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Retrograde Saturn in 12th House in Leo
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Leo, Virgo rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the fifth 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 Saturn in the twelfth house of horoscope in Leo is benefic in many 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 twelfth house of a horoscope in Leo 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 Saturn can render various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his children and/or love life. 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.
Looking at profession, such retrograde Saturn can help the native achieve success as a researcher, analyst, lawyer, astrologer, religious guru, teacher, preacher, consultant, 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 retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Leo with benefic Rahu. Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Aquarius, benefic Moon is placed in the first house in Virgo with benefic debilitated Venus, benefic Jupiter forms Hamsa Yoga in the fourth house in Sagittarius, debilitated Sun is placed in the second house in Libra, and Mars is placed in the seventh house in Pisces. In this case, the native may engage in IT industry. He may start a company which may deal in IT related products and services, and he may witness good amount of success, money and recognition.
If benefic exalted Mercury is placed in the first house in Virgo with Moon and Venus, the equation may become better. Benefic Mercury forms Bhadra Yoga in the first house. Exalted Mercury may cancel the debilitation status of Venus, and these two planets may form Neechbhanga Rajyoga in the first house. In this case, the native may deal in software solutions, and he may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition. 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 50/55.
Such retrograde Saturn 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. Kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Leo 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.
Saturn rules the fifth and sixth 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 children and/or love life. 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 due to them.
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 twelfth house of a horoscope in Leo. Benefic Moon is placed in the first house in Virgo, benefic Jupiter forms Hamsa Yoga in the fourth house in Sagittarius, malefic Mars is placed in the third house in Scorpio with Mercury, and malefic debilitated Sun is placed in the second house in Libra with Venus. In this case, the native may become a criminal, he may engage in several crimes, and he may spend more than 5 years in prison.
If malefic Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Aries, and malefic Ketu is placed in the second house in Libra with Sun and Venus, the equation may become more troublesome. Grahan Yoga is formed in the second house. In this case, the native may be a criminal, and he may get married to a woman who may also be a criminal. Together, the couple may engage in various types of crimes including robberies, thefts, violent crimes and murders. They may both get caught, and the native may spend more than 20/30 years in prison. If the finer factors and running times are very bad, the native may never get out of prison alive.
Himanshu Shangari