| Sanskrit name | Shani |
|---|---|
| Signifies | discipline, karma, delays, hard work, longevity, service |
| Own sign | Capricorn and Aquarius |
| Exalted in | Libra |
| Debilitated in | Aries |
| Dasha length | 19 years |
What Saturn governs
Saturn signifies discipline, karma, delays, hard work, longevity, service. Its strength is read from the sign it occupies, the house it sits in, the company it keeps and the aspects it receives — never from one factor alone.
The Saturn dasha
In the Vimshottari system Saturn runs for 19 years. It governs the nakshatras Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada, so a Moon in any of those begins life inside a Saturn period.
What does Saturn signify in Vedic astrology?
Saturn signifies discipline, karma, delays, hard work, longevity, service. It is exalted in Libra and debilitated in Aries, and runs a 19-year Vimshottari dasha.