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Retrograde Saturn in 12th House in Capricorn
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Capricorn, 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 twelfth house of horoscope in Capricorn 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 Capricorn can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, 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 patience, leadership abilities, management and business skills 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/her overall horoscope and running times. Such retrograde Saturn can also bless the native with creativity and spiritual growth.
Looking at profession, such retrograde Saturn can help the native achieve success as a researcher, analyst, lawyer, astrologer, religious guru, teacher, preacher, consultant, 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 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.
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 for a female native, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Capricorn. Benefic Venus is placed in the sixth house in Cancer with benefic Sun, Moon is placed in the second house in Pisces, benefic Rahu is placed in the fifth house in Gemini, Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Sagittarius, Mercury is placed in the seventh house in Leo, and benefic Mars is placed in the eighth house in Virgo. In this case, the native may become a singer, and she may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and fame.
If benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the second house in Pisces with Moon, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable talent as a singer, and she may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. She may deliver several hit songs, and she may receive many awards. She may also act in some movies. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the most successful singers of her time, and she may have her net worth in billions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Capricorn 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.
Saturn rules the first and twelfth 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 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. He may get killed in a sudden outbreak of violence in a region, where such violence may break out due to religious, racial or some local issues.
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 Capricorn with malefic Ketu. Malefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Cancer with debilitated Mars, malefic debilitated Moon is placed in the tenth house in Scorpio, debilitated Venus is placed in the eighth house in Virgo, and benefic Sun is placed in the seventh house in Leo. Angarak Yoga is formed in the sixth house. In this case, 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. He may die before his age of 60 or 55.
If benefic Jupiter is placed in the fourth house in Taurus, and retrograde exalted Mercury is placed in the eighth house in Virgo with Venus, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native 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. He may also witness financial losses and bad reputation through his profession. He may die before his age of 45 or 40, in an accident or due to a fatal viral infection like COIVD.
Himanshu Shangari