SATURN RETROGRADE

Saturn is retrograde from 23rd may 2021 onwards till 10th October 2021 in the sign of Capricorn
is the nakshatra of Saravan.
Let’s together understand the transit of this retrograde Saturn together.
What is Saturn?
Saturn is considered to be the karmakarka of our horoscope. Though all the planets together are
responsible to give us the effects of our past karmas but Saturn is specifically the planet which is
the significator of our karma. There are a lot of fear and misconception revolving around the
planet of Saturn. Saturn is often the most feared planet in Vedic astrology and we associate
Saturn with a lot of negativities. We need to understand that Saturn is also the significator of
justice. Consider Saturn to be the judge in a courtroom. Don’t you think sometimes judges need
to take some ruthless decisions to conduct a fair judgement? The same way being the
karmakarka and evaluator of our karma, the planet Saturn makes its judgment without much
emotions.
Saturn is not only the significator of our karma but also the lord of the 10 th and 11th house of
Capricorn and Aquarius. This makes Saturn the significator of career and incoming sudden
gains. Yes, it is true that the main planet associated with career is the sun but the 10 th house
which is the house of career, status, reputation and position in life is ruled by the planet Saturn.
Saturn is the significator of the hard work or the struggles you put into in order to rise high in
career. Saturn along with sun are the main planets in the Dashamsha (D-10) chart which is the
chart for career. The 11th house is considered to be the sign of incoming gains, social circle.
Saturn is exalted in the sign of libra which is the sign of relationship and partnership. Saturn
helps us to make healthy relationships with others. Saturn gains its directional strength in the
7th house. Saturn is often one of the prime planets which is to be considered while analysing
business in someone’s horoscope.
What happens when Saturn is retrograde?
In literal meaning Saturn retrograde refers to Saturn moving backwards. It is not possible for a
planet to move backwards. Saturn retrograde means that Saturn is deviating from its original
behaviour or normal behaviour. Is this good or bad? There are no general answers to this
question. For some people this serves really good but for some people it brings obstacles and
hardships in their lives. A thing to always consider when Saturn is retrograde is as Saturn is the
karmakarka of our lives whenever Saturn is retrograde it brings heavy karma with itself. This
karma can be positive or negative depending on series of factors but in general a retrograde
Saturn in the natal chart always brings heaving karma attached to the house and sign it is placed
in. Along with all the important and positive things Saturn represents. It also brings obstacles,
laziness, hurdles and frustrations. When Saturn is retrograde it deviates from its original
characteristics in many ways. Each retrogression is unique in its own way for example lets
analyse the current retrogression of Saturn in the sign of Capricorn in the Nakshatra of Saravan.

Let’s now understand the sign of Capricorn and nakshatra of Saravan…

Capricorn is the original 10th house of the zodiac and is ruled by the planet Saturn itself.
Capricorn is sometimes considered to be a harsh sign due to its practical, professional and
punctual nature. The sign of Capricorn represents our name and status in the society.
Saravan is the nakshatra in the sign of Capricorn which rules from 10-23 degrees of the sign of
Capricorn. This sign is represented by the symbol of ears. This nakshatra is rules by the moon.
Though the sign of Capricorn is quite practical in nature in this nakshatra the sign becomes
intuitive in nature. It loves hearing and understanding things.

Now let’s understand the transit of retrograde Saturn in the sign of Capricorn for the year
2021.

This is the current snapshot of the sky. Considering Aries as the ascendent. Saturn being
retrograde in the sign of Capricorn aspects the sign of Pisces, Cancer and Libra. In general, there
will be heavy karma associated regarding faith, relationship and specially mother.
This retrograde Saturn is not changing its sign with means the origin of retrogression is the sign
of Capricorn itself. This intensifies the energy of the sign of Capricorn and also if there is any
other planet in the sign of Capricorn. Saturn strongly influences it.
Saturn’s aspect on the 12th house is saving losses. There might be scope of foreign income for
some people. This also shows that some people might be receiving help from unexpected
people. Someone from the past may renter your life to untangle the karmic connection which
was incomplete but this aspect might have its effect too. In general individuals may increase
substance abuse. There may be a lot of effect on an individual’s mental health, some people may
suffer from insomnia too.
Saturn aspects the 4th house of cancer. This might give some negative results for some in regards
with the relationship with mother and health problems. People having their moon in cancer or
Capricorn are suggested to take care of their health and not to enter into pity arguments with
the mother. The impact of this aspect further intensifies as mars is also placed in the sign of
cancer where it is debilitated.

Mars and Saturn are in mutually aspect of each other. People having planets like moon or Venus
in the sign of cancer and Capricorn are suggested to take care of their health and relationships.
Don’t indulge into any unnecessary fights at this time with this placement.
Saturn and mars both are aspects the sign of libra. Mars with its 4 th aspect and Saturn with its
10th aspect. People with prominent libra energy in their horoscope might feel a certain heavy
energy in their relationships. This energy might be positive or negative depending on their
horoscope. When we say relationship, we are not only talking about romantic relationships but
also professional relationships. This is the time when the major relationships in our life will be
impacted by heavy energy. This also shows that there maybe be a massive change in the
business or business partnership of an individual.
Saturn being in the 10th house may also result change in career or profession of an individual.
Some of the people having strong Capricorn energy in their horoscope may turn very hard
working and sincere in their work. As Saturn is retrograde it is making individuals reflect on
themselves and work hard for themselves.
A retrograde Saturn makes us fall back on ourselves. A retrograde Saturn through its aspect and
transits teaches us to complete and perfect the things we left incomplete. Sometimes it maybe
our career where we need to improve, sometimes some old relationships come back in our lives
as our karmic knot with them are not settled yet. Saturn maybe a planet of restrictions and
obstacles. This is because Saturn tests us and once we successfully pass those obstacles, then
the universe becomes our limit. Saturn is also the most giving planet at times.
This transit will affect the people more if they are going through their mahadasha or antardasha
of Saturn and if they have a retrograde Saturn in their natal chart.

If you want to know where your Saturn is placed, how is it placed, if it is retrograde in your natal
chart, which dasha you are going through please click on the given link.