Saturn is known as “Shani” in Sanskrit. Saturn is the slowest among all the grahas (loosely translated as planets). It takes almost 30 years to make one revolution around the Sun. It is one of the most intense grahas and its impact is the most felt due to its slow and relentless impact that one cannot miss when this graha gains power in an individual’s life.
Hard Work and Discipline
- Saturn signifies hard work and discipline.
- The strength, position and auspiciousness of this graha help to identify a person’s dedication, intensity, and passion for performing work and duties.
Karmakaraka – Justice by Karma
- Saturn governs ethics and justice. Infact, it is called ‘Karmakaraka’. This is the easiest gruha if one follows discipline.
- In my personal experience, remedies w.r.t Saturn always give drastic improvements in circumstances. It follows a rule. Every action produces an equivalent response. Only action needs to be replaced by the word – ‘Karma’.
Adaptability, Steet smartness, Grounded
- Adaptability without compromising on core values is a key quality.
- A strong auspiciousness Saturn in a chart brings in expansion in one’s life while being connected with ground-level realities and presence of mind. This brings in street smartness.
Confidence
- A strong auspicious Saturn brings stability in an individual to be confident to develop self-confidence in work. This comes from the know-how of the work developed by the investment of time and effort.
- However, a weak Saturn always evades work and shows underconfidence.
- A strong Saturn builds inertia in an individual. It makes a person reluctant to try new activities/work.
Finger
- Among the fingers, it is represented by the index finger
Body Parts
- Among the body parts, it signifies the nervous system (Note: It does not govern the nerve endings of hands and legs. This is governed by Mercury).
Varna & Guna
- Saturn in Jyothish is classified as a Shudra Varna (loosely translated as one working class. A gross translation is those who do mediocre and filthy jobs).
- Its nature is Tamasic Guna in its behavioural quality.
Gemstone
- Blue Sapphire signifies Saturn.
Gender
- Saturn signifies the neuter gender in an individual.
Metal
- Among metals, Saturn is represented by Lead metal
Taste
- Among the tastes, it signifies the ‘kashaya’ taste. There is no equivalent translation in English. It is a taste that is a combination and sour, bitter and raw different greens.
Places of signification
- Examples: factories, granaries, stock markets, etc.
