Effects of Saturn in the Twelve Houses
Saturn in the First House
Sutras 1-7-If Saturn is in the first house (ascendant), the native will suffer from rheumatic and bilious diseases. If Saturn is in his sign of exaltation (Libra), the native will have lordship over a village or town and will have financial and agricultural prosperity. If Saturn is in his own sign Capricorn or Aquarius, the father of the native will be rich. If Saturn is in the ascendant in the sign of the lord of the 4th or 10th the native will be very fortunate and will enjoy the effects of Maharaja yoga (name, fame and wealth). If Saturn in the ascendant is aspected by Moon, the native will earn his livelihood by begging. This will not happen if Saturn is aspected by a benefic (Jupiter or Venus) also.
Comments-Very good effects have been ascribed- to Saturn when he is exalted, or in his own sign or is in the ascendant in the sign of the lord of the 4th and 10th houses. When Saturn is exalted, the ascendant will be Libra (for which he is a yoga-karaka planet) and he will be in the ascendant as the lord of the 4th and 5th. In this position he will naturally give very beneficial results. It is stated that when Saturn is in his own sign Capricorn or Aquarius, the father of the native will be rich. Neither Saturn nor the first house have any thing to do with father but this result can accrue when Taurus or Gemini is the ascendant when Saturn would be in the ascendant as lord of the 9th house (significator for father). We are of the view that if Saturn is in the ascendant, the native himself will enjoy good prosperity and will be lognlived. Saturn in Capricorn will be better than Saturn in Aquarius, because in the former case he will be lord of the ascendant and the 2nd house and in the latter case he will be lord of the ascendant as well as the 12th house (an evil house). It is stated that Saturn in the ascendant in the sign of the lord of the 4th or the 10th will make the native very fortunate and cause Maharaja yoga. Saturn will be in the ascendant as lord of the 4th where the ascendant is Sagittarius. Saturn will be in the ascendant as lord of the 10th when the ascendant is Pisces. The view seems to be that Saturn will be very beneficial if he is in the ascendant in Libra or in either of the two signs of Jupiter. This view has been supported by the following Sloka of Uttarakalamrita:
This means that if there be any malefics posited in their highest exaltation coupled with their duty as Marakas, one need not describe the amount of evil caused by them. Saturn brings about a good amount of wealth and prosperity when he is posited in the Ascendant identical with Pisces, Libra or Sagittarius. If under the above conditions, the 7th kendra be not occupied or aspected by Jupiter or Mercury, the native will become a king. Still death should be predicted in the Dasa and Bhukti of the lord of the 7th house. The following Sloka from Man Sagri is also on the same The disposition of Saturn in the ascendant (Lagna kendra) in his own sign of exaltation will give rise to Sasa yoga (Panchmaha Purusha yoga), the results of which have been given as under:-
"One born in this yoga will command good servants. His character will be questionable. He will be head of a village or .a town or even a king. He will covet other's riches and will be wicked in disposition."
The following horoscope of the late Mr. Krushchev former Prime Minister of U.S.S.R. is an example of Sasa yoga.
Ruchaka yoga is also present in this horoscope on account of Mars being exalted in the 4th house.
Other Views
BrihatJatak-The person concerned will be poor, sickly, love stricken, very unclean, suffering from diseases during his childhood and indistinct in his speech. (The above effects are only when Saturn occupies the Lagna identical with a sign other than Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Libra). If any one of the signs Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Libra be the ascendant and Saturn should occupy it, the person concerned will be equal to a king, the headman of a village, mayor of a city, a great scholar and will be handsome.
Phaldeepika-If Saturn is in the ascendant in his sign of exaltation or in his own sign, the native will be like a king or head of a village or a town. If Saturn is in any other sign, the native will be unhappy in his childhood and later will be poor and lazy.
Saravali-Same effects as given by Phaldeepika.
Chamatkar Chintamani-The native will own large properties and will be prosperous but greedy, sorrowful and narrow minded. He will humiliate his enemies.
Note-We commend the views expressed in Bhrigu Sutras which should be supplemented by those expressed in Brihat Jatak and Phaldeepika.
Saturn in the Second House
Sutras 8-9-The native will remain in want of money (financial stringency) and will have two wives (this means that his first wife will die and he will marry again). If Saturn is associated with a malefic the native will play foul with women and will be in charge of a Matha (a religious institution). He will possess no lands and will suffer from eye troubles.
Comments.-The important significations of the second house are finance, family, eyesight etc. These will be adversely affected by placement of the malefic Saturn in the second house as pointed out in the above Sutras. We, however, feel that in the case of the following dispositions the native will be well off financially:-
(1)When the Ascendant is Aries and Saturn is in the 2nd as lord of the -10th and llth houses. (2) When the Ascendant is Taurus and Saturn is in the 2nd as lord of the 9th and 10th houses. (3) When the Ascendant is Virgo and Saturn is exalted in the second as lord of the 5th house (He will also be lord of the 6th and there may be some blemish on that account). (4) When the ascendant is Libra and the Saturn is in the 2nd as lord of the 4th and 5th houses. (5) When Scorpio is the ascendant and Saturn is in the 2nd as lord of the 4th house. (There will be some blemish on account of Saturn being the lord of 3rd house also). (6) When the ascendant is Sagittarius and Saturn will be in the 2nd house in his own sign. (7) When the ascendant is Capricorn and Saturn will be in the second house as lord of the ascendant and the second houses (He will be in his own sign Aquarius).
