Saturn transits to Libra (Tula) in the middle of November, 2011. This post will look at what this means for the fire signs – Aries (Mesha), Leo (Simha) and Sagittarius (Dhanu). 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
It is noted by eminent astrologers that Saturnine transits are most intensive for fire rasis. This is perhaps because fire represents rapid consumption (it burns everything up). Fire sign individuals tend to exude energy and sometimes this leads to them being impulsive and tactical. When there’s a job to be done, fire sign individuals are quick to jump in and get going, often with little deliberation or caution. This nature is perhaps the opposite of that of Saturn. Saturnine traits include caution, deliberation, careful master-planning (and manipulation where needed) to ensure the sustenance of our life force. For fire sign individuals these lessons are perhaps the hardest to experience and learn from.
Amongst the three fire Rasis, Simha Rasi individuals are known to fare the worst during challenging Saturnine periods, and especially the sade-saathi (7.5 year influence over natal Moon) period.
Simha Rasi
So let’s begin with these leonine individuals. The transit of Saturn to Libra conclusively ends the sade-saathi period for Simha Rasi individuals. This is fantastic. Saturn in Libra is in the 3rd house for Leo and hence it will seem like the pressure has suddenly lifted. Simha Rasi individuals will feel that they are now able to dislodge themselves from the sluggish and dark periods they have recently gone through. Health issues pertaining to joints, the backbone and lungs will ease and much relief will be found.
Saturnine influences cannot be seen in isolation. They need to be seen in relation to those of transiting Jupiter too. Since May 2011 Jupiter has been transiting Mesha Rasi and will remain there till May 2012. Hence the tail end of the Saade Saati for Leo Rasi individuals was much of a stalemate. This is because Jupiter has a fifth house aspect on Leo. Hence the life force was up against the life sustaining force thus creating a gridlock. As a fire sign, this might have been quite frustrating for Leo Rasi individuals. As Saturn moves to Libra, this stalemate comes to an end and the benefic continuing influence of Jupiter will help speed up recovery. During this period (up to May 2012) it will be beneficial for Leo Rasi individuals to commit regular time to their dharmic duties. Look at your responsibilities towards your family (both your own and that of the world) and find ways to be of service to others. This is the best way to see Saturn off and reflect on the lessons of his natal Moon transit.
Windows of opportunity during Saturn’s transit in Libra:
Leo Rasi individuals will find themselves with a burst of energy when Mars moves to Leo in November, 2011. After the constraints of the past seven odd years, it will not hurt now for you to live a little and employ this welcome burst of energy towards investments in land, vehicles. Foreign travel is also on the cards.
The second period during this Saturnine transit of Libra that will be most beneficial to Leo Rasi individuals is the second half of 2013 and the first half of 2014 when Jupiter will transit the 11th house from natal Moon. Expect these two periods to improve your Artha and Dharma quotient. Artha will result from gains through inheritance. There will be improved relations with your siblings and your spouse. Dharma will result from progeny – Jupiter’s influence on the fifth house of children will ensure that those looking to start a family will do so and those who have children will see them gain in their endeavours.
Dhanu Rasi
Of the twelve houses, Saturnine transits are beneficial in only three. I.E, 9/12 times Saturnine transits are perceived as difficult. The three beneficial houses are:
– Third house: This is in part due to the end of the sade-saathi period which is considered the most intense of Saturnine transits.
– Sixth house: Saturn is at best a teacher who can help us tackle strife. The sixth house that marks strife, illness and loans thus is where Saturn finds the opportunity to teach. As a result individuals facing a sixth house transit of Saturn benefit.
– Eleventh house: Contrary to most street-pundit views of Saturnine influences, Saturn like his father, the Sun is also very generous in nature. In the eleventh house he is his most generous self and as a result individuals with a eleventh house transit of Saturn stand to benefit.
Dhanu Rasi individuals will experience this eleventh house transit of Saturn from mid-november 2011 to approximately May 2014. Once again, the initial indication of this subtle and very slow movement of Saturn will be experienced as a sense of relief and easing of pressures.
