Saturn ( शनि )

Saturn's characteristics and qualities in vedic astrology as in Phaladeepika

An ancient Indian classic Phaladeepika enlists followings things attributed to or ruled over by the Saturn.

Note to Readers : Everything ruled by Saturn as per Phaladeepika is below in form of “KEYWORDS”. Readers who may be learned astrologers, astrology researchers, astrology students, enthusiasts of astrology or any other astro-savvy person are guided by aapsspace to use this keywords as small component or unit in their practice of predictions. We will try our best to provide “(How to use) Guides”.

The Saturn is significator of : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)

longevity

death

fear

downfall (a loss of power, prosperity, or status)

disgrace (loss of reputation)

sickness

unhappiness

misery (great distress or discomfort)

poverty

humiliation (make someone feel ashamed by injuring their dignity and pride)

sins

labour (physical work)

filth (disgusting dirt)

censure (severe disapproval)

misfortune

impurity of mind

observance of certain formalities after death of the family

stability

taking shelter from menials (a person with a menial job)

buffalo

drowsiness

debts

articles of iron

service

slavery

confinement (jail or prisons)

getting arrested

agricultural tools

How to use : This significant area and persons ruled over by Saturn gives idea on how that significant things might be in birth chart holder’s life. For example condition of Saturn in the birth chart can tell about hardwork and determination of native. Use these keywords as strokes to complete the whole picture of predictions in detail accuracy, when Saturn comes to play.


Physical features, temperament and appearance related to Saturn : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)

Saturn is lame

His eyes are deepest.

He has a large but lean body full of veins.

He is lazy by nature.

The colour of his body is black.

There is predominance of wind in his composition.

He is hard hearted and backbiter.

He is dull-headed.

His teeth and nails are large.

His hair and limbs are stiff.

He is impure

He has a fierce appearance.

He is ill tempered by nature.

He is dressed in black clothes.

He looks old

How to use : Temperament, appearance and other Physical features attributed towards Saturn will be helpful when predicting about a person in general. The person here can be self (usually told from Ascendent), spouse, any family member or significant other. Use these keywords as strokes to complete the whole picture of predictions in detail accuracy, when Saturn comes to play.


Places ruled by Saturn are : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)

places inhibited by low class people

temple of  Shasta  (a deity)

places full of filth

Western quarter

How to use : The places governed by Saturn will give some clue when an astrologer is said to predict some thing, which is location oriented or place specific. Direction ruled by a planet is much useful in terms of predicting scenario like, “moving towards which direction might be successful for native, future spouse predicted to be from certain direction in country, and other general or specific uses.”


Nature of Saturn and type of people associated : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)

a seller or buyer of oil

servant

a mean person

a hunter

a blacksmith

an elephant

a crow

cuckoo bird

How to use : Keywords on nature are used when extra information about said person is to be known. The type of people associated are use in future casting things like honours, gains or losses due to certain persons. For example, gains due to servant bolongs to Saturn.


Extra :

  • Saturn represents the uncle if the birth takes place during the day and of father if the birth is during night time.
  • Saturn, Rahu and Ketu govern the touch.
  • Saturn and Mars rules Thorny trees.

PlanetSubstancesColours of apparelTaste
SaturnIronBlackAstringent

Other planets :
Sun ( सूर्य )
Moon ( चन्द्र )
Mars ( मंगल )
Mercury ( बुध )
Jupiter ( बृहस्पति )
Venus ( शुक्र )


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