Other Views
Brihat Jatak-The person concerned will be immensely rich but will be deprived of his wealth by a king and will suffer diseases in the face.
Phaldeepika-The native will be ugly in appearance. He will adopt questionable means for earning his livelihood and will be poor. Later in his life he will go away from his native place and will acquire wealth, conveyance and other objects of comfort.
Saravali-The native will have an afflicted face. Later in life he will leave his native place and acquire wealth, conveyances and other objects of comfort.
Chamatkar Chintamani-The native will be harsh in speech and will acquire wealth etc., when he separates from his family and goes away from his native place.
Note-We are of the view that the views expressed by Bhrigu Sutras are quite logical. The effects given by Phaldeepika, Saravali and Chamatkar Chintamani in regard to financial prosperity will be realised, when Saturn is in the 2nd as lord of a good house as explained in our comments on Sutras 8-9.
Saturn in the Third House
Sutras 10-13-If Saturn is in the third house there will be loss of brothers (or there may be no younger brothers). The native will earn his livelihood by undesirable trades. If Saturn is in his own sign or in his sign of exaltation, the native will have a good number of brothers. If Saturn is associated with a malefic the native will be inimical towards his brothers (if there are any).
Comments-The above Sutras are self explanatory, quite logical and relevant to the significations of the third house. It may, however, be mentioned that as a malefic in an upachaya house Saturn will make the native courageous and wealthy.
Other Views
Brihat Jatak-The person concerned will possess a good intellect and great strength.
Phaldeepika-The native will be intelligent, generous and will enjoy the comforts of married life, but he will be lazy and unhappy.
Saravali-The native will be a man with family, courageous, charitable and intelligent but he will be mean.
Chamatkar Chintamani-The native will be unhappy on account of his brothers. He will be ambitious and a good orator. He will face many obstacles in his life.
Saturn in the Fourth House
Sutras 14-21-If Saturn is in the fourth house, there will be loss of mother. After the death of his mother, the native will get a step mother, but all these evil effects will not happen if Saturn is in his own house or exalted in the fourth house and the native will own horses and prestigious conveyances like palanquins. If Saturn in the fourth happens to be lord of the ascendant, the mother will be long-lived and the native will enjoy all kinds of comforts and be happy. If Saturn is associated with the lord of the 8th house, there will be loss of mother and happiness.
Comments-Saturn being a malefic is not conducive to happiness of the native and the welfare of his mother but these will be ensured if Saturn is in his own sign or in his sign of exaltation in the fourth house. In the latter situation not only the mother of the native will get a long span of life but the native will also have substantial financial resources to enjoy all comforts of life and to possess luxurious conveyances (Palanquins were considered to be prestigious conveyances in old times-in the present times with such disposition the native will possess costly motor cars). The lord of the 6th, 8th or the 12th if associated with a planet will spoil not only the significations of that planet but also the significations of the house where the two planets are posited. If lord of 8th is associated with Saturn in the fourth house, two evil planets will join together to adversely affect the significations of the fourth house as described in Sutras 20 and 21.155
In the case of Aries, Taurus and Libra ascendants when Saturn will be a functional benefic being lord of the 10th and 11th , the 9th and 10th, and the 4th and 5th houses respectively, the disposition of Saturn in the 4th will give rise to powerful Dhana Yogas. Saturn in the fourth house will be in Kendra to the ascendant. His disposition in his own sign or in his sign of exaltation, will give rise to Sasa Yoga the beneficial effects of which have already been described earlier in this chapter.
Other Views
Brihat Jatak-The person concerned will have no happiness and will be troubled in mind.
Phaldeepika-The native will be without house, conveyance, mother and happiness. He will also be sickly in his childhood.
Saravali-Same as Phaldeepika.
Note-All the above authorities are agreed that Saturn as a malefic will prove very evil in the fourth house. As to when Saturn will do good has already been explained in our comments above.
Saturn in the Fifth House
Sutras 22-26-If Saturn is in the fifth house, the native will be childless and very poor. He will be engaged in inferior trades and will adopt a daughter. If Saturn is in his own sign the native will have daughters. If Saturn is aspected by Jupiter the native will have two wives of whom one will be issueless and the second one will give birth to daughters. If Saturn is strong the native will have affairs with many women.
Comments-The above Sutras are self explanatory and need no comments. In case of Aries, Taurus and Libra ascendants, disposition of Saturn in the 5th as lord of the 10th and 11th , the 9th and 10th and the 4th and 5th respectively will give rise to powerful Dhana Yogas.
