Shani Dosha or Saturn Dosha refers to Saturn affliction in the horoscope of a person due to the unfavorable position of Saturn or Shani in the birth chart. This causes a negative influence of the planet Saturn in one’s life, which manifests in the form of delays, obstacles, and hardships in life. However, one can try some remedies at home to alleviate such negative effects.
Shani Dosha creates obstacles to success and causes delays in the important events of one’s life. Shani Dosha occurs if Saturn occupies the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th houses of the birth chart. It can cause health issues, career and financial problems, relationship issues, etc.
Shani dosha also occurs when the planet is weak/debilitated or in a retrograde position in the birth chart. Saturn in conjunction with Mars, Rahu, Moon, etc., also causes Shani Dosha. Shani is exalted in Libra and debilitated in Aries. If Shani occupies any of the Cardinal houses or signs like Aries, Cancer, Leo, or Scorpio, it causes Shani Dosha.
Karmic Reasons for Shani Dosha
Shani is the planet of karma and justice in astrology. If you have done bad deeds in your past and present life, it can cause Shani Dosha.
Here are some of the karmic reasons for this Dosha.
Hurting or harming people or animals, intentionally or unintentionally
Hypocrisy, sadism, wickedness
Casting an evil eye on other people’s success, happiness, money, possessions, etc.
Resorting to deceit, treachery, cheating, and other crooked actions
Leading a selfish life and oppressing others in an unfair or tyrannical manner
Signs of Shani Dosha
The signs or symptoms of Shani Dosha will depend on how severe the affliction is. Some of them are given below:
· Feelings of dread and insecurity, and fear
· Feeling hopeless and depressed
· Feelings of isolation and loneliness
· Inability to focus
· Problems with memory and recall
· Insomnia
· Nightmares
· Feeling tired always
· Irritability
· Severe headaches
· Stomach problems
· Skin problems
· Poverty, illiteracy, misery
· Unreasonable delays in work or results
· Delays in marriage or marital problems
· Impotency
· Losses in profession/business
· Litigation, imprisonment
· Huge debts
· Least benefit despite best efforts
· Theft or cheating
· Injuries and accidents
· Enmity and evil eye problems, without any cause
· Incurable, prolonged, or chronic ailments like Cancer, AIDS, Diabetes, Paralysis, etc
Here are 12 remedies to get relief from Shani Dosha:
Worship Shani Regularly
Worship Shani regularly to minimize its malefic effects. Create a shrine or altar at home and offer prayers to Shani Bhagwan with flowers and incense. Chant the Shani Mantra (“Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah”) with devotion.
Worship Hanuman
Worship Hanuman on Tuesdays or Saturdays. Recite the Hanuman Chalisa as well.
Light a Lamp
Light a sesame oil lamp (diya) before Shani’s picture or idol on Saturday evenings. This appeases Saturn and reduces its adverse effects.
Chant Mantras
Chant Shani Mantra and other Mantras of Saturn, like “Shani Gayatri Mantra” or the “Shani Mahamantra.” regularly.
Donate to the Poor
Perform acts of charity to reduce Shani Dosha. Donating things like black sesame seeds, blue/black clothes, mustard oil, iron utensils, things made of clay or leather, black gram (urad dal), etc., to the needy brings relief.
Wear Black Clothes
Wear black clothes on Saturdays to appease Shani and reduce the adverse effects of Shani Dosha. Also, wearing a black thread or black gemstones, like black onyx or black tourmaline, counteracts Shani’s effects.
Observe Fast
Fast on Saturdays to pacify Saturn. Fasting purifies the body and mind and promotes discipline. Follow a simple vegetarian diet or take only fruits and milk on this day. Some observe fast for 51 Saturdays, consuming only Khichdi made using rice and urad dal or a broth of sesame seeds after sunset.
Gemstones
Wear a blue sapphire gemstone after consulting an astrologer.
Recite Hanuman Chalisa
Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, a devotional hymn on Hanuman, can help reduce the effects of Shani Dosha. Hanuman protects devotees from Shani’s malefic influence.
Meditation and Yoga
Do meditation and yoga regularly. This can calm the mind, reduce stress, and boost spiritual growth. This helps one to develop a positive outlook and overcome the challenges of Shani Dosha.
Saturn Transit Remedies
During Saturn transit periods, which occur every two and a half years, perform remedies based on your birth chart, like reciting Mantras, fasting, performing Homa (fire ritual), etc.
Worship the Navagrahas
Worship the Navagrahas (9 planets) regularly to balance the planetary energies in your life. Offer prayers and chant Mantras of each planet to reduce the ill effects of Shani Dosha.
Recite Shani Stotram
Recite the Shani Stotram, a hymn to Shani. This helps alleviate the negative effects of Shani Dosha. This powerful prayer protects one from Saturn’s malefic effects.
Seek Astrological Guidance
See a good astrologer to understand the effects of Shani Dosha in your birth chart and get personalized remedies. An astrologer can offer valuable insights, prescribe gemstones, and guide you during difficult times.
You can perform most of the abovementioned remedies for Shani Dosha at home itself. Shani Dosha’s effects vary from person to person. So one should also seek remedies based on the birth chart, which can be provided by an expert astrologer.
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