Author: Nitin Datta | Last Updated: Mon 18 Feb 2013 6:04:08 PM
Saturn is turning retrograde (Vakri) on 16th February 2013 at around 10: 20 pm. Saturn covers the maximum period under retrogression. It goes retrograde for almost five & half months. The results of retrograde Saturn have not been praised by our classical texts on Astrology.
During the period of retrogression, a planet turns erratic and looses its ability to deliver consistent results temporarily. In case Saturn is a benefic planet in the horoscope then it would become erratic and start delivering good results at one point of time and bad results at another point of time. It may also become neutral all of a sudden and deliver no results.
It is during the retrogression period of a planet that a person feels that there are no results for his efforts/actions. It is advisable that no fresh undertakings should be initiated during the period of retrogression of a planet. In case a new project or undertaking is initiated during this period then Saturn would delay the critical activities involved in the project/undertaking.
Saturn inevitably holds a very important position in a person’s life as it is a “Karmik Planet”. It delivers the fruits/punishment of a person’s actions. Since it goes retrograde for a very long time, its worship is very important to remain stable in day to day life. In the current transit, Saturn is occupying Libra sign. This also happens to be the sign of exaltation (peak power) for Saturn. So, this time Saturn is gaining all the more importance on human life.
The following simple remedies should be followed to remain stable and maintain mental peace during this period.