Other Views
Brihat Jatak-The person concerned will be childless and without wealth.
Phaldeepika-The native will be evil minded and devoid of learning, children, wealth and happiness. He will move about aimlessly.
Saravali-The native will be without happiness, children, friends and intelligence. He will be heartless and always poor.
Chamatkar Chintamani-The native will be childless and of unstable mind and wealth.
Note-All the above authorities are in agreement that Saturn in the 5th gives malefic results in regard to the significations of the house. As to when benefic results may be expected, has been explained in our comments given above.
Saturn in the Sixth House
Sutras 27-31-If Saturn is in the sixth house, the native will have little learning and there will be destruction of enemies. The native will have fall financial and agricultural prosperity. If Saturn is associated with Mars, the native will travel far and wide and will enjoy Raja Yoga of a moderate order. If Saturn is in the 6th as lord of the 8th house, the native will suffer from Arishta (reduction in longevity) and rheumatic troubles and shooting pains. He will also have marks of injuries in the body.
Comments-The sixth is an upachaya house. Saturn in this house will give benefic results in regard to finances but will cause sufferings from diseases.
The sixth house is an evil house. If Saturn being lord of an auspicious house is in the 6th, the significations of that house will be adversely affected. However, if Saturn is in 6th as lord of the 6th, 8th, or the 12th house, extremely favourable results will be realised. In this connection please see our comments about the effects of Jupiter in the 12th house in part II-Chapter Five.
Other Views
Brihat Jatak-The person concerned will be powerful but will be overpowered by his enemies.
Phaldeepika-The native will eat a lot, will be wealthy and proud.
Saravali-The native will eat a lot and will be passionate, handsome, courageous, evil minded and conqueror of his enemies.
Chamatkar Chintamani-The native will vanquish his enemies, will own cattle like cows and buffaloes and will suffer loss of his uncle.
Note-The views of all the above authorities are the same. Saturn in the Seventh House
Saturn in the Seventh House
Sutras 32-36-The native will have a lean bodied wife, he will be afflicted in his body and will indulge in prostitution. He will also be very sorrowful. If Saturn is in his own sign or in his sign of exaltation the native will have intimacy with many women. The effect will be the same if Saturn is in conjunction with Ketu. If Saturn is associated with Mars the native will kiss somebody's male organ with his mouth. If Saturn is associated with Venus, the native will kiss the female secret parts with his, mouth and will have intimacy with women other than his wife.
Comments-The essence of the above Sutras is that Saturn in the seventh house whether he is alone or is in association with Ketu, Mars or Venus, will cause indulgence in sexual perversions. These will further increase when Saturn is in his own sign, or in his sign of exaltation. Our view is that the native will not be so perverse when Saturn is in his own sign or in his sign of exaltation but there is no doubt that the native will be of questionable character. In case of Aries, Taurus and Libra ascendants, the disposition of Saturn in the 7th as lord of the 10th -and 11th the 9th and 10th, the 4th and 5th will give rise to powerful Dhana yogas.
In the 7th Saturn will be in Kendra to the ascendant. His disposition in his own sign or in his sign of exaltation will give rise to Sasa yoga the effects of which have already been described earlier in this chapter.
Other Views
Brihat Jatak-The person concerned should suffer humiliation at the hands of women.
Phaldeepika-The native will have intimacy with women of questionable character. He will be poor and unhappy and will travel aimlessly.
Saravali-The native will be sickly and will suffer loss of wife. He will be poor, ugly, sinful and of loose character.
Chamatkar-Chintamani-The native will have good friends, stable wealth and a stable minded wife. Husband and wife will both be sickly.
Note-All the above authorities except Chamatkar Chintamani agree that Saturn in the 7th will make the native indulge in sexual excesses and he will be of loose character.
Saturn in the Eighth House
Sutras 37-40-The native will have a life span of 75 years. He will be poor, will have intimacy with low caste women and will earn his livelihood by serving others. If Saturn is in his own sign or in his sign of exaltation, the native will have a still longer span of life. If the lord of the-8th house is in the house of his enemy or in his sign of debilitation, the native will be short lived and he will earn his livelihood with difficulty and may have to go without food.
Comments-All malefics in the 8th house shorten the longevity of the native but Saturn in this house is believed to give good longevity. Except for longevity Saturn in the 8th house gives only evil effects as described in the above Sutras. The native will face poverty as Saturn will afflict the second house by aspecting it. As regards effects on longevity it will be relevant to quote the following sloka from Bhavartha Ratnakar:-
This means that Saturn in the 8th house gives long life. If the lord of the 8th is with Ketu in the ascendant, the native will be short lived.
Other Views
Brihat Jatak-The native will have a limited number of issues and will have defective eye sight.
Phaldeepika-The native will be unclean, will suffer from piles, will be poor, cruel minded and will remain in want of food.
Saravali-The native will suffer from diseases of
