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