SATURN, considered the most malefic, is a major planet that does its rounds of the twelve Rasis of the zodiac, in about 30 years. Earlier, entering Leo on the 2nd November 2006, it strayed into Cancer, for about 5 months. After re-entering Leo and staying there for just less than 2½ years, it is to enter Virgo on 9th/10th September 2009. It will get into Libra on 15th November 2011. However, it will, once again, get back to Virgo on 16th May 2012 and stay there till 4th August 2012, before finally bidding bye to Virgo. Thus its overall stay in Virgo, this time, will be less than 2¼ years.

Virgo is a friendly sign to Saturn, as the sign-lord, Mercury is a friend. Its transit in Virgo can generally give good results. However, Brihat Samhita gives different results for its passage in the sign, through the different nakshatras that constitute it, namely, Uttaraphalguni, Hasta and Chitra. (Actually Virgo comprises of Uttaraphalguni 2, 3, 4; Hasta and Chitra 1, 2).

Mundane implications
While transiting Poorvaphalguni and Uttaraphalguni, Saturn is expected to give the following results:

There will be much unrest in Takshasilaa (Pakistan). Women, virgins along with traders in liquids, essence, jaggery and salt may have to encounter difficulties. Rulers, saints, priests and sages will have to undergo bad times.

While transiting Hasta (between the 17/18 December 2009 and the 10th February 2010 and from 31st August 2010 to 20th September 2011), Saturn will give the following results.

It can give sufferings to hairdressers, potters, gardeners, smugglers, doctors, sculptors, zoologists and the like. People living in upper Kousalakaa (India) will have a bad time.

Varaahamihira holds that while transiting Chitra (after the 20th September 2011), Saturn will bring much distress to women, authors, writers, artists, actors, and the like.

‘Choodaamani Ullamudayaan’, a famous Tamil work has this much to say:
“The movement of Saturn in Uttaraphalguni will create robberies, shortage of rains and increase the yields of pulses and grains. However, paddy, wheat and food grains will suffer shortage. Its sojourn in Hasta and Chitra will give good results”.

INDIVIDUALS
As for individuals, Saturn is expected to give good results only when it transits the 3rd, 6th and 11th places from their Moon signs or Janma Rasis. In other words, it means that in a cycle of 30 years, nothing good can be expected from Saturn for 22½ years. Technically there is nothing to be dreaded about this, as there are many exceptions. Saturn causes troubles and turmoil, when it transits the 12th, 1st and 2nd. This period of 7½ years, called Sade-sati, visits everyone, once in 30 years. Of this period, the middle 2½ years when Saturn transits the 1st or Janma Rasi is called Janma sani. The other two ominous places of transits for Saturn are the 4th, called Ardhaashtama Sani and the 8th Ashtama Sani. Of the Sade-sati cycle that can normally occur thrice in one’s lifetime, only the first and the last cycles can be troublesome but not the second one, as it is deemed as pongusani or that one which causes elevation.

Sade-sati
There is a view that Sade-sati Saturn would cause bad results, only for Moveable Rasis reckoned from Cancer in the Apasavya Veethi or anti clockwise direction and for Fixed Rasis from Leo in the savya or clockwise direction. Accordingly, only the Moveable Rasis Aries, Cancer and the Fixed ones Leo and Scorpio will have to bear the adverse effects of Sade-sati.

In North India, there is a belief that the malefic effects of Sade-sati occur only as follows:
Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Capricorn - the first 2½ years;
Aries and Cancer - the middle 2½ years;
Gemini, Libra and Aquarius - the last 2½ years;
Scorpio and Pisces - the last 5 years
Sagittarius - the first 5 years.

Therefore for the present transit of Saturn in Virgo, though Leo, Virgo and Libra are undergoing Sade-sati, it will not cause much harm to Virgo people, as Virgo is only an Ubhayaraasi. As the Leo rasi natives have already undergone the Janma sani period and the Librans are yet to get it, the present transit of Saturn will not affect them very adversely.

With this transit into Virgo, Saturn relieves those born in the Cancer Rasi, fully. As only the first 2½ years are crucial and that phase is already coming to a close, Leons can heave a sigh of relief. For Libra, as only the last lap of 2½ years, is going to matter much for adverse results, if any, Librans need not worry much over the onset of Sade-sati for the next 5 years.

For Geminians, the impending transit of Saturn will cause Ardhaashtama Sani or Kantaka Sani and it can bring bad effects, like loss of spouse and wealth. For Aquarians, it will be Ashtama Sani, with Saturn in the 8th that can cause, according to Varaahamihira, neglect by wife and children, forced menial duties and depravation of character.

In short, in view of the above discussion, of the twelve Rasis it can be seen that the impending transit of Saturn into Virgo can perhaps affect much, only the Geminians and Sagittarians. For Sagittarius, as Saturn becomes Rajathamoorthy, it can help to redress the adverse effects to a great extent. Though it is bad also for Capricornians and Aquarians, the transit may not affect them much, as Saturn becomes the Rasi lord for both of them.

