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Retrograde Saturn in 3rd House in Aquarius
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Aquarius, Sagittarius rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the second and third house. In general, it is benefic here, 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 third house of horoscope in Aquarius is benefic in most 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 third house of a horoscope in Aquarius can bless the native with good results related to family, wealth, speech, siblings, colleagues, 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 several good results to the native, related to or through his family and/or siblings. Considering family, the native may be born in a rich, influential, resourceful, well-respected, politically powerful, royal and/or spiritually advanced family, and he may witness several benefits by virtue of being a member of such family. 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.
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. Taking an example, 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 benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Aquarius. Benefic Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Taurus with benefic exalted Rahu, benefic exalted Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Scorpio, Venus is placed in the ninth house in Leo, benefic Sun is placed in the eighth house in Cancer, and Mars is placed in the tenth house in Virgo with Moon. In this case, the native may write fictional books, and she may witness good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Leo with Venus, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess very good writing skills, and she may come across a lot of success, money, fame and recognition. She may write books in the genres of fantasy, magic, adventure and crime, among other genres. She may delver several bestselling books, and many of them may be converted into movies. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the most successful as well as richest writers of her time, and she may have her net worth in billions.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the third house of a horoscope in Aquarius can trouble the native with problems related to family, wealth, speech, siblings, colleagues, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the second and third house, and it is placed in the third 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 siblings. For example, he may have bad relationships with his siblings, and/or he may witness various types of problems through them or due to them. It means a sibling may keep creating problems for the native, or such sibling may keep falling into problems, and the native may have to get him/her out.
The native may also 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 third house of a horoscope in Aquarius with malefic Venus. Malefic Moon is placed in the first house in Sagittarius with malefic Rahu, Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Gemini, Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Taurus with retrograde Mercury, and benefic exalted Sun is placed in the fifth house in Aries. Grahan Yoga is formed in the first house. In this case, the native may become a criminal. He may engage in drug trafficking and several other crimes. He may get caught and he may spend more than 7 years in prison.
If Mars is placed in the first house in Sagittarius with Moon and Rahu, the equation may become more troublesome. Angarak Yoga is formed in the first house. In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 10 or 5. He may become leader of a criminal group which may deal in drug trafficking and violent crimes, among other crimes. He may kill several people, and his brother may also work with him. The native as well as his brother may get killed in an encounter with police, between native’s age of 30 and 40.
Himanshu Shangari