Sunday, April 23, 2023

Transit of Saturn - General Effects


Saturn is a huge planet, farthest from the earth compared to other planets in the cosmic realm. It is a slow-moving planet, so slow that it spends around 2.5 years in each sign. It is one of the most feared planets in astrology, because it is associated with restrictions, challenges, denial and delay. Nonetheless, Saturn can give positive results if placed in 3rd, 6th, and 11th house from where natal Moon is posited at the time of birth. In rest of the houses from natal Moon, i.e. 1st, 2nd,4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 12th , it is usually malefic.

Transit in First House : When Saturn transit to the first house from natal Moon, it marks the beginning of the second phase of the Sade Sati (the 7 1⁄2 years long period of Saturn, which is deemed challenging in Vedic Astrology). With the onset of this transit, you might notice that lady luck has turned a blind eye to your efforts. You would start feeling alone and rejected. Important things would get delayed during this time. This period also affects your health negatively. You might not feel as courageous and confident as before. What you need the most during this time is emotional security and support of loved ones to keep depression and disappointment at bay.

Transit in Second House :If Saturn transits to the second house from natal Moon, it marks the beginning of the third and last phase of Sade Sati. You mind keeps wandering and you may struggle to be at peace. You should be careful in your relationship with spouse. More hard work is required from your end in career matters as well. Some financial hiccups might be there too so one should remain prepared for this phase. You might have to stay away from your native place during this period. You may also indulge in conflicts with seniors and siblings. This is essentially a period to cut down expenditure and maintain cordiality with loved ones. Otherwise, that heavy-heart feeling would keep you bothered throughout.

Transit in Third House :When Saturn transits to third house from natal Moon, it starts favoring the native since Sade Sati is over now. The confidence you had missing would make a comeback into your persona. You would achieve good success in life during this period. You might in fact start a business or get a new job. Property matters also wind up in your favor and render good profit. You feel a lot happier and better now. Enemies struggle to bring any harm to you. Happiness also prevails in family life.

Transit in Fourth House :Saturn’s transit into fourth house from natal Moon is called the period of “Saturn’s dhaiyya”. This could create some financial ups and downs. Chances of accident also form so you should be careful. You might have to incur loss in property matters too. Some health issues also drag you down. Conflicts and arguments increase at both the work front as well as home. The path to success is no longer smooth and a lot of hard work goes into realizing dreams. Litigation issues also crop up during this time. This is the period to be patient and keep your mind stable so you can face competition.

Transit in Fifth House :With the onset of Saturn transit into 5th house from natal Moon, you start experiencing issues with spouse and business partner. Something or the other keeps you upset. This is not a good period for children either. Lovers may also hit a rough patch in their relationship. You should remain strong and patient to sail through this transit seamlessly. Any investment or speculation in stock market should be avoided for now. Students should also work hard to maintain their concentration and level of focus in studies to perform satisfactorily.

Transit in Sixth House :With Saturn transit into sixth house from natal Moon, a better period transpires. You begin to gain victory over enemies and opposition. Your competitors in business fall way behind in the race. Health also remains good throughout. Your relationship with family members and relatives also becomes sweeter. New opportunities open up in career as well, bringing growth in income. Your loved ones would be very supportive and compassionate to you during this period.

Transit in Seventh House :If Saturn transits to seventh house from the natal Moon, it creates disturbances in married life. You should make serious efforts to avoid separation. While this period is smooth for salaried individuals, some issues in business matters persist. Your opinion may not match with business partner, which could create trouble. You might feel more inclined to indulge in short cuts and illicit means. However, you should realize that this period demands patience and hard work.

Transit in Eigth House :If Saturn transits to eighth house from natal Moon, it majorly affects your health since 8th house is associated with longevity. Chances of hospitalization or surgery could form for some. You may not get the desired support from your friends during this time. Some conflicts could arise with them in fact. Minor hiccups would be there in work life as well. You should not sing your praises but instead work harder. This would also help you retain your current job.

Transit in Ninth House :If Saturn transits to ninth house from natal Moon, you might begin to feel distressed and worried all the time. You may change your job frequently during this period. Chances of long distance travels could form too during this period. To maintain peace of mind, you should practice the path of spirituality consciously. Your expenditure could also shoot up so keep a watch. You might feel the job market to be very competitive too. Some issues with children and spouse may also persist.

Transit in Tenth House :If Saturn transits to tenth house from natal Moon, you could face some issues at the workplace. It would be better to avoid any arguments with boss during this time. You should also work towards resolving any differences with spouse. Your expenses may surpass income during the transit so be very careful. The mark you have made in your social circle would seem to fade away now. You might feel burdened due to responsibilities you are carrying on your shoulders. You should also take care of your mother’s health during this period.

Transit in Eleventh House :As Saturn moves into eleventh house from natal Moon, it begins to favor the native. It is positive in all terms. There would be ample financial gains to cover up previous losses. You relationship with spouse and all loved ones also remains cordial during this time. A lot of respite in health matters is perceived as well. You might take part in an auspicious event during this transit. This is also a positive period for job prospects. You would be able to topple any opposition or competition.

Transit in Twelth House :When Saturn transits to twelfth house from natal Moon, the first phase of Sade Sati begins. This is when you experience challenges in life. You might feel like you have fallen short of efforts. Loss in business could be there too. You might feel a lot distressed than before. It would be better to stay calm and avoid making any major decisions during this time. Your marriage could be rocks so better maintain cordiality and compassion in your relationship to foster understanding. You should also avoid any wasteful travels.