What is Saturn ?

Saturn is a slow-moving and very powerful planet, malefic in nature. Shani is the Sanskrit name for Saturn and he is also called “Shanaishchara” (slow moving) as Saturn takes 2.5 years, or 30 months, to pass through all signs of the Zodiac.It is the ruler of longevity of life, death and the aging of the body. It controls the practice of yoga and renunciation, or detachment from this material world. Therefore, it rules over ascetics, monks and spiritual renunciates. It also indicates foreigners and foreign lands in the chart. Saturn is also the ruler of the people dealing in the black market, as well as thieves and robbers. Said to be the greatest teacher, Saturn is a hard task-master. 

What are the effects on Saturn?

Everybody is afraid of the wrath of Saturn. Is Saturn always harmful for everybody? No, it is not like that; rather, it is a planet whose impact can be known in advance and if one propitiates then its maleficence can be reduced substantially.

Strong placement of Saturn results in:-If, Saturn is well placed in the natal chart native may get endurance, economy thrift, industrious, patience, confidence, secrets, permanence, stability, sense of control, sense of duty, accuracy, caution, concentration, sincerity,

Afflicted placement of Saturn results in:-f sun Saturn is suffered due to placement or it is occupied over the sign of debilitation native may suffered due to poverty, death, misfortune, delays, chronic disease, and old age, laborious and menial work.