Saturn's transit in Scorpio (Vrischika Raasi) - An outlook

नीलांजन समाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम्  
छायामार्तंड संभूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम् 

In the eternal, insurmountable ever revolving wheel of Time (Kalachakra) transit is a universal phenomenon applicable even to the celestial bodies like stars and planets. Saturn popularly referred to in Hindu astrology as Shani Mahatma is the slowest moving planet among the Nava-Grahas. He is known as Mandha Graha (Sanaischara), the one who moves slowly. It takes almost 2 ½ years for Saturn to move from one sign to the other and 30 years to make one complete round of the zodiac. Previously, Saturn was in Libra (Thula Raasi) sign almost for a period of three years (including retrograde) and now finally leaving its most comfortable sign (Libra) and entering into the Martian sign Scorpio (Vrischika raasi) on 02^nd November 2014.

 

Schedule…

Ø  Entry on 02.11.2014: Scorpio sign - Constellation (Visakha)

Ø  Exit on 26.01.2017: From Scorpio entry into Sagittarius sign

In between Saturn will turn retrograde and becomes direct and also will be under combustion. There would always be slight variation in the dates due to different almanacs that are being followed. During its sojourn in Martian sign Scorpio (Vrischika raasi) Saturn will be transiting across the constellations of Visakha (4^th), Anuradha and Jyeshta Nakshathras.

Implications of Saturn’s transit in Scorpio…(Reckoned from Moon sign)

Generally both natural benefic as well as malefic planets produce favourable results while transiting through their respective favourable signs. While transiting evil houses, natural benefic planets produce almost neutral results whereas natural malefic planets give adverse results. Transit implications especially that of slow moving planets like Saturn have to be assessed carefully, based on the techniques of Vedha; Moorthi-Nirnaya; Tharabala etc. For the purpose of analyzing planetary transits (Gochara) a birth chart is reckoned from Moon sign that is known as Janma Raasi, the house where Moon is placed at the time of birth.

Conventional method…

Based on general astrological conventions, Saturn is supposed to give good/favourable results when transiting the 3^rd, 6^th and 11^th houses from the Moon sign. All other houses, negative results are expected unless otherwise supported by strength in the birth chart.

With the entry of Saturn into Scorpio (Vrischika Raasi) it will be beginning (1^st leg) of Sade-Sathi for those born in Sagittarius sign (Dhanus Raasi) and end of Sade-Sathi for those born under Virgo sign (Kanya Raasi).

For Libra sign (Thula Raasi) it will be last leg (3^rd leg) of Sade-Sathi while for Scorpio sign (Vrischika raasi) it will be Janma Shani or 2^nd leg of Sade-Sathi.

Those born under the Moon sign of Aries (Mesha raasi) will experience the effect of Ashtama Shani and for those born in Leo (Simha raasi), Taurus (Vrushabha Raasi) and Aquarius (Kumbha raasi) it will be Kantaka Shani. For Leo sign (Simha raasi) it is also called as Ardha-Ashtama Shani.

Moon Sign (Janma Raasi)	Reckoned from Moon sign (impact)	Shani Gochaara
Libra (Thula)	2nd house	Sade-Sathi (Last leg)
Scorpio (Vrischika)	1st house (Janma Shani)	Sade-Sathi (2nd leg)
Sagittarius (Dhanus)	12th house	Sade-Sathi (1st leg)
Aries (Mesha)	8th house	Ashtama Shani
Leo (Simha)	4th house	Ardhaastama Shani
Taurus (Vrushabha) & Aquarius (Kumbha)	7th and 10th house	Kantaka Shani

Moorthi Nirnaya method…

At the time of Saturn’s entry into Vrischika Raasi (Scorpio) on 02.11.2014; Moon will be in Aquarius (Kumbha raasi) sign.  Based on the sign Moon stands at the time of Saturn’s transit reckoned from one’s radical (natal) Moon sign (Janma raasi), Moorthi Nirnaya would be as follows…

  

Moon sign (Janma Raasi)	Moon’s position on 02.11.2014 reckoned from Janma Raasi	Moorthi Nirnaya & it’s effect
Aquarius, Virgo, Aries (Kumbha, Kanya, Mesha)	1,6,11 signs	Swarna Moorthi (adverse)
Libra, Capricorn, Gemini (Thula, Makara, Mithuna)	5, 2, 9 signs	Rajatha Moorthi (good/very good)
Sagittarius, Leo, Taurus (Dhanus, Simha, Vrushabha)	3, 7, 10 signs	Thamra Moorthi (average/good)
Scorpio, Cancer, Pisces (Vrischika, Karkataka, Meena)	4, 8, 12 signs	Loha Moorthi (average/adverse)

Conventional quality of a planet can get modified according to the rules of Moorthi Nirnaya method. In general malefic planets like Saturn produce adverse results as Swarna Moorthi and Loha Moorthi, average to good results as Thamra Moorthi and favourable results as Rajatha Moorthi.

