Graha in Rashi
Saturn in Cancer
शनि in कर्क
Quick Answer
Saturn (शनि) is in Cancer (कर्क), ruled by its enemy Moon. This creates tension — the planet must operate in an environment that doesn't support its natural expression. The individual may experience friction in the areas governed by Saturn until they learn to navigate this energy.
Saturn (Shani)
- Nature
- Malefic (greatest)
- Governs
- Discipline, karma, longevity, delays, servants, chronic illness, detachment
- Element
- Air
- Gemstone
- Blue Sapphire
- Day
- Saturday
- Color
- Blue/Black
Cancer (Karka)
- Symbol
- Crab
- Element
- water
- Quality
- cardinal
- Ruler
- Moon
- Devanagari
- कर्क
Remedies for Saturn
Gemstone: Wear Blue Sapphire in the appropriate metal after consulting an astrologer.
Mantra: Chant Shani beej mantra 108 times on Saturdays.
Fasting: Observe a fast on Saturdays to strengthen Saturn.
Charity: Donate items of blue/black color on Saturdays.