Saturn is known for its immense power, morality, teachings as a great personality developer, yet it remains a mystery for many.
In the micro universe, or internal energetic field, patterns reflect the outer energy, or macro universe. These energies are channelized through our seven chakras to keep us alive. Out of all the seven chakras, Muladhara chakra (root chakra) is of great significance. Muladhara chakra is ruled by Saturn. “Mula” means root and “adhaar” means foundation.
- Mula deals with deep rooted issues of life whereas Saturn is a karmic planet which also deals with deep issues of current and previous births.
- Mula represents resoluteness power, a sense of security, whereas Saturn represents discipline, hard work, honesty, constructive strategy.
Thus, our foundation is based on the effective functioning of muladhara chakra. Chanting the seed mantra of Saturn or seed mantra of muladhara while meditating is helpful in channelizing Saturn energy through the chakra. “Om sham shanicharaya namah:” Or simply “LAM”. This will ultimately strengthen Saturn in the chart. From the astrological point of view, Saturn is karaka of 6, 8, 10, 12 houses in Vedic astrology. Placement of Saturn in D1, D9, D20 charts will reveal the working quality of muladhara chakra. Stronger placements of Saturn helps to gain quick spiritual access whereas tough placement gives hindrances in smooth operation of muladhara chakra.
Likewise, nakshatras are key codes for exploring the birth chart at the higher and purest form. People who are born in Saturn nakshatras are carrying some significant karma from previous births. Saturn nakshatras are:
- Pushya – 3.20 to 16.20 cancer/ Brihaspati deva/lotus flower/dharma motivation
- Anuradha – 3.20 to 16.40 Scorpio/ mitra deva / lotus flower/ dharma motivation.
- Uttara bhadrapada – 3.20 to 16.40 Pisces/ Ahir budhaniya deva/ twins sign/ Kama motivation.
PUSHYA NAKSHATRA: this nakshatra embodies a lot of spiritual energy. Those who are born in this nakshatra are good teachers, advisors and artists and like to do selfless service. Deity of this nakshatra is Guru Brihaspati, who represents spiritual knowledge, wealth, and health. Saturn tries to restricts the flow/expansion of knowledge and create situations where the native has to practically deal with challenges by using the wisdom imparted by Deva Guru Brihaspati.
One of the best ways to connect pushya natives with Saturn is by spreading awareness without any self-interest. Saturn represents the poor and privileged. Therefore, helping such people, especially for the ones who need education is a great remedy. Also the reciting mantra: “Om gram greem graum sah guruve namah” is helpful in developing wisdom.
ANURADHA NAKSHATRA: This nakshatra carries the spark of self-awareness. It is about bringing the soul into the light of consciousness. Anuradha is responsible for esoteric transformation of native’s spiritual path. Saturn rules this nakshatra and the deity Mitra rules this nakshatra. Mitra rules daylight and it reveal the truth hidden in darkness, particularly fears, greed, jealousy etc. These natives have the tendency to fall in the trap of materialistic weakness but deity Mitra helps them to come back on the path of divinity and truthfulness. Saturn gives endurance to these natives to accept the situations which later turn into opportunities of spiritual development. If these natives practice non-materialism, giving up selfishness, greed and spread selfless love to others then both Saturn and deity Mitra will help the native to explore the truth of enlightenment. Reciting mantra of Mitra is helpful in this regard significance “Om shamno mitrah sham varunam.”
UTTARA BHADRAPADA NAKSHATRA: Uttara means higher level and bhadra means auspicious, blessed and beautiful. This nakshatra has a strong connection with past life deeds. The good deeds done in previous births are coming back to the native as his/her good luck. The real good luck comes in play when Uttara Bhadrapada native becomes spiritually active. This nakshatra is ruled by Saturn and deity is Ahir Budhaniya, one of the 11 rudras associated with water and darkness. Water here is the deep ocean of spirituality and it is dark at the sea bed. Ahir budhaniya represents the snake (rudra) which lives in the dark, mysterious ocean, and can come back to the surface with invaluable secrets. This connotes that these natives often dive deep into the ocean of higher wisdom and come back into the material world with experiences to share with community. Saturn being the ruler and significator of our karma releases the results of karmas of previous life. Pending karmic debts have to be paid by native. Saturn sets up a tough terrain of karmic issues which forces the native to open the doors of inner consciousness and move towards the path of self-realisation. Saturn is transformative, so guidance of a spiritual teacher is suggested for smooth karmic transformation. Reciting seed mantra for ahir budhaniya will help to embrace the spiritual transformation in easy way. “MEGHATMANE SHREEM NARASIMHAVAPUSHE NAMAH”
Saturn rules both longevity and disease. Out of 3 biological constitutions, namely vata, pitta, and kapha, Saturn rules vata. Vata dosha works at both physical and emotional levels. Physically it impacts bones, joints, and nervous, sensory orifices’. Emotionally it governs the dilapidation of old thoughts by transformation process. Saturn is censurable for all chronic diseases related to body and mind. Major engrossment to connect with Saturn is to stay in discipline. Most diseases that arise in our body are the outcome of our undisciplined lifestyle. For example, if we do not take enough calcium in our diet then eventually our bones will become weak which is vata disorder. Only an organised diet can help to avoid weak bones. Deep analysis of Saturn in birth chart is recommended to analyse the true nature of vata in the body of native.
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