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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Saturn Part 2 (Revised Edition 2021)’.
Retrograde Saturn in 4th House in Aquarius
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Aquarius, 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 fourth house in Aquarius 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 fourth house in Aquarius can bless the native with good results related to siblings, colleagues, mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, 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 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. The native may also witness various types of benefits through his mother, or due to his mother.
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 overall horoscope and running times.
Taking an example, suppose benefic retrograde Saturn forms Shasha Yoga in the fourth house of a horoscope in Aquarius. Benefic Jupiter is placed in the first house in Scorpio, Venus is placed in the tenth house in Leo, exalted Mercury is placed in the eleventh house in Virgo, benefic debilitated Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Libra, benefic Rahu is placed in the second house in Sagittarius with Mars, and Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Gemini. In this case, the native may start an oil refinery, and he may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and growth through oil business.
If benefic Moon is placed in the second house in Sagittarius with Mars and Rahu, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across a lot of success, money, fame, recognition and growth. His business may expand after his age of 30/35, and it may keep growing. After his age of 40/45, he may gradually invest in chemical business, energy, technology and several other businesses, and he may witness very good results. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a diversified business empire worth in multibillions, and he may become one of the richest people in the world.
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 fourth house in Aquarius can trouble the native with problems related to siblings, colleagues, mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, mental health, 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 fourth 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 his mother, siblings and/or mental health. Considering siblings, the native 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.
The native 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 fourth house of a horoscope in Aquarius with retrograde Mars and Malefic Venus. Malefic debilitated Mercury is placed in the fifth house in Pisces, benefic exalted Sun is placed in the sixth house in Aries with malefic Ketu, and malefic Rahu is placed in the twelfth house in Libra. In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 25 or 20. He may only find temporary jobs till his age of 35/40, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may suffer from a mental disorder.
If benefic debilitated Jupiter is placed in the third house in Capricorn, and Moon is placed in the sixth house in Aries with Sun and Ketu, the equation may become more troublesome. Double Grahan Yoga is formed in the sixth house. In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 15 or 10. He may suffer from a serious mental disorder, and he may have to avail medicines as well as therapy in order to keep it under control. He may not find a permanent profession throughout his life, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 1 year, many times in his life.
Himanshu Shangari