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...from even a small imbalance of the wind Vata and bile Pitta humors, the body is seized by major illnesses, developing ulcers and skin diseases such as kanku possibly "kangu," a type of skin eruption. This occurs when [Saturn] is positioned in the Fourth House. 4
When Saturn Shani is in the Fifth House, it causes the destruction of sons and friends. There is distress regarding the head and one's wealth original: "shiro-vitta". Great profits are utterly destroyed, and there is constant heartache and sickness. The mind becomes unstable, and one may develop a limp or a wandering nature original: "khunja," often meaning lame or hindered. 5
There is fear of strife Kali and from kings; dignity is lost. In the Sixth House, the placement leads to various diseases and the loss of relatives and friends. There are "marks of a thief" likely meaning one is falsely accused or associated with ill-repute and constant enmity with crooked people. 6
When positioned in the Seventh House the "House of Passion"; original: "mada", Saturn causes suffering through the heat of the Sun and the pains of death original: "yama-yarti". One is constantly afflicted by diseases related to wealth. There is perpetual envy and the body is plagued by "fierce winds" severe Vata disorders such as paralysis or intense joint pain and constant obstacles. 7
When Saturn is in the Eighth House the "House of Vulnerability"; original: "randhre", it acts to bring out the flaws of that house. It provokes erysipelas original: "visarpi"; a spreading skin infection, trembling of the body, and major diseases that perpetually rob one of their vitality Virya. Within one's own circle, there is only a web of karma...