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Retrograde Saturn in 3rd House in Gemini
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Gemini, Aries rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the tenth and eleventh 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 third house of horoscope in Gemini 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 third house of a horoscope in Gemini can bless the native with good results related to siblings, colleagues, friends, 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 several good results to the native, related to or through his friends. Some of his friends 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. One or more of his friends may help him financially as well as in other ways, in order for him to start a new business, or repair/consolidate an already existing business. Depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times, one or more friends of the native may put their lives in danger, or they may kill someone, in order to save native’s life. Such retrograde Saturn also can render several good results to the native, related to or through his siblings. 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, 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/her overall horoscope and running times.
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 benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Gemini with benefic Venus. Benefic Sun is placed in the fourth house in Cancer with Mercury, benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the second house in Taurus, exalted Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Scorpio, and retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fifth house in Leo. In this case, the native may become an actor, and he may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Moon is placed in the seventh house in Libra, and Mars is placed in the second house in Taurus with Rahu, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess very good acting skills, and he may come across a lot of success, money, fame and recognition as a lead movie actor. He may deliver several hit movies, and he may win many awards. He may perform very well in the genres of romance, drama and comedy. After his age of 40/45, he may engage in movie production, and he may make good profits. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful actors 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 Gemini can trouble the native with problems related to siblings, colleagues, friends, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the tenth and eleventh 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 various types of problems related to or through his siblings and/or friends. Considering siblings, 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 witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. He may also become a criminal. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Gemini with malefic retrograde Mercury. Malefic Rahu is placed in the first house in Aries, malefic Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Libra with Jupiter, Moon is placed in the sixth house in Virgo with debilitated Venus, and benefic Sun is placed in the fourth house in Cancer. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the seventh house. In this case, the native may become a criminal, and he may engage in various types of crimes. He may get caught and he may spend 7 years or more in prison.
If Mars is placed in the eighth house in Scorpio, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may become leader of a criminal group which may deal in drug trafficking, woman trafficking and violent crimes. He may earn a lot, and he may enjoy many pleasures for some years. After his age of 35/40, he may get caught, and he may spend 15 years or more in prison. His brother/friend may also work with him, and he may also serve a prison sentence.
Himanshu Shangari