No need to dread Saturn’s transits   always!  Dr. Shanker Adawal (Jyotishaacharya, PHD, MBA) Article published in Starteller, November 2006As the planet of responsibility, Saturn imposes its burdens on an individual, so thathe understands the importance of his own needs. By meeting his tasks to the best of his abilities, an individual gives form to his own self worth. While Saturn has so oftenbeen thought of as the planet of restrictions, it is actually a planet of great freedom.THE tendency to give every Saturn transit a fateful interpretation is completelyunfounded; as many Saturn transits are harmless and at times beneficial. Thetransits of Saturn over its own radical position, or in opposition or square to thisposition, usually correspond to developmental crises, signifying the end of one phaseand the beginning of a new one, which in general takes a duration of roughly sevenyear periods, which however, do not necessarily have to be connected with Saturn’stransit over the Sun’s position or over planet clusters in one Sign as well. Saturntransits can only then be termed critical, when Saturn is moving very slowly or isstationary or posited in a constellation making a mutual exchange with other criticalconstellation.Given below are the effects of transits Saturn crossing the natal positions of a few planets, from reports sent to us for research:* Transit Saturn crossing radical Sun- Latter part of childhood remaining unhappy.* Transit Saturn crossing radical Venus- Separation from loved ones.* Transit Saturn crossing radical Moon (sade-sati)-Death of grandparents, bleak home, poverty* Transit Saturn squaring radical Moon- unsuccessful attempts at getting ahead, uncertain circumstances, deceit and loss

of money through partners in business, staying away from home.* Transit Saturn squaring radical Saturn- Futile efforts, many obstacles, lack of income.* Transit Saturn crossing radical Mars.- deterioration and subsequent destruction of domestic life, despondent and lonelymember of household, taking over of great obligations. After surviving the hardtimes,creation of own respectable home.* Transit Saturn squaring radical Sun posited in the 10th house.- Unemployment, family worries and illness.* Transit Saturn conjuncting (in the same constellation) the radical position of Jupiter.- Serious conflicts at the work-front.n general, there are always echoes of the past events or situations, when Saturnmoves out of a Sign. Reviewing past mistakes allows us to handle the future moreeffectively. Taken in the negative sense, Saturn transits may seem to bring setbacks,disappointments, trials etc. But, taken in the positive sense, Saturn’s transit inducesslow re-assessment of the self and objectives. New responsibilities are also thrustupon people, which will bring both happiness and very hard labour.Saturn and ‘the Now’The sense of containment that Saturn affords is not a restriction at all, but it merelyteaches an individual how to mould himself in the ways, which have the mostmeaning, Saturn is the teacher, who possesses the greatest secrets of the universe,if one has the willingness to learn. What one does each day is more important thatwhat one dreams about doing in the future. The pure essence of Saturn speaks of the reality and ‘the Now’ (today).The delays associated with Saturn slow down an individual, so that instead of racingthrough time meaninglessly, he can learn how to fill every moment with the formand substance that will create greater

meaning in life. The slow plodding nature of Saturn’s purpose is always surefooted and steady. This planet’s energies help toeffectively un-earth a person to his current reality.Saturn can be one’s benefactor, or one’s burden of woe, depending completely uponthe ways in which a person builds his structure. While the realization of goals may bewell in the future, it is what one does towards reaching them in “The Now” createsreality. For many, Saturn is the taskmaster. But, he who lives in “The Now” is alwaysthe master of the task! During Sade-sati and Ashtama Sani also, there are instancesof favourable results. For example, Mrs. Sonia Gandhi brought her party to power in2004 general elections in India, while passing through Sade-sati. Agonizings do notgo in vain; after much hiccups, you will be determined to march forward with a morepurposeful tread, on a surer footing. Transmute Energy of retrograde Jupiter for self-development Dr. Shanker Adawal (Jyotishaacharya, PHD, MBA) Article published in Starteller, April 2007 In every chart, opportunities of natives are earmarked with planets and its functions,whether direct or retrograde. In the case of retrogression, the attitude of the nativewill alter, which shall be observed differently in different bhavas. Retrograde Jupiterwill make the native re-do his imperfect past life time, when the ‘self’ lackeddevelopment. JUPITER, the benefic planet, is synonymous with generosity, good judgement,authority, legal matters, religion and money as well. A retrograde Jupiter will fashionitself as a self-expansion of unfulfilled achievements of the past birth;

