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Graha
Navagraha · नवग्रह
शनि
Shani · Saturn
Discipline, longevity, servants, adversity. Kāraka of the 6th, 8th, 12th houses.
Element
Air
Nature
Tāmasic
Gender
Neuter
Own Rāśi
Makara / Kumbha
Exaltation
Tulā 20°
Debilitation
Meṣa 20°
Gemstone
Blue Sapphire (Neelam)
Vedic colour
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In Classical Texts
शनि is established in Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra (Chapter 3) with its own Rāśi in Makara / Kumbha, exalted in Tulā 20°, and debilitated in Meṣa 20°. Its nature is Tāmasic and its element is Air.
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