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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Saturn Part 1 (Revised Edition 2021)’.
Retrograde Saturn in 2nd House in Cancer
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Cancer, 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 second house of horoscope in Cancer 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 second house of a horoscope in Cancer can bless the native with good results related to father, creativity, spiritual growth, family, wealth, speech, 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. He may help the native in various spheres of his life, and he may play an important role in native’s professional success. He may give a big amount of money, and/or wealth to the native, while he’s alive, and/or through his will.
Looking at profession, such retrograde Saturn can help the native achieve success as a researcher, analyst, lawyer, astrologer, religious guru, teacher, preacher, consultant, 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 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. Taking an example, kindly read book for detailed example.
Such retrograde Saturn can help the native achieve success through a creative field as an actor, singer, musician, writer, director, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer or some other likewise professional. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Cancer. Benefic Jupiter is placed in the fifth house in Libra with Venus, benefic Mercury is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio with exalted Ketu, benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the twelfth house in Taurus, and Mars is placed in the seventh house in Sagittarius. In this case, the native may become a movie director, and he may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Sun is placed in the seventh house in Sagittarius with Mars, and benefic Moon is placed in the fifth house in Libra with Jupiter and Venus, the equation may become better. Jupiter and Moon form Gaj Kesari Yoga in the fifth house. In this case, the native may possess wonderful talent as a director, and he may come across a lot of success, money, fame and recognition. He may deliver several hit movies, and he may win a large number of awards, including several Oscars. He may also engage in movie production, after his age of 35 or 40. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, the native may become one of the greatest movie directors of all time, and he may have his net worth in billions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the second house of a horoscope in Cancer can trouble the native with problems related to father, family, wealth, speech, 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 second house. If such Saturn is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of health problems, and/or reduction in lifespan. He may also get addicted to alcohol, and/or harmful drugs, and he may suffer. The native may witness various types of problems related to or through his family. For example, the native may be born in a family which may be poor, and/or 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.
He 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 second house of a horoscope in Cancer. Retrograde Mercury is placed in the twelfth house in Taurus, benefic Sun is placed in the first house in Gemini, malefic Rahu is placed in the third house in Leo with Venus, Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Aquarius, and malefic Mars is placed in the fifth house in Libra. In this case, the native may become addicted to harmful drugs, and he may suffer from health problems, along with problems related to profession, finances and reputation. He may die before the age of 50/45.
If debilitated Moon is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio, and retrograde Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house in Taurus with Mercury, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may consume harmful drugs in heavy quantities, on regular basis. He may die before his age of 40 or 35, due to drug overdose or liver failure. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, and he may remain single after that, till his death.
Himanshu Shangari