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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 Capricorn
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Capricorn, Capricorn rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the first and second 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 Capricorn 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 Capricorn can bless the native with good results related to family, wealth, speech, 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 render bravery, courage, leadership abilities and/or administrative skills to the native, among other things. Hence, he may achieve success through a wide variety of jobs, and/or businesses, depending on his overall horoscope and running times. It can also bless the native with a long life, like beyond 70, 80 or 90, depending on his overall horoscope and running times. Such retrograde Saturn can render several good results to the native, related to or through his family.
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 Capricorn with retrograde Jupiter. Saturn forms Shasha Yoga in the first house. Benefic Mars is placed in the eighth house in Leo, benefic exalted Moon is placed in the fifth house in Taurus, benefic Venus is placed in the sixth house in Gemini, and Mercury is placed in the seventh house in Cancer with Sun. In this case, the native may engage in politics. He may win more than one public election, and he may become a member of parliament of his country.
If benefic Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Leo with Mars, and benefic Ketu is placed in the second house in Aquarius, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across a lot of success, recognition, fame and authority through politics. He may win several public elections, and he may become prime minister or president of his country. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may hold such post more than once in his life. He may become one of the most powerful leaders of the world, and he may be known for his liberal as well as diplomatic approach towards most problems.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the first house of a horoscope in Capricorn can trouble the native with problems related to family, wealth, speech, 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 second house, and it is placed in the second house. If such retrograde Saturn is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of problems related to or through his family. For example, some of his family members may be alcoholics, drug addicts, criminals and/or they may have some other negative traits. Hence the native may witness several problems in his life, due to bad reputation of his family, and/or bad conducts of some family members. He may also witness various types of problems and/or abnormalities related to his speech.
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 witness various types of health problems, and/or reduction in lifespan. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Capricorn with malefic Sun. Malefic Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Leo with malefic Jupiter, malefic Rahu is placed in the second house in Aquarius, Moon is placed in the sixth house in Gemini, and Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Sagittarius. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the eighth house. In this case, the native may witness delay in marriage, and he may get married after his age of 35/40. He may not live long, and he may die before the age of 60 or 55.
If retrograde Mercury is placed in the first house in Capricorn with Sun and Saturn, and Mars is placed in the eighth house in Leo with Jupiter and Ketu, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may not get married throughout his life. He may die before the age of 45, 40 or 35. He may die in an accident, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, or he may get killed by someone.
Himanshu Shangari