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If Saturn is your Planet

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'I worship Saturn, dark blue in color, who is born before the God of death, the son of the Sun and shadow.'

• Veda Vyāsa

Dynamic: How we take responsibility, how we focus and discipline our lives

Key Words: Focus, Longevity, control, discipline, patience, endurance, philosophical disposition, temperament, education

Signs: Aquarius/Capricorn

Color: