Planet Saturn in Horoscope – Role, Effects & Remedies
In Vedic astrology, Saturn (known as Shani) is considered the planet of karma, discipline, hard work, justice and patience. Saturn is a strict teacher who rewards honest effort and punishes laziness or wrongdoing. Its influence makes us responsible, mature and grounded. While many fear Saturn due to its association with delays and struggles, a strong Saturn actually blesses a person with long-term success, stability and wisdom.
This is a mighty planet and is powerful either as a malefic or as a benefic.
"But, one peculiarity of it has to be carefully remembered. If Saturn by lordship is benefic, then it should not be strong by being in swakshetra (own house), exalted or vargottama to produce favourable results, during Venus sub period. Kalidas is of opinion that strong Raja Yoga Saturn in its dasa and Venus sub-period indicates that one will beg alms in the streets even if the person is born a king or a kubera".
It is chief significator of longevity, makes the native careful for their bodies, strong and profound in opinion, austere, singular in their mode of thinking, laborious, hostiles to crimes, avracious, accumulator of wealth, violent and envious, A high order thinker, offers mental and moral courage, foresight, discipline, endurance, powers to undergo all sorts of privations, third eyesight.
All scientists, inventors, discoverers, explorers, martyrs, philosophers, religious leaders, social reformers, were due to the grace of mighty Saturn. Also prudent, contemplative, cautious, responsible, precise, persistent, industrious, provident, patience, economical, reserved, serious, resolute, considerate, mathematical, temperate, chaste and executive.
When it is afflicted it indicates, skeptical, melancholic, deceitful, incompetent, exacting, avarious, indifferent, laborious, impotent, repining, acquisitive, secretive, suspicious, fearful, slow, callous, pessimistic, unreliable and friendship with wicked.
It is lord of Saturday, enaunch but treated as female, direction South West and it rules the constellations Pushya Anuradha and Uttrapada.
It is owner of Capricorn and Aquarius signs, exalted in Libra 20°, mool trikona in Aquarius 20°. It is friend of Venus and Mercury, enemy of Sun, Moon and Marsand neutral to Jupiter. Colour denoted by it is black, dark brown and indigo.
Blue sapphire is a Gem stone denoted for it, lead and iron are the metals and dasa period is 19 years.
Body parts signified by it are teeth, feet, bones, knees, ribs, marrows, hairs, nails, and secretive system.
The diseases denoted are paralysis, insanity, Umb injury, cancer, tumors, idiocy, glandular diseases, wind, phlegam, heart pain, rheumatism, consumption, Bright's diseases and bronchitis.
Effects of Saturn in Horoscope
Personality & Behaviour
Saturn makes a native serious, practical, disciplined and hardworking. Such individuals believe in perseverance, not shortcuts. They value structure and order in life. A weak or afflicted Saturn can cause fear, pessimism, depression or laziness, making life feel heavy or burdened.
Career & Finances
Saturn favours professions that involve responsibility, service, management, engineering, mining, metals, law, politics and administration. Those with strong Saturn may rise to power slowly but steadily. A weak Saturn causes job delays, obstacles, demotions, or long struggles before success arrives.
Relationships & Family Life
Saturn signifies commitment and duty in relationships. It may cause late marriage, age differences with partners or karmic bonds. With maturity and loyalty, relationships grow stronger over time. Afflicted Saturn may bring emotional distance, loneliness or delays in family expansion.
Health Impact
Saturn rules bones, teeth, joints, nerves and chronic diseases. Weak Saturn can cause joint pain, rheumatism, dental issues, paralysis or long-lasting health problems that need patience and disciplined care.
Signs of Strong vs Weak Saturn
A strong Saturn makes one disciplined, humble, efficient, justice-loving, responsible and successful through hard work. A weak Saturn brings anxiety, laziness, fear of failure, hardships, and feeling overburdened with responsibilities.
Astrological Remedies for Saturn (Shani)
Chant “Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah” or Hanuman Chalisa regularly, especially on Saturdays.
Light a sesame oil lamp under a Peepal tree or in front of Shani idol on Saturdays.
Donate black sesame seeds, mustard oil, iron, blanket or black clothes to the poor.
