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Saturn (Shani)
malefic • Air • Eunuch • Tamas
Time, karma, discipline, detachment, wisdom through suffering
Overview
| Nature | malefic |
| Element | Air |
| Gender | Eunuch |
| Guna | Tamas |
| Caste | Shudra |
| Direction | West |
| Day of Week | 6 |
| Color | Black/Dark Blue |
| Season | Winter |
| Chakra | Muladhara |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Vata |
| Orbital Period | 29.5 years |
| Average Speed | 0.03° per day |
| Retrograde Cycle | Every 12.5 months for 140 days |
Significations & Karakas
Natural Karaka For
LongevitySufferingDisciplineKarmaTime
Significations
TimeDisciplineKarmaSufferingServantsOld age
Represents
AyusKarmaPatience
Dignity & Strength
Planetary Relationships
Ruled Zodiac Signs
Ruled Nakshatras
Body & Health
| Body Parts | Bones, Teeth, Knees, Joints, Skin, Hair |
| Common Ailments | Chronic diseases, Arthritis, Joint pain, Dental problems, Depression |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Vata |
Gemstone & Remedies
| Gemstone | Blue Sapphire |
| Alternative Gemstones | Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli |
| Wearing Day | Saturday |
| Wearing Finger | Middle finger |
| Minimum Carats | Min 4 carats |
| Metal | Iron/Steel/Silver |
Mantras & Sounds
| Beeja Mantra | Om Pram Preem Proum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah |
| Gayatri Mantra | Om Kakadwajaaya... |
| Simple Mantra | Om Shanaischaraya Namaha |
| Mantra Count | 23000 in 40 days |
Mythology & Deity
| Deity | Yama |
| Associated Deities | Shiva, Kali, Hanuman |
Story
Son of Sun and Chhaya, karmic taskmaster, tests through adversity
Symbolism
Time, karma, discipline, detachment, wisdom through suffering
Spiritual Lesson
Embrace discipline, accept karma, find freedom in limits
Traits & Nature
When Strong
DisciplinedPatientLong lifeSpiritual maturity
When Weak
DepressionDelaysChronic illnessPoverty
Suitable Vocations
MiningConstructionLaborOilIron/SteelJudiciary
Dasha Period
| Mahadasha Period | 19 years |
| Dasha Sequence Position | #7 |
Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)
Favorable
Long-term projectsConstructionServantsDiscipline
Unfavorable
MarriageCelebrationsQuick results