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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 3rd House in Aries
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Aries, 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 third house of horoscope in Aries 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 third house of a horoscope in Aries can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, creativity, spiritual growth, siblings, colleagues, 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 business 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 creativity, spiritual growth, intuitive abilities, divine guidance and several other good results. It can render several good results to the native, related to or through his siblings. He may have good relationships with his siblings. They may come across success, money, fame, and/or authority, and the native may witness many benefits due to them. They may stand by the native and they may help him get out of his problems, many times in his life.
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. Taking an example, kindly read book for detailed example.
Such retrograde Saturn can help the native achieve success 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 third house of a horoscope in Aries with Moon. Benefic Sun is placed in the eighth house in Virgo, benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the first house in Aquarius with benefic Rahu, and benefic Mars is placed in the seventh house in Leo with Ketu and retrograde Mercury. In this case, the native may become a football player, and he may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Venus is placed in the ninth house in Libra, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess very good skills related to the sport, and he may come across a lot of success, money, fame and recognition. He may deliver several match-winning performances, and he may lead his team to victory, many times. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful football players of his time, and he may have his net worth in billions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the third house of a horoscope in Aries can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, siblings, colleagues, 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 third 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 witness various types of problems related to or through his siblings. For example, he may not have any sibling, he may have bad relationships with his siblings, and/or he may witness various types of problems through them or due to them. It means a sibling may keep creating problems for the native, or such sibling may keep falling into problems, and the native may have to get him/her out.
The native may suffer from various types of health problems, and/or he may witness reduction in lifespan. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Aries with malefic Ketu. Malefic Rahu is placed in the ninth house in Libra with Mercury, Sun is placed in the eighth house in Virgo, benefic Jupiter is placed in the fourth house in Taurus, and Venus is placed in the sixth house in Cancer with malefic Moon. In this case, the native may not find a permanent profession till his age of 35/40, 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 die before the age of 55 or 50.
If Mars is placed in the eighth house in Virgo with Sun, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, native’s father may die before native’s age of 20/15. 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. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, on account of serious disturbances. He may not have any siblings, or he may have bad relationships with them. He may die before the age of 45 or 40, in an accident, due to a fatal viral disease like COVID, or he may get killed by someone.
Himanshu Shangari