may witness good results.

If benefic Moon is placed in the eleventh house in Virgo, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition through pharmaceutical industry. His business may expand after his age of 35/40, and it may keep growing. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 55/60.

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, ,

Such retrograde Mars 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, ,

On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the sixth house of a horoscope in Aries can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition 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 sixth 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. He may also become a criminal. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Aries with malefic Mercury and malefic Venus. Malefic exalted Ketu is placed in the fifth house in Pisces with Sun; malefic exalted Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Virgo with Moon; retrograde Saturn is placed in the eighth house in Gemini, and Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house in Libra. Grahan Yoga is formed in the fifth as well as eleventh house.

In this case, the native may become leader of a criminal group which may engage in drug trafficking and violent crimes. He may traffic narcotics worth in billions, over some years. He may injure several people, and he may kill many people. His first marriage may fail, and he may not get married again. He may get killed between his age of 40 and 50, in an encounter with police, or by another criminal.

Himanshu Shangari

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Retrograde Mars in Fifth House in Capricorn

When retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Capricorn, Virgo rises in the ascendant. Mars rules the third and eighth house. In general, it is malefic here, in many 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 fifth house of horoscope in Capricorn is malefic in many cases, though it may turn benefic in some cases. It may happen when such retrograde Mars is influenced by one or more benefic planets, and/or an overall benefic horoscope. The concept of a malefic planet turning benefic due to influences of benefic planets has been explained in the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh’.

When benefic in nature, retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Capricorn can bless the native with good results related to siblings, colleagues, love life, children, 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 children and/or siblings. Considering children, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of his children. He may have children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native. Such retrograde Mars can also render creativity to the native. Considering siblings, some of them may come across success, money, fame, and/or authority, and the native may witness many benefits because of 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.

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.

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, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Capricorn with benefic Venus. Benefic Mercury is placed in the eighth house in Aries with benefic Jupiter; Sun is placed in the seventh house in Pisces with exalted Ketu; benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the first house in Virgo, and Saturn is placed in the third house in Scorpio. In this case, the native may become a police officer, and he may enjoy a good career.

If benefic Moon is placed in the fourth house in Sagittarius, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may achieve success in civil exams, and he may get selected for the highest possible direct rank in police force. He may serve at several important posts, and he may come across very good amount of success, recognition and authority. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may serve at one of the top 2 ranks in police force, before retirement.

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, ,

On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Capricorn can trouble the native with problems related to siblings, colleagues, lifespan, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.

Mars rules the third and eighth house, and it is placed in the fifth 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 children, siblings and/or lifespan. Considering children, the native may lose one or more children through miscarriages that his wife may witness. He may witness delay in childbirth, and/or he may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems because of them. In an extreme case, the native may witness death of one or more children during their young ages. Considering siblings, the native may have bad relationships with his siblings, and/or he may witness various types of problems through them or due to them. The native may have siblings who may be criminals, and/or drug addicts, and he may face several problems because of them. In an extreme case, the native may lose one or more siblings to death, before their ages of 40 or 30. Considering lifespan, the native may witness reduction in lifespan due to several reasons. For example, the native may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal disease, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, he may commit suicide, or someone may kill him 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.

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 for a female native, suppose malefic retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Capricorn with malefic Ketu. Malefic Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Cancer, malefic exalted Sun is placed in the eighth house in Aries with Mercury and Venus; Jupiter is placed in the fourth house in Sagittarius with retrograde Saturn; and Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Leo.

In this case, native’s father may die before her age of 10 or 5. She may not have a good equation with her mother, and she may witness a troublesome childhood. She may not find a permanent profession throughout her life, and she may keep losing jobs, though she may earn well at times. She may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in her life. She may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, and she may settle in her second or third marriage. She may lose 1 or more children through miscarriages that she may witness. She may die before her age of 60 or 55, due to a heart attack, in an accident, or someone may kill her.

