Saturn in vedic astrology also called Shani as it derives its name from its slow movement Shanaiy Shanaiy. It is the last planet visible to the naked eye. Mythically Saturn is the son of the Lord Sun and his wife Chhaya. Saturn has strained relations with his father. In fact Saturn was cursed by his own wife and Maa Parvati. After Maa Parvati realized her mistake she blessed Saturn with a boon. As per the boon no event in a person’s life will occur unless Saturn gives his divine sanction to that work either by transit or aspect to such relevant house.
In Traditional Vedic astrology Shani is regarded as the slowest and moves about the Zodiac in approx. 30 years. It crosses one sign in about two and a half years. Saturn rules over Zodiac signs Capricorn and Aquarius. Its Exaltation point is 10°in Libra sign and just opposite in Aries sign is its debilitation sign. Saturnwhen placed in the third, sixth and eleventh house is considered good.
The Vedic scriptures have always inspired the native to follow the moral path and perform good Karma. The spiritual text of Bhagavad Gita also boosts the native to keep your Karma good.
Saturn is connected with longevity and age of an individual.Saturn is a very hard teacher who punishes his students and rewards those with good deeds.Saturn acts like a judge and gives justice according to the karmas of the individual.
A person under Saturn’s influence has to work hard and maintain discipline. Land and all resources within the earth are governed by Saturn. Saturn represents masses that is why a person who is a successful politician will have a strong Saturn.
Saturn’s transit over the natal moon sign is a testing time for the native. In fact Saturn’s period of seven and a half years in each sign is also called Sade Sati.Other than this Saturn’s transit over fourth house and eighth house is also very difficult period.
You may find more information about the malefic effects of Saturn in the Vedic scriptures. Due to which people have developed a fear of Shani Sade Sati and Shani Mahadasha of Saturn. But the reality is different. Just like the two sides of the same coin are not the same, similarly Saturn makes the person familiar with all types of situations.
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There are different views of on Vedic scriptures on Saturn and its effects. Let us here go through the views of the famous scriptures of Astrology.
The famous spiritual text “Vrihad Parashar Hora” of Vedic Astrology believes:
“कृ्शदीर्घतनु: सौरि: पिंगदृष्टय निलात्म :
स्थूल दन्तोअलसी पंगु: खररोगकंचो द्वि!ज”
In other words, Saturn is a planet which is lazy. It has has a weak physique, giant body, pale eyes, sharp teeth, and thick dry hair.
Besides this, Saturn is also considered as the Lord of the fertile land and the Karak planet of thorny and languished trees. Saturn is the oldest planet among all the nine planets. It is the Lord of the winter season. Saturn is also considered as the Karak of a vengeful life.
According to another Vedic scripture “Jatak Tatvam” Saturn is:
“क्रियास्वपटु: कातराक्ष: कृ्ष्ण: कृ्शदीर्घागो:
वृ्हददन्तो रुक्षातनूरुहो वात्मात्मा कठिनवाग्निन्धो मन्द:”!
In other words, Saturn represents failures in profession. It has scary eyes, dark complexion, thin, tall, rough looks, dry hair and uses harsh words.
“Phaldeepika” is also one of the most famous texts of Vedic astrology. According to Phaldeepika Saturn is analyzed to assess longevity, financial crisis, stability, servants, bull, laziness, loan, iron, agricultural tools, death, sadness, health problems, poverty, support for lower class, imprisonment and bondage.
When Saturn gets blessed
In this way, various other spiritual texts have similar views and opinions on Saturn and its effects. All the texts have one common opinion on Saturn and its results that it is strong, tough and a malefic planet. One more thing they say is when the person is blessed with Saturn in his chart then he becomes wealthy and rich but if he gets affected by the malefic influence of Saturn in his chart the person may not get enough to eat and have scarce resources.
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.
Appearance of Saturn
As described in Phaldeepika
Saturn rules people of lower cast, where temple of Sastha, unholy places impure places, they all come under Saturn. Saturn Rules the west direction.
Saturn is lame, particularly when it is in twelfth house, then it causes disease connected to legs.Many a times people suffer from polio or they get injured in the feet. The eyes are deep set, in sanskrit word “Nimna Vilochan” which has two meanings. One is deep set the other meaning is that those who always look downward.
The body is big but lanky. That means the bones are big. The nerves are too many. By nature Saturn is laid back. Color is dark and it has control on Vata. Naturewise Saturn is cold hearted and backstabs. The teeth and nails are thick Saturn is impure and looks frightening and angry. He dresses in black and looks older than his age. It has specific omens of “Tamoguna”.
Those engaged in the business of buying and selling of oil, servants, people belonging to the lower strata, hunters, ironsmith, elephants, crow and cuckoo are identified with Saturn.Trees which have no juice and look thin and thorny are covered by Saturn. Amongst all the Rutus it denotes Shishir.
In short, When Saturn gets impressed with someone it blesses the person with happiness and prosperity. But if it is afflicted then the person may face a lot of problems to even fulfill the basic necessities of his life. The effects and results of Saturn are not same for everyone. The planetary Yogas, Mahadasha-Antardasha of other planets also influence the results of Saturn.