Saturn (Shani) in Vedic Astrology
One of the nine grahas — शनि
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Saturn (Shani, शनि) signifies discipline, time, karma, hard work, longevity, servants and the masses, delay and endurance. Its Vimshottari mahadasha lasts 19 years.
| Own sign | Capricorn and Aquarius |
|---|---|
| Exalted in | Libra (deepest 20°) |
| Debilitated in | Aries (deepest 20°) |
| Day | Saturday |
| Mahadasha length | 19 years |
| Nakshatras ruled | Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Saturn in the 12 signs
Saturn in AriesMesha · debilitatedSaturn in TaurusVrishabha · friendly signSaturn in GeminiMithuna · friendly signSaturn in CancerKarka · enemy signSaturn in LeoSimha · enemy signSaturn in VirgoKanya · friendly signSaturn in LibraTula · exaltedSaturn in ScorpioVrishchika · enemy signSaturn in SagittariusDhanu · neutral signSaturn in CapricornMakara · own signSaturn in AquariusKumbha · own sign: moolatrikona 0° to 20° of AquariusSaturn in PiscesMeena · neutral sign
Saturn in the 12 houses
1st houseself, body and personality2nd housewealth, family and speech3rd housecourage, siblings and effort4th househome, mother and inner peace5th housechildren, intelligence and creativity6th househealth, enemies, debts and service7th housemarriage and partnerships8th houselongevity, transformation and hidden matters9th housefortune, dharma, teachers and long travel10th housecareer, status and public life11th housegains, income and friendships12th houseexpenses, loss, foreign lands and liberation
Frequently asked questions
What does Saturn signify in Vedic astrology?
Saturn (Shani) signifies discipline, time, karma, hard work, longevity, servants and the masses, delay and endurance. Its results depend on its sign, house, aspects and dignity in your birth chart, and on when its dasha runs.
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