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Retrograde Saturn in 10th House in Gemini
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Gemini, Virgo rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the fifth 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 Saturn in the tenth house of horoscope in Gemini 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 tenth house of a horoscope in Gemini can bless the native with good results related to love life, children, 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 creativity and/or spiritual growth to the native. It can also render various types of good results to the native, related to or through his children. For example, the native may not witness any complications during the birth processes of his children. He 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/her 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 retrograde Saturn is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Gemini. Benefic Moon is placed in the first house in Virgo, benefic Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Aquarius, benefic Rahu is placed in the third house in Scorpio, Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Taurus, and benefic Venus is placed in the second house in Libra with Mars and debilitated Sun. In this case, the native may become an actor, and he may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and fame.
If benefic Mercury is placed in the second house in Libra with Venus, Sun and Mars, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable acting talent, and he may come across a lot of success, money, recognition and fame. He may be a versatile actor, and he may perform very well in a variety of genres. He may deliver several hit movies, and he may win many awards, including an Oscar. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the greatest actors of all time, and he may have his net worth in billions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the tenth house of a horoscope in Gemini can trouble the native with problems related to love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the fifth and sixth house, and it is placed in the tenth 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 love life, children and/or profession. 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.
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 Saturn is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Gemini. Malefic Sun is placed in the eleventh house in Cancer with Venus and malefic Rahu, malefic Ketu is placed in the fifth house in Capricorn, and malefic Mars is placed in the twelfth house in Leo with Jupiter. Grahan Yoga is formed in the eleventh house. In this case, the native may not get married till his age of 30/35. He may become a criminal, and he may engage in violent crimes against women. He may get caught and he may spend more than 5 years in prison.
If Moon is placed in the eighth house in Aries, and Mercury is placed in the twelfth house in Leo with Jupiter and Mars, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may never get married. He may suffer from a psychological disorder due to which he may become a serial killer. He may rape, torture and kill several women. He may get caught, and he may be imprisoned for life. He may die before his age of 40 or 35. He may either get killed by another criminal in prison, or he may kill himself.
Himanshu Shangari