♄ Saturn - The God Yama
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♄ Saturn - The God Yama
Saturn is called 'Sanaischara' as it moves along the Zodiac leisurely and more slowly than other planets. He is the outermost planet amongst the planets recognised by Hindu Astrology. Saturn is smaller than Jupiter and his diameter is around 75,000 miles. Saturn takes 291/2 years to go round the Sun. Hence on an average Saturn remains in a sign for about 2 ½ years. Saturn is called 'Yama' as he is the chief governor for longevity. Saturn is said to be 'lame' and the son of The Sun. Saturn is sometimes symbolised as Father Time. According to Western belief in olden days Sater or Satan was the name given to Saturn and he signified devil, darkness, secrecy, loss and misfortune. His nature is cold, dry, phlegmatic, melancholic, earthy and masculine. When Saturn is well placed or well aspected, the person is grave, profound, prudent, cautious and of excellent organising and executive ability. If Saturn is afflicted, the native is apt to be bigoted acquisitive irritable, discontented and complaining. Saturn governs the teeth, bones spleen, knees, right ear and sense of hearing. He rules brick laying, pottery, masonry, plumbing and other laborious and uncongenial employment. He denotes aged persons, thin, nervous, dark, reclusive-also farmers, miners, coal and junk dealers, property owners etc. He rules land, property, mines, lead and dealings in real estate. Day Saturday, metals iron and steel, colour dark blue or black, gem blue sapphire or other blue and black coloured stones. The influence of Saturn is commonly called evil and in this respect he is much maligned, but in reality there is no evil since all things work together for good ultimately. Saturn acts as a deterrent and because he brings denial and necessity into some lives, he has been considered as an oppressor, a Satan "He that filleth with pride will suffer a fall"; for Saturn will bring the native to his knees, humble him, and by means of restrictions, limitation and adversities, will cause the individual to ponder, study and seek to find the source of woe that in future may be overcome. Thus while Saturn is a destroyer (of false ideals), he is also a redeemer, in that he brings to mind a state of introspection and stimulates effort towards perfection and victory. Saturnians are extremely sensitive but they hide their feelings and emotions under a mask of reserve. If frequently censured, they withdraw from association and their progress and development are much delayed. Saturn is considered to be favourable for people born in the signs owned by Venus whereas Saturn is evil to those born in the signs governed by Mercury. He is also beneficial when he is in his own sign, or when he occupies the signs of Jupiter or when he is exalted. Saturn when benefic makes a person true, reliable, honest, sincere, faithful and chaste. He aids concentration, meditation prayers, etc. Saturn is the chief governor for longevity (He is called Ayush Karaka). If he occupies the house of longevity, namely, the 8th house in a horoscope, the native gets a long span of life. Saturn owns Capricorn and Aquarius. He is exalted in Libra, the highest exaltation point being 20 degrees of Libra. He is debilitated in Aries, the lowest debilitation point being 20 degrees of Aries. For Saturn the first 20 degrees portion of Aquarius is his Multrikona and the rest is his Swakshetra. The whole of Capricorn is also his swakshetra. Mercury and Venus are friends of Saturn. The Sun, the Moon and Mars are his enemies. Jupiter is neutral to him.
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Saturn in Astrology
There are times when you feel why my life is so difficult when I am doing everything right. This is what Saturn planet is meant to do for you. It is about discipline, difficulties, delay, duties, dealings, and denials at times.
It wants you to work hard, put in your best efforts, learn from your mistakes so when you get a taste of success, it still keeps you humble and grounded, despite having a wealth of knowledge. Saturn is thus a strict teacher, who is austere but only for the benefit of the student.
Saturn in astrology is about being disciplined, managing your time, meeting deadlines all while keeping the restrictions in mind. Saturn can however not be termed as a negative planet for its positive influence makes riches from rags.
But what it asks you to do is stand brave in the toughest tests of time. Saturn in Vedic astrology also relates itself to the elderly, the grace of old age, traditions, conventional approaches, and authority. It rewards you for your perseverance and punishes you for short cuts and impatience.