Himanshu Shangari

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Retrograde Mars in Fifth House in Aquarius

When retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Aquarius, Libra rises in the ascendant. Mars rules the second and seventh 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 Mars in the fifth house of horoscope in Aquarius is benefic in most 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Aquarius can bless the native with good results related to family, wealth, speech, marriage, husband, wife, love life, children, 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 children, family and/or marriage. Considering children, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of his children. He may have children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native. Such retrograde Mars can also render creativity to the native. Considering family, the native may be born in a rich, influential, resourceful, well-respected, politically powerful, royal and/or spiritually advanced family, and he may witness several benefits by virtue of being a member of such family. The native may be a good, very good or gifted speaker, and he may achieve good results in many spheres of his life, by virtue of his speech abilities. Considering marriage, the native may get married to a woman who may be beautiful, rich, a celebrity, an officer in government, a powerful politician, a successful businesswoman, and/or a citizen of a foreign country. The native may witness several benefits due to or through his wife and/or her family members.

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, police officer, army, air force, naval, revenue, administrative, foreign services officer, judge, doctor, scientist, engineer, politician, 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 for a female native, suppose benefic retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Aquarius. Benefic Moon is placed in the sixth house in Pisces, benefic Saturn is placed in the second house in Scorpio with benefic debilitated Rahu; benefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Taurus, exalted Mercury is placed in the twelfth house in Virgo, Jupiter is placed in the eleventh house in Leo, and Venus is placed in the ninth house in Gemini. In this case, the native may become an astrologer, and she may witness good results.

If benefic Sun is placed in the eleventh house in Leo with Jupiter; the equation may become better. The native may possess good knowledge of astrology, and she may come across very good amount of success and recognition, along with good amount of fame. She may write several articles on various topics of astrology. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become a very well-established astrologer, and her net worth may be in millions.

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, ,

On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Aquarius can trouble the native with problems related to family, wealth, speech, marriage, husband, wife, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.

Mars rules the second and seventh house, and it is placed in the fifth 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 children, family and/or marriage. Considering children, the native may lose one or more children through miscarriages that his wife may witness. He may witness delay in childbirth, and/or he may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems because of them. In an extreme case, the native may witness death of one or more children during their young ages. Considering family, the native may be born in a family which may be poor, and/or some of his family members may be alcoholics, drug addicts, criminals and/or they may have some other negative traits. Hence the native may witness several problems in his life, due to bad reputation of his family, and/or bad conducts of some family members. Considering marriage, the native may witness delay/disturbances in marriage, and/or one or more failed marriages. He may have serious differences of opinion with his wife, she may suffer from a long-lasting illness, she may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, she may be a criminal, she may not be loyal to him, she may have extramarital affair/affairs, and/or she may die within 10 or 5 years of marriage.

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 fifth house of a horoscope in Aquarius with malefic retrograde Jupiter and malefic Ketu. Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Leo, Sun is placed in the sixth house in Pisces with debilitated Mercury; Venus is placed in the eighth house in Taurus with Saturn; and Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Virgo. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the fifth house.

In this case, the native may witness a troublesome childhood. His mother may die before his age of 20 or 15. He may not find a permanent profession till his age of 35/40, or throughout his life. He may keep changing jobs, though he may earn well in general. He may witness financial losses and bad reputation through profession. He may not get married till his age of 35/40, or throughout his life. He may not have a child till his age of 40/45, or throughout his life.

Himanshu Shangari

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Retrograde Mars in Fifth House in Pisces

When retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Pisces, 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 fifth house of horoscope in Pisces 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Pisces can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, love life, children, 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 children and/or lifespan. Considering children, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of his children. He may have children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native. Such retrograde Mars can also render creativity to the native.  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.

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, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Pisces with benefic Moon. Mercury is placed in the first house in Scorpio, Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Libra, benefic Rahu is placed in the third house in Capricorn, benefic exalted Jupiter is placed in the ninth house in Cancer with Ketu; and benefic Saturn is placed in the tenth house in Leo. In this case, the native may engage in politics, and he may become a member of parliament of his country.

If benefic Sun is placed in the first house in Scorpio with Mercury; the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, recognition, authority and fame through politics. He may win several elections, and he may become a minister in national government. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may serve as prime minister or president of his country, before retirement.

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, ,

On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Pisces can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition 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 fifth 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 children and/or lifespan. Considering children, the native may lose one or more children through miscarriages that his wife may witness. He may witness delay in childbirth, and/or he may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems because of them. In an extreme case, the native may witness death of one or more children during their young ages. Considering lifespan, the native may witness reduction in lifespan due to several reasons. For example, the native may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal disease, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, he may commit suicide, or someone may kill him 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.

