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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 5th House in Aries
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Aries, Sagittarius rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the second and third 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 fifth house of horoscope in Aries 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Aries can bless the native with good results related to family, wealth, speech, siblings, colleagues, 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.
Such retrograde Saturn can render several good results to the native, related to or through his family. For example, the native may be born in a rich, influential, resourceful, well-respected, politically powerful, royal and/or spiritually advanced family, and he may witness several benefits by virtue of being a member of such family. Such retrograde Saturn can render creativity and/or spiritual growth to the native. It can also render various types of good results to the native, related to or through his children.
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.
Taking an example, suppose benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Aries with Ketu. Benefic Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Libra, Moon is placed in the first house in Sagittarius, retrograde Mars is placed in the second house in Capricorn, benefic Mercury is placed in the eighth house in Cancer, and Venus is placed in the ninth house in Leo. In this case, the native may get a well-paying job in a well-established company which may deal in manufacture and sale of shoes. He may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and growth with time.
If benefic retrograde Jupiter forms Hamsa Yoga in the fourth house in Pisces, and benefic Sun is placed in the ninth house in Leo with Venus, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and growth. He may accomplish a lot during his career, and he may keep getting promoted. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become the president of a well-established shoe making company which may have its net worth in billions.
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. Kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the fifth house of a horoscope in Aries can trouble the native with problems related to family, wealth, speech, siblings, colleagues, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the second and third house, and it is placed in the fifth 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 related to or through children. For example, he 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 and/or mentally troubled in some way, and/or may lose his children through divorce.
The native may witness delays, financial losses, failures, setbacks, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Aries with malefic Moon. Malefic exalted Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Taurus with malefic Venus and Mercury, malefic exalted Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Scorpio, and debilitated Mars is placed in the eighth house in Cancer. In this case, the native may only find temporary jobs till his age of 30/35, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life. He may witness one failed marriage.
If benefic Jupiter is placed in the third house in Aquarius, and Sun is placed in the sixth house in Taurus with Venus, Mercury and Rahu, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may keep changing jobs throughout his life, though he may earn well. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life. He may witness 2 or 3 failed marriages, and he may settle in his third or fourth marriage. He may lose 1 or 2 children before they are born, and he may lose 1 or 2 of them to one of his wives, through divorce. One of his siblings may die before native’s age of 40 or 35.
Himanshu Shangari