Saturn (Shani)
Saturn (Shani) is the planet of discipline, time, hard work, responsibility and justice. Slow and exacting, it tests and then rewards patience, and it signifies longevity, service and endurance.
Also known as: shani dev, shani graha, sani, shanaishchara
Shani, son of Surya, is the judge among the planets: it gives results in proportion to effort and integrity. A strong Saturn brings perseverance, structure, humility and staying power, and it favours careers built slowly, in law, administration, engineering, agriculture, industry and public service. It is also the karaka of longevity and of working people.
Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius, is exalted in Libra and debilitated in Aries. It casts special aspects on the 3rd and 10th houses as well as the 7th. Taking about two and a half years to cross a sign, its transits, above all Sade Sati and Dhaiya counted from the Moon, mark long chapters of life.
Saturn is feared more than it deserves. For Taurus and Libra rising it is the yogakaraka, the best planet in the chart, and many people build their most lasting achievements in its periods. Traditional supports include Saturday observances, Hanuman or Shani worship, service to elders and those in need, and blue sapphire, only after very careful checking.