Astronomical Facts about Saturn
Saturn is the second biggest planet of the celestial sphere after Sun. This ringed planet is 1.35 billion km. from Sun (closest distance). It is a slow-moving planet and takes around 29.5 years to complete one revolution around Sun and around 10 hours 40 min. to rotate around its axis once.
Like Earth has Moon as its satellite, Saturn has 62 satellites of its own. It also appears retrograde every year for a period of around 135 days.
Saturn takes around 30 years to revolve around the zodiacal circle and stays in each sign for about 2.5 years.
Essential Details about Saturn
Transit in each sign 2.5 years
Direction: West
Metal: Iron
Gem: Blue Sapphire
Day: Saturday
Color: Blue
Temperament: Strict, Sorrowful
Gender: Male
Ruling Body Part: Legs, nervous system, chronic diseases
Status in Imperial Stars: Advisor
Friends: Mercury, Venus
Enemies: Sun, Moon, Mars
Neutral: Jupiter
Own Sign: Capricorn, Aquarius
Exalted in: Libra
Debilitated in: Aries
Mool Trikon: Aquarius
Mahadasha Period: 19 Years
Relation: Servants and Elderly People
Professions: Mining, labor, oil, petroleum, agriculture, freezing, coal, leather goods, butchery, lead, blue sapphire.
Significance of Saturn in Vedic astrology
Saturn imposes limitations and sufferings, as consequences of our past life karmas, and through these, it helps us recognize our mistakes and weaknesses, adapt, and ultimately take responsibility.
In Vedic astrology, where Saturn has posited in the horoscope defines the area the person may have to struggle in life. Nevertheless, its strength in the horoscope defines whether the person will be strong enough to tackle the hardships or prone to breakdowns.
People with a strong Saturn in the horoscope are generally hard-working, capable of working relentlessly to pursue their goals. Moreover, such people tend to be loyal with a higher sense of duty. They have a disciplined approach in life, are a little serious and strict in nature.
Saturn’s affliction in a horoscope projects one’s inability to face challenges in life. Escapist tendencies of such individuals further aggravate problems as Saturn wants you to work hard.
Weak Saturn in the horoscope may lead to mental distress, aloofness in character, addictions, and even chronic illnesses in some cases. If you surrender and fall prey to short cuts to evade sufferings, difficulties may intensify.
The best way is to follow a disciplined approach in life and work hard which would gradually lead to purification and the search for the true self in life. People with afflicted Saturn should understand that Saturn is a slow planet so its effects remain for a long time. Once you get past the period of perseverance and hard work, there will be rewards both in spiritual as well as other sense.
♄ Saturn - The God Yama
♄ Saturn - The God Yama
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Saturn in Vedic Astrology
Written by: Sanjay Sharma.
Basic Astronomical facts about Saturn
Saturn is the second largest planet in our Solar System. Its surface is made up of liquid and gas. Saturn is well known for its complex ring system. It has a diameter of about 120,660 kilometers. Its closest distance from the Earth is about 1.2 billion kilometers. From Sun its distance varies from 1.35 billion kilometers to 1.5 billion kilometers. Saturn takes 29.5 years to make one orbit around the Sun and it takes 10 hours 40 minutes to complete one rotation on its axis. Its average surface temperature is –178°C. Its average geocentric motion per day is 00°02'01". Saturn have 62 natural satellites of which Titan is most famous as it is the biggest satellite in our Solar system. Saturn retrograde for about 135 days per year.
The Saturn in Hindu Mythology
Saturn is tall, black, long-limbed, and emaciated, with reddish-brown eyes, large teeth and nails, prominent veins, a sunken stomach, a long beard, matted locks, and stiff body. He is lame and his limbs are rigid; intensely harsh, he is cruel in authority, and his gaze is utterly terrifying. Saturn is the son of the Sun and his wife's Chaaya (shadow) and is the brother of Yama, the god of righteousness and death.
