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Retrograde Saturn in 12th House in Taurus
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Taurus, Gemini rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the eighth and ninth 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 Taurus 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 Taurus can bless the native with good results related to father, 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 creativity and/or spiritual growth to the native. He may also witness various types of benefits related to or through his father. For example, his father may be a rich man, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of his father’s money, influence and/or status.
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.
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. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Taurus. Benefic Mercury is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio with Jupiter, benefic Moon is placed in the tenth house in Pisces with Mars, Venus is placed in the eighth house in Capricorn with Rahu, and Ketu is placed in the second house in Cancer. In this case, the native may become a singer, and he may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and fame.
If benefic Sun is placed in the seventh house in Sagittarius, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable singing skills, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may deliver several hit songs, and he may receive many awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most recognized singers of his time, and he may have his net worth in billions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Taurus can trouble the native with problems related to father, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the eighth and ninth 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 father. For example, he may not have a good equation with his father, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his mother, his father may suffer from a long-lasting illness, he may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, he may be a criminal, and/or he may die before native’s age of 20, depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times.
The native may witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. The native may also witness reduction in lifespan due to several reasons. For example, he may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal disease, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, he may commit suicide, or someone may kill him. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Taurus. Benefic Mercury is placed in the fifth house in Libra with Venus and debilitated Sun, Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio, malefic Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Capricorn, and malefic Ketu is placed in the second house in Cancer. In this case, the native may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life, though he may earn well.
If debilitated Moon is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio with Jupiter, and malefic exalted Mars is placed in the eighth house in Capricorn with Rahu, the equation may become more troublesome. Angarak Yoga is formed in the eighth house. In this case, native’s father may die before native’s age of 20 or 15. The native may witness financial losses through profession, and he may also remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life. He may die before his age of 55 or 50, due to some type of cancer like pancreatic cancer, or a fatal viral infection like COVID.
Himanshu Shangari