What does Shani stand for in Vedic astrology? Shani (Saturn) stands for work, discipline, delay and justice. Its day is Saturday, its dasha lasts 19 years, and today it’s in Meena (retrograde).
Shani at a glance
- Stands for
- work, discipline, delay and justice
- Day
- Saturday
- Colour
- Black or dark blue
- Grain
- Black sesame
- Traditional gem
- Blue sapphire
- Rules
- Makara and Kumbha
- Exalted in
- Tula
- Debilitated in
- Mesha
What families do
Hanuman Chalisa on Saturdays, a sesame oil lamp, and honest help to those who work with their hands.
Nakshatras ruled by Shani
Sources
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for rulership, exaltation and the Vimshottari dasha.
- Positions are sidereal (Lahiri ayanamsa), worked out by our panchang engine.
Pujas for Shani
Questions devotees ask us
What does Shani stand for?
In Vedic astrology Shani stands for work, discipline, delay and justice.
Which day belongs to Shani?
Saturday is the day traditionally kept for Shani.
How long is the Shani dasha?
19 years in the 120-year Vimshottari system.
Should I wear Blue sapphire?
Only after a pandit has read your chart. Tradition is clear that a gem can strengthen a graha that shouldn’t be strengthened, so don’t buy one on a general recommendation.