Grahas
Shani — Saturn in Vedic astrology
Shani is Saturn in Vedic astrology. It signifies time, discipline, labour, endurance and longevity. It rules Capricorn and Aquarius, is exalted in Libra (deepest at 20°) and debilitated in Aries, and its Vimshottari mahadasha lasts 19 years.
| Signifies (karaka) | time, discipline, labour, endurance and longevity |
|---|---|
| Rules | Capricorn and Aquarius |
| Exaltation | Libra (deepest at 20°) |
| Debilitation | Aries |
| Mahadasha | 19 years |
| Nakshatras ruled | Pushya, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Friends | Mercury and Venus |
| Neutral | Jupiter |
| Enemies | Sun, Moon and Mars |
| Day | Saturday |
| Traditional gemstone | Blue sapphire |
In the Vimshottari dasha the 19-year Shani period is divided into nine antardashas, one for each graha, in the same order as the mahadashas themselves. Anyone whose birth Moon is in Pushya, Anuradha or Uttara Bhadrapada begins life in it.
A graha in its own or exalted sign is read as strong and able to deliver what it signifies; in its debilitation, as struggling to — though classical cancellation rules (neecha bhanga) can reverse a debilitation. Its natural friendships, from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, decide how it fares in another graha's sign.
Questions
In which sign is Shani exalted?
Libra (deepest at 20°). Its debilitation is the opposite sign, Aries.
How long is the Shani mahadasha?
19 years in the Vimshottari dasha system, out of a 120-year cycle.
Which nakshatras does Shani rule?
Pushya, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada — nine nakshatras (120°) apart, one in each third of the zodiac.
Which planets are friends of Shani?
Mercury and Venus. Neutral: Jupiter. Enemies: the Sun, the Moon and Mars. These are the natural (naisargika) relationships of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra.
What does Shani signify in Vedic astrology?
Time, discipline, labour, endurance and longevity.
In Plutto
Plutto places all nine grahas in your chart and tells you which one is running your life now. Background: Vedic astrology.
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