By: Megha

Saturn is a slow moving planet according to astrology and as it moves on its leisurely pace it does have some effects, both good and bad; on the various Zodiac ascendants.

According to the experts in astrology; Saturn has been on the move lately and made a transition into Sagittarius on 26-1-2017 to 21-6-2017. After which; it made a move back to Scorpio on 21-6-2017 and stayed up until 26-10-2017. Saturn then moved on to Sagittarius for the second time on 26-10-2017 to be there till 24-1-2020.

As mentioned prior; the transitioning of Saturn does have an impact on your life based on your horoscope. Like all other planets; Saturn has different roles for different ascendants which is why it is a good idea to take out the time to know more about the changes in Saturn’s role and the impact of its transit on different ascendants. Read further to know more.

The impact of Saturn’s transit on your ascendant is determined by various factors; including but not limited to

• The auspicious affects of Saturn on Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Capricorn, Virgo and Taurus ascendants.
• The inauspicious impacts of Saturn on Aries Cancer, Pisces, Leo, Scorpio and Sagittarius ascendants.
• The auspicious and automatic effects of Saturn’s placement in the 3rd, 11th and 6th house.   
• The natural result of Saturn in Sagittarius.
• The ashtakvarga bindus of Saturn in Sagittarius which if happens to be more than three; makes for positive results.
• The transit of Saturn in Sagittarius when going over 22nd Drekkana or 64th Navamsha that produces inauspicious result such injuries and sickness.

Making an accurate prediction of the effects of Saturn’s transit in Sagittarius requires a deeper look into an individual’s horoscope. However, certain generalized predictions of the effect of Saturn’s transit on different ascendants are as listed below.

• For the Aries ascendant; Saturn’s transit into Sagittarius will bring relief from a wide range of economic and personal problems.   

• For the Taurus ascendant; Saturn’s transit can lead to an ashtama Shani period which can be a time of difficulties and struggles.

• When Saturn enters the 7th house of the Gemini ascendant; it will signal the end of ongoing health problems and sickness.

• Saturn and the affects of it’s transit has an overall poor prognosis for Cancer ascendants. It can result in both marital and health problems.

• Saturn is maleficent planet for the Leo ascendant and as such; Saturn’s transit over the 6th and 7th house of the Leo ascendant can prove to be troublesome. However, its transit over the 5th house can prove to be auspicious.

• For Virgo born; Saturn is a beneficial planet however Saturn’s transit over the 4th house of the Virgo ascendant will have mixed results of both positive and negative nature.

• For the Libra ascendant; Saturn is good news and its transit over any house will have varying positive results.

• Saturn has rulership over the 3rd and 4th house of the Scorpio ascendant with negative effects however its transit over the 2nd house will cause a lot of problems to be resolved.

• For the Sagittarius born Saturn may spell bad news including health issues and problems with productivity.

• For Capricorn ascendants Saturn is mostly beneficial.

• The transit of Saturn in  Sagittarius while passing through the 11th house of the Aquarius ascendant is good news with great results.

• Since the 10th house is a natural  house for Saturn; its entry into the 10th house of the Pisces born will be good news.

In conclusion; these are the generalized impacts of Saturn’s transit in Sagittarius on the different Zodiacs.