Saturn as a benefic

Saturn is the slowest planet in our solar system and remains in one zodiac sign for about two and a half years. Hence it completes the cycle of the Zodiac in about 30 years.

Saturn acts as a benefic for the ascendant signs Taurus, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius.The reason behind this is that Saturn occupies a quadrant or a trinal house in the above-mentioned ascendents which makes it benefic.

If Saturn is auspicious in the birth-chart then the person would be stable, balanced, practical, hard-working, serious and straight-forward. The person would be confident. Saturn makes the person ambitious.

The person would be efficient due to influence of Saturn. Saturn plays an important role in the economic and social position of the person. The person would be able to sacrifice his needs because of the influence of Saturn.

The person would be a scholar and noble. He/she will be inclined towards spirituality and would be interested in the Vedic scriptures. He/she will achieve success and fame in the field of writing.

Saturn as a malefic

Saturn will act as Malefic for Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces Ascendents because in these ascendents Saturn is owning malefic houses like the third, sixth, eighth, eleventh and twelfth houses.

If Saturn is malefic in the horoscope then the person may not have many friends and maybe suspicious by nature. He may not discuss his personal matters with others.

Saturn makes a person thrifty.They will lose money on property matters. If Saturn has a relation with the house of expenses then the person may end up making plans that involve a lot of expenditure. He/she would have to be careful. Saturn as such is a natural malefic planet and is friendly with Mercury, Venus, and Rahu.

Weaker health, knee pain will bother them throughout the life. They will face problems of Vatta nature, paralysis attacks, cancer, tumours, exhaustion, fatigue, depression and stomach problems. Because of the nature of the slow-moving planet, the diseases given by Saturn are chronic or remain for a longer time.

Their talent will remain hidden from the world for many years. Someone will always try to bring them down.They will not get their due share in all their collective achievements. They will become popular from middle age till the end.

Most of their energy gets wasted due to useless issues, hurdles at work and jealousy of others. They don’t display their love although they have a special place for their dear ones. People are afraid of Saturn because it is a strict disciplinarian.

Effects of Saturn - Aspect of Saturn

Saturn has three aspects which are the seventh, third and tenth aspect. All the planets have the seventh aspect that’s why it is not a special aspect.

In addition, Saturn has the third aspect and the third house is the house of courage in the birth-chart of a person. If Saturn aspects any house by its third aspect then the person is courageous gets results of that house which is aspected.

Similarly, a house which forms aspect relation with Saturn’s tenth aspect will encourage a person to make his profession in that field. Since the first and tenth are houses of name and fame, Saturn may delay rewards and recognition until later part of life. If you are born with Saturn in the first house, it is important to keep faith with yourself, be patient with obstacles and slow down as slow and steady wins the race.

There are certain points to be kept in the mind like when Saturn is placed in Cancer sign, its enemy sign and by the tenth aspect, it is eyeing Aries the lowest position of Saturn, it becomes more malefic. While on the other hand Saturn in Taurus aspects Aquarius its own Mooltrikona sign and will lift the prospects of that house tremendously.

Sade Satti of Saturn

Saturn is a saintly planet and great teacher, which gives results purely on the basis of our Karmas. It cleanses us and teaches us to adopt the path of truth and spirituality and tries to free us from the cycle of birth and death.

Saturn manifests its results during the Sade Satti period, i.e when Saturn passes over the twelfth, first and second houses from the natal moon sign. This is called Sade Satti period of Saturn's transit. This period lasts for almost seven and a half years.

The other important transit period of Saturn is its transit over the fourth house and eighth house from the natal moon. These two transits are also very important and called Dhayya which means it lasts for two and a half years.The above two Sade Satti and Dhayya are the most trying period or transit of Saturn. It will teach us the most difficult lessons of life.

Effects of Saturn - Exalted Sign of Saturn

Saturn is exalted in the sign Libra.Saturn debilitates just 180°away in Aries sign. Saturn is known as a planet of asceticism and Venus is a Karaka planet of prosperity and luxuries but if the placement of Saturn as an exalted planet in the sign Libra, which is the sign of Venus will bring contradiction in the qualities of both the signs.

There is a scientific fact behind this i.e. if a person has good wealth, prosperity and all the comforts then that person may have less interest to perform Karmas. Placement of Saturn in this house as an exalted planet will inspire a person to enjoy comforts along with performing acts. This is the reason why Saturn is exalted in Libra while it is in the Nakshatra of Jupiter.

Libra is a symbol of justice and equality. Saturn is also a Karaka planet of justice and similarity. Relation of Libra and Saturn will make a person justice.

There are other factors which will have an impact the results like Saturn may be combust, retrograde or associated with other planets or Saturn may be placed in its own house, friendly house or in an inimical house. The effect will vary depending on these elements.