The Wish-Fulfilling Gem of Miracles: Female Nativity

The Influence of Saturn (Shani) Continued

With a captivating yet troubled intellect 5, there is an increase in strife and conflict original: "kalimanti," referring to the qualities of Kali-yuga or discord. One finds themselves wandering or losing their way, as the light of the eyes original: "netra" is diminished and diseases take hold. He acts as a destroyer of enemies, yet brings about the fear of thieves and a face marked by illness. 6

When situated in the seventh house Mada-sthana: the house of passion, partnership, and desire, according to the solar sciences original: "surya-shastra," likely referring to the Surya Siddhanta or general solar-based astrology, Saturn causes the loss of wealth through disease. The person suffers from eye afflictions and is constantly troubled by violent winds original: "prachanda-samira," signifying a severe Vata or air-humor imbalance in the body and persistent obstacles. 7

When the cruel-eyed one Saturn resides in the eighth house, he acts as a great creator of obstacles. He causes the outbreak of spreading skin conditions original: "visarpi-prakopa," often identifying with erysipelas or inflammatory rashes and depletes the body’s vitality through "great diseases" original: "maha-vyadhi," referring to chronic or incurable illnesses. Here, the fruit of one's labor is often stolen by fate. Saturn sits as a net over one’s actions. 8

When Saturn is situated in the ninth house Dharma-bhava: the house of fortune, fate, and religion, he destroys one's wisdom and brings sorrow. He causes the loss of milk unclear: possibly referring to livestock or nourishment and creates knee diseases original: "janu-roga" among men. There is a constant threat of fire and theft. 9 He remains seated in the bile... Pitta-stha: the seat of the fire humor or metabolic force