Moorthy NirnayaSaturn enters Virgo on the 9th September 2009 at 24h.00m., (to be more exact on the 10th at 00h.00m 09s.,) when the Moon will be Aries in the nakshatra Bharani. According to the principles of Moorthy-nirnaya, the planet becomes Swarnamoorthy (gold) for those born in Aries, Scorpio and Gemini Rasis and Rajathamoorthy (silver) for those born in Pisces, Sagittarius and Leo, Taambaramoorthy for Aquarius, Librans and Cancer and Lohamoorthy (iron) for Capricorn, Virgo and Taurus. As a rule, in the case of benefics, Swarnamoorthy scores fully, while others get ¾, ½ and ¼ in the same order.

However, in the case of malefics like Saturn, only the Rajathamoorthy scores fully, pushing Swarnamoorthy to the last in the scale. Therefore, now for Saturn, the score for Tambaramoorthy, Loha Moorthy and Swarnamoorthy will be ¾, ½ and ¼ respectively.

The conventional quality of the planet with reference to the transit positions can get modified with its scoring, according to the Moorthynirnaya rules. By this combined assessment of conventional and Moorthy-nirnaya norms, Cancerians will be the most benefitted by the transit of Saturn into Virgo. Arians and Scorpions come next. Next in the order will be Leons, Sagittarians and Pisceans. While Librans and Aquarians can just survive the ordeals, Taureans, Virgoans and Capricornians would get the rigorous beatings. However, Geminians will be the worst of the lot.

Detailed results based on the position of Saturn from the Janma Rasi of individuals and the tara-guna based on the Nakshatra the planet transits from their Janma Nakshatra have been indicated in the eye-table under each Rasi, under the discussion of the transit results. The general results provided must be suitably modified accordingly. In short, the results proclaimed under each Rasi are only general in nature. They have to be suitably evaluated in view of the various parameters enumerated above.

Results given are only indicative in general and are subject to aggravation or atonement, depending upon the strength of the good or bad running directions, of the individuals concerned and transit effects of the other planets. Of the major planets, during the periods of stay of Saturn in Virgo, Jupiter will be in Capricorn till 19th December 2009 (to be more exact on the 20th at 00h.15m.); in Aquarius till 2nd May 2010; in Pisces till 8th May 2011; in Aries till 17th May 2012 and in Taurus thereafter. Its stay in Pisces and Aries will be for about one year each, while in others much less (in between it will be in Aquarius from 1st November to 6th December 2010, ignored for general assessments). Rahu will be in Sagittarius from 2nd November 2009 and in Scorpio after 3rd May 2011. Consequently Ketu will be in Gemini and Taurus for the above periods. While the transit effects of these have been well thought-out in the present assessment, those of the rest have not been reckoned, as their changes will be too frequent for reckoning.

Sojourn of Saturn in Virgo:
Uttaraphalguni - from 10 Sept. 2009 to 17 Dec. 2009 and from 10 Feb. 2010 to 31 August 2010.
Hasta -from 17 Dec. 2009 to 10 Feb. 2010 and from 31 August 2010 to 20 September 2011.
Chitra -from 20 Sept. 2011 to 15 Nov. 2011 and from 16 May 2012 to 4 August 2012.

The periods of Saturn transiting Janma (1) and Vadha (7) Nakshatras of any nakshatra will be VERY BAD for it and the transits in Vipat (3), Pratyak (5), though also BAD, it will bring only lesser harm. However, while Saturn transiting the Parama-maitratara (9) of any nakshatra can bring VERY GOOD results for it and in Sampat (2), Sadhaka (6), Maitra (8) and Kshema (4) nakshatras can give GOOD results. So, apart from the results provided for each Rasi, the tenor of the transit affecting each of the nakshatra of the Rasi, has been given in a simple eye-table for easy reference, under each rasi. The general effects mentioned under each rasi, positive or otherwise, so far as the particular Nakshatra is concerned will stand modified accordingly.

REMEDIAL MEASURES

1. Worship Lord Hanuman.
2. Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa or other Stothras of Sani and doing Japa or reciting the Moola mantra of Sani.
3. Donating Gingili oil to temples.
4. Burning sesame lamp at Sani temple.
5. Fasting on Saturdays.

“Brahmanda Purana” says that chanting the following sloka can relieve all the ill effects of Saturn.

Saturdays are the most appropriate days for worshipping Lord Sani with an offering of a black cloth. Those who have afflicted Saturn in their horoscope should wear Blue Sapphire and burn sesame lamp on Saturdays for Lord Sani. This, it is believed, would alleviate the adverse effects to a great extent. Favourable influence of Lord Sani will result in many fortunes and benefits like good health, success in all endeavours, peace of mind, proper respect from members of the family and relations, prosperity, interest and enthusiasm in life. The worship of Lord Hanuman is considered a panacea for the harsh effects of Sani because Lord Hanuman is said to have rescued Lord Sani from the clutches of the demon-king Ravana.