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 fifth house of a horoscope in Pisces with malefic Venus. Malefic Mercury is placed in the sixth house in Aries with retrograde Saturn and malefic Ketu; malefic Rahu is placed in the twelfth house in Libra with Moon; benefic Sun is placed in the seventh house in Taurus, and benefic Jupiter is placed in the fourth house in Aquarius. Grahan Yoga is formed in the twelfth house.

In this case, the native may not achieve much professional success throughout his life, and he may keep changing jobs, though he may earn well at times. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life. His first marriage may fail, and he may settle in his second marriage. He may lose custody of his children from first marriage to his wife, through divorce. He may die before his age of 60 or 55, due to some type of cancer or a fatal disease.

Himanshu Shangari

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Retrograde Mars in Fifth House in Sagittarius

When retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius, Leo rises in the ascendant. Mars rules the fourth and ninth 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 Mars in the fifth house of horoscope in Sagittarius is benefic in most cases, though it may turn malefic in some cases. It may happen when such 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius can bless the native with good results related to father, mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, love life, children, 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 children, mother and/or father. Considering children, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of his children. He may have children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native. Such retrograde Mars can also render creativity to the native. Considering parents, native’s father/mother may be a rich man/woman, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of his father/mother’s money, influence and/or status. He/she may give a big amount of money, and/or wealth to the native, while he/she’s alive, and/or through his/her will.

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.

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, ,

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 for a female native, suppose benefic retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius. Benefic Venus is placed in the eleventh house in Gemini with Jupiter; benefic Mercury is placed in the twelfth house in Cancer with benefic Rahu; Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Capricorn, exalted Moon is placed in the tenth house in Taurus, and Saturn is placed in the eighth house in Pisces. In this case, the native may become a painter. She may create portraits, and she may witness good results.

If benefic Sun is placed in the eleventh house in Gemini with Venus and Jupiter; the equation may become better. The native may possess remarkable talent as a painter, and she may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. She may create very beautiful paintings, and she may receive many awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the greatest painters of all time, and her net worth may be in multimillions.

On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius can trouble the native with problems related to father, mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.

Mars rules the fourth and ninth house, and it is placed in the fifth 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 children, mother and/or father. Considering children, the native may lose one or more children through miscarriages that his wife may witness. He may witness delay in childbirth, and/or he may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems because of them. Considering parents, the native may not have a good equation with his father/mother, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his father/mother, his father/mother may suffer from a long-lasting illness, he/she may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, he/she may be a criminal, and/or he/she may die before native’s age of 20, depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times. He may also witness various types of problems related to properties, vehicles and/or mental health.

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 fifth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius with malefic retrograde Saturn. Malefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Capricorn with Venus; malefic Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Cancer with exalted Jupiter; and malefic Moon is placed in the eighth house in Pisces with Sun and debilitated Mercury. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the twelfth house.

In this case, native’s father may die before his age of 15 or 10. His mother may get married again, but the native may not have a good equation with his stepfather. He may not achieve much professional success throughout his life, and he may keep changing jobs, though he may earn well at times. He may witness financial losses and bad reputation through profession. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, and he may settle in his second or third marriage. He may lose custody of his children from first marriage to his wife, through divorce.

Himanshu Shangari

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Retrograde Mars in Fifth House in Scorpio

When retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Scorpio, Cancer rises in the ascendant. Mars rules the fifth and tenth 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 Mars in the fifth house of horoscope in Scorpio is benefic in most cases, though it may turn malefic in some cases. It may happen when such 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Scorpio can bless the native with good results related to love life, children, 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 children. For example, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of his children. He may have children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native. Such retrograde Mars can also render creativity to the native.

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.

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, ,

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 benefic retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Scorpio with benefic debilitated Rahu. Debilitated Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Taurus, benefic retrograde Venus is placed in the tenth house in Aries with Mercury; benefic Moon is placed in the third house in Virgo, debilitated Jupiter is placed in the seventh house in Capricorn, and Saturn is placed in the ninth house in Pisces. In this case, the native may become an actor, and he may witness good results.

If benefic exalted Sun is placed in the tenth house in Aries with Mercury and Venus; the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable acting talent, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may perform very well in the genres of action, drama, romance and comedy. He may also be very good at playing negative characters. He may deliver several hit movies, and he may receive many awards, including more than 2 Oscars. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the greatest actors of all time, and his net worth may be in billions.

