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Retrograde Saturn in 10th House in Libra
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Libra, Capricorn rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the first and second 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 tenth house of horoscope in Libra 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 tenth house of a horoscope in Libra can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, family, wealth, speech, 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 various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his profession, health, lifespan and/or family. Considering health and lifespan, such retrograde Saturn can bless the native with good health and a long life, like beyond 70, 80 or 90, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times. 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.
Looking at profession, such retrograde Saturn can help the native achieve success as a researcher, analyst, lawyer, astrologer, religious guru, teacher, preacher, consultant, actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer, 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.
Taking an example, suppose benefic retrograde Saturn forms Shasha Yoga in the tenth house of a horoscope in Libra. Benefic exalted Moon is placed in the fifth house in Taurus, exalted Sun is placed in the fourth house in Aries with Mercury, benefic Mars is placed in the twelfth house in Sagittarius with benefic Rahu, and Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Gemini with Jupiter. In this case, the native may start a transport company which may offer bus services between various cities. He may witness good amount of success, money and recognition.
If benefic Venus is placed in the fifth house in Taurus with Moon, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition through transport industry. His business may expand after his age of 35/40, and it may keep growing. After his age of 40/45, he may invest in an airline, and he may make very good profits. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 50/55.
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. Kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the tenth house of a horoscope in Libra can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, family, wealth, speech, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the first and second house, and it is placed in the tenth house. If such retrograde Saturn is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of problems related to or through his profession, health, lifespan and/or family. Considering health and 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, and/or due to drug addiction. Depending on his overall horoscope and running times, he may also get killed by someone, intentionally or unintentionally. Considering family, 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.
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 Saturn is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Libra with malefic Jupiter. Malefic Ketu is placed in the second house in Aquarius, malefic Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Leo, Venus is placed in the sixth house in Gemini, and Mercury is placed in the seventh house in Cancer with debilitated Mars. In this case, the native may become addicted to alcohol and/or harmful drugs. He may witness problems related to health, profession, finances, reputation, family and marriage, due to such addiction.
If Moon is placed in the sixth house in Gemini with Venus, and malefic Sun is placed in the eighth house in Leo with Rahu, the equation may become more troublesome. Grahan Yoga is formed in the eighth house. In this case, the native may consume harmful drugs 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 financial losses and bad reputation. His first marriage may fail and he may settle in his second marriage. He may die before his age of 55 or 50, due to failure of liver or kidneys.
Himanshu Shangari