Unveiling the Impact of Saturn Retrograde 2023 ('Vakri Shani') on All 12 Ascendant Signs!

Saturn which is the planetary manifestation of ‘Shani Dev’ or Lord Shani is going into the retrograde motion for 140 days, starting 17th June 2023. Shani Dev is the God of Justice and therefore, planet Saturn is known to provide a person with harsh & punishing results of the intense negative karmas from his/her past lifetimes in this current life.

Saturn, without the shadow of doubt, is the most feared planet among all the 9 planets that are analyzed for their results in Vedic Astrology. The energy or intensity of planet Saturn increases manifold when the planet turns retrograde or ‘Vakri’.

Saturn is turning retrograde on 17th June 2023 and will transit in the retrograde motion for 140 days to follow.

Ultimate Remedy for a Retrograde Saturn or a ‘Vakri Shani’

The Shani Shanti Puja is an extremely powerful Vedic ritual that when performed on behalf of a person by a learned priest, propitiates Lord Shani or Shani Dev and brings the forgiving blessings of the deity in the life of the person.

Saturn turning retrograde in the sign of Aquarius warrants that one must get the Shani Shanti Puja being performed in his/her name and secure the blessings of Shani Dev that would ward off or negate the troubles that are originally slated to arrive amplified, in various domains of your life during this period.

Future Point offers an opportunity to book the Shani Shanti Puja to get the pooja done on your behalf by a highly learned Brahmin priest and safeguard yourself from the likely unpleasant transit of a retrograde Saturn.

Saturn Retrograde 2023: Effects on People of All 12 Ascendant Signs

We cannot emphasize enough the importance of a Shani Shanti Puja in pacifying the troubling effects of an aggravated Saturn due to being ill-placed in the horoscope of a person. However, let us try to have a broad idea about the effects of a retrograde Saturn or Vakri Shani on people of all 12 ascendant signs.

Aries

Saturn will be retrograde in the 11th house of your horoscope. You would not get much help from luck during this time hence, it is prudent to work hard. Remember, success will be a natural outcome but, you would have to put in much more effort than what you have initially thought. Opportunities will come your way for sure, however, you should be well prepared in terms of skills & competence to encash those. This is a good period for the self employed as long pending business tasks would be completed to optimum satisfaction. New & major investment initiatives should be put on hold during this time. Married life is likely to be challenging till the first half of August.

Remedy: Keep a ‘Mor Pankh’ (Peacock’s feather) in the puja place or altar of your house.

Taurus

Saturn will be retrograde in the 10th house of your horoscope. In case you are planning to make a job switch then do not take any decision in haste as things will not pan out to be as expected. However, this does not mean that you should embrace inaction or let go of a lucrative opportunity. In fact, you should take a decision after performing due diligence and prepare yourself mentally to face the challenges that would follow with a strong & well prepared state of mind. Your relationship with your family members is not likely to be ideal. Take very special care of your mother’s health during this time. If you are doing a business in partnership then finances involved with it could lead to some tension in your relationship with your business partner. Strive to stay disciplined during this time. 

Remedy: Light a ‘Diya’ with mustard oil at a Peepal tree on every Saturday.

Gemini

Saturn will be retrograde in the 9th house of your horoscope. You will get the solution to an issue that has been keeping you stressful for a long time. But do not get complacent as new problems mighty start cropping up in your life post June. However, with patience and a balanced state of mind, you will deal with all problems effectively. Chances of a foreign travel and financial gains are very strong during this period but your health might pose some sudden issues which could be either averted or effectively dealt with by exercising caution while eating outside. This is a good time for business & job prospects alike. Some professional endeavour of yours that was facing constant obstacles will come to fruition during this time. Beware of getting entangled in legal trouble.

Remedy: Recite Shani Chalisa with a devout heart on a daily basis.

Cancer

Saturn will be retrograde in the 8th house of your horoscope. This is a time to be utmost cautious especially on the heath front. In case you are planning to make an investment then this is not at all a conducive period for that as chances of incurring losses are very high due to a bad financial decision.If possible, then avoid driving during this period. Furthermore, do not indulge into adventurous activities as chances of getting injured are also very high. Strengthen your immunity. If the Moon is negatively affected in your natal horoscope then you are likely to have high levels of mental stress during this time. Results in the professional domain of your life will not match your expectations despite your best of efforts. Try to consciously maintain a high level of enthusiasm and keep up your morale. Things will start getting better post August but it will still be a challenging overall period for you.

Remedy: Recite the “Shani Stotra’ and start offering flour to ants on Saturdays.

Leo

Saturn will be retrograde in the 7th house of your horoscope. Business transactions will bring significant gains to you and your plans that were stuck for quite a while now would start moving towards completion. Your marital domain is seen getting negatively affected during this time with bickerings & arguments with your spouse leading to disrupt harmony in marriage. You will become very curious about exploring new avenues for making financial progress. Long distance travels are on the cards for you. Keep an eye on your adversaries. Be clear in your approach to achieve your goals & objectives and chart a proper & planned course of action. Post July, problems on the domestic or homefront will raise your anxiety levels, therefore, try to remain calm & do not shy away from making compromises for the greater good.

Remedy: Donate black lentils to the needy on a Saturday.

