Shani शनि
Shani (Saturn) is the great taskmaster - the slowest graha, the lord of karma, discipline and time. A natural malefic, he rules Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius) and the weekday Saturday.
- Planet / node
- Saturn
- Nature
- Malefic (great)
- Weekday
- Saturday
- Deity
- Shani
- Gemstone
- Blue Sapphire
- Metal
- Iron
What Shani signifies
Shani governs discipline, longevity, karma, labour, justice, hardship and the elderly.
When strong or afflicted
Well-placed, Shani gives endurance, responsibility, justice and hard-won success; afflicted, it brings delays, hardship and isolation, and its Sade Sati and Dhaiya periods test patience.
Remedies
Saturday worship of Shani and Hanuman, the Shani mantra and Hanuman Chalisa, service to the poor and to workers, and (only after testing) the blue sapphire.
Signs & nakshatras of Shani
Rules the signs
Lords the nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
What is Shani (Saturn) in Vedic astrology?
Shani (Saturn) is the great taskmaster - the slowest graha, the lord of karma, discipline and time. A natural malefic, he rules Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius) and the weekday Saturday.
What does Shani signify?
Shani signifies discipline, longevity, karma, labour, justice, hardship and the elderly. Its deity is Shani and its gemstone is Blue Sapphire.
Which signs does Shani rule?
Shani rules Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius).
Which nakshatras does Shani lord?
In the Vimshottari scheme Shani lords Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada.
What are the remedies for Shani?
Saturday worship of Shani and Hanuman, the Shani mantra and Hanuman Chalisa, service to the poor and to workers, and (only after testing) the blue sapphire.
Last updated 26 July 2026