| Saturn - Shani Saturn spends 2.46 days in each sign of the zodiac Saturn (or Saturn the planet), is a cold and dry planet an it is considered bad and when ill-placed it causes distress, failure, dejection, difficulties, nervousness, sorrow. Saturn destroys the house which it occupies but if placed well gives fame, success, honor, justice, love, wisdom, leadership ability, authority and long life. This masculine energy rules Capricorn and Aquarius. Alternative Name Shani or Shani Planetary Ruler Capricorn and Aquarius Sidereal Ruler Scorpio and Sagittarius Represented by God of agriculture, order of civilisation and of social order and conformity. (Roman Mythology) Associated Day Saturday Associated Direction West Associated Color Black In Chinese Astrology Rules by the element earth, which is patient, hard-working and reliable In Indian Astrology Represents career and longevity Related Gemstones Blue Sapphire Related Metal In numerology Rules number 8 Saturn does not make things easy. It commands to get to work and to work hard. Discipline and responsibility are very important to this planet. This planet rules over the hard parts of human body - bones, teeth, knees and ears. Since it is a slow moving a/k/a as a cold planet, it indicates recurring problems, that do not cause great harms, Such as colds, cough, bronchitis, rheumatism, TB, pyorrhea etc. |

| Saturn - Shani |