Saturn Direct in Virgo from 30 May 2010 : Analysis

S N Rao

Saturn is the outermost planet which can be seen by naked eyes. Transit Saturn is currently in Virgo. It is retrograde and hence weak in strength. It will turn direct from 30th May 2010. It will remain in Virgo till the end of the year. Virgo sign is ruled by Mercury. In Vedic astrology Saturn is a friend of Mercury whereas Mercury is neutral to Saturn. This means that Saturn is comfortably placed in the sign Virgo and will not give negative result unless it is under malefic influence from other planets. It will give benefic / malefic results according to the house and sign that it represents in the birth chart.

During the course of the year all planets except Sun and Moon will turn retrograde and direct at some point of time. Saturn will be retrograde when it is 5 signs away from the Sun and will turn direct when it is 9 signs away from the Sun. By turning retrograde it means that it appears to travel backwards along its path in the sky. This is because of Earth’s placement in between Sun and Saturn and they have elliptical orbit around the Sun. Saturn takes approximately 29 ½ years to complete one cycle.

Saturn is currently retrograde. It is therefore helpful to apply some astrological knowledge when dealing with matters related to Saturn during this time. It is preferable not to start anything new during this time. This has been explained in detail in my previous article http://www.astrocamp.com/retrograde-saturn-effects.html. All matters that require permanence and solidity which Saturn rules will behave against their nature – so permanence will turn into being temporary and solidity into shaky ground. If you are currently embroiled in legal matters you may experience hiccups, delays and issues that go against law.

Before analyzing the results of Saturn turning direct in Virgo it is important to understand the basics. In Vedic astrology Saturn is a planet which has the following characteristics. It is a cold and dry planet and he is known as the great malefic. It rules discipline, law and order. It has got restrictive qualities. It signifies all things old, dead or decaying. It signifies old age, hardships, pain and suffering. It is also the planet which deals with spirituality.

The sign Virgo deals with reality, service. It is an earthy sign signifying agriculture, environment, food, health industries, insecticides etc. It will focus the attention on everything practical and the current events. It signifies research activities, analyzing, logic and everything that impacts the health.

Saturn in Virgo will create a positive effect on research activities, event managing activities. It gives an innate ability to manage others. It will give a thrust in the hospital sector and research in pharmaceutical industries. Virgo is the 6th house of the Natural Zodiac. All matters related to 6th house like health, sickness, service will be activated during this period. It will give discipline to make a realistic achievement in service, jobs, research in the fields of healing and medicine. This position will give an impetus to agriculture, environment projects taken up under the banner “Go Green”. It will give attention to all activities that need patience, resourcefulness and the ability to adapt. There will a focus on sustainability that is helped along by Saturn in Virgo's lessons of simplicity, modest living and knowing what's essential and what's not. It will give hard and punishing lessons to those who poison the environment and health. This position will help the farmers and the agriculture sector to get good benefits from their crops.

Saturn gives good results when it occupies the 3rd, 6th, 11th house from the janma rashi. This means all those individuals who have Mesha, Karka, Vrischikha as their janma rashi will benefit during this transit. It will give wealth, happiness, good health, freedom from disease and enemies, success, gains and overall happiness.

Saturn in Virgo has aspect over Scorpio through its 3rd house aspect, Meena through its 7th house aspect, Mithuna through its 10th house aspect. Hence all the natives who have their lagna, janma rashi or planets in these signs will be affected more than others. The following results will be felt by natives with their janma rashi as –

Aries natives will benefit in their service through promotions, career growth, securing a job. Their overall health is likely to improve. Children will get success in education during this period. This is not a favorable time for those seeking marriage. There will be trouble with communication. Hence they should think twice before they speak lest they will get into trouble.

Taurus natives will suffer from their love affairs. This period is likely to give difficulties to them through their children, friends, elder, near and dear ones. They will suffer loss in partnerships, speculation and shares. This is not a favorable time for those seeking service, promotions and change in jobs. However children will fare well in their exams.

Gemini natives will receive success in education, higher studies & research activities.  They will be likely to receive promotions, good career opportunities. This is a favorable time for changing residence. However they will suffer from health problems. Hence they need to control their diet. This is not a favorable time for speculation. However it is a good time for long term investments in land and property.

Cancer natives will receive opportunities and benefits, wealth, success in love and marriage. This is a good time for travelling and those in research activities. There will be success in love and partnerships. Those intending for marriage will be lucky to find a suitable partner during this period. Children will have trouble in concentrating and studying.

Leo natives will receive financial setbacks. This is the last portion of sade sathi for them. There will be difficulties in education, trouble in getting through with competitive exams. Those with health problems need to take extra precaution and have a control on their diet. There are chances for accidents, operations and difficulties in activities undertaken.

Saturn in Virgo for Virgo natives will give results depending upon whether Saturn is benefic or malefic in the birth chart. This transit will be eventful for them. This position will give good / bad results depending upon the strength of Saturn in the birth chart as it can change the life of the individual. If Saturn is beneficial in the birth chart then the natives will get promotion, success in love affairs, good mental strength and success in marriage. Whereas a malefic Saturn will give trouble in all matters regarding health, service, children, love, relationships, communication, partnerships and career.

Libra natives will have troubles with in their finance. It is the 1st portion of their sade sathi. They will face difficulties in service. They need to take care in everything and every decision that they make. They are likely to suffer loss hence it is better for them to avoid speculation. They need to think twice before travelling. There will be unnecessary expenditure.

Scorpio natives will benefit during this transit. They will receive unexpected wealth. Wealth through legacies, heredity will be received. There will be trouble to mother. There will be difficulties in love. Unexpected events may change their outlook on life.

Sagittarius natives will suffer in their career and have difficulties in their domestic life. There will be difficulties for their parents. They are likely to face tough competition from their colleagues, enemies. They will be disappointed in competitive exams. They are likely to suffer loss. It is however a good time for investing on long term duration.

Capricorn natives will benefit from travel. There will be growth opportunities and success in increasing their wealth. It is a good time for those natives who do not have children and wish to have them. This is a good time for carrying out religious undertakings, higher studies, research activities and long distance travel.

Aquarius natives will benefit in service. There will be additional income. There will be good career opportunities during this period. This is a good time for education, long term investments. However they need to take care of their health and must control their diet. If Saturn is malefic in the birth chart then this transit will give accidents and make the native bed ridden or hospitalization. Those evading justice will be caught and put in jails.

Pisces natives will have difficulties in partnerships. Those natives seeking divorce will materialize during this period. Those seeking to marry for the 2nd time will succeed. A change in residence is also indicated. This is a good time for those who intend to travel and do teerth yatra, pay religious homage. Children will find difficulty in concentration and studies.

To reduce the evil effects of the Transit Saturn remedies like worshipping lord Ayyappa, lord hanuman, lord shani, Chanting hanuman chalisa, Reciting Shani Stotra, donating black till, shani pooja, Niranjana pooja for lord Ayyappa can be performed.