Offer food to crows, dogs, beggars or the needy.
Keep fast on Saturdays and avoid alcohol or non-vegetarian food.
Wear a Blue Sapphire (Neelam) in silver or a black horseshoe ring (only after consulting an astrologer).
This is a mighty planet and is powerful either as a malefic or as a benefic.
"But, one peculiarity of it has to be carefully remembered. If Saturn by lordship is benefic, then it should not be strong by being in swakshetra (own house), exalted or vargottama to produce favourable results, during Venus sub period. Kalidas is of opinion that strong Raja Yoga Saturn in its dasa and Venus sub-period indicates that one will beg alms in the streets even if the person is born a king or a kubera".
It is chief significator of longevity, makes the native careful for their bodies, strong and profound in opinion, austere, singular in their mode of thinking, laborious, hostiles to crimes, avracious, accumulator of wealth, violent and envious, A high order thinker, offers mental and moral courage, foresight, discipline, endurance, powers to undergo all sorts of privations, third eyesight.
All scientists, inventors, discoverers, explorers, martyrs, philosophers, religious leaders, social reformers, were due to the grace of mighty Saturn. Also prudent, contemplative, cautious, responsible, precise, persistent, industrious, provident, patience, economical, reserved, serious, resolute, considerate, mathematical, temperate, chaste and executive.
When it is afflicted it indicates, skeptical, melancholic, deceitful, incompetent, exacting, avarious, indifferent, laborious, impotent, repining, acquisitive, secretive, suspicious, fearful, slow, callous, pessimistic, unreliable and friendship with wicked.
It is lord of Saturday, enaunch but treated as female, direction South West and it rules the constellations Pushya Anuradha and Uttrapada.
It is owner of Capricorn and Aquarius signs, exalted in Libra 20°, mool trikona in Aquarius 20°. It is friend of Venus and Mercury, enemy of Sun, Moon and Marsand neutral to Jupiter. Colour denoted by it is black, dark brown and indigo.
Blue sapphire is a Gem stone denoted for it, lead and iron are the metals and dasa period is 19 years.
Body parts signified by it are teeth, feet, bones, knees, ribs, marrows, hairs, nails, and secretive system.
The diseases denoted are paralysis, insanity, Umb injury, cancer, tumors, idiocy, glandular diseases, wind, phlegam, heart pain, rheumatism, consumption, Bright's diseases and bronchitis.
Effects of Saturn in Horoscope
Personality & Behaviour
Saturn makes a native serious, practical, disciplined and hardworking. Such individuals believe in perseverance, not shortcuts. They value structure and order in life. A weak or afflicted Saturn can cause fear, pessimism, depression or laziness, making life feel heavy or burdened.
Career & Finances
Saturn favours professions that involve responsibility, service, management, engineering, mining, metals, law, politics and administration. Those with strong Saturn may rise to power slowly but steadily. A weak Saturn causes job delays, obstacles, demotions, or long struggles before success arrives.
Relationships & Family Life
Saturn signifies commitment and duty in relationships. It may cause late marriage, age differences with partners or karmic bonds. With maturity and loyalty, relationships grow stronger over time. Afflicted Saturn may bring emotional distance, loneliness or delays in family expansion.
Health Impact
Saturn rules bones, teeth, joints, nerves and chronic diseases. Weak Saturn can cause joint pain, rheumatism, dental issues, paralysis or long-lasting health problems that need patience and disciplined care.
Signs of Strong vs Weak Saturn
A strong Saturn makes one disciplined, humble, efficient, justice-loving, responsible and successful through hard work. A weak Saturn brings anxiety, laziness, fear of failure, hardships, and feeling overburdened with responsibilities.
Astrological Remedies for Saturn (Shani)
Chant “Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah” or Hanuman Chalisa regularly, especially on Saturdays.
Light a sesame oil lamp under a Peepal tree or in front of Shani idol on Saturdays.
Donate black sesame seeds, mustard oil, iron, blanket or black clothes to the poor.
Offer food to crows, dogs, beggars or the needy.
Keep fast on Saturdays and avoid alcohol or non-vegetarian food.
Wear a Blue Sapphire (Neelam) in silver or a black horseshoe ring (only after consulting an astrologer).
