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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Saturn Part 3’.
Retrograde Saturn in 9th House in Libra
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the ninth house of a horoscope in Libra, 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 ninth house of horoscope in Libra 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 ninth house of a horoscope in Libra can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, 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 bless the native with good health and a long life, like beyond 70, 80 or 90, depending on his overall horoscope and running times. It can also bless the native with creativity, spiritual growth, intuitive abilities, divine guidance and several other good results. He may also witness various types of benefits related to or through his father. For example, his father may be a rich man, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of his father’s money, influence and/or status. He may help the native in various spheres of his life. He may give a big amount of money, and/or wealth to the native, while he’s alive, and/or through his will.
Looking at profession, such retrograde Saturn can help the native achieve success as a researcher, analyst, lawyer, astrologer, religious guru, teacher, preacher, consultant, actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer, 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.
Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the ninth house of a horoscope in Libra. Benefic retrograde Venus is placed in the third house in Aries with Moon, benefic Sun is placed in the fourth house in Taurus with Mercury, benefic Mars is placed in the second house in Pisces, benefic Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Sagittarius, and Ketu is placed in the fifth house in Gemini. In this case, the native may start a company which may provide IT related services, and he may witness good amount of success, money and recognition.
If benefic Jupiter is placed in the first house in Aquarius, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition through IT 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, by his age of 45/50.
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.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the ninth house of a horoscope in Libra can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, father, 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 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, health and/or lifespan. Considering father, he may not have a good equation with his father, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his mother, his father may suffer from a long-lasting illness, he may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, he may be a criminal, and/or he may die before native’s age of 20, depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times. Considering health and lifespan, 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 ninth house of a horoscope in Libra with malefic Ketu. Pitra Dosh is formed in the ninth house. Rahu is placed in the third house in Aries, malefic Moon is placed in the sixth house in Cancer with debilitated Mars, benefic Jupiter is placed in the second house in Pisces, and debilitated Venus is placed in the eighth house in Virgo. In this case, native’s father may die before native’s age of 20 or 15. 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.
If Sun is placed in the eighth house in Virgo with Venus, and Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Libra with Saturn and Ketu, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, native’s father may die before his age of 10 or 5. 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, and he may witness financial tightness from time to time. He may get married after his age of 35, the marriage may fail, and he may not get married again.
Himanshu Shangari