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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 6th House in Cancer
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Cancer, 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 sixth 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 sixth house of a horoscope in Cancer can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, 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 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 also bless the native with creativity, spiritual growth, intuitive abilities, divine guidance and several other good results.
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. 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, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer or some other likewise professional. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Cancer. Benefic Sun is placed in the first house in Aquarius with retrograde Mercury, benefic retrograde Mars is placed in the seventh house in Leo, Rahu is placed in the third house in Aries with Moon, benefic Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Libra, and benefic Jupiter is placed in the eleventh house in Sagittarius. In this case, the native may become a spiritual teacher as well as a writer. He may write books falling in the genres of spiritualism and self-help, and he may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and fame.
If benefic exalted Venus is placed in the second house in Pisces, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess good amount of spiritual growth as well as very good writing skills. He may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame as a writer, and as a spiritual philosopher. He may deliver several bestsellers, and he may have a large number of fans across the globe. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful writers of his time, in his respective genres. He may have his net worth in multimillions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the sixth house of a horoscope in Cancer can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, 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 sixth 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, and/or due to drug addiction. Depending on his overall horoscope and running times, he may also get killed by someone, intentionally or unintentionally.
The native 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 sixth house of a horoscope in Cancer with retrograde Mercury. Malefic Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Virgo with Mars, malefic Rahu is placed in the second house in Pisces, Sun is placed in the fifth house in Gemini, and benefic Venus is placed in the fourth house in Taurus. In this case, the native may consume harmful drugs, and he may witness problems related to health, profession, finances and reputation. He may only find temporary jobs till his age of 30/35, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life.
If malefic Moon is placed in the second house in Pisces with Rahu, and exalted Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Cancer with Saturn and Mercury, the equation may become more troublesome. Grahan Yoga is formed in the second house. In this case, the native may consume harmful drugs in heavy quantities as well as on regular basis. He may witness serious problems related to health, profession, finances and reputation. He may not find a permanent profession throughout his life, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may die before his age of 40 or 35, due to drug overdose or liver failure.
Himanshu Shangari