The past five odd years have been particularly difficult for most dual Rasi (Sg, Pi, Ge, Vi) individuals given the Jupiter and Saturn gridlock in addition to the transit of Rahu-Ketu in Sg-Ge. All the dual Rasi individuals have felt this intense pressure – Dhanu Rasi individuals have perhaps felt this more than others. There was a time when all the bases were loaded – IE, we had Rahu-Ketu in Dhanu and Mithuna and Jupiter and Saturn in Meena and Kanya. The first to budge was Rahu-Ketu, followed by Jupiter and now finally Saturn.
The first area of improvement will be that of profession. All of your efforts in hanging on to your job or performing despite niggles and lack of support will pay off primarily through monetary gain and then followed by rise in status. This is a good time to change gears and accelerate – put to play the lessons of the past years to take calculated risks and do not hesitate from trying new things and new skills.
Jupiter’s influence during this period ensures remarkable progress for your Artha quotient – IE, you will gain monetarily – all your investments will bring more than expected dividends. This is because throughout this transit period Jupiter aspects either the second house of wealth or the 11th house of gains.
Word of caution:
Despite the gains of a 11th house Saturnine transit, it is important for Dhanu Rasi individuals to note that since they are nevertheless a fire sign – these gains will be lower than those experienced by other Rasi signs. Secondly, the end of this transit in May 2014 (approximately) marks the beginning of sade saathi for Dhanu Rasi individuals. Hence use this period to best position yourself for that period of conservation.
Mesha Rasi
Saturn’s transit to Libra marks the end of the beneficial sixth house transit since he now comes into the seventh house – in direct opposition of the natal moon. From this position he aspects the ninth house of travel, spirituality and father and the fourth house of happiness and mother.
Expect displacement – extended travel periods and ill-health for your parents. Stability at home will be at risk and Mesha Rasi individuals will be challenged to sustain their current habits and preferences during this time of displacement and change.
Much of this change will be challenging emotionally – since our perception of reality will tend to be crowded in by needless fear and anxiety. Saturn like Rahu enjoy controlling the mind – clouding it with doubts, fears, anxieties and a sense of helplessness. For Mesha Rasi individuals, this will be all the more irritating since they often are quite clear-headed and handle emotions in quick bursts. This continued emotional upheavals will take up most of their energy leaving them less energy to do the things they really want to do. When Rahu joins Saturn during the second half of this transit, it will no doubt multiply the intensity while stirring in some mystery. Those prone to depression (while this is rare for Mesha Rasi individuals) will need to find ways to balance these influences.
Jupiter’s transit in Mesha up until May 2012 will help counter the onslaught of Saturn. At worst it might lead the Mesha Rasi individuals to deny or escape these new challenges – this is not a good thing. Jupiter’s next transit to Taurus in May 2012 will bring in some relief monetarily and via familial support. Health issues will also abate and career tensions will ease. The last period of the transit from May 2013 onwards will once again be challenging. This is due to the multiplication impact of Rahu with Saturn in Libra that will continue even after Saturn exits to Scorpio.
Pariharas (Remedial measures)
Mesha Rasi individuals will need to curb their natural impulsiveness. This is the chief lesson of Saturn and perhaps the hardest for Mesha Rasi individuals to learn. Their motto of ‘Let’s go first’ and then come up with the plan as we get along will only complicate existing situations.
Secondly post May 2012 they will find dwindling support amongst their friends and bosses. This too is quite unnerving for these individuals who are often steaming ahead with the confidence that they are pulling their loved ones along as speedily as possible. During this period, many of those around you will question your decisions, highlight your faults and you might perceive them as holding you back. This second lesson of partnership, Libra being the seventh house of partnerships, is what Saturn delivers. Listening, being empathetic to those around us and doing service without expectation of recognition or support will be key for Mesha Rasi individuals.
Investments made now during this transit period in learning the lesson of caution and partnerships will pay off as Saturn moves to the eight house of Scorpio that will bring a different set of lessons for Mesha Rasi individuals.
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 Air Rasis
Sarvasiddhanta Sharanam 