Taking another example, ,

On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Scorpio can trouble the native with problems related to love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.

Mars rules the fifth and tenth house, and it is placed in the fifth 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 children. For example, the native may lose one or more children through miscarriages that his wife may witness. He may witness delay in childbirth, and/or he may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems because of them. In an extreme case, the native may witness death of one or more children during their young ages.

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 for a female native, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Scorpio with malefic retrograde Saturn. Malefic Rahu is placed in the second house in Leo, malefic Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Aquarius with Moon and malefic Mercury; benefic Sun is placed in the seventh house in Capricorn, and Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Sagittarius with Venus. Grahan Yoga is formed in the eighth house.

In this case, the native may not find a permanent profession throughout her life, and she may keep losing jobs, though she may earn well at times. She may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in her life. She may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, and she may settle in her second or third marriage. She may lose 2 or more children due to miscarriages that she may witness. If the finer factors and running times are very bad, she may die while delivering a child or soon after it, due to serious medical complications.

Himanshu Shangari

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Retrograde Mars in Fifth House in Libra

When retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Libra, Gemini rises in the ascendant. Mars rules the sixth and eleventh house. In general, it is malefic here, in many 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 fifth house of horoscope in Libra is malefic in many cases, though it may turn benefic in some cases. It may happen when such retrograde Mars is influenced by one or more benefic planets, and/or an overall benefic horoscope. The concept of a malefic planet turning benefic due to influences of benefic planets has been explained in the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh’.

When benefic in nature, retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Libra can bless the native with good results related to friends, love life, children, 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 children and/or friends. Considering children, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of his children. He may have children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native. Such retrograde Mars can also render creativity to the native.  Considering friends, some of his friends may come across success, money, fame, and/or authority, and the native may witness many benefits because of them. They may stand by the native and they may help him get out of his problems, many times in his life. One or more of his friends may help him financially as well as in other ways, in order for him to start a new business, or repair/consolidate an already existing business.

Looking at profession, such retrograde Mars can help the native achieve success as a fire fighter, fitness trainer, body builder, sportsman, athlete, actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, artist, architect, designer, developer, 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, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Libra. Benefic exalted Sun is placed in the eleventh house in Aries with Venus and benefic Jupiter; benefic debilitated Mercury is placed in the tenth house in Pisces, benefic Rahu is placed in the ninth house in Aquarius, Ketu is placed in the third house in Leo, and retrograde Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Virgo. In this case, the native may get a well-paying job in a well-established company which may offer IT services and consultancy. He may witness good results.

If benefic Moon is placed in the first house in Gemini, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition through IT industry. He may serve at several important posts, he may accomplish a lot during his career, and he may keep getting promoted. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may serve as CEO of such IT company for several years, and his net worth may be in multimillions.

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, ,

On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Libra can trouble the native with problems related to friends, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.

Mars rules the sixth and eleventh house, and it is placed in the fifth 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 children and/or friends. Considering children, the native may lose one or more children through miscarriages that his wife may witness. He may witness delay in childbirth, and/or he may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems because of them. In an extreme case, the native may witness death of one or more children during their young ages. Considering friends, some of his friends may be selfish, opportunists, criminal-minded, criminals, drug addicts, traitors and/or they may have some other negative traits. The native may witness several problems because of such friends, many times in his life. Some of his friends may be his hidden enemies, and they may keep causing problems for him. In an extreme case, one or more of his good friends may die before native’s age of 40 or 35.

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 malefic retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Libra with malefic Rahu. Malefic Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Aries with retrograde Saturn; Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Taurus with Mercury; Venus is placed in the first house in Gemini, Moon is placed in the eighth house in Capricorn, and Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio. Angarak Yoga is formed in the fifth house.

In this case, native’s father may die before his age of 15 or 10, and his mother may die before his age of 20 or 15. He may not achieve much professional success throughout his life, and he may keep changing jobs. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life. He may witness several problems because of his friends, and he may lose more than 1 good friend to death, before his age of 40 or 35. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, and he may settle in his second or third marriage. He may lose one or more children to death, through miscarriages that his wife/wives may witness.

