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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Saturn Part 2 (Revised Edition 2021)’.
Retrograde Saturn in 4th House in Capricorn
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Capricorn, 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 fourth house 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 fourth house in Capricorn 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.
The native may also witness various types of benefits through or due to his mother and/or children. 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.
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 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. Kindly read book for detailed example.
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 for a female native, suppose benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the fourth house of a horoscope in Capricorn with benefic Rahu. Shasha Yoga is formed in the fourth house. Benefic debilitated Mars is placed in the tenth house in Cancer with Ketu, Venus is placed in the eleventh house in Leo, Jupiter is placed in the first house in Libra, and benefic Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Virgo with exalted Mercury. In this case, the native may become an actor, and she may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Moon is placed in the fourth house in Capricorn with Saturn and Rahu, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable acting abilities, and she may come across a lot of success, money, fame and recognition. She may deliver many hit movies, and she may receive several awards, including more than one Oscar. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the greatest female actors of all time.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the fourth house in Capricorn can trouble the native with problems related to mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, mental health, love life, children, 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 fourth 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 his mother, children, mental health, and/or love life. Considering children, the native may not have his first child till late or very 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 or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce.
The native may also witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the fourth house of a horoscope in Capricorn with malefic retrograde Jupiter. Malefic exalted Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Taurus with Venus, malefic exalted Ketu is placed in the second house in Scorpio, and Sun is placed in the sixth house in Pisces with debilitated Mercury. In this case, the native may keep changing jobs till his age of 30/35, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life.
If Mars is placed in the twelfth house in Virgo, and debilitated Moon is placed in the second house in Scorpio with Ketu, the equation may become more troublesome. Grahan Yoga is formed in the second house. In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 15 or 10. He 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, and he may settle in his second or third marriage. He may lose one of his wives to death, whereas one of his marriages may fail due to an extramarital affair that he may have. He may lose custody of his children to his wife, during divorce.
Himanshu Shangari