Thara Phala...

(Birth star Vs Saturn’s transiting constellation)

Based on stellar occupational method known as Thara-phala or strength of the star in which the planet is transiting reckoned from birth star (Janma Nakshathra) the results would get influenced as follows… 

Ø  Visakha (4^th) from 02.11.2014 to 29.11.2014

Ø  Anuradha from 29.11.2014 to 27.12.2015

Ø  Jyeshta from 27.12.2015 to 26.01.2017

                                                                         Transit Saturn in*

Birth Star (drop down)	Visakha	Anuradha	Jyeshta
Aswini, Makha, Moola	Nydhana	Mithra	Parama-Mithra
Bharani, Poorva-Phalguni (Pubba), Poorvaashaada	Sadhana	Nydhana	Mithra
Krittika, Uttara-Phalguni, Uttaraashaada	Pratyak	Sadhana	Nydhana
Rohini, Hastha, Sravana	Kshema	Pratyak	Sadhana
Mrigasira, Chitta, Dhanishta	Vipat	Kshema	Pratyak
Ardra, Swathi, Satabhisha	Sampat	Vipat	Kshema
Punarvasu, Visakha, Poorvabhadra	Janma	Sampat	Vipat
Pushyami, Anuradha, Uttarabhadra	Parama Mithra	Janma	Sampat
Aslesha, Jyeshta, Revathi	Mithra	Parama Mithra	Janma

Janma Thara (1^st) and Nydhana (Vadha) thara (7^th) gives very bad results; Pratyak Thara (5^th) and Vipat Thara (3^rd) thara gives bad results; Sampat Thara (2^nd); Kshema Thara (4^th); Saadhana Thara (6^th) and Mithra Thara (8^th) gives good results; Parama-mithra Thara (9^th) gives excellent results. 

During Saturn’s sojourn in Scorpio, other major planetary transits would be that of Jupiter moving into Leo sign in July 2015, Rahu-Kethu moving into Leo and Aquarius respectively in January 2016.  Saturn’s transit or entry into Scorpio sign marks the beginning of a new phase in Gochaara as his Scorpion influence will be felt precisely for a period of more than2½ years. Though technically the transit will be for 2½ years, effectively it will be for almost three years before Saturn finally moves into the next sign viz. Sagittarius. This is due to Saturn assuming retrograde motion in-between.

Scorpio (Vrischika Raasi) is a Martian sign ruled by Mars who is inimical to Saturn. It lies between 213-240 degrees in the zodiac. It is a fixed and watery sign. A sign of debilitation for Moon, Scorpio is 8^th house in the natural zodiac starting from Aries.  In astrology 8^th house primarily rules the longevity and it is also known as house of calamities, obstacles, conflicts, mysteries. Saturn’s entry in Scorpio leads to direct confrontation with Mars. On individual (karmic) surface, there could be outburst of unexpected happenings, setbacks, rivalry/strained relations, eruption of latent problems, chronic illness, unsuccessful or stressful ventures, irrational thinking, errors in judgment, lack of peace etc. Only consolation would be Jupiter’s aspect on Saturn as well as Scorpio sign till July 2015 that may help in diluting the negative implications to a certain extent.

Transit results enumerated above based on Moon signs (Janma Raasi) are only indicative; they should not be applied as it is verbatim. They may get modified based on the overall planetary position; strength in the natal chart, placement (strength) of Saturn in birth chart both in Raasi and Navaamsa; benefic planetary aspect on Saturn and the transit sign; running Dasa and Bhukti (sub-period); transit position of other planets like Jupiter, Rahu, Kethu etc.

One should not draw inferences purely based on transit results on its face value as it may get restricted or altered by Vedha position of other planetary transits and related Ashtakavarga positioning in natal chart. Therefore for a comprehensive estimate of transit results a combined assessment of conventional results with other techniques in vogue has to be made based on individual birth charts.

Natal positioning of planets represent the intrinsic capability of an individual whereas, the transit positioning shows the influences which are short lived.  Though transit results are considered as secondary to the prevailing natal results, yet sometimes they could even modify and change the course of the natal results. Gochaara or planetary transit is not only supplementary to the natal birth chart but also acts as complimentary to it.

The results produced during Saturn’s transit good or bad are long lasting. Being a Karmic planet (Karmakaraka) Saturn’s influence on human beings is highly prominent and has acquired unique significance especially during its transit phases. Transit of planets in the solar system always evinces curiosity both on individual as well as on mundane surface and if it is Saturn’s, it will be more curious and enchanting.

Sri Krishnaarpanamasthu

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