Saturn is the second largest planet in the solar system next only to Jupiter. It plays a key role in astrology being the lord of the 10th and the 11th houses of the zodiac. Like most of the other planets, Saturn also goes retrograde every year and this would be a great opportunity for us to do some introspection.
The house where Saturn goes retrograde for each of the zodiac signs means a lot to all the natives. It gives an overall view of what to expect. For a better understanding, let us look at the effects when Saturn goes retrograde through the houses.
When Saturn goes retrograde in your first house also called as the Ascendant, it would be an easy period for you. You might feel that the pressure on you has reduced but do not be complacent. Saturn, the disciplinarian is still around, hence work diligently. Look around for signals that motivate and rejuvenate you.
As Saturn retrogrades through your 2nd house, it means a reminder to look out for your financials. Find out where you are lacking with your financial planning. Check if you are very frugal or very indulgent. Try to maintain balance and this is the apt time to plan for your financial security.
When Saturn retrogrades through one’s third house, his or her communication would be put to test. Keep an eye on what you speak and how you respond to others, ‘cause troubles are galore in this area. Your talk might be misinterpreted or taken in a different vein. Clarity and truth would be the key to survival during this period.
When Saturn retrogrades through your 4th house, your domestic life stands to be affected. You might feel that your familial responsibilities are slowly waning down. Children might leave the home-front and you might be left in an empty nest, be prepared to handle this phase of life with ease.
Got Saturn transiting through your 5th house. This points out that you are being overly frustrated that people around have been long using you and you are in a breakdown point. Do live for yourself, you need not always have a guilt over this for now. It isn’t healthy either for you.
When Saturn retrogrades through your 6th house, your professional ability and skills might be challenged. You might feel as if you are not going places. Do not let worries and anxieties take over you, instead focus on how to up your skills and be in the race.
Your love, marriage and relationship stand to get intervened when Saturn retrogrades in your 7th house. Love and be loved. Do not let your partner take you for granted neither you of your partner. Learn your shortcomings in the relationships and mend fences. Do work on your relationship with partner in a good spirit.
Got Saturn transiting your 8th house. Then it might interfere with how you take charge or control situations around. Check out if your health and general well-being get affected by your control behavior. Learn how power and authority moulds you. Make sure that there is a good balance over this.
When Saturn retrogrades in your 9th house, it asks you to start figuring out your beliefs in life. It might be your spiritual or philosophical beliefs. Try to find out if you are clinging onto them for just the wrong reasons. If you feel that you are not on the right path, change your beliefs, ideas and ideals now.
If you find Saturn retrograding through your 10th house of career, then there would be some sluggishness in your professional path. Expect delays and hindrances of sorts in this area for now. You won’t be able to see any major progress, however cling on to it, keep working there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Your friendships and social interactions would see some drastic changes when Saturn goes retrograde through your 11th house. You might feel that you are wrongly being led or feel like you are in the wrong place. Get out of it. This is a good time to prune your social relationships.
When Saturn retrogrades through the 12th house, our spiritual journey would be in for a change. Certain emotional trauma of past time might continue to haunt you now. If needed go in for help and trust people around who try to bring betterment in your life.
