• Ruler of planet Saturn and sign Capricorn and Aquarius helps in removing malefic of Saturn in a
horoscope and strengthen its position in a birth chart
• Sani (Sanskrit: *t), is one of the Navagraha or Jyotisa (the nine primary celestial beings in Hindu
astrology). Shani is embodied in the planet Saturn and is the Lord of Saturday. Shani is also known as
ganaiécara ($97).. Shani gives us the results of one’s deeds through one’s life through appropriate
punishments and rewards.
• Saturn is barren cold, constant, dry, defensive, hard, nervous and secretive planet. It is the lord of
the west direction. Its color is blue. It is considered a malefic planet and reigns over poverty,
misfortune, death, delays, hindrances, chronic disease.
• Description of Saturn ; O Brahmin , Saturn has an emaciated and long physique, honey colored
eyes , is windy in temperament , has big teeth , is indolent , lame and has coarse , rough hair .
• Saturn gives the native a dark color, thin built, prominent veins, thick nails, protruding teeth,
coarse and thick hair, long hands and feet. It gives maturity so the person appears older than his or
her actual age.
• When Saturn is afflicted it causes delay, disappointment, disharmony, dispute, dejection, distrust,
differences. It makes the native drunkard, lazy, lethargic, gambler.
• When Saturn is benefic it gives a person over all good qualities like, endurance, patience, power of
retaining secrets, stability, accuracy, charity, power of meditation and concentration, sincerity.