opportunitylost is being re-done in the current life. For an individual, it is to re-enact and attainself-development. Thus retrograde Jupiter in a natal chart indicates that the nativelacked self-growth in the past life and he is to complete the process in the currentlife. An entire lifetime was wasted and now the native has to transmute the energy of retrograde Jupiter for self-development.Effects of retrograde Jupiter in various houses of the natal chart1st House: The native shall be unrefined and unreliable; makes odd judgement;dishonest; irreligious and alcoholic.Lesson to be learnt:To develop self-awarness by retrospect know oneself andavoid self-deception.2nd House: The native will foolishly spend his money and resources; will movearound in gaudy attire; pseudo decorations etc.Lesson to be learnt:Re-evaluate the financial needs and devise plans for properutility of money, material and men, if in business.3rd House: Retrograde Jupiter in the 3rd will aspect the 9th bhava. Relationshipswith brothers and uncles will be wanting. Lack of tact, dignity, faith andcommunication skills.Lesson to be learnt:Try to realize oneself and work towards worthwhile goals.4th House: Disturbed living environment, whether house or elsewhere; so also thestate of mind, which is the seat of soul; lack of generosity and socializing nature.Lesson to be learnt:Develop compassion; avoid one-sided approach; identify thereal needs and work towards them.5th House: Lack or improper education or technical training; denial of

progeny;inattentive, parents, avarice in sensual pleasure and lack of care of health.

 Lesson to be learnt:Develop compassion and proper involvement in matters of theopposite sex and children.6th House: Unhappiness with colleagues and other associates; un healthy physiqueand bad habits.Lesson to be learnt:Be very cautious with health. Maintain good relationships withpeople in general, colleagues and relatives in particular.7th House: Not faithful in business partnership, marriage and any contract; highlyself-centred; involve only in personal gratification and promotion; loss in partnershipventure.Lesson to be learnt:Be sincere and honest; do a fair play in all matters; balancedapproach on personal gains.8th House: There will be fear of the unknown death; improper handling of othersmoney and affairs; poor judgement; poor taste; being one’s own enemy.Lesson to be learnt:Make a sincere search for truth; discriminate bad; perpetuatetruths. Try to understand and accept the reality of death.9th House: The native should have abused freedom in the past birth. He believeswhat he does is right and does not accept others’ views. He did not avail theopportunity for mental development in the past.Lesson to be learnt:Stress should be given for development of knowledge andphilosophy of life. Gain practical wisdom.10th House: There was frustration and disappointment in the preferred field in thepast birth. Dishonour, irresponsibility, poor judgement, lack of dignity may be a fewof impediments now.

Lesson to be learnt:Learn to respect authority; remain dedicated in your career;give due regard for in your career; give due regard for order, procedure, law, etc.11th House: Negative social activities in the past birth; alcoholism; immorality.Lesson to be learnt:Wise discrimination in choice of friends and associates; shoulddevelop good taste and discretion; maintain good moral standards.12th House: Energy was misused in the past birth; wasteful activities, ‘I’ ‘me’ and ‘mine’ were over-emphasized; misdirected spiritual concept.Lesson to be learnt:Seek true spiritually, compassion and brotherhood. Assumepersonal responsibility. Do the Nodes negate the conjugal bliss? Dr. Shanker Adawal (Jyotishaacharya, PHD, MBA)Published in Starteller, October 2005 The Nodes, the karmic planets, play a crucial role in shaping the destiny of conjugallife. Rahu-Ketu axis formed across the 2-8 or 6-12 houses will lead to maritalproblems. They forebode an alarming signal. The exact way in which they willmanifest the malefic results depends upon other planetary combinations in thehoroscope.Impact of Rahu-Ketu on marital lifeRahu and Ketu are karmic planets. They play decisive role in shaping the destiny of one’s conjugal life Rahu-Ketu axis along with certain combinations definitely causeproblems in marriage. The nature and extent could be different, but affliction of conjugal life is a mortal certainly. Venus is Karaka for marriage. Hence, Venus inconjunction with Rahu or Ketu will definitely create marital problems.

Influence of VenusVenus is the significator of love, beauty, the finer aspects of life and, thus, hasimportant bearing on marriage. Venus is the prime indicator of wealth, marriage,sexual union and is a pivotal planet in female horoscopy.It is an open truth that “marriage” and “carnal pleasures” are two distinct anddifferent spheres in life. Placement of Venus in a horoscope, its association withother planets and the aspects it receives from other planets play an important role in judging whether it gives positive or adverse results in marital life. To cite anexample, Venus conjunct with debilitated Mars and receiving aspects from Saturnand Rahu will produce negativity in relationships and carnal pleasures. Various otherfactors like its placement in Navamsa, position of its star lord etc. will throw light onthe fact whether it is a genuine, affectionate bondage or mere infatuation.Horoscopes with well-defined planetary positions are easier to discuss. In reality,majority of the cases are a mixed bag, where good and adverse consequencesalternate, which can be forecasted from the prevalent dasa, placement of the starlord. Sub lord etc. Infact, under Bhrigu Nadi system, the natal planetary positions,the rotation of transits of Jupiter and Venus determine the final outcome of predictions. In this context, it should be noted that Venus gives results in its oneyear’s cycle what Jupiter forebodes in its 12 year cycle around the Zodiac.I tabulate below the havoc caused by Rahu-Ketu axis in conjunction with otherplanets / as the lords of the houses, in the “descending” order of their degree of affliction.Research findingsRahu / Ketu conjunction with other planets

