Shani (Saturn)
शनि
The slowest visible graha, signifying discipline, labour, longevity, delay and karma. Its transit over the natal Moon gives Sade Sati.
Attributes
| Signs owned | Makara (Capricorn), Kumbha (Aquarius) |
|---|---|
| Exaltation | Tula (Libra) at 20° |
| Debilitation | Mesha (Aries) |
| Natural friends | Budh (Mercury), Shukra (Venus) |
| Natural enemies | Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangal (Mars) |
| Neutral | Guru (Jupiter) |
| Full aspects | 3th, 7th, 10th house |
| Nature | Natural malefic |
| Vimshottari dasha | 19 years |
| Day | Saturday |
| Gemstone | Blue Sapphire |
| Colour | Blue |
Nakshatras ruled by Shani
Frequently asked questions
In which sign is Shani exalted?
Shani (Saturn) is exalted in Libra, with deep exaltation at 20°, and debilitated in Aries.
How long is the Shani mahadasha?
In the 120-year Vimshottari system the Saturn mahadasha lasts 19 years. It is the starting dasha for anyone whose Moon is in Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada.
What is the gemstone for Shani?
The traditional gemstone for Saturn is Blue Sapphire. Gemstone advice should come from a full chart reading, not the planet alone.
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