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Retrograde Saturn in 11th House in Aquarius
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Aquarius, Aries rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the tenth and eleventh 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 eleventh house of horoscope in Aquarius 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 eleventh house of a horoscope in Aquarius can bless the native with good results related to friends, 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 friends. Some of his friends 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.
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, police officer, army, air force, naval, revenue, administrative, foreign services officer, judge, doctor, scientist, engineer, politician, 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 is placed in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Aquarius. Mars is placed in the second house in Taurus with benefic Rahu, Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Scorpio with debilitated Moon, benefic Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Pisces with retrograde Mercury, and Jupiter is placed in the ninth house in Sagittarius. In this case, the native may engage in oil industry. He may start an oil refinery, and he may witness good amount of success, money and recognition.
If benefic Venus is placed in the first house in Aries, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition through oil 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 several other businesses including telecom, airline and finance industry; and he may witness very good results. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 50/55.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Aquarius can trouble the native with problems related to friends, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the tenth and eleventh house, and it is placed in the eleventh 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 friends. For example, he may not have many good friends, and majority 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 due to such friends, many times in his life.
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 Saturn is placed in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Aquarius with malefic Mercury and malefic Ketu. Malefic Rahu is placed in the fifth house in Leo with Mars, exalted Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Pisces, and Moon is placed in the sixth house in Virgo. Angarak Yoga is formed in the fifth house. In this case, the native may become a criminal. He may engage in drug trafficking as well as in violent crimes. He may get caught and he may spend more than 7 years in prison.
If Jupiter is placed in the second house in Taurus, and Sun is placed in the tenth house in Capricorn, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may become leader of a criminal gang which may deal in drugs, violent crimes and money laundering. He may kill a couple of people. One or more friends/siblings of the native may also work with him. He may get caught between his age of 40 and 50, and he may spend more than 20/30 years in prison. He may even die inside a prison.
Himanshu Shangari