Jyotishi, a Vedic Astrological term for Hindu people of India, finds out predictions of twelve zodiac signs(Rashi) by exploring varied planetary positions of nine planets of solar system in ones birth-chart. Planet Saturn is one such important planet both in solar system and in ones horoscope. Saturn is a sterile, slow, icy, binding, invariable, arid, protective, rigid, fearful, and a mysterious planet. Planet Saturn or Shani Devgoverns the zodiac signs Capricorn (Makar Rashi) and Aquarius (Kumbh Rashi). Black, Dark blue, and Dark Brown are colors of Saturn. People born with ruling planet Saturn or under zodiac signs Capricorn and Aquarius or born on Saturdays show their good or evil behavior depending upon the favorable or unfavorable position of planet Saturn during its period. Planetary period of Saturn or Shani Sade Sati can remain active in ones horoscope for 2.5 (two and half) years or 7.5 (seven and half) years. Saturn has been allocated 19 years in vimshottari dasha system. It is considered natural malefic in Vedic astrology. Saturn is friendly with planet Venus, but for Sun, Moon and Mercury it shows hostile relationship. In Astrology, Saturn is considered to be beneficial if it is in its own sign or when it takes up the signs of Jupiter. Benefic Saturn makes a person trustworthy, sincere and honest. But on the other hand, if Saturn is malefic in ones horoscope, it can cause delays, difficulties, disputes, and disharmony.
Saturn-In Universe
Planet Saturn is the 7th planet in the solar system. After the planet Jupiter, Saturn is 2nd largest planet in solar system. It is about 886 million miles away from Sun. 3 concentric rings speedily moves around this planet. It has 9 moons circulating around it. It also takes 354 months to complete its orbit around Sun. It comprises of a good volume of gaseous matter. But perhaps does not have a suitable and adaptable environment for living organism to survive.
Different Convictions about Planet Saturn
There are many mythological convictions and controversies among Hindu Vedic Scholars. Some mythologists believe that Saturnrepresents the God Brahma and few say that it represents Lord Shiva. Some Hindu people also envisage Saturn -the Yama, because of its chilly- frozen characteristics (as the extreme cold temperature of ones body signifies that the person is dead, and Yama is also known for death). Roman believers used to regard Saturn as the God of Agriculture, and he was Saturnus for them. Saturn is Chronos for the Greek people. Some Vedic Astrologists opine that Saturn is Son of the Sun. But, Westerners say that the planet Saturn is son of planet Uranus, and father of planet Jupiter. Hindu people also call Saturn a Lame, because for some reasons Ravana had cut down the leg of Saturn. And so, Saturn is very slow for its planetary movements.
Astrology: Influence of Malefic and Benefic Saturn
Saturn is strong, slow and a cold planet. It passes through all zodiac signs slowly than other planet. It is said to be the Chief Governor for longevity.
Saturn governs zodiac signs Capricorn and Aquarius. It always stays unfriendly with planet Moon. People born under the influence of Saturn do not enjoy hot meals. They always relish frozen food items. This planet is very powerful either as a malefic or as a benefic. Being a Malefic planet, it can cause delays, difficulties and can create disharmony and disputes in life.
People with malefic Saturn will always be unhappy experiencing negative effects of this planet. Ill-posited or weak Saturn in ones chart indicates laziness, fear or some phobia. It also denotes all matters kept hidden or in secret. Further, Benefic Saturn makes a person true, trustworthy and an honest. A Saturnian never likes others point of views and he prefers seclusion.
It is also believed, if Saturn is favorable or well-posited in ones horoscope the color Blue Saphire is very lucky for him. In the similar way, Saturn forming good connections with other planets in ones birth-chart indicates beneficial results and influences life in a positive way, but on the other hand, if it forms the adverse aspects with other planets, it spreads ill- influence in ones life.
Astrologers believe Saturn as a planet is very secretive; it does many things without the knowledge of others. It follows its own principles.
People born with Saturn as ruling planet or born under zodiac signs Capricorn and Aquarius or born on Saturdays can be successful in their professional life if they choose occupations related to ores, mines, hair, wool and metals. But many professions are predicted by exploring the ill or well planetary position of Saturn with other planets. For example: if Sun and Saturn forms favorable aspects in ones chart, the person will achieve success settling down in Government departments like Local Board, Panchayat board or etc.
Last but not least, there are many misconceptions about the planet Saturn, especially in Hindu society, that this planet is unfavourable for people, as it gives a long planetary period which causes delays and disputes. But, it is not this way always. Planet Saturn also gives extraordinary positive results if it occupies favorable-position in ones chart.
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Basic Astronomical facts about Saturn
Saturn is the second largest planet in our Solar System. Its surface is made up of liquid and gas. Saturn is well known for its complex ring system. It has a diameter of about 120,660 kilometers. Its closest distance from the Earth is about 1.2 billion kilometers. From Sun its distance varies from 1.35 billion kilometers to 1.5 billion kilometers. Saturn takes 29.5 years to make one orbit around the Sun and it takes 10 hours 40 minutes to complete one rotation on its axis. Its average surface temperature is –178°C. Its average geocentric motion per day is 00°02’01”. Saturn have 62 natural satellites of which Titan is most famous as it is the biggest satellite in our Solar system. Saturn retrograde for about 135 days per year.
