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Saturn

Shani

Discipline, karma, and structure. Governs longevity, obstacles, and life lessons.

Deity
Shani (God of Justice)
Day
Saturday
Gemstone
Blue Sapphire
Element
Air
Zodiac Lord
Capricorn, Aquarius
Nakshatras
3

Overview

Shani, Saturn, is the planet of karma and discipline. Saturn teaches through challenges and delays, bringing maturity and wisdom. It governs our capacity for hard work, patience, and dealing with limitations. Saturn takes approximately 2.5 years to transit each sign.

Saturn is depicted as a dark deity riding a crow or vulture, holding a sword, arrow, and bow. He is the son of the Sun and represents the karmic law of cause and effect.

Qualities

Discipline
Karma
Patience
Endurance
Justice
Detachment

Governs

Longevity
Obstacles
Servants
Old age
Chronic diseases
Hard work

Ruling Nakshatras

Pushya
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Anuradha
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Uttara Bhadrapada
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Remedies & Practices

Chant Shani mantras on Saturdays

Wear blue sapphire (with caution)

Donate black items

Serve the poor and elderly

Light oil lamps

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