ARIES
Aswini, Bharani and Krittika 1.
Conventionally Saturn in the 6^th is favourable. However, under Moorthy-nirnaya, Saturn becoming Swarnamoorthy for Arians, contributes only one fourth to the beneficial results. So the overall Favourability Rating will be 62.5%

Nakshatra Occupational Results for the nakshatras of the Aries Rasi.

Analysis : Favourable Saturn comes under check from 4^th November 2009 till 16^th May 2011. This limits the effective favourable period of the present transit of Saturn from 9^th September to 4^th November 2009; between 16^th May and 15^th November 2011, and from 16^th May to 3^rd August 2012. Except for the last spell of the above periods, Jupiter will be unfavourable. During most of the period of Saturn’s transit in Virgo, Jupiter will be transiting the unfavourable 12th and the Janma Rasi; Rahu the 9^th and 8^th. Though Ketu in the 3^rd will be favourable from 2^nd November 2009 till 3^rd May 2011, the favourable Saturn will be mostly under check, during that spell.

General : You may get near progress in profession and also some gains. Domestic happiness is assured. Some of you can buy or build a house, if the running directions are extremely favourable. This transit will bring you some good relief from all the agony and mental grief that were tormenting you so far.

Health and Domestic : Interests of your mother can be well taken care of. There will be relief from the worries of illness, enemies, debts and other major problems. Those having an unafflicted sixth house from their natal Moon, can enjoy sound health as well. Travels and communications can be gainful. There will be all round happiness.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : Properties can gain. There will be near success to all your efforts and enterprises. Recognition to your work will be forthcoming. There can be heavy demand of your time and energy for professional progress. An enemy or competitor can disappear and thereby some gains can accrue for you. A tolerably good time unfolds for those in services. Those running favourable directions can aspire for a level-jump and get promoted.

Women : The period can alleviate major ailments or worries. In a way it can help you by giving sufficient strength and vigour to enable you to devote your time to other constructive activities.

Students and Youth : The period is excellent for students to come out in flying colours. Youngsters involved in social or political activities can get ample rewards.

Vedic Remedies : Though no major remedial measures are required, daily prayers to Lord Ganesha and performance of Ganapathy Homa on the annual birth days during these two and odd years will be helpful.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Keep iron hinges of the doors well oiled.
Donate Mustard oil, every Saturday.

TAURUS
Krittika 2, 3, 4, Rohini and Mrigasira 1, 2.
Conventionally Saturn in the 5^th is unfavourable. Under Moorthy-nirnaya, it becomes Lohamoorthy for Taureans and contributes half to the beneficial results bringing the overall Favourability Rating to 25%

Nakshatra Occupational Results for the nakshatras of the TAURUS Rasi

Analysis : Unfavourable Saturn comes under check between 15^th September and 10^th October 2009; from 5^th July to 30^th September 2010; from 20^th July to 22^nd September 2011; from 30^th October to 15^th November 2011, and between 16^th May and 22^nd June 2012. Actually even these periods of checks cannot reduce the severity of the adverse trends, because Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu will all be adverse except for a short spell between 5th July and 30^th September 2010, when Jupiter will be favourable and Saturn under check. Therefore except for that period, the rest of the period of transit of Saturn could only be frustrating.

General : You will be mentally anguished over failures in all your efforts. Litigation with a kin cannot be ruled out. Care is needed to eschew associations with low people of opposite sex. Health of your father can be in jeopardy. Or else he may get into some clutches.

Health and Domestic : A separation from one of your children lurks, as a consequence of some neglect in his or her affairs. Decline of prosperity and mental powers can set in. Your ambitions can get a setback. Domestic misunderstanding can make the marriage unhappy and make the life sad. Fear complex will dominate.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : Delay in getting sanctions or loans can upset your plans. Soaring expenses can kill your peace of mind and make your wallet empty. Union problems can surface in industry. In service, the subordinates can turn restive. A communication gap can cause much distress. Only strict financial discipline can avert losses. Shun speculation. Litigation can take much of your time and retard your efforts.

Women : Chances of falling in love with an elderly person can lead some of you to some difficulties but it may not cause any discomforts. The period may require extra caution in emotional entanglements.

Students and Youth : Interest in diversified activities can kill your concentration and spoil your studies. Hasty decisions can cause immense hardships to those active in the social or political arena.

Vedic Remedies : By reciting Shiva Panchakshari Mantra daily, for 108 times, you can gain mental strength to face the problems. Worshipping Goddess Durga and reciting Durga Saptasloki, daily, can be of much help.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Not to take alcohol, eggs and meat.
Feed 10 blindmen with sweets.