Virgo

Saturn will be retrograde in the 6th house of your horoscope. Chances of an old illness cropping up again are very high therefore, take special care of your health. Be absolutely mindful of what is good for you and what is not, while eating. Follow a dietary & exercise routine that is best for you. Your enemies will try hard to cause losses to you, so stay alert and be aware of how situations are unfolding in your life. Frequency of travels will be high during this time. You must control your expenses otherwise your financial state will be negatively impacted. However, from the last week of August, new avenues of earnings will also open up for you, so do make the best of such opportunities. Prospects of landing up with a new job or making a favourable switch are clearly signified for you during this time.

Remedy: Offer mustard oil to the idol of Shani Dev on Saturdays.

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Libra

Saturn will be retrograde in the 5th house of your horoscope. This period is not good for the love & relationship aspect of your life. You could get into arguments with your love interest that would vitiate the love & trust factor in your relationship. If you are a student and have been planning to go abroad for higher studies then you might encounter unexplained delays and hurdles in your academic endeavour. Your health will also remain a concern during this period especially if you have health issues related to Sinus, Migraine, Asthma or other disorders related to the respiratory system. Marriage proposals are likely to come your way if you are unmarried and are looking forward to tying the knot. As far as the professional sphere of your life is concerned, you would get help from multiple sources and overall this will be a fairly good period for your career/profession. However, try to wait till the last week of August in case you are planning for a job switch.

Remedy: Get a Rudrabhishek performed on your behalf during this period.

Scorpio

Saturn will be retrograde in the 4th house of your horoscope. Bliss & harmony in your family will get disturbed during this time. Additional sources of income might open up to you. If you are a social worker or a politician then you will shine in the eyes of the public. Take special care of your mother’s health. Family disputes pertaining to property or inheritance might come on the forefront. Things in the professional or career domain of your life will start moving towards a positive trajectory post August. You will share a good professional relationship with your senior colleagues which will prove to be rewarding in the future. This is a good time for those in business as well. Married couples will find the period till the initial weeks of July to be a little challenging but post that the marital domain will move towards love, bliss & harmony.

Remedy: Recite the ‘Bajrang Baan’ on every Tuesday.

Sagittarius

Saturn will be retrograde in the 3rd house of your horoscope. Your colleagues will lend their full support to you. You will act courageously and do what is needed to be done in a smooth but swift manner. New friendships during this time are being signified for you. You will enjoy good & cordial relationships with those around you. If there were any confusions or disagreements between you and your younger siblings then a resolution will be there. Take complete care of your parents’ health. Short travels are on the cards for you and they will bear fruits of success. This is a good time for students as well as professionals.

Remedy: Chant the mantra associated with Shani Dev or Lord Shani and offer mustard oil on Saturdays.

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Capricorn

Saturn will be retrograde in the 2nd house of your horoscope. Always be conscious of what you speak and choose your words very carefully otherwise your relationship or social/personal equation with people could severely deteriorate leading to even breaking up of relations. Gains with respect to your accumulated wealth are signified and this is a conducive period for the professional sphere of your life. However, the health of your life-partner or spouse might take a downward turn and that will keep you stressful during this time. Relentless efforts will lead you to success in your endeavours but the period till July will not yield the kind of results that you are expecting. Nevertheless, keep working hard. Ensuring a cordial relationship with your family members might seem to be a challenging task to you.

Remedy: Chant the ‘Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra with a devout heart.

Aquarius

Saturn will be retrograde in the 1st house of your horoscope. More often than not, you will experience anxiety & stress during this period. Your decision making ability will be negatively affected and you will feel a lack of clarity while dealing with challenges. However, you will get support from the elders of your family. Your emotions will be on the rise and might turn you into an emotionally vulnerable person. The professional sphere of your life is slated to grow and there will be gains from a foreign country in case your profession/career deals with people from far away lands. Remember, that success will not come easily to you and you would have to work really hard for it. If you are married then this is a period that will pose challenges to the element of harmony in your marriage.

Remedy: Chant the ‘Ram Raksha Stotra’ and recite or listen to the ‘Sunderkaand’ wholeheartedly.

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Pisces

Saturn will be retrograde in the 12th house of your horoscope. Opportunities of foreign or long distance travels will come your way. Keep a check on your expenditures as they are likely to spiral out of control leaving a serious dent in your state of finances. Health is another front that warrants extreme caution from your side. Do not neglect any symptom and seek professional opinion. Otherwise, you might land into serious health related trouble before you would be able to make a sense of what is even happening. Just like expenditures, financial gains are also signified during this period with different sources of income. In case you are planning to take a loan then it is advised that you go for that only after July. Take care of your spouse’s health during this time. Do not go for any business expansion during this time. Also drop any idea of a job change if you have been planning for one and wait till Saturn turns direct.

Remedy: Chant the mantra of Shani Dev especially on Saturdays.

So, these were the in-general or broad predictions for people belonging to all 12 ascendant signs as far as the effects of a ‘Vakri Shani’ or Retrograde Saturn upon them are concerned.

However, we would urge you to talk to an astrologer to get your personal horoscope thoroughly analyzed and know how exactly a retrograde Saturn will affect various domains of your life. Furthermore, know the remedies that are specific to your horoscope and have the potential of steering your life towards unprecedented joy, bliss, success & prosperity!