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Retrograde Saturn in 8th House in Leo
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Leo, 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 eighth house of horoscope in Leo 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Leo can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, family, wealth, speech, 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. It can also bless the native with good health and 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. 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.
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. 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, suppose benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Leo. Retrograde Jupiter is placed in the seventh house in Cancer, benefic retrograde Mars is placed in the tenth house in Libra with Rahu, Ketu is placed in the fourth house in Aries, and benefic Moon is placed in the third house in Pisces with Sun and retrograde Mercury. In this case, the native may become a movie producer, and he may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and fame.
If benefic Venus is placed in the second house in Aquarius, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame as a producer. He may deliver several hit movies, and he may win many awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful movie producers of his time, and he may have his net worth in billions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the eighth house of a horoscope in Leo can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, family, wealth, speech, 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 eighth house. If such retrograde Saturn is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of health problems which may trouble him, and they may reduce his lifespan. He may also witness reduction in lifespan due to several other reasons. For example, he may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, and/or due to drug addiction. Depending on his overall horoscope and running times, he may also get killed by someone, intentionally or unintentionally. The native may also 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. 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Leo with malefic Jupiter. Retrograde Mercury is placed in the sixth house in Gemini with retrograde Venus and malefic Ketu, malefic Rahu is placed in the twelfth house in Sagittarius, and benefic Mars is placed in the fifth house in Taurus. In this case, the native may only find temporary jobs till his age of 35/40, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life. He may not get married till his age of 35/40. He may die before his age of 55 or 50.
If Moon is placed in the eighth house in Leo with Saturn and Jupiter, and malefic Sun is placed in the sixth house in Gemini with Venus, Mercury and Ketu, the equation may become more troublesome. Grahan Yoga is formed in the sixth house. In this case, the native may not find a permanent profession throughout his life. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may not get married throughout his life, though he may witness 1 or 2 failed engagements and/or meaningful love affairs. He may die before his age of 40 or 35, due to some type of cancer.
Himanshu Shangari