The Influence of Saturn through the Houses

In the Ascendant Lagna (the First House), the Son of the Sun original: "Arkah"; an epithet for Saturn, who in Hindu mythology is the son of Surya, the Sun god creates a person of very strong intellect and fame. They become a person of authority, though they may be affected by toxins or poisons original: "visha", or suffer from bodily ailments original: "vyadhi". Such a person is learned, yet they may be possessed by a jealous nature. In the Second House, the place of family and wealth original: "Kutumba", Saturn causes one to be deprived of happiness and offspring. 2

In the Third House, Saturn brings a certain coolness or lethargy to the mind. The person is known to be knowledgeable, yet they may be slow to act. Their fortune original: "bhagya" is firm and they find happiness through the respect of others. 3

In the Fourth House, wealth and the home original: "mandira" seem to slip away or move far off. This placement is said to cause great distress to the mother and leads to disputes among one's own kin. Within the home, there are losses and a tendency toward illnesses caused by wind term: Vata-roga (disorders such as joint pain or digestive issues attributed to the "wind" element in Ayurvedic medicine). 4

When Saturn is in the Fifth House, one suffers from a lack of children original: "praja-hina". Despite possessing a good intellect and potential for prosperity, they lack interest or devotion to the sacred scriptures original: "dharma-shastra". Their connections with friends are weak or slow, and they may suffer from physical pain in the midsection or loins. 5

In the house of enemies original: "Ripau"; the Sixth House, why should there be fear of kings or thieves? Although such fears exist, if the planet is well-placed, the person becomes a conqueror of all. Yellow stain on page They may find wealth through the keeping of buffaloes and other such livestock. 6

In the Seventh House, there is no lasting happiness from a spouse original: "dara" nor from the favor of kings. When the "Slow-Mover" original: "Mandaga"; a common name for Saturn due to its slow orbit resides here, the couple may suffer from chronic disease. The individual lacks enthusiasm, feels dejected in spirit, and is often agitated or greedy rather than powerful. 7

In the Eighth House Randhra (often associated with longevity and transformation), there is separation from one's people and the loss of elders. Business and trade face destruction. With Saturn in the Eighth, the person is afflicted by disease and behaves with a harsh or cruel temperament.