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Retrograde Saturn in 8th House in Virgo
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Virgo, 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 eighth house of horoscope in Virgo 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Virgo can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, 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 management, administrative 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 also bless the native with creativity, spiritual growth, intuitive abilities, divine guidance and several other good results.
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 retrograde Saturn is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Virgo with Moon. Benefic Venus is placed in the third house in Aries, benefic Sun is placed in the fourth house in Taurus with Mercury, benefic Mars is placed in the fifth house in Gemini, Rahu is placed in the seventh house in Leo, and Ketu is placed in the first house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may write fictional books falling in the genres of crime, drama, suspense, war and some other genres. He may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and fame.
If benefic Jupiter is placed in the third house in Aries with Venus, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable writing skills, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may deliver several bestsellers, and he may receive many awards. Some of his books may be converted into movies. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful writers of his time, in his respective genres. He may have his net worth in multimillions or billions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the eighth house of a horoscope in Virgo can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, 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 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 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 Virgo. Malefic Rahu is placed in the first house in Aquarius with Sun and Mercury, Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Leo, benefic Jupiter is placed in the second house in Pisces, and benefic Mars is placed in the ninth house in Libra. Grahan Yoga is formed in the first house. In this case, the native may get addicted to harmful drugs, and he may witness problems related to health, finances, profession and reputation. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life.
If Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Capricorn, and malefic Moon is placed in the second house in Pisces with Jupiter, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may consume harmful drugs in heavy quantities, on regular basis. He may only find temporary jobs throughout his life, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may not get married throughout his life. He may die between his age of 25 and 35, due to drug overdose, or because of failure of a vital organ like liver, due to excessive drug abuse.
Himanshu Shangari