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Retrograde Mars in Tenth House in Taurus
When retrograde Mars is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Taurus, 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 tenth house of horoscope in Taurus 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 tenth house of a horoscope in Taurus can bless the native with good results related to mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, father, creativity, 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 mother and/or father. For example, 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. 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.
Taking an example, suppose benefic retrograde Mars is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Taurus. Benefic debilitated Sun is placed in the third house in Libra; benefic Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Scorpio, benefic debilitated Venus is placed in the second house in Virgo, benefic Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Capricorn, benefic Rahu is placed in the twelfth house in Cancer, Jupiter is placed in the first house in Leo, and retrograde Saturn is placed in the eleventh house in Gemini with Moon.
In this case, the native may be born in a rich family which may deal in more than one business. The native may join his family businesses, he may run them, and he may witness very good amount of success, money and recognition. His businesses may expand after his age of 30/35, and he may add more businesses to the group. His group of companies may include businesses dealing in petrochemicals, metals, cement and telecommunications. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 45/50.
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, kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the tenth house of a horoscope in Taurus can trouble the native with problems related to mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, father, 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 tenth 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 mother and/or father. For example, 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 tenth house of a horoscope in Taurus with Jupiter and malefic exalted Moon. Malefic exalted Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Pisces with Sun and debilitated Mercury; malefic exalted Rahu is placed in the second house in Virgo, and malefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the sixth house in Capricorn with Venus. Grahan Yoga is formed in the eighth house.
In this case, native’s father may die before his age of 10 or 5, and his mother may die before his age of 20 or 15. He may not find a permanent profession throughout his life, and he may keep losing jobs. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, and he may settle in his second or third marriage.
Himanshu Shangari