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Retrograde Mars in Eighth House in Gemini
When retrograde Mars is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Gemini, Scorpio rises in the ascendant. Mars rules the first and sixth 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 Mars in the eighth house of horoscope in Gemini is benefic in many cases, though it may turn malefic in some cases. It may happen when such retrograde Mars 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 Mars in the eighth house of a horoscope in Gemini can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such retrograde Mars can render various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his health and and/or lifespan. Such retrograde Mars can render bravery, courage and leadership abilities 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.
Looking at profession, such retrograde Mars can help the native achieve success as a fire fighter, fitness trainer, body builder, sportsman, athlete, physician, dietician, researcher, analyst, discoverer, explorer, lawyer, astrologer, tantric, psychic, spiritual guru, healer, religious guru, professional dealing in sports industry, fitness, arms, metal, energy, automobile, health, pharma, medical, transport, travel, hotel, airline, television, music, media, computer, software, IT, telecom, internet industry or some other type of professional, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such retrograde Mars 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. Taking an example, ,
Such retrograde Mars 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 Mars is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Gemini with benefic Jupiter and benefic Saturn. Benefic Sun is placed in the fifth house in Pisces, Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Aquarius, Venus is placed in the seventh house in Taurus, benefic Rahu is placed in the twelfth house in Libra, and Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Aries. In this case, the native may write fictional books, and he may witness good results.
If benefic Moon is placed in the eleventh house in Virgo, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable talent as a writer, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may write in several genres including mystery, thriller, adventure and fantasy. He may deliver several bestsellers, and he may receive many awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful writers of his time, and his net worth may be in multimillions.
Taking another example, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Gemini with Venus and benefic Rahu. Ketu is placed in the second house in Sagittarius with benefic Moon; Mercury is placed in the seventh house in Taurus, benefic exalted Sun is placed in the sixth house in Aries, and benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the first house in Scorpio. In this case, the native may become a professional footballer, and he may witness good results.
If benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eleventh house in Virgo, the equation may become better. The native may possess remarkable talent related to the sport, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may deliver several match winning performances, and he may receive many awards/medals. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful footballers of his time, and his net worth may be in multimillions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Mars in the eighth house of a horoscope in Gemini 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.
Mars rules the first and sixth house, and it is placed in the eighth house. If such retrograde Mars is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of problems related to or through his health and lifespan. The native may witness reduction in lifespan due to several reasons. For example, the native may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal disease, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, he may commit suicide, or someone may kill him intentionally or unintentionally. Considering some unintentional incidents, he may get caught in a crossfire between two rival criminal gangs or that between criminals and police, or someone may accidently kill him.
The native may witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. He may also become a criminal. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Mars is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Gemini with retrograde Saturn. Malefic Mercury is placed in the sixth house in Aries with exalted Sun and malefic Venus; malefic Rahu forms Pitra Dosh in the ninth house in Cancer, malefic Ketu is placed in the third house in Capricorn, Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house in Libra, and benefic Moon is placed in the fifth house in Pisces.
In this case, the native may become a criminal. He may engage in drug trafficking and violent crimes. He may traffic narcotics worth in billions, over some years. He may injure several people, and he may kill many people. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages. He may get killed between his age of 45 and 55, in an encounter with police, or by another criminal. Considering another probability, he may die an accident, between his age of 45 and 55.
Himanshu Shangari