As soon as Saturn was born, his gaze fell on his father and caused vitiligo; his gaze next fell on the Sun's charioteer, who fell and broke his thigh; and next upon the seven horses of his chariot they all went stone blind. The Sun tried a number of remedies but nothing worked. It was only when Saturn's gaze left them that the Sun's skin cleared, his charioteer's femur healed, and his horses regained their sight. Saturn became a planet after performing penance in Benaras and propitiating Lord Shiva. When Shiva's son Ganesha was born, his mother Parvati wanted to show the boy to Saturn. Saturn politely advised her not to do so, but when she insisted, he gazed at the child reluctantly with only one eye. Instantly Ganesha's head was reduced to ashes. To prevent Parvati in her anger from destroying the universe, Lord Vishnu cut off head of a bull elephant and joined it to Ganesha's body.
Saturn is the lord of longevity, death, justice and time. Even King Indra and all the gods panic when Saturn is nearby, for over the ages many thousands of Indras have been overtaken by the power of time.
Basic Astrological facts about Saturn
Gender of Saturn: Neuter Gender.
Saturn is the karaka or significator of: Grief and Misfortune.
Saturn as relationship signifies: Subordinates.
Planetary cabinet status of Saturn: Servant.
Temperament of Saturn: Cruel, Insensitive and Harsh.
Element governed by Saturn: Vaayu or Air.
Primary quality or guna of Saturn: Tamo or Dull or Ignorant.
Caste of the Saturn: Shudra or Lower Caste.
Nature of Saturn: Malefic.
Directional strength of Saturn: In the Seventh House.
Directional weakness of Saturn: In the First House.
Saturn rules the zodiacal Sign: Capricorn and Aquarius.
Saturn rules the zodiacal House: Natural Astrological Tenth and Eleventh Houses.
Sign of exaltation of Saturn: Libra.
Sign of debilitation of Saturn: Aries.
Determent or weak sign of Saturn: Leo.
Saturn's friends are: Mercury and Venus.
Saturn's enemies are: Sun, Moon and Mars.
Saturn is neutral with: Jupiter.
Saturn's Vimshottari Dasha period: Nineteen Years.
Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Saturn are: Pushya Nakshatra, Anuradha Nakshatra and Uttara Bhadra Nakshatra.
Body part governed by Saturn: The Thighs.
Day of the week governed by Saturn: Saturday.
Direction ruled by Saturn: West.
Season governed by Saturn: Shishir or Winter Season.
Metals governed by Saturn: Iron and Lead.
Gemstone governed by Saturn: Blue Sapphire.
Substitute gemstones governed by Saturn: Lapis Lazuli.
Colors ruled by Saturn: Black and Blue.
Food and flavors governed by Saturn: Things of Astringent taste.
Geometrical shape governed by Saturn: A Window with Four Panes.
Numbers as per Numerology governed by Saturn: 8, 17, 26, 35 and all those that adds up to eight, are governed by it.
Positive key words for Saturn: Experience, Patience, Humility, Wisdom & Compassion.
Negative key words for Saturn: Challenges, Sorrow, Delay, Disappointment & Limitation.
Body parts, function and diseases governed by Saturn
Saturn governs the entire skeletal system including the teeth and skin disorders. Rheumatism, arthritis, osteoporosis and other bone aliments are caused by Saturn. Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius and all diseases governed by these two signs are automatically governed by Saturn. Knee, calves, ankles of the legs is directly governed by these two signs of Saturn. It is also connected with the digestive system as it rules the processes of the gallbladder. It also signifies oxygenation process of the body. It rules the spinal cord, coordination of muscle, nerves and brain. Thus it denotes multiple sclerosis, blood circulation related problems, blood disorders, blood poisoning, lumbar disorders etc. Whatever sign Saturn is found in at birth might determine what organ, tissue or area of the body is potentially hypo functioning that is, sluggish and not working up to normal expectation. It rules the minerals calcium, fluorine and sulfur.
Professions governed by the Saturn
Saturn represents all career and vocations that are related to hard labor, tradition, the practical, real estate, the old and the conservative. Saturn denotes people working or associated with labour and menial jobs like working as peon, servants, industry and factory workers, domestic work, driver, cabman, and working on manpower. All career and jobs associated with mines, farms, agriculture, gardeners, cemetery, excavators, real estate, builders, bricklayers, tanners, hides, coal, ice, and tombstone makers. Priests, monks, nuns, night workers and night watchmen are also denoted by Saturn due to strict, hard, conservative and lonely life of people connected with these jobs. Manufacture and trading in rail engines and locomotives of all kinds including manufacture and trading in cars, lorries, trucks, heavy vehicles and all other kinds of transport vehicles of auto and non-auto type like bullock and horse-carts are also associated with Saturn. It also includes all those associated with theft, robbery, dacoit, plundering, pick-pocketing, and any other kind of criminal or other unlawful activities.
