What Shani Represents
Shani is associated with discipline, delay, karma, longevity, labour and structure.
Shani is the natural karaka of the 6th house, 8th house, 10th house and 12th house.
Signs and Dignity of Shani
Shani owns Makar and Kumbh. It is exalted in Tula (20°) and debilitated in Mesh (20°), where the degree shows the point of strongest exaltation or deepest debilitation.
Shani Dasha
In the Vimshottari system the Shani Mahadasha lasts 19 years. Within it, each Antardasha lasts the Mahadasha length multiplied by the years of the Antardasha lord and divided by 120. See Dashas for the full sequence.
Nakshatras Ruled by Shani
Shani rules three Nakshatras, spaced nine apart in the sequence.
- Pushya, Kark (all four padas)
- Anuradha, Vrishchik (all four padas)
- Uttara Bhadrapada, Meen (all four padas)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years is the Shani Mahadasha?
The Shani Mahadasha lasts 19 years in the Vimshottari system.
Which Nakshatras does Shani rule?
Shani rules Pushya, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada.