In the celestial cabinet, Saturn (Shani) is the judge and the significator of karma. He represents discipline, hard work, patience, longevity, and the masses. While Saturn is a natural malefic (Papa Graha), he provides extraordinary stability and Raja Yogas for certain Ascendants.
In this lesson, let's examine the lordship results Saturn provides for each of the 12 Ascendants and when he forms the Shasha Yoga.
| Ascendant | Lordship | Nature | Analysis & Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | 10th, 11th Lord | Functional Malefic | Neutral to Lagna lord Mars. Rules two Upachaya houses, making him a malefic for this Lagna. Favorable Positions: 7 (Exalted), 10, 11, 3. Results: Success in profession after hard work. Gains through the masses. |
| Taurus | 9th, 10th Lord | Yogakaraka | Friend to Lagna lord Venus. Lord of a Kendra (10) and a Trine (9). Best planet for Taurus. Favorable Positions: 1, 4, 6 (Exalted), 9, 10. Results: Higher status, own property, fortune, and long-lasting fame. |
| Gemini | 8th, 9th Lord | Mixed | Friend to Lagna lord Mercury. Lord of 9th trine and 8th Dusthana. Results depend on position. Favorable Positions: 5 (Exalted), 9, 1, 10. Results: Interest in occult sciences, sudden luck, success in research. |
| Cancer | 7th, 8th Lord | Severe Malefic | Bitter enemy to Lagna lord Moon. Lord of two Maraka/Dusthana houses. Favorable Positions: 4 (Exalted), 7, 8 (Own sign). Results: Struggles in marital life, health issues, delays in every task. |
| Leo | 6th, 7th Lord | Malefic/Maraka | Enemy to Lagna lord Sun. rules 6th (enemies) and 7th (Maraka). Favorable Positions: 3 (Exalted), 6, 7 (Own sign). Results: Success over enemies through hard work. Partnership issues possible. |
| Virgo | 5th, 6th Lord | Mixed/Benefic | Friend to Lagna lord Mercury. Lord of 5th trine. Mostly benefic despite 6th lordship. Favorable Positions: 2 (Exalted), 5, 9, 10. Results: Intelligent children, success in competitive exams, stable earnings. |
| Libra | 4th, 5th Lord | Yogakaraka | Friend to Lagna lord Venus. Lord of Kendra (4) and Trine (5). Best planet for Libra. Favorable Positions: 1 (Exalted), 4, 5, 9, 10. Results: Raja Yoga, great assets, success in arts/education, good progeny. |
| Scorpio | 3rd, 4th Lord | Neutral | Neutral to Lagna lord Mars. Lord of comfort (4) and struggle (3). Favorable Positions: 12 (Exalted), 3, 4, 10. Results: Gains through real estate, but issues with mother or siblings. |
| Sagittarius | 2nd, 3rd Lord | Malefic (Maraka) | Enemy to Lagna lord Jupiter. Lord of Maraka house (2) and effort (3). Favorable Positions: 11 (Exalted), 2, 3. Results: Financial struggles in early life, harsh speech, health issues. |
| Capricorn | 1st, 2nd Lord | Benefic | As Lagna lord, he is benefic. Lord of self and wealth. Favorable Positions: 1, 2, 10 (Exalted), 5, 9. Results: Long life, wealth accumulation, leadership in society. |
| Aquarius | 1st, 12th Lord | Benefic | Lagna lord, hence mostly benefic despite 12th lordship. Favorable Positions: 1, 9 (Exalted), 10, 12. Results: High intellect, spiritual progress, success in foreign lands. |
| Pisces | 11th, 12th Lord | Severe Malefic | Enemy to Lagna lord Jupiter. Lord of Labha (11) and Vyaya (12) houses. Favorable Positions: 8 (Exalted), 11, 12. Results: Financial instability, heavy medical expenses, isolation. |
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