The Saturn: Significance in life
The Saturn planet is known as Shani in Vedic astrology, and it plays a significant role in the lives of individuals. Shani has many lessons for people to follow and acts as a teacher. The planet has a great impact on various aspects of life, such as career, relationships, health, and other aspects. Saturn is supposed to be stern and just.
Saturn is associated with Karma, punishment for our past actions, and present duty. The movement of Saturn through the various houses and signs of our chart will present difficulties, which will help the individual make improvements in life. Saturn gives us the tolerance and flexibility to face life’s challenges and helps us become better individuals.
The position of Saturn in the chart of an individual indicates how life is progressing. When associated with career, it may suggest that there will be problems and delays in career progress. When linked with relationships, it is an indicator of problems in love and partnerships. The individual will advance in life through these obstacles and will be a better person.
People generally get scared about Sade Sati of Shani. It lasts for a period of seven and a half years and Saturn moves through three signs in our chart. It represents a period of serious obstacles and important changes in life. It gives an opportunity to think, improve and face the future better.
Shani may have a bad reputation, but people will become wiser with his grace and challenges. A person will become an improved personality with better discipline, modesty and accountability. This will lead to enduring happiness and joy. In the end, he will become a better person.
The impact of Saturn is not limited to individuals. It is supposed to affect societies and even countries. History is full of episodes where nations have gone through important changes due to the impact of Saturn. Indirectly, it is changing the course of individuals.
Many remedies are in practice to lessen the impact of Saturn on individuals. This may help in bringing prosperity back.
While the role of Shani is complicated in the life of human beings, they will be better persons with all the suffering and ability to stand up to the challenges.
As per Hindu Mythology, Saturn is the son of Surya and Chaya. Some other texts also indicate that Saturn is the son of Balarama and Revati.
The various effects of Saturn on the individual are as follows
Beneficial Saturn: Dull, Determined, Patient, Hard working, Judiciousness, prudence, saving, Patience, economy, Secretive, Stable, Self-discipline, Duty conscious, honest, virtuous and dependable
Afflicted Saturn: Postponement, conflict, quarrelsome, troubles, disappointment, sadness, lethargic, lazy.
Profession of individuals will depend on the conjunction of Saturn with different planets.
Duration in Each Sign: 2.5 years
Day: Saturday
Gemstone: Sapphire
Colour: Blue
Friendly Planets: Mercury Venus
Enemy Planets: Sun, Moon, Mars
Exalted in: Libra
Debilitated in: Aries
Mahadasha Period: 19 years.
Remedies for a weak Saturn
A weak Saturn may result in skin and bone problems
- Wear dark coloured clothes
- Wear a blue sapphire gemstone in a ring
- Donate black urad dal.
- Donate black sesame and oil on Saturdays.
- Donate foot wear to the poor.
- Keep silver in the house
- Perform Shani Shanti Graha Puja