The Planet Saturn: Nature, function, character and effects of its afflictions

Saturn is called ‘Yama’ because he is the Chief governor for longevity. He is a barren, binding, cold, dry, defensive, hard, nervous and secretive planet. Saturn is considered to be very favourable for people born in the signs owned by Venus, whereas Saturn is evil to those born in the signs owned by Mercury. Saturn will cause delay. It can deny. It will disappoint. Disharmony, dispute, difficulty, despondency, dejection and differences are the outcomes of an evil Saturn. Plodding, persevering, patiently working, prudence, frugality, economy, saving, endurance, industry, thrift, power to keep secrets, stability, self-control, sense of duty etc., are attributed to Saturn. Lazy, lethargic, idle persons are born under the influence of a malefic Saturn or afflicted Saturn. Never they will have mind to work. If they begin to do anything some impediment, obstacle or hindrance dissuades or discourages them. They become diffident; there is the fear whether it would be possible for them to come out successful. Saturn causes distrust. Saturnian will always miss the bus. The people born on Saturdays, or in Capricorn or Aquarius as Ascendants (Lagnas) or in the constellations of Pushya, Anuradha or Uttara Bhadra will take the role of Saturn and do good oz evil depending upon the favourable or unfavourable position of Saturn in the horoscope.

Saturn is the chief significator for longevity and his occupation of the house of longevity, i.e., the 8^th house gives a long span of life to the native. Saturn when benefic, makes a person true, reliable, honest, sincere, faithful, chaste etc. Also it helps in concentration, mediation and prayers etc. Stupidity, dullness, want of originality and dearth of ideas are due to ill posited Saturn. Saturn gives such diseases which take a long time to be cured. Saturn causes all impediments of the right ear and teeth, all disease from cold, leprosy, consumption, black jaundice, palsy, gout, deafness, colic, paralysis, diseases of the spleen etc. All chronic ailments and those of the bony system are attributable to Saturn. Intoxication eczema and amputation are caused by Saturn. If Saturn is afflicted by Mars there may be falls, injuries bruises, operation, amputation, fracture, curvature of the spine, gall stone etc. Sun’s aspect or association with Saturn may cause blood pressure troubles, cerebral haemorrhage, cerebral anaemia, thrombosis, cardiac trouble, gout etc.