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Retrograde Saturn in 8th House in Taurus
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Taurus, Libra rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the fourth and fifth house. In general, it is benefic here, 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 eighth house of horoscope in Taurus is benefic in most 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Taurus can bless the native with good results related to mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, 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 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 and/or mother. Considering children, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of 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. Considering mother, 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.
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 is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Taurus. Benefic debilitated Sun is placed in the first house in Libra with Venus and Mercury, Jupiter is placed in the second house in Scorpio, benefic Rahu is placed in the fourth house in Capricorn, Ketu is placed in the tenth house in Cancer, and benefic Mars is placed in the third house in Sagittarius. In this case, the native may start an IT company, and he may witness good amount of success, money and recognition.
If benefic Moon is placed in the third house in Sagittarius with Mars, the equation may become better. Moon and Mars form Chandra Mangal Yoga in the third house. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition through IT industry. His business may expand after his age of 30/35, and it may keep growing. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in multimillions or billions, by his age of 45/50.
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 eighth house of a horoscope in Taurus can trouble the native with problems related to mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, mental health, love life, children, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the fourth and fifth house, and it is placed in the eighth house. If such retrograde Saturn is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness reduction in lifespan. For example, he may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal disease, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, or someone may kill him. Considering children, the native may not have his first child till late in life, or he may not have any children at all. He may lose one or more children through miscarriages or medical complications, that his wife may witness. He may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. Considering mother, he may not have a good equation with his mother, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his father, his mother may suffer from a long-lasting illness, she may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, she may be a criminal, and/or she may die before native’s age of 20, depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times.
Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Taurus. Venus is placed in the third house in Sagittarius with malefic Jupiter, malefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Pisces, Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Virgo, benefic Sun is placed in the second house in Scorpio, and benefic Moon is placed in the fourth house in Capricorn. In this case, native’s first marriage may fail, and he may settle in his second marriage. He may lose custody of his children from first marriage to his wife, through divorce. He may die before the age of 60 or 55.
If Mars is placed in the eighth house in Taurus with Saturn, and retrograde Mercury is placed in the third house in Sagittarius with Venus and Jupiter, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, and he may lose custody of his children from first marriage. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life, though he may earn well at times. He may also face bad reputation and financial losses through profession. He may die before his age of 45 or 40, in an accident, through a natural disaster, or someone may kill him.
Himanshu Shangari