SATURN
शनि
नीलाञ्जनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम् । छायामार्तण्डसंभूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम् ॥
I revere Shanaishchara, who has the dark sheen of blue collyrium, the son of the Sun-god (Ravi) and the elder brother of Yama (the God of Justice), born to Chhaya and the Martanda (Sun).
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः
Om Prām Prīm Praum Saḥ Śanaiścarāya Namaḥ
Mantra to invoke the blessings of Saturn.
element
Air
वायु
Sign - राशि
Capricorn
मकर
Aquarius
कुंभ
Lunar Mansions - नक्षत्र
Pushya
पुष्य
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तर भाद्रपदा
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Shani, son of Surya and Chhaya, is feared in Puranic genealogies for his austere gaze and role as dispenser of karmic retribution. When Surya’s wife Sanjna could not endure his brilliance, she left and left her shadow, Chhaya, in her place. Chhaya’s penances in the sun produced Shani, who was dark and solemn by nature. Hurt by Surya’s mockery of his appearance, Shani’s fierce gaze brought suffering on Surya, his chariot stalled and his radiance dimmed, until gods and sages intervened and Surya offered apology.
This Puranic tale (recorded in texts such as the Skanda Purana, Harivamsa/Markandeya traditions, and the Brahma‑Vaivarta) presents Shani as a strict dispenser of karma whose glance can even test the gods.. Tales where Hanuman shields others from Shani’s gaze or rescues him from Ravana end with Shani granting protection to Hanuman’s devotees, emphasizing that devotion and endurance can turn his harsh justice into a boon.
BALANCED
Discipline, perseverance, responsibility, long-term planning, humility
IMBALANCED
Pessimism, restriction, fear, procrastination, chronic stress
The planet of discipline, karma, justice, and resilience.
Discipline, Self-control, Fate, Organization, Accountability, Boundaries, Perseverance, Tolerance, Effort, Planning, Obligation, Constraints, Consistency