1. Rahu-Ketu in conjunction with Venus2. Rahu-Ketu in conjunction with Moon3. Rahu-Ketu in conjunction with the ascendant lord or 7th lord.Rahu-Ketu Occupying various house from ascendant / Moon1. Rahu-Ketu occupying the 2nd / 8th house from the ascendant2. Rahu-Ketu occupying the 2nd / 8th house from Moon3. Rahu-Ketu occupying the 6th / 12h house from the ascendant4. Rahu-Ketu occupying the 6th / 12h house from Moon5. Rahu-Ketu occupying the 1st / 7th house from the ascendant6. Rahu-Ketu occupying the 1st / 7th house from MoonNote: Parameters set for the Research:1. Rahu and Ketu are considered as a single unit, as both are equally devastating intheir impact.2. Rahu-Ketu axis as involved in conjunction with one planet.3. Rahu-Ketu axis in ‘stand-alone’ position (without any conjunction with otherplanets).Negative role of natural malefics - Mars, Saturn and SunA few more graphic illustrations are provided, depicting the role of natural maleficslike Mars, Saturn and Sun in wrecking conjugal life, in addition to Rahu-Ketu axis in1-7, 7-8 and 6-12 houses. The latter hypothesis (Rahu-Ketu axis on ‘stand-alone’ basis) is open for further evaluation by the readers.Case-Study 1 - ChartThe girl committed suicide by burning herself within a short span of time aftermarriage, due to unsatisfactory behavior of her husband. Rahu-Ketu axis occupyingthe 2nd and 8th house from the ascendant caused maximum affliction.Case-Study 2 - chart

This horoscope is that of a king of a princely state. He married six times to beget achild, but did not get one. Finally, he adopted a child.The maximum affliction of the Rahu-Ketu axis in 2-8 position from the ascendant isfurther damaged by the conjunction of Moon with Rahu.

This horoscope is that of a king of a princely state. He married six times to beget achild, but did not get one. Finally, he adopted a child.The maximum affliction of the Rahu-Ketu axis in 2-8 position from the ascendant isfurther damaged by the conjunction of Moon with Rahu.

ase-Study 3 ChartThe chart belongs to Smt. Indira Gandhi. She became a widow.Rahu-Ketu axis in 6-12 position from the ascendant caused ‘moderate’ affliction.Rahu’s conjunction with Venus added to the woes. She used to stay away from herhusband for long period and then she became a widow also.If we keep our mind free, clear and open, then there is no crisis in our life. We mustnever leave our inner house in darkness; we must ever keep the light of consecrationburning there. Where there is light, God comes and no sense-robbers can enter. If we keep our life in harmony evil will stay far from us. Some people pray only when introuble. If we pray continually, then when trouble comes, our prayer will go on of itself.Case-study 4Rahu-Ketu axis occupying 4-10 houses from the ascendant. Rahu in conjunction withthe 2nd lord Venus.This chart belongs to a gentleman, who died in an accident just a day before hiswedding.More case-studies with diversified results1. Asc – Libra: Venus and Ketu in Aquarius; Sun in Pisces; Moon and MercuryinAries, Saturn in Gemini’ Mars and Rahu in Leo; Jupiter in Virgo.

Rahu-Ketu axis in 11-5 position from the ascendant and Venus in conjunction withKetu. The native lost two wives and led a profligate life.2. Asc: Aries with Venus; Rahu in Leo; Saturn in Libra; Jupiter in Scorpio;Mars inSagittarius; Sun, Moon, Ketu and Mercury in Aquarius.Rahu-Ketu occupying 5-11 axis, from the ascendant. Rahu-Ketu occupying 1-7 axisas per the position of Moon. A case of inter-caste and inter-provincial love marriage,not approved by parents.3. Asc: Scorpio with Sun, Sat, Mercury and Venus; Ketu in Sagittarius;Jupiter inCapricorn; Mars in Aries; Moon and Rahu in Gemini. The chart belongs to SriSatyaSai Baba.Rahu-Ketu occupying 8-2 axis from ascendant, Rahu-Ketu occupying 1-7 axis fromMoon, Rahu in conjunction with Moon. No marriage due to renunciation.4. Asc: Virgo; Moon in Sagittarius; Saturn in Capricorn; Rahu in Aquarius;Mars andVenus in Gemini; Sun and Mercury in Cancer; Jupiter and Ketu in Leo.Rahu-Ketu axis in 6-12 position