GEMINI
Mrigasira 3, 4, Arudra and Punarvasu 1, 2, 3.
Conventionally Saturn in the 4^th is considered Ardhaashtama or Kantaka Sani, which can be totally adverse. Under Moorthy-nirnaya, Saturn becomes Swarnamoorthy for Geminians and gives only one fourth of the beneficial results. So, this period of transit of Saturn could be perilous bringing down the overall Favourability Rating to 12.5%

Nakshatra Occupational Results for the nakshatras of the Gemini Rasi.

Analysis : Unfavourable Saturn comes under check from 15^th September to 10^th October 2009; between 26^th May and 30^th September 2010; from 20^th July to 22^nd September 2011; from 30^th October to 15^th November 2011; and from 16th May 2012 till 22^nd June 2012. Rahu will be in the 7^th and the 6^th and Ketu in the Janma and the 12^th cannot be of much help. Though Jupiter will be favourable, only between from 19^th December 2009 to 2^nd May 2010 and from 8^th May to 15^th November 2011, only the period from 20^th July to 22^nd September 2011 can quell the adverse results, a bit. The rest of the period of this transit of Saturn could only be too teasing.

General : You may get colic disorders, mental distress, fear and ailments. Birth of a child in the family can bring some joy. Sufferings of sorts to your spouse and other family members can make the family life miserable. Those with heart ailments must be cautious not to neglect medication. You may lose your charm. A death in the family may require your services to do the last rites.

Health and Domestic : Circumstances can develop in such a way as to disturb your general interests, inflicting a change in your normal behaviour. Obstinacy and desire to go on your own way can make you desolate or even crooked. Disturbances at home can create an unusual desire for separation from family, kith and kin.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : Journey schedules will mostly be disturbed. Business travels may go in vain without any gains. Financial control can literally go out of gear, causing some destruction to self-earned wealth. Personal involvement in any matter concerning business interests must be taken with utmost care or else your prestige can receive a dent. Too much of bossing by your boss will dampen your spirits.

Women : Domestic problems may require major re-adjustments and the domestic burden can turn to be too heavy for you. Some of your earlier problems can get a new lease of life, now. Career advancements can get stuck. An emotional involvement, causing a deep crisis, can bring you some comfort.

Students and Youth : This is really a tough time that can disrupt your studies. Youths involved in social work will have to surmount a surfeit of obstacles. Political aspirants may plummet or perish.

Vedic Remedies : Powerful prayers, especially to Sani Bhagavan, are required to combat the evils. Visit and worship at the nearby Ganesha temple every Friday at dawn and Hanuman or Sani temple on every Saturday in the evening. Recite Narasimha Karavalamba Stothra daily.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Not to wear black clothes.
Donate a handful of almonds with shell-cover, every Saturday.

CANCER
Punarvasu 4, Pushya and Aslesha
Saturn in the 3^rd, apart from being conventionally favourable, becomes Tambaramoorthy, under Moorthy-nirnaya for Cancerians and contributes three-fourth to the beneficial results, escalating the overall Favourability Rating to 87.5%

Nakshatra Occupational Results for the nakshatras of the Cancer Rasi.

Analysis : The favourable Saturn will be under check from 8^th September to 5^th October 2009; between 4^th November 2009 and 16^th May 2011; from 14^th June 2011 to 23^rd July; between 25^th July and 9^th September 2011; from 4^th to 21^st June 2012 and between 31^st July and 3^rd August 2012. Rahu in 6^th and 5^th and Ketu in the 12^th and 11^th, mutually balancing each other, the good effects of the transit of Saturn can get a bit subdued between 19^th December 2009 to 2^nd May 2010 and 8^th May 2011 to 15^th November 2011 and especially between 14^th June 2011 and 9^th September 2011. At other times, except for the periods of check, it could be rewarding.

General : You can get mental happiness, good health and success in all efforts. Some can even own a house. While the unmarried can get married, those yearning for a progeny can get it. With the disappearance of enemies, you can secure recognition in profession or career and start new successful ventures. The adverse effects can be only slight ailments of ears or troubles with the co-bonrs.

Health and Domestic : Health and domestic happiness will be at the peak. Gain of conveyances, wealth, position, servants and various gadgets can make your life easy and comfortable. There will be changes in the environs, with even you not knowing what is happening. Some of your long- felt desires can materialize.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : With relief from debts and ingress of money, a feeling of fulfilment of financial commitments can come about. Recognition and success in efforts in business, profession or service can bring much satisfaction. No rival will dare to cross your path. Along with happy official environments, you can enjoy much power and position and achieve your goals.

Women : Recognition of work in your profession or in service can make you happy. Those of you much involved with social services, can get some power or position. With success in all your efforts, you can now see light at the end of the dark tunnel you were in so far.

Students and Youth : As meritorious success in examinations is possible, try to make use of this excellent period to score high. Youth can aspire to get easy entry to some of the most prestigious institutions.

Vedic Remedies : As Saturn is favourably disposed, no specific remedies may be needed, except the routine prayers.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Maintain good relations with your paternal uncles and nephews.
Feed sweet bread to the crows.

