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Retrograde Saturn in 12th House in Sagittarius
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius, 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 twelfth house of horoscope in Sagittarius 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 twelfth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, family, wealth, speech, 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 bravery, courage and business skills to the native, among other things. Hence, he may achieve success through a wide variety of jobs, and/or businesses. It can also 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. Such retrograde Saturn can also bless the native with creativity and spiritual growth. 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 is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius. Venus is placed in the fifth house in Taurus with Mercury, Sun is placed in the sixth house in Gemini with Jupiter, benefic Mars is placed in the second house in Aquarius with benefic Rahu, and Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Leo. In his case, the native may engage in ecommerce industry. He may start a website which may sell various types of products, and he may witness good amount of success, money and recognition.
If benefic Moon is placed in the ninth house in Virgo, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition. His business may expand after his age of 30/35, and it may keep growing. After his age of 40/45, he may invest in finance industry, and he may witness 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.
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 Sagittarius 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 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 family, health and/or lifespan. 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. 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.
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 twelfth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius with malefic Jupiter. Malefic Sun is placed in the second house in Aquarius with malefic Rahu, malefic Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Leo with Mars, and debilitated Mercury is placed in the third house in Pisces. Grahan Yoga is formed in the second house. 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. He may die before his age of 60 or 55.
If Moon is placed in the sixth house in Gemini, and Venus is placed in the second house in Aquarius with Sun and Rahu, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life, though he may earn well at times. He may also witness financial losses through profession and/or personal life. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages. He may die before his age of 50 or 45, in an accident, or due to a fatal viral infection like COVID or HIV AIDS.
Himanshu Shangari