Himanshu Shangari

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Retrograde Mars in Fifth House in Virgo

When retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Virgo, Taurus rises in the ascendant. Mars rules the seventh and twelfth house. In general, it is malefic here, in many 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 fifth house of horoscope in Virgo is malefic in many cases, though it may turn benefic in some cases. It may happen when such retrograde Mars is influenced by one or more benefic planets, and/or an overall benefic horoscope. The concept of a malefic planet turning benefic due to influences of benefic planets has been explained in the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh’.

When benefic in nature, retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Virgo can bless the native with good results related to marriage, husband, wife, love life, children, 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 children and/or marriage. Considering children, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of his children. He may have children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native. Such retrograde Mars can also render creativity to the native. Considering marriage, the native may get married to a woman who may be beautiful, rich, a celebrity, an officer in government, a powerful politician, a successful businesswoman, and/or a citizen of a foreign country. The native may witness several benefits due to or through his wife and/or her family members. The native may settle in a foreign country on the basis of his marriage, if his overall horoscope and running times are supportive.

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, police officer, army, air force, naval, revenue, administrative, foreign services officer, judge, doctor, scientist, engineer, politician, 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.

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, ,

Taking an example for a female native, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Virgo. Venus is placed in the second house in Gemini, benefic Mercury is placed in the first house in Taurus, benefic Moon is placed in the third house in Cancer with exalted Jupiter; benefic Saturn is placed in the eleventh house in Pisces, benefic Rahu is placed in the twelfth house in Aries, and Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Libra. In this case, the native may become an actor, and she may witness good results.

If benefic Sun is placed in the first house in Taurus with Mercury; the equation may become better. Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the first house. The native may be beautiful, she may possess remarkable acting talent, and she may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. She may perform very well in the genres of drama, romance, comedy and tragedy. She may deliver several hit movies, and she may receive many awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the greatest female actors of all time, and her net worth may be in multimillions.

On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Virgo can trouble the native with problems related to marriage, husband, wife, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.

Mars rules the seventh and twelfth house, and it is placed in the fifth 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 children and/or marriage. Considering children, the native may lose one or more children through miscarriages that his wife may witness. He may witness delay in childbirth, and/or he may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems because of them. In an extreme case, the native may witness death of one or more children during their young ages. Considering marriage, the native may witness delay/disturbances in marriage, and/or one or more failed marriages. He may have serious differences of opinion with his wife, she may suffer from a long-lasting illness, she may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, she may be a criminal, she may not be loyal to him, she may have extramarital affair/affairs, and/or she may die within 10 or 5 years of marriage.

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 malefic retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Virgo with malefic exalted Rahu. Malefic exalted Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Pisces with malefic Jupiter; Mercury is placed in the sixth house in Libra with debilitated Sun; Venus is placed in the seventh house in Scorpio, Saturn is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius, and benefic Moon is placed in the third house in Cancer. Angarak Yoga is formed in the fifth house whereas Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the eleventh house.

In this case, native’s parents may get divorced during his childhood, and he may live with his mother, losing his father. He may not find a permanent profession throughout his life, and he may keep changing jobs, though he may earn well at times. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life. He may witness 2 or 3 failed marriages, and he may settle in his third or fourth marriage. He may lose one or more children to death, through miscarriages that his wife/wives may witness.

Himanshu Shangari

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Retrograde Mars in Fifth House in Leo

When retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Leo, Aries rises in the ascendant. Mars rules the first and eighth 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 fifth house of horoscope in Leo 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Leo can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, love life, children, 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 children and/or lifespan. Considering children, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of his children. He may have children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native. Such retrograde Mars can also render creativity to the native. 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, ,

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 for a female native, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Leo. Benefic exalted Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Pisces, benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Cancer, benefic Rahu is placed in the first house in Aries, Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Libra, benefic Sun is placed in the eleventh house in Aquarius with retrograde Mercury; and Jupiter is placed in the ninth house in Sagittarius. In this case, the native may become an actor, and she may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. After her age of 30/35, she may join politics, and she may witness good results. She may win more than one public election, and she may become a minister in a state government.

If benefic Moon is placed in the fifth house in Leo with Mars, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may win several public elections, and she may become chief minister or governor of a state. She may be very popular among crowds, first as an actor, and then as a politician. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may hold the post of chief minister or governor, for more than one term.

