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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Saturn Part 2 (Revised Edition 2021)’.
Retrograde Saturn in 6th House in Libra
When retrograde Saturn is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Libra, Taurus rises in the ascendant. Saturn rules the ninth and tenth 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 sixth house of horoscope in Libra 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 sixth house of a horoscope in Libra can bless the native with good results related to father, 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. He may also witness various types of benefits related to or through his father. For example, his father may be a rich man, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of his father’s money, influence and/or status. He may help the native in various spheres of his life. He may give a big amount of money, and/or wealth to the native, while he’s alive, and/or through his will.
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 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. Kindly read book for detailed example.
Taking an example for a female native, suppose benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Libra. Venus is placed in the first house in Taurus, benefic Sun is placed in the second house in Gemini with Rahu, Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius, benefic Mercury is placed in the third house in Cancer, retrograde Jupiter is placed in the tenth house in Aquarius, and Mars is placed in the eleventh house in Pisces. In this case, the native may become a fashion designer, and she may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and fame.
If benefic exalted Moon is placed in the first house in Taurus with Venus, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess good skills as a fashion designer, and she may also engage in modelling. She may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. If the finer factors and running time are supportive, she may become a well-recognized businesswoman with multiple talents, and she may have her net worth in multimillions. Her first marriage may fail, and she may settle in her second marriage.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Saturn in the sixth house of a horoscope in Libra can trouble the native with problems related to father, health, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Saturn rules the ninth and tenth house, and it is placed in the sixth 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 father. For example, he may not have a good equation with his father, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his mother, his father may suffer from a long-lasting illness, he may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, he may be a criminal, and/or he 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. He may engage in immoral/illegal activities, or he may become a professional criminal, depending on his overall horoscope and running times. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Saturn is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Libra with malefic Jupiter. Venus is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius, malefic Mars is placed in the ninth house in Capricorn with malefic Ketu, Rahu is placed in the third house in Cancer, and benefic Moon is placed in the fifth house in Virgo. In this case, native’s father may die before native’s age of 20 or 15. 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.
If retrograde Mercury is placed in the seventh house in Scorpio, and Sun is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius with Venus, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, native’s father may get killed before native’s age of 10 or 5. 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 not get married throughout his life, or he may get married once, the marriage may fail, and he may not get married again.
Himanshu Shangari