Saturn - The importance of Saturn in Vedic Astrology

There are many myths related to Saturn and its bad effect in the kundali. But, very few of us know that Saturn is the lord of justice. In this webcast, we will talk about the importance of Saturn in Vedic astrology. We will also talk about issues related to Saturn and remedies for weak Saturn.

Importance of Saturn in Vedic astrology

According to legends, Saturn was born to Sun and Chhaya, also known as Swarna. During the time of Saturn’s birth, Sun fell severely ill due to Saturn’s inauspicious aspect. Hence, there have always been disputes between the father and son.

According to Brahma Purana, Saturn was totally devoted to Lord Krishna and was mesmerized by him. Seeing this inclination, Sun married Saturn to Chitra rath’s daughter. Saturn’s wife was extremely strong, powerful and modest.

It is believed that Saturn’s wife wanted a child and expressed her desire to Saturn one night. But, Saturn was so lost in his prayers to Lord Krishna that he completely ignored her. She kept waiting for hours and was ultimately furious. Hence, she cursed Saturn saying that anyone seen by him would be totally destroyed.

Saturn tried to convince her and she eventually accepted her mistake. But, she could not take back the curse. So, Saturn started looking downwards as he didn’t want anyone to get hurt.

Prajapati and Yam are believed to be Saturn’s Adhidevta and Pratyadhidevta respectively.

Saturn belongs to Lord Krishna’s caste, rides a vulture and a chariot made of iron.

Saturn is also known by many different names like Asit, Aarki, Chhayatmaj, Mand, Shanaishchar, Suryaputra, Ravij, Pangu and Saur, Bhaskari.

Saturn is the Karak planet of many things

According to Vedic astrology, Saturn is the Karak planet for the 6th, 8th and 10th house.

Along with this, it is the Karak planet for detachment.

Among gemstones, Saturn can be associated with Blue Sapphire.

Saturn is also the Karak planet for coal, iron, brinjals, black or blue clothes, Udat dal, black grapes and jamun. It is considered to be a Karak planet for almost all blue coloured things.

Saturn is often associated with ligaments and stomach. Being a Karak planet for detachment, Saturn should be strong in the Kundali in order to achieve success.

Saturn can also be associated with sculpting, service, farmer, labour class etc.

Impact of Saturn in a Janma Kundali

Each planet gives different results in different signs. If Saturn is in Capricorn or Aquarius sign in your Kundali, then it is considered to be in its own sign or Swarashi.

It is in its Mooltrikon sign, if it is in Aquarius sign from 0 to 20 degrees.

Saturn will be exalted if it is in Libra sign from 0 to 20 degrees.

Saturn is considered debilitated when it is in Aries sign, i.e, 180 degrees from Libra sign. When Saturn is in Aries sign from 0 to 20 degrees, it is very inauspicious.

Relationship of Saturn with other planets

According to Vedic astrology, planets are either friendly, enemy or neutral towards each other. Mercury and Venus are friendly towards Saturn.

Jupiter is the planet which is neutral towards Saturn and Sun, Moon and Mars are its enemies.

Planets also have immediate friendship between them which is known as Tatkaalik Maitri. It depends on the position of planets in a Kundali. Saturn will be friendly to the planets which are present three houses ahead and three houses back from its original position in the Kundali.

Apart from the naisargik and the tatkalik relationships, there is also the Panchadha maitri between the planets. The Panchadha Maitri is calculated by combining the effects of the Naisargik and the Tatkalik relationships. Panchadhi Maitri is the final word about the relationships among planets.

Assume that Venus is a Tatkalik friend of Saturn. Now, Venus is already a natural friend of Saturn. Being a friend in both the cases, Venus will be extremely friendly towards Saturn in Panchadha Maitri.

Auspicious and Inauspicious results of a transiting Saturn

In Vedic astrology, transits are analyzed by considering Moon to be the ascendant. If a transiting Saturn is present in the 3rd house, it will provide you with success in all kinds of works, whether good or bad. Along with this, it will also give you wealth and keep you healthy.

If transiting Saturn is in the 6th house, it would provide you with all sorts of happiness and will help you defeat your enemies. You will achieve success in business, fame, wealth and respect if a transiting Saturn is present in 11th house.

Inauspicious results of a transiting Saturn - If Saturn transits through the 1st house, you may be prone to diseases and feel tired. You may also be misguided. There may be troubles related to children, detachment from close ones, loss of wealth and unnecessary fear if Saturn’s transit is through the 2nd house.

The 4th house transit may bring problems with women and friends. Your intelligence is severely affected and you may lose money when Saturn transits through the 5th house. In the 7th house, there may be problems involving women, tiring journeys, stress and tensions. You may even reside away from your home when Saturn transits through the 7th house.

If a transiting Saturn is in 8th house, you may lose wealth, friends and pets. A person may be poor and fear death and his enemies if Saturn transits through the 9th house.

Transit through the 10th house will lead to loss of wealth and respect. When Saturn transits through the 12th house, efforts go waste, wife and children suffer from diseases and the person experiences fights and pain.

Remedies for a weak Saturn

You should recite the Shani Mantra twenty three thousand times while remembering Lord Shiva and Saturn if it is weak in your Janma Kundali or Varsha Kundali.

The chant of these Mantras should be started from the Saturday of Shukla Paksha. Dashansh Havan should be performed once the chant is complete. This will definitely reduce the inauspicious effects of Saturn.

This fast should be started from the first Saturday of Shukla Paksha. You should keep 31 or 51 fasts. On this day, you should keep black sesame seeds, black flowers and clove on the roots of a Pipal tree. Then, you should pour water on this mix. On the day of your last fast, donate leather products, Udat dal as well as food cooked in oil. This fast eradicates all sort of family problems.