The Saturn in Hindu Mythology
Saturn is tall, black, long-limbed, and emaciated, with reddish-brown eyes, large teeth and nails, prominent veins, a sunken stomach, a long beard, matted locks, and stiff body. He is lame and his limbs are rigid; intensely harsh, he is cruel in authority, and his gaze is utterly terrifying. Saturn is the son of the Sun and his wife’s Chaaya (shadow) and is the brother of Yama, the god of righteousness and death.
As soon as Saturn was born, his gaze fell on his father and caused vitiligo; his gaze next fell on the Sun’s charioteer, who fell and broke his thigh; and next upon the seven horses of his chariot they all went stone blind. The Sun tried a number of remedies but nothing worked. It was only when Saturn’s gaze left them that the Sun’s skin cleared, his charioteer’s femur healed, and his horses regained their sight. Saturn became a planet after performing penance in Benaras and propitiating Lord Shiva. When Shiva’s son Ganesha was born, his mother Parvati wanted to show the boy to Saturn. Saturn politely advised her not to do so, but when she insisted, he gazed at the child reluctantly with only one eye. Instantly Ganesha’s head was reduced to ashes. To prevent Parvati in her anger from destroying the universe, Lord Vishnu cut off head of a bull elephant and joined it to Ganesha’s body.
Saturn is the lord of longevity, death, justice and time. Even King Indra and all the gods panic when Saturn is nearby, for over the ages many thousands of Indras have been overtaken by the power of time.
Gender of Saturn: Neuter Gender.
Saturn is the karaka or significator of: Grief and Misfortune.
Saturn as relationship signifies: Subordinates.
Planetary cabinet status of Saturn: Servant.
Temperament of Saturn: Cruel, Insensitive and Harsh.
Element governed by Saturn: Vaayu or Air.
Primary quality or guna of Saturn: Tamo or Dull or Ignorant.
Caste of the Saturn: Shudra or Lower Caste.
Nature of Saturn: Malefic.
Directional strength of Saturn: In the Seventh House.
Directional weakness of Saturn: In the First House.
Saturn rules the zodiacal Sign: Capricorn and Aquarius.
Saturn rules the zodiacal House: Natural Astrological Tenth and Eleventh Houses.
Sign of exaltation of Saturn: Libra.
Sign of debilitation of Saturn: Aries.
Determent or weak sign of Saturn: Leo.
Saturn’s friends are: Mercury and Venus.
Saturn’s enemies are: Sun, Moon and Mars.
Saturn is neutral with: Jupiter.
Saturn’s Vimshottari Dasha period: Nineteen Years.
Body part governed by Saturn: The Thighs.
Day of the week governed by Saturn: Saturday.
Direction ruled by Saturn: West.
Season governed by Saturn: Shishir or Winter Season.
Metals governed by Saturn: Iron and Lead.
Gemstone governed by Saturn: Blue Sapphire.
Substitute gemstones governed by Saturn: Lapis Lazuli.
Colors ruled by Saturn: Black and Blue.
Food and flavors governed by Saturn: Things of Astringent taste.
Geometrical shape governed by Saturn: A Window with Four Panes.
Numbers as per Numerology governed by Saturn: 8, 17, 26, 35 and all those that adds up to eight, are governed by it.
Positive key words for Saturn: Experience, Patience, Humility, Wisdom & Compassion.
Negative key words for Saturn: Challenges, Sorrow, Delay, Disappointment & Limitation.
Body parts, function and diseases governed by Saturn
Saturn governs the entire skeletal system including the teeth and skin disorders. Rheumatism, arthritis, osteoporosis and other bone aliments are caused by Saturn. Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius and all diseases governed by these two signs are automatically governed by Saturn. Knee, calves, ankles of the legs is directly governed by these two signs of Saturn. It is also connected with the digestive system as it rules the processes of the gallbladder. It also signifies oxygenation process of the body. It rules the spinal cord, coordination of muscle, nerves and brain. Thus it denotes multiple sclerosis, blood circulation related problems, blood disorders, blood poisoning, lumbar disorders etc. Whatever sign Saturn is found in at birth might determine what organ, tissue or area of the body is potentially hypo functioning that is, sluggish and not working up to normal expectation. It rules the minerals calcium, fluorine and sulfur.
Professions governed by the Saturn
Saturn represents all career and vocations that are related to hard labor, tradition, the practical, real estate, the old and the conservative. Saturn denotes people working or associated with labour and menial jobs like working as peon, servants, industry and factory workers, domestic work, driver, cabman, and working on manpower. All career and jobs associated with mines, farms, agriculture, gardeners, cemetery, excavators, real estate, builders, bricklayers, tanners, hides, coal, ice, and tombstone makers. Priests, monks, nuns, night workers and night watchmen are also denoted by Saturn due to strict, hard, conservative and lonely life of people connected with these jobs. Manufacture and trading in rail engines and locomotives of all kinds including manufacture and trading in cars, lorries, trucks, heavy vehicles and all other kinds of transport vehicles of auto and non-auto type like bullock and horse-carts are also associated with Saturn. It also includes all those associated with theft, robbery, dacoit, plundering, pick-pocketing, and any other kind of criminal or other unlawful activities.
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