LEO
Makha, Poorvaphalguni and Uttaraphalguni 1.
Conventionally Saturn in the 2^nd will be unfavourable being on its last phase of the Sade-sati. However, as under the Moorthy-nirnaya, it becomes Rajathamoorthy for Leons and could contribute fully to the beneficial results, it can help to tone down the adverse effects considerably, by bringing the overall Favourability Rating to 50%

Nakshatra Occupational Results for the nakshatras of the Leo Rasi.

Analysis : Unfavourable Saturn comes under check during 2009 from 8^th to 24^th September and between 5^th October and 3^rd November; during 2010 from 20^th July to 6^th September and between 30^th September and 17^th October; in 2011 from 10^th September to 9^th October and in 2012 from 22^nd June to 3^rd August. During the period of sojourn of Saturn in Virgo, Jupiter will be transiting the favourable positions of 7^th and 9^th from 19^th December 2009 to 2nd May 2010 and from 8^th May 2011 till 15^th Nov 2011 (i.e., till Saturn leaves Virgo) respectively. Rahu unfavourable in the 5^th and the 4^th and Ketu favourable in the 11^th and 10^th can balance each other. Between 10^th September and the 9^th October 2011, you can see a silver line in the dark clouds.

General : Though persistent grief can prevail, for no fault of yours, help and solace can arrive from unexpected quarters. Slight losses in undertakings or futile wanderings apart, the period, as it progresses, can bring comfort and happiness. Family members, at loggerheads, can kill the peace, quite often and some relatives may become hostile. For those in service, despite the reproachful higher-ups, no harm would result.

Health and Domestic : With dis-inclination towards the pleasures of the body, health can deteriorate and personal appearance can stand to lose. A child can cause some anxiety. Mind will be static. The period, though can cause slight discomforts and loss of peace of mind, will not upset the applecart. Health of spouse may need care.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : Increased expenditure and financial stress can keep you sleepless and sad. Careful and cautious financial management now undertaken can save you a lot for the future. Mistrust with a colleague or a dispute in the work-place can result in some sort of change in your position. Trouble caused by rivals in profession can deny some of your objectives.

Women : Dejection can make you sag. Keep a low profile. Acting on impulses, you may land on some sticky situations, from where you may find it difficult to retrieve yourself.

Students and Youth : Much trouble is in store for students making them lose in the examinations, unless they put forth persistent and sustained efforts. Youth must be extra careful not to involve themselves in activities inviting any incarceration.

Vedic Remedies : Visit the temple of Lord Hanuman on Saturdays and recite Hanuman Chalisa or any Hanuman sloka everyday. When possible, visit any Yoga Narasimha swami temple and offer prayers.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Worship Lord Shiva daily.
Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra daily.

VIRGO
Uttaraphalguni 2, 3, 4, Hasta and Chitra 1, 2.
Conventionally, Saturn in the Janma Rasi constitutes the middle and the most difficult phase of the Sade-sati and will be unfavourable. Under Moorthy-nirnaya, Saturn becomes Lohamoorthy for Virgoans and contributes only half to the beneficial results. It can, however, assuage to some extent the adverse effects of Janma Sani, bringing the overall Favourability Rating to 25%

Nakshatra Occupational Results for the nakshatras of the Virgo Rasi.

Analysis : The unfavourable Saturn comes under check from 8^th to 24^th September and between 5^th October and 3^rd November 2009; from 20^th July to the 6^th September and between 30^th September and 17^th October 2010; from 10^th September to 9^th October 2011 and from 22^nd June to 3^rd August 2012. Rahu and Ketu balance their effects mutually. Till 24^th September and from 5^th October to 3^rd November 2009; from 20^th July to 6^th September 2010; from 30^th September to 17^th October 2010; and from 22^nd June to 3^rd August 2012, adverse trends will get reduced.

General : With annoyance from relatives increasing, you may lose your mental balance and even turn to vices. Agony to the family members and especially to a female member, from abortion or the like can result. There could be even disturbance to livelihood, if directions (dasa-bhukti periods) are awful. Shun destructive thoughts or deeds that can attract you.

Health and Domestic : Danger lurks from poison or fire and for those who are involved in high-risk activities. Death of a relative is possible. Separation from family or a long distance travel may become necessary. A problem with a hostile person can leave you sleepless. Disharmony at home will be marked. For those with natal Saturn afflicted, the health of spouse or children can be impaired.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : Reduced gains and enhanced expenditure can worry you. Some troubles in career interests may need deft handling. Disagreements or disputes in the industry can compel a change in position or profession. Rift with co-workers may greet you with delays in the undertakings. Do not venture into starting of any long period plan projects. However short-term plans can go without any hitch.

Women : You may find it difficult to maintain tolerable relations with neighbours or relations. Avoid confrontations or arguments and be careful not to get involved in activities that can bring in any ill repute.

Students and Youth : This period will be ominous and can diminish the logical conclusive abilities of students. However, as it has potential for creative pursuits, youths can take up social projects that can bring them name and fame.

