Saturn transits to Libra (Tula) in the middle of November, 2011. This post will look at what this means for the Water Rasis – Cancer(Karka), Scorpio(Vrichika) and Pisces (meena). To learn about the general characteristics of Saturnine transits, please view my previous post.
Quick Note: The analysis of Saturn’s transits are done from a person’s Rasi – ie, the house in a person’s horoscope that is occupied by Moon. Find your Rasi by using this tool – http://www.astrojyoti.com/5in1?uri-select-link=know-yourself
Saturn’s transit with the Water signs are all challenging transits. The Libra transit of Saturn brings Kantaka Sani (Fourth house transit) for Karka Rasi individuals. It augers the start of the Sade Sati (7.5 year transit of Saturn) for Vrichika Rasi individuals. Lastly it brings on Ashtama Sani (Eighth house transit) for Meena Rasi individuals.
Challenging transits of Saturn encourage individuals to let go of desires and practices that threaten their own stability. It encourages individuals to reflect on their purusharthas (goals) and find a way to redress areas where they are overtly focused and find a balanced medium of living. Hard work, discipline and sensitivity to the pain and suffering of those around you is CRUCIAL to help Water Rasi individuals to meet the challenges of this Saturnine transit.
Cancer (Karka) Rasi
Most planets are uncomfortable in the fourth house. Despite this house being about mother, house, conveyances and happiness, it is also a moksha stana. IE – It represents the initial seed for emancipation (of the spiritual variety).
Saturn does not favor the fourth house transit and hence this transit is referred to as Kantaka Sani. Saturn’s lesson for spiritual freedom or emancipation is a harsh jolt to reality and hence this period will be quite challenging. From this position Saturn aspects the 10th house of profession, the sixth house of overcoming troubles and the first house of self. In short, this transit is quite similar to that of the peak of the Sade Sati period.
Jupiter makes three transits during this period. Hence we can divide the results of this Kantaka Sani transit into those three periods.
Phase one: Upto May 2012
Karka Rasi individuals will ease into the Kantaka Sani period because of the stalemate that arises from both Jupiter and Saturn influencing the 4, 10 and sixth houses. This leaves Saturn’s influence to just that of the house of self. So keep an eye out for sudden fears or anxieties and start to find ways to regularly de-stress. Jupiter’s aspect on the second house of money will also ensure that there is some protection over the resources that you have.
Phase two: May 2012 – 2013
Jupiter disengages from this planetary lock and moves to the eleventh house of fortune. Jupiter does a lot of good in this position and the benefits will realize on improved relations with elder siblings, increase in good fortune, opportunities to start a family and improved marital relationships. Saturn on the other hand gets free reign over the 10th house of profession, the sixth house of troubles and illness and the first and fourth houses. Expect and increase in conflict, fears and anxieties in the professional front. Expect an increase in enemity – relationships that you have not tended to in the past will come back to bite. Keep an eye out for your health – once again if you have neglected this in the recent past, expect to find yourself spending more time and resources re-connecting with your health.
Phase three: May 2013 – Jun 2014
Jupiter’s influence of the sixth house and fourth house will help you find success in medical treatments. There could be some hospitalization but with positive outcomes. There is also an improvement in your relationship with your mother. Professional challenges and the personal sense of conflict and anxiety will however continue to demand much of your attention.
Please do reflect on the remedial actions (pariharas) that you can do during this period that is listed at the bottom of this post.
Scorpio (Vrichika) Rasi
Ninth lord Moon is debilitated in Vrichika Rasi. These Rasi indivduals will mark the start of the sade-sati period with Saturn’s transit to Libra. Saturn is the third and fourth lord who is now placed in the 12th house. From this house he aspects the second, ninth and sixth houses. Hence expect strains and challenges to your family and personal wealth. Expect troubles with foreigners, or displacement to foreign lands. Lastly expect an increase in conflicts, enemity and health issues.
During this transit, Jupiter has three transits so we will look at the combined effects in three phases.
Phase one: upto May 2012
Jupiter aspects the sixth house (luck for profession) and the 10th house of profession. Hence expect Saturnine influence to primarily increase issues relating to your health, conflicts with your maternal uncle and sub-ordinates at work. Jupiter also influences the second house of wealth and the 12th house of loss and displacement and hence this first phase will see you somewhat cushioned from the full impact of a Saturnine transit.
