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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 1st House in Taurus
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Taurus, Taurus rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the ninth and tenth 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 first 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 first house of a horoscope in Taurus can bless the native with good results related to father, creativity, spiritual growth, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such retrograde Saturn can bless the native with creative abilities and/or spiritual growth, when supported by his overall horoscope and running times. The native may also witness various types of benefits related to or through his father. For example, his father may be a rich man, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of his father’s money, influence and/or status. He may help the native in various spheres of his life, and he may play an important role in native’s professional success.
Looking at profession, such retrograde Saturn can help the native achieve success as a researcher, analyst, lawyer, astrologer, religious guru, teacher, preacher, consultant, actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer, 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. Taking an example, suppose benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Taurus. Benefic Sun is placed in the fifth house in Virgo, benefic Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Leo with Venus, Jupiter is placed in the seventh house in Scorpio, benefic Rahu is placed in the ninth house in Capricorn, and Ketu is placed in the third house in Cancer. In this case, the native may become an officer in revenue services, and he may witness good amount of success, recognition and authority.
If exalted Mars is placed in the ninth house in Capricorn with Rahu, and benefic Moon is placed in the fifth house in Virgo with Sun, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may achieve success in civil exams, and he may get selected for the highest possible direct rank in revenue services. He may serve at several important posts, and he may come across very good amount of success, recognition and authority. He may solve several complicated and/or high-profile cases, and he may accomplish a lot during his career. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may serve as the head of a revenue department, before retirement. He may enjoy a good marriage, and he may live beyond the age of 75/80.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the first house of a horoscope in Taurus can trouble the native with problems related to father, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the ninth and tenth house, and it is placed in the first house. If such Saturn is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. He may also suffer from various types of health problems, and/or he may witness reduction in lifespan. He may witness various types of problems related to or through his father. For example, he may not have a good equation with his father, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his mother, his father may suffer from a long-lasting illness, he may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, he may be a criminal, and/or he 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 first house of a horoscope in Taurus with malefic Jupiter. Debilitated Sun is placed in the sixth house in Libra with malefic Rahu, Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Aries, benefic Mercury is placed in the seventh house in Scorpio, and retrograde Venus is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius. In this case, native’s father may die before native’s age of 25/20. The native may not find a permanent profession till his age of 35/40. He may only find temporary jobs, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life.
If benefic Moon is placed in the fourth house in Leo, and malefic Mars is placed in the sixth house in Libra with Sun and Rahu, the equation may become worse. Grahan Yoga and Angarak Yoga are formed in the sixth house. In this case, native’s father may die before native’s age of 10 or 5. The native 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. His first marriage may fail, and he may settle in his second marriage. The native may not live long, and he may die before his age of 65/60, due to a heart attack, some type of cancer, or because of a fatal viral infection like COVID.
Himanshu Shangari