Click here to go to Retrograde Planets Section
The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Saturn Part 4’.
Retrograde Saturn in 12th House in Libra
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Libra, Scorpio rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the third and fourth 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 twelfth 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 twelfth house of a horoscope in Libra can bless the native with good results related to siblings, colleagues, mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, 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 siblings and/or mother. Considering siblings, they may come across success, money, fame, and/or authority, and the native may witness many benefits due to them. They may stand by the native and they may help him get out of his problems, many times in his life. A sibling of the native may donate an organ to the native, in order to save his life. 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 help the native in various spheres of his life.
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/her overall horoscope and running times.
Taking an example, suppose benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Libra. Mars is placed in the tenth house in Leo with benefic Rahu, benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fourth house in Aquarius with Ketu, benefic Moon is placed in the fifth house in Pisces, Venus is placed in the eighth house in Gemini, and retrograde Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Cancer. In this case, the native may start a casino, and he may witness good amount of success, money and recognition.
If benefic Sun is placed in the ninth house in Cancer with Mercury, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition through casino industry. His business may expand after his age of 35/40, and it may keep growing. After his age of 40/45, he may invest in some other businesses like hotel and spa, and he may witness good results. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 55/60. He may own several casinos, hotels and spas.
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 twelfth house of a horoscope in Libra can trouble the native with problems related to siblings, colleagues, mother, education, wealth, properties, vehicles, mental health, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the third and fourth house, and it is placed in the twelfth 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 mother and/or siblings. Considering siblings, the native may not have any sibling, he may have bad relationships with his siblings, and/or he may witness various types of problems through them or due to them. The native may have siblings who may be criminals, and/or drug addicts, and he may face several problems because of them. 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.
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 twelfth house of a horoscope in Libra with Mars. Malefic Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Gemini with malefic Mercury, malefic Ketu is placed in the second house in Sagittarius, and malefic Venus is placed in the seventh house in Taurus with Sun. In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 25 or 20. He 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 Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Aries, and Moon is placed in the second house in Sagittarius with Ketu, the equation may become more troublesome. Grahan Yoga is formed in the second house. In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 10 or 5. He may have bad relationships with his siblings, and/or he may witness financial losses, bad reputation and other problems because of them. He may not find a permanent profession throughout his life, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life.
Himanshu Shangari