The Mantras for Saturn:
Beej Mantra of Saturn:Om pram preem proum sah shanaischaraye namah
The Saturn Stotra:Neelanjana samabhasam ravi putram yamagrajam chaaya martanda sambhutam tam namami shanaischaraye
Gayatri Mantra of Saturn:Om kaak dhwajaaya vidmahae khadga hastaaya dheemahi tanno mandah prachodayaat
Remedies for Saturn to be performed if Saturn is not well placed in the horoscope:
Worshiping of Lord Hanuman.
Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa and Maha mrityunjaya Mantra.
Reciting of Saturn Mantras.
Charity: Donate black cloths, things made of iron, mustard oil, black sesame on Saturdays to old men.
Fasting: On Saturdays.
Pooja: Hanuman pooja.
Rudraksh: Wear seven mukhi (seven faced) Rudraksh.
Saturn in Vedic Astrology
Written by: Sanjay Sharma.
Basic Astronomical facts about Saturn
Saturn is the second largest planet in our Solar System. Its surface is made up of liquid and gas. Saturn is well known for its complex ring system. It has a diameter of about 120,660 kilometers. Its closest distance from the Earth is about 1.2 billion kilometers. From Sun its distance varies from 1.35 billion kilometers to 1.5 billion kilometers. Saturn takes 29.5 years to make one orbit around the Sun and it takes 10 hours 40 minutes to complete one rotation on its axis. Its average surface temperature is –178°C. Its average geocentric motion per day is 00°02'01". Saturn have 62 natural satellites of which Titan is most famous as it is the biggest satellite in our Solar system. Saturn retrograde for about 135 days per year.
The Saturn in Hindu Mythology
Saturn is tall, black, long-limbed, and emaciated, with reddish-brown eyes, large teeth and nails, prominent veins, a sunken stomach, a long beard, matted locks, and stiff body. He is lame and his limbs are rigid; intensely harsh, he is cruel in authority, and his gaze is utterly terrifying. Saturn is the son of the Sun and his wife's Chaaya (shadow) and is the brother of Yama, the god of righteousness and death.
As soon as Saturn was born, his gaze fell on his father and caused vitiligo; his gaze next fell on the Sun's charioteer, who fell and broke his thigh; and next upon the seven horses of his chariot they all went stone blind. The Sun tried a number of remedies but nothing worked. It was only when Saturn's gaze left them that the Sun's skin cleared, his charioteer's femur healed, and his horses regained their sight. Saturn became a planet after performing penance in Benaras and propitiating Lord Shiva. When Shiva's son Ganesha was born, his mother Parvati wanted to show the boy to Saturn. Saturn politely advised her not to do so, but when she insisted, he gazed at the child reluctantly with only one eye. Instantly Ganesha's head was reduced to ashes. To prevent Parvati in her anger from destroying the universe, Lord Vishnu cut off head of a bull elephant and joined it to Ganesha's body.
Saturn is the lord of longevity, death, justice and time. Even King Indra and all the gods panic when Saturn is nearby, for over the ages many thousands of Indras have been overtaken by the power of time.
Basic Astrological facts about Saturn
Gender of Saturn: Neuter Gender.
Saturn is the karaka or significator of: Grief and Misfortune.
Saturn as relationship signifies: Subordinates.
Planetary cabinet status of Saturn: Servant.
Temperament of Saturn: Cruel, Insensitive and Harsh.
Element governed by Saturn: Vaayu or Air.
Primary quality or guna of Saturn: Tamo or Dull or Ignorant.
Caste of the Saturn: Shudra or Lower Caste.
Nature of Saturn: Malefic.
Directional strength of Saturn: In the Seventh House.
Directional weakness of Saturn: In the First House.