Vedic Remedies : Recite Durgasookta every day and visit the nearby Durga temple every Tuesday. Chant the Narasimha Karavalamba sloka quite often.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Light a lamp of Mustard oil under a Peepal tree, every Saturday.
Keep your vehicles well maintained.

LIBRA
Chitra 3, 4, Swati and Visakha 1, 2 3.
Conventionally, Saturn in the 12^th heralds the commencement of the Sade-sati and will be the harbinger of unfavourable times ahead, for the next 7½ years. However, now, under Moorthy-nirnaya, Saturn becomes Tambaramoorthy for Librans and contributes three fourth of the beneficial results and counterbalances to some extent, the major menace of sade-sati and brings the Favourability Rating to 37.5%

Nakshatra Occupational Results for the nakshatras of the Libra Rasi.

Analysis : Unfavourable Saturn is under check from 15^th September to 10^th October 2009; between 26^th May and 30^th September 2010; during 2011 from 20^th July to 22^nd September and from 30^th October to 15^th November and between 16^th May and 22^nd June in 2012. Rahu and Ketu cannot help much. Though Jupiter will be favourable from 19^th December 2009 to 2nd May 2010 and from 8^th May 2011 to 15^th November 2011, the severity of the adverse effects will be felt less, only in 2011 from 20^th July to 22^nd September and between 30^th October and 15^th November 2011.

General : Loss of honour, strife and even losses, if careless, are some of the various kinds of grief that can visit you. You may have to search for your intelligence. Agriculturists may face losses in the yields.

Health and Domestic : Series of impediments, mental agony, worries, illness to family members, uncomfortable journeys and necessity to stay away from home can make you mentally sick and give you sleepless nights. Domestic harmony can be impaired. Environments and people may change, much to your surprise and discomfort. However, the period will not be without some measure of prosperity to compensate all the unhappiness. Those who do not know swimming must not venture to water picnic resorts.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : Competitors in business or profession can cause losses in addition to the general decline of the gains. Troubles in career or profession may need your deft handling by treating them vigilantly and correctly. Worthless professional activity may cause fatigue and even a change in position. Postpone, if possible, all legal tussles and plan projects to favourable times.

Women : This period of time can help you to identify your real friends and those who pose to be so. Avoid cultivating with strangers. Do not stand security to anyone, as later, that can leave in lurch.

Students and Youth : Progress in studies can get a grinding halt, unless you are vigilant, sincere and hardworking. Researchers will have to leave their work unfinished. Youngsters must be very careful in choosing new friends.

Vedic Remedies : Recite Aditya-hrudaya Sloka daily. Visit and pray at the nearby Lord Hanuman or Ganesha temple on every Saturday. Offer Gingili oil to light a lamp at the temple.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Behave well with the drivers, labourers and servants.
No carnal pleasures before sunset.

SCORPIO
Visaka 4, Anuradha and Jyeshta.
Though conventionally Saturn in the 11^th is favourable, under Moorthy-nirnaya, it becomes Swarnamoorthy for Scorpions and contributes only one-fourth to the beneficial results and thereby brings the Favourability Rating to 62.5%

Nakshatra Occupational Results for the nakshatras of the Scorpio Rasi.

Analysis : Favourable Saturn comes under check from the 2^nd to the 30^th March 2010; from the 2^nd May to the 1^st November 2010 from the 6^th December 2010 to the 11^th May 2011. Jupiter will be unfavourable from 9^th September 2009 to 2^nd May 2010, and from 8^th May 2011 to 15^th November 2011. During this period and from the 2^nd May 2010 to 8^th May 2011, except for a short interregnum in November 2010, the favourability of the transit could not be fully realized.

General : Good health, financial gains and increased happiness are assured. Superiors can honour you. A longstanding enemy will turn to be a good friend. Care and caution have to be enforced, to check some possible moral laxity.

Health and Domestic : There will be increase in the welfare and a small measure of prosperity with reduced ailments. All kinds of happiness can accrue. However, care is necessary to check any tendency to resort to questionable pursuits. You can earn sympathy and good will from others. Some of your desires can be fulfilled.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : The present period will be favourable to make some fast bucks. Acquisitions of wealth and unique renown are possible. For those with powerful and lucky natal dispositions, this period can reach them to the peak. You will get help to aid career and professional advancement. Fame, position, honour, promotions are some of the good things awaiting you. With the reckoning of your services, you can become the recipient of some official rewards or awards.

Women : Beware of emotional involvements, as they can take you to some tight spots, from which an escape could become unfeasible.

Students and Youth : Students can get the necessary support and aids for a concerted study. The youngsters can get good opportunities unfolding before them, to prove their mettle.

Vedic Remedies : Though no special remedial measures are necessary, as Saturn is favourably inclined, propitiating the family deities, daily, is a must.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Donate a handful of whole black Urad dal in any temple, every Saturday.
Not to use steel utensils with copper base.