Phase two: May 2012 – May 2013
As Jupiter disengages from this lock and moves to the seventh house of relationships, Saturn has free reign to now surface all the inequalities that exist in the areas of health, money, father, foreign travel or stay and material comforts. You will find much of your resources and attention as well as your fears and anxieties focused on these areas.
Phase three: May 2013 – June 2014
Some relief from Jupiter’s influence on monetary and material comforts will happen – however this will not be enough to ease the lessons of the Saturnine transits. If anything, it might provide some respite while you toil away at finding that right balance to sustain your life-force.
Please be sure to read and apply the remedial measures (pariharas) mentioned at the bottom of this post.
Pisces (Meena) Rasi:
For Meena Rasi individuals, Saturn’s transit in Libra is known as Ashtama Sani – Ie, Sani in the eighth house. From the eighth house of loss, Saturn also aspects the tenth house of profession, the fifth house of children, and the second house of wealth. Expect the bulk of your anxieties and resources to be invested in these areas. Once again Saturnine transits encourage you to revisit and fix areas that are neglected or where you have ventured a bit beyond sustainable means.
Since Jupiter has three transits during this period, we will look at the composite results in three phases.
Phase one – Upto May 2012
Jupiter aspects the 10th, 8th and second thus creating a lock or stalemate with Saturn. Thus the start of this transit will neither develop nor harm these areas. Furthermore Jupiter’s aspect on the sixth house of illness and sub-ordinates will lead to support in these areas. A second house Jupiter is very beneficial so his aspects will ensure a calm transition into Ashtama Sani. Use this calm period to shore up your resources and be more aware of ways to fix areas of potential conflict that will come to roost in phase two.
Phase Two: May 2012 – May 2013
Jupiter disengages from the lock and moves to the third house. This allows Saturn a free reign in aspecting the areas of profession, children, chronic loans/losses or health issues and that of wealth and family. Saturnine transits are often akin to a clean up process – Out with the needless risks and in with actions that sustain your life-force. It forces us to question our consumption levels and will force us to act to resolve them. Jupiter in the meanwhile is in the third house where it is pretty much ineffective. However it aspects the ninth house of spirituality and the seventh house of relationships and the eleventh house of good fortune. So there is some help and respite available from support of your spouse and a decent measure of good luck and support from friends.
Phase three: May 2013 – June 2014
Jupiter locks aspects with Saturn once again with an aspect on the eighth and tenth houses. You can expect fruitful resolutions to issues at work and related to chronic illness and debts.
Please also ensure to read through the remedial actions (pariharas) listed at the bottom of this post.
Remedial Actions (Pariharas)
Saturnine aspects create an increase in fears and anxieties.
- Maintaining a daily journal to reflect on what you’re feeling / thinking can help you better exercise these fears and anxieties.
- Finding opportunities to be of service to others (volunteering) can do a lot of good in helping combat your fears and anxieties.
- Regular meditation and deep breathing exercises can also help you de-stress and take the focus away from needless worrying.
- Facing problems head-on with an open attitude that is humbling and focused on the needs of others that these problems also impact will help you deal with it better. This is not a time for self-indulgence nor will crying for help help your cause much.
- When acting and serving others, do not expect praise or award.
- Giving regularly to charity on Saturdays – such as feeding of the poor or taking care of dogs will help.
- Visiting a Sani temple and lighting oil lamps will help.
- Go on a Saturday fast where you have only one vegetarian meal and spend some time that day meditating on the characteristics of Saturn (through storytelling or reading Saturn prayers) will help. If possible, read the Dasharatha stothra for Sanishwara every Saturday.
- Most importantly action speaks loudly than words or intent. Practically devote yourself to finding sustainable solutions to all the problems that arise without complaining and with earnestness is key to reducing the challenges of this transit.
NOTE: The above transit based analysis is generic by Rasi. In order to understand what this means specifically to you, it will be important to juxtapose this transit with your natal chart. You may request a detailed analysis by requesting a personal reading for a particular area (Career, Health, Education, Marriage, Children etc).
Coming up next: Saturn’s Libra Transit for Earth Rasis
