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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Saturn Part 4’.
Retrograde Saturn in 12th House in Aquarius
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Aquarius, Pisces rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the eleventh and twelfth house. In general, it is partly benefic and partly malefic here, though the malefic 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 Saturn in the twelfth house of horoscope in Aquarius is malefic in many cases, though it may turn benefic in some cases. It may happen when such Saturn 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 Saturn in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Aquarius can bless the native with good results related to friends, 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 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, 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 retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Aquarius. Benefic Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Leo, benefic Mercury is placed in the second house in Aries with Venus, benefic Mars is placed in the third house in Taurus, Sun is placed in the first house in Pisces, Rahu is placed in the fourth house in Gemini, and benefic Ketu is placed in the tenth house in Sagittarius. In this case, the native may become an astrologer, and he may witness good amount of success, money and recognition.
If benefic exalted Moon is placed in the third house in Taurus with Mars, the equation may become better. Chandra Mangal Yoga is formed in the third house. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition as an astrologer. He may write several books on various topics of astrology, and he may witness money and fame through them. He may also appear on TV programs. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become a very well-recognized astrologer, and he may have his net worth in multimillions.
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 twelfth 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 eleventh and twelfth house, and it is placed in the twelfth 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. Taking an example, suppose malefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Aquarius with Jupiter. Benefic Moon is placed in the first house in Pisces, malefic Venus is placed in the tenth house in Sagittarius with malefic Rahu, malefic Ketu is placed in the fourth house in Gemini, and benefic Mercury is placed in the eleventh house in Capricorn. In this case, the native may only find temporary jobs till his age of 35/40, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life.
If Mars is placed in the eighth house in Libra, and malefic Sun is placed in the tenth house in Sagittarius with Venus and Rahu, the equation may become more troublesome. Grahan Yoga is formed in the tenth house. In this case, the native 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 also witness financial losses and bad reputation through profession. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages. He may witness financial losses, bad reputation and other problems, through or due to some of his friends.
Himanshu Shangari