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, ,

On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Leo can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.

Mars rules the first and eighth house, and it is placed in the fifth 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 children and/or lifespan. Considering children, he may not have his first child till late in life, or he may not have any children at all. He may lose one or more children through miscarriages or medical complications, that his wife may witness. He may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, he may have bad relationships with his children, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems because of them. In an extreme case, the native may witness death of one or more children during their young ages, and/or one of his children may kill him for some reason, depending on his overall horoscope and running times. Considering lifespan, the native may witness reduction in lifespan due to several reasons. For example, the native may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal disease, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, he may commit suicide, or someone may kill him 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.

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 for a female native, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Leo with Jupiter and malefic Ketu. Malefic Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Aquarius, Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Pisces with exalted Venus; malefic Mercury is placed in the first house in Aries, benefic exalted Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Libra, and Moon is placed in the sixth house in Virgo. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the fifth house.

In this case, native’s parents may have a disturbed marriage, and she may witness a troublesome childhood. She may not achieve much professional success throughout her life, though she may earn well at times. She may witness setbacks and financial losses through profession. She may have an affair with a married man. She may abort one or more children during such affair. She may deliver one child from such affair, but her lover may refuse to give his name to the child. She may raise the child on her own. She may not get married till her age of 35/40, or throughout her life. She may die before her age of 55 or 50, due to a heart attack, or in an accident.

Himanshu Shangari

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Retrograde Mars in Fifth House in Cancer

When retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Cancer, Pisces rises in the ascendant. Mars rules the second and ninth 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 Mars in the fifth house of horoscope in Cancer is benefic in most 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Cancer can bless the native with good results related to family, wealth, speech, father, love life, children, 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 children, family and/or father. Considering children, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of his children. He may have children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native. Considering family, the native may be born in a rich, influential, resourceful, well-respected, politically powerful, royal and/or spiritually advanced family, and he may witness several benefits by virtue of being a member of such family. The native may be a good, very good or gifted speaker, and he may achieve good results in many spheres of his life, by virtue of his speech abilities. Considering father, native’s father may be a rich man, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of his father’s money, influence and/or status. He may give a big amount of money, and/or wealth to the native, while he’s alive, and/or through his will.

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.

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, ,

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 benefic retrograde Mars is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Cancer with benefic Rahu. Benefic Moon is placed in the eleventh house in Capricorn with Ketu and benefic Mercury; Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Aquarius, exalted Venus is placed in the first house in Pisces, and Saturn is placed in the third house in Taurus. In this case, the native may become a music composer, and he may witness good results.

If benefic Jupiter is placed in the second house in Aries, the equation may become better. The native may possess remarkable talent as a music composer, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may compose music for several hit songs, and he may receive many awards. He may also sing several songs. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful creative artists of his time, and his net worth may be in multimillions.

On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the fifth house of a horoscope in Cancer can trouble the native with problems related to family, wealth, speech, father, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.

Mars rules the second and ninth house, and it is placed in the fifth 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 children, father and/or family. Considering children, the native may lose one or more children through miscarriages that his wife may witness. He may witness delay in childbirth, and/or he may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems because of them. In an extreme case, the native may witness death of one or more children during their young ages. Considering family, the native may be born in a family which may be poor, and/or some of his family members may be alcoholics, drug addicts, criminals and/or they may have some other negative traits. Hence the native may witness several problems in his life, due to bad reputation of his family, and/or bad conducts of some family members. Considering father, the native may not have a good equation with his father, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his mother, his father may suffer from a long-lasting illness, he may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, he may be a criminal, and/or he may die before native’s age of 20, depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times.

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 fifth house of a horoscope in Cancer with malefic Venus and malefic Saturn. Malefic Sun is placed in the sixth house in Leo with Mercury and malefic Rahu; malefic Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Aquarius, Moon is placed in the eighth house in Libra, and benefic Jupiter is placed in the third house in Taurus. Grahan Yoga is formed in the sixth house.

In this case, the native may witness a troublesome childhood. His mother may die before his age of 20 or 15. He may not achieve much professional success throughout his life, though he may earn well at times. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life. He may witness several problems because of his friends, including financial losses and bad reputation. He may not get married till his age of 35/40, or throughout his life. He may not have a child till his age of 40/45, or throughout his life.

Himanshu Shangari