Saturn rules the zodiacal Sign: Capricorn and Aquarius.
Saturn rules the zodiacal House: Natural Astrological Tenth and Eleventh Houses.
Sign of exaltation of Saturn: Libra.
Sign of debilitation of Saturn: Aries.
Determent or weak sign of Saturn: Leo.
Saturn's friends are: Mercury and Venus.
Saturn's enemies are: Sun, Moon and Mars.
Saturn is neutral with: Jupiter.
Saturn's Vimshottari Dasha period: Nineteen Years.
Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Saturn are: Pushya Nakshatra, Anuradha Nakshatra and Uttara Bhadra Nakshatra.
Body part governed by Saturn: The Thighs.
Day of the week governed by Saturn: Saturday.
Direction ruled by Saturn: West.
Season governed by Saturn: Shishir or Winter Season.
Metals governed by Saturn: Iron and Lead.
Gemstone governed by Saturn: Blue Sapphire.
Substitute gemstones governed by Saturn: Lapis Lazuli.
Colors ruled by Saturn: Black and Blue.
Food and flavors governed by Saturn: Things of Astringent taste.
Geometrical shape governed by Saturn: A Window with Four Panes.
Numbers as per Numerology governed by Saturn: 8, 17, 26, 35 and all those that adds up to eight, are governed by it.
Positive key words for Saturn: Experience, Patience, Humility, Wisdom & Compassion.
Negative key words for Saturn: Challenges, Sorrow, Delay, Disappointment & Limitation.
Body parts, function and diseases governed by Saturn
Saturn governs the entire skeletal system including the teeth and skin disorders. Rheumatism, arthritis, osteoporosis and other bone aliments are caused by Saturn. Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius and all diseases governed by these two signs are automatically governed by Saturn. Knee, calves, ankles of the legs is directly governed by these two signs of Saturn. It is also connected with the digestive system as it rules the processes of the gallbladder. It also signifies oxygenation process of the body. It rules the spinal cord, coordination of muscle, nerves and brain. Thus it denotes multiple sclerosis, blood circulation related problems, blood disorders, blood poisoning, lumbar disorders etc. Whatever sign Saturn is found in at birth might determine what organ, tissue or area of the body is potentially hypo functioning that is, sluggish and not working up to normal expectation. It rules the minerals calcium, fluorine and sulfur.
Professions governed by the Saturn
Saturn represents all career and vocations that are related to hard labor, tradition, the practical, real estate, the old and the conservative. Saturn denotes people working or associated with labour and menial jobs like working as peon, servants, industry and factory workers, domestic work, driver, cabman, and working on manpower. All career and jobs associated with mines, farms, agriculture, gardeners, cemetery, excavators, real estate, builders, bricklayers, tanners, hides, coal, ice, and tombstone makers. Priests, monks, nuns, night workers and night watchmen are also denoted by Saturn due to strict, hard, conservative and lonely life of people connected with these jobs. Manufacture and trading in rail engines and locomotives of all kinds including manufacture and trading in cars, lorries, trucks, heavy vehicles and all other kinds of transport vehicles of auto and non-auto type like bullock and horse-carts are also associated with Saturn. It also includes all those associated with theft, robbery, dacoit, plundering, pick-pocketing, and any other kind of criminal or other unlawful activities.
The Mantras for Saturn:
Beej Mantra of Saturn:Om pram preem proum sah shanaischaraye namah
The Saturn Stotra:Neelanjana samabhasam ravi putram yamagrajam chaaya martanda sambhutam tam namami shanaischaraye
Gayatri Mantra of Saturn:Om kaak dhwajaaya vidmahae khadga hastaaya dheemahi tanno mandah prachodayaat
Remedies for Saturn to be performed if Saturn is not well placed in the horoscope:
Worshiping of Lord Hanuman.
Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa and Maha mrityunjaya Mantra.
Reciting of Saturn Mantras.
Charity: Donate black cloths, things made of iron, mustard oil, black sesame on Saturdays to old men.
Fasting: On Saturdays.
Pooja: Hanuman pooja.
Rudraksh: Wear seven mukhi (seven faced) Rudraksh.
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