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Retrograde Saturn in 9th House in Gemini
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the ninth house of a horoscope in Gemini, 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 ninth 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 ninth house of a horoscope in Gemini can bless the native with good results related to mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, love life, children, father, 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 various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his father, mother, love life and/or children. Considering mother, his mother may be a rich woman, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of her money, influence and/or status. She may give a big amount of money, and/or wealth to the native, while she’s alive, and/or through her will. Considering children, the native 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, 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 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 ninth house of a horoscope in Gemini. Benefic Moon is placed in the third house in Sagittarius, debilitated Jupiter is placed in the fourth house in Capricorn, retrograde Venus is placed in the second house in Scorpio with benefic Mars, benefic Rahu is placed in the fifth house in Aquarius, Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Leo, and Mercury is placed in the first house in Libra. In this case, the native may become a fashion designer. He may start a company which may manufacture and sell various types of fashion products, and he may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and fame.
If benefic Sun is placed in the second house in Scorpio with Venus and Mars, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame through fashion industry. His business may expand after his age of 30/35, and it may keep growing. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, and he may become one of the most successful fashion designers of his time.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the ninth house of a horoscope in Gemini can trouble the native with problems related to mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, mental health, love life, children, father, 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 ninth 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 his father, mother, love life and/or children. Considering mother, he may not have a good equation with his mother, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his father, his mother may suffer from a long-lasting illness, she may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, she may be a criminal, and/or she may die before native’s age of 20, depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times. Considering children, he may not have his first child till 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. He may lose his children through divorce, he may have bad relationships with his children, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems due to them.
Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the ninth house of a horoscope in Gemini with malefic Jupiter. Malefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Pisces with Sun, Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Virgo, Venus is placed in the fifth house in Aquarius, and Mars is placed in the eighth house in Taurus. Grahan Yoga is formed in the sixth house whereas Pitra Dosh is formed in the ninth house. In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 25 or 20. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life, though he may earn well at times.
If Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Virgo with Ketu, and debilitated Mercury is placed in the sixth house in Pisces with Sun and Rahu, the equation may become more troublesome. Grahan Yoga is formed in the twelfth house. In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 10 or 5. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may also witness financial losses and bad reputation through profession. His first marriage may fail, and he may settle in his second marriage. He may lose custody of his children from first marriage to his wife, through divorce.
Himanshu Shangari