SAGITTARIUS
Moola, Poorvashada, Uttarashada 1.
Though conventionally Saturn in the 10^th is unfavourable, under Moorthy-nirnaya, it becomes Rajathamoorthy for Sagittarians and contributes fully to the beneficial results, subduing the adverse effects to a great extent and brings the Favourability Rating to 50%

Nakshatras Occupational Results for the Nakshatras of the Sagittarius Rasi.

Analysis : The unfavourable Saturn comes under check between 8^th and 24^th September; from 5^th October to 3^rd November, during 2009; from 20^th July to 6^th September and between 30^th September and 17^th October during 2010; from 10^th September to 9^th October 2011, and between 22^nd June and 3^rd August 2012. Rahu and Ketu are unfavourable, except for Ketu becoming favourable after 3^rd May 2011. Jupiter is favourable till 19^th December 2009 and from 8^th May 2011 to 15^th Nov 2011. The adverse effects of the transit, to a great extent, can be subdued between 8^th and 24^th September, and from 5^th October to the 3^rd November during 2009; and from 10^th September to 9^th October 2011.

General : Bewildered with grief and sickness not leaving you, it is possible that you get dejected and depressed quite often. You can be defied by others or your name may be at a stake. However, timely help will arrive to put you back on the track. The period could be really tough for the agriculturists.

Health and Domestic : Be careful abut your heart condition that may need preventive care. Forgetfulness dominating, poignant situations can arise and better record of what is to be done and when. Ailments can cause irritations. Attractions to forbidden activities need a check. Family disputes and marital discords may demand deft handling. Health of spouse can get affected. The general welfare in the broad term can get degraded. Wait for the favourable times ahead than embarking on any drastic action now.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : Losses can compel dissolution of partnerships. However, as this may not be the time to decide, postpone actions. Situations can improve later. This is the time for you to swim against the current. For those whose nativity indicates a fall, with malefic concentration in the tenth house, without abating influences, loss of job or other piquant situations can arise. Some may forsake their job and try to secure a new one. Obstacles can arise because of your association with questionable persons of opposite sex.

Women : You have to be careful to keep aloof from any of the forbidden activities that can cause loss of honour. Ill health can retard your progress.

Students and Youth : Studies may suffer much if concentration and hard work is neglected. Youngsters must not be overenthusiastic and get into deep troubles.

Vedic Remedies : Recite Durgasaptasloki or Durgasookta daily, along with Mrityunjaya japa. Worship at a Goddess Durga’s temple every Saturday.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Feed wheat flour balls to the fish.
Not to take garlic in any form.

CAPRICORN
Uttarashada 2, 3, 4, Sravana and Dhanishta 1, 2.
Conventionally Saturn in the 9^th is unfavourable. Under Moorthy-nirnaya, it becomes Lohamoorthy for Capricornians and contributes half of the beneficial results. So the Favourability Rating will be only 25%

Nakshatra Occupational Results for the nakshatras of the Capricorn Rasi.

Analysis : Unfavourable Saturn comes under check between 15^th September and 10^th October; 2009; from 26^th May to 30^th September 2010: in 2011 from 20^th July to 22^nd September and from 30^th October to 15^th November; and between 16^th May and 22^nd June, 2012. Rahu in 12 and 11 and Ketu in 6 and 7 mutually offsetting their influences, the intensity of the adverse trends can get slightly reduced from 19^th December 2009 to 2^nd May 2010 and between 16^th May and 3^rd August 2012 and more so especially from 22^nd June to 3^rd August 2012.

General : Simple ailments, financial problems and grief can bother you. For those so inclined, there will be hindrance to religious pursuits. A tendency to revolt can make you indulge in questionable deeds.

Health and Domestic : This transit can make some of you a bit philosophical or get involved in religious studies. Beware of punitive situations. For those with natal ninth house strongly afflicted with adverse planetary concentrations, without any abating influences, an accident lurks. Death of an elderly person or of father, if alive, for those having indicative directions (dasa-bhuti periods), can happen.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : A co-worker or colleague can conspire and cause you some loss. Those involved with any activity of business, which infringes any dictates of law, must be careful to be on the right side of the law, as incarceration is possible. Enmity or failures can make you secluded for a short time in your business circles. Legal difficulties or long journeys can add to the privations.

Women : Be careful in standing sureties for others. Be careful in choosing a friend at office or work-spot, as there is a possibility of someone hoodwinking you.

Students and Youth : As the period is not very helpful the efforts of students must be manifold. Youths have to brave many disappointments in their ventures. Sustained efforts can bring ultimate success.

Vedic Remedies : Chant Ganesha Pancharatna or Bilvashtaka. Visit and pray at a nearby Shiva temple on Mondays.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Not to wear Blue clothes.
Donate black-Gingili seeds every Saturday.

