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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 Sagittarius
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Sagittarius, Scorpio rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the third and fourth 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 Sagittarius 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 Sagittarius can bless the native with good results related to siblings, colleagues, mother, education, properties, vehicles, family, wealth, speech, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
The native may witness various types of benefits through his mother, or due to his mother. For example, his mother may be a rich woman, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of her money, influence and/or status. She may help the native in various spheres of his life. Such retrograde Saturn can render several good results to the native, related to or through his siblings. They 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, 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 benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Sagittarius. Benefic Jupiter is placed in the seventh house in Taurus, benefic Moon is placed in the ninth house in Cancer with Mercury, Venus is placed in the eighth house in Gemini, Mars is placed in the tenth house in Leo, benefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Aries, and Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Libra. In this case, the native may become a singer, and he may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Sun is placed in the ninth house in Cancer with Moon and Mercury, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable talent, and he may come across a lot of success, fame and recognition, along with very good amount of money. He may have great control over his voice, and he may create a number of variations. He may deliver several hit songs, and he may receive a large number of awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the greatest singers of all time.
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.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the second house of a horoscope in Sagittarius can trouble the native with problems related to siblings, colleagues, mother, education, properties, vehicles, family, wealth, speech, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the third and fourth 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 problems related to or through his mother, siblings, and/or other family members. Considering siblings, he may not have any sibling, he may have bad relationships with his siblings, and/or he may witness various types of problems through them or due to them. It means a sibling may keep creating problems for the native, or such sibling may keep falling into problems, and the native may have to get him/her out.
He may also 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 Sagittarius with malefic Mercury and malefic Venus. Benefic Sun is placed in the third house in Capricorn, retrograde Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house in Libra with malefic Rahu, and malefic Ketu is placed in the sixth house in the Aries. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the twelfth house. In this case, the native may lose his mother to death, before his age of 20 or 15. He may not find a permanent profession till the age of 35/40, and he may keep losing or changing jobs. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life.
If Moon is placed in the eighth house in Gemini, and Mars is placed in the sixth house in Aries with Ketu, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 10 or 5. He may keep changing jobs throughout his life, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, and he may settle in his second or third marriage. He may have bad relationships with his siblings, and/or he may witness several problems because of them.
Himanshu Shangari