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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 5th House in Gemini
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Gemini, Aquarius rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the first and twelfth 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 fifth house of horoscope in Gemini 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Gemini can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, love life, children, 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, management 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 overall horoscope and running times. Such retrograde Saturn can render creativity and/or spiritual growth to the native. It can also render various types of good results to the native, related to or through his children. He may have children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native.
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 for a female native, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Gemini. Benefic Venus is placed in the first house in Aquarius with retrograde Mercury, benefic Rahu is placed in the tenth house in Scorpio, Ketu is placed in the fourth house in Taurus, Moon is placed in the eighth house in Virgo, and benefic Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Capricorn. In this case, the native may become an actor, and she may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Mars is placed in the eleventh house in Sagittarius, and benefic Jupiter is placed in the first house in Aquarius with Venus and Mercury, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable acting skills, and she may come across very good amount of success, money, fame and recognition. She may perform very well in the genres of drama, romance and comedy. She may deliver several hit movies, and she may win many awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the most successful female actors of her time, and she may have her net worth in billions. She may get married to a man who may be a native foreigner, and she may settle abroad after her marriage.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the fifth house of a horoscope in Gemini can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the first and twelfth house, and it is placed in the fifth house. If such retrograde Saturn is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, 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, due to drug addiction, or someone may kill him. The native may also witness various types of problems related to or through children. For example, he may not have his first child till late or very late in life, or he may not have any children at all. He may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce.
The native may witness various types of problems related to or through his profession, and he may also become a criminal. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Gemini with malefic Ketu. Malefic Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Sagittarius with malefic Moon and Mercury, debilitated Venus is placed in the eighth house in Virgo, and retrograde debilitated Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house in Capricorn. In this case, the native may become a criminal, he may engage in several crimes, and he may spend more than 7 years in prison.
If benefic Sun is placed in the tenth house in Scorpio, and Mars is placed in the fifth house in Gemini with Saturn and Ketu, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may become the head of a criminal organization which may deal in drug trafficking and violent crimes. He may kill several people. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, and he may lose his children from first marriage, through divorce. He may get killed in an encounter with police, between his age of 30 and 40.
Himanshu Shangari