AQUARIUS
Dhanishta 3, 4, Satabhisha and Poorvabhadrapada 1, 2, 3.
Conventionally Saturn in the 8^th is the most ominous Ashtamasani which is thoroughly unfavourable. Under Moorthy-nirnaya, Saturn becomes Taambaramoorthy for Aquarians and contributes three- fourth of the beneficial results making the rigour of Ashtamasani a bit mellowed and brings the Favourability Rating to 37.5%

Nakshatra Occupational Results for the nakshatras of the Aquarius Rasi.

Analysis : Unfavourable Saturn comes under check from 15^th September till 10^th October 2009; from 26^th May till 30^th September in 2010; from 20^th July to 22^nd September and from 30^th October to 15^th November, during 2011 and between 16^th May and 22^nd June 2012. Rahu in 11 and 10 will offset the ominous influence of Ketu in 5 and 4. Jupiter will be favourable only between 2^nd May 2010 and 8^th May 2011. The adverse effects can get abated during that period and more effectively between 26^th May and 30^th September in 2010.

General : Obstacles, ailments and financial debacles can make you tired. Fear of death can seize you. Relatives and children suffer. Company of a culprit can take you to a severe conflict. Inclination to cheat others can fetch you humiliations and disrespect as returns.

Health and Domestic : Dent in prosperity, ditching by a friend and dwindling finances can make you sulk. A close relative may die. The plethora of criticism for all of your actions can make you learn the realities, to which you were turning a blind eye, so far. Because of a trouble caused by a relative, a separation from family may become necessary. Those with natal indications and running directions (dasa-bhukti periods) pointing to such a calamity may have to suffer the demise of spouse.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : Finances can go tight. Property dealings may end in a fiasco. Assistance when asked for may not come on time. A financial crunch can stare. Indiscreet decisions in professional or business fronts or bad associations or partnerships can lead you to much grief. You may have to ‘hasten slowly’, when you embark on new projects.

Women : You must not neglect the health of your spouse and must ensure proper and periodical medical check ups for him. Difference of opinions at home, emerging off and on, must be buried deep and not allowed to escalate.

Students and Youth : One of your friends, on whom you would have reposed unstinted faith can turn against you and spoil your study prospects. Attentive efforts may be required in studies. Youths must be extra careful not to get involved in any local group fights.

Vedic Remedies : Recite Mrityunjaya mantra or Shiva Panchakshari 108 times daily. Visit and pray at any Narasimha Swami temple on Saturdays or Tuesdays.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Feed any black dog every Saturday.
Not to keep money in leather purse/wallets.

PISCES
Poorvabhadrapada 4, Uttarabhadrapada and Revati.
Conventionally Saturn in the 7^th, a Kantaka, is also severely unfavourable. However, under Moorthy-nirnaya, it becomes Rajathamoorthy for Pisceans and contributes fully to the beneficial results, mitigating almost entirely the evil propensity of the traditional appraisal and brings the Favourability Rating to 50%

Nakshatra Occupational Results for the nakshatras of the Pisces Rasi.

Analysis : Unfavourable Saturn comes under check between 15^th September and 10^th October 2009; from 26^th May to 30^th September 2010; between 20^th July and 22^nd September and from 30^th October to 15^th November during 2011; and between the 16^th May and the 22^nd June 2012. Rahu and Ketu mutually level their trends. Jupiter will be favourable only till 19^th December 2009 and between 8^th May 2011 and 15^th November 2011. During these periods and especially between 15^th September and 10^th October 2009; from 20^th July to 22^nd September and between 30^th October and 15^th November 2011, the adverse effects would be effectively absent.

General : Though you can be agitated with great mental anguish, simple ailments and fear, you can become hard-hearted, to brave all the challenges. Losses, genital ailments and difficulties or losses in travels can make you forlorn. A change of place causing much inconvenience can happen. A liking to gambling or speculative deals can emerge.

Health and Domestic : Questionable association with people of opposite sex of low calibre or with subordinates may result and better be on the guard. Health of spouse needs care. There can be some instances to inconvenience your mother. Health can get spoiled. Love affairs can land on rocks.

Real Property, Services, Profession and Speculation : Avoid speculative activities as they cannot help. Though debt conditions can get worsened, you can manage and come out of them. A long distance travel lurks. Mortgaged properties, if any, can be redeemed now. Problems at work-spots can be solved. As your judgments are likely to be impaired and your decisions and credibility can suffer criticism, better think twice before taking any decisions.

Women : You have to be doubly careful in moving with male associates or even subordinates as it can lead to some trouble. Health of your spouse may need care. Keep a low profile when it comes to any confrontation with a close aide.

Students and Youth : Students may not be in a position to win in sports, music, games and other similar activities. That will not hamper the normal study efforts. Youngsters must not leave any stone unturned till they succeed in pushing their pet projects.

Vedic Remedies : Visit and pray at any temple of Lord Ganesha on Fridays. Recite prayers to Lord Ayyappa and also Ganesha Pancharatna daily.

Lal-kitab Remedies :
Not to keep rusted iron items in house/office.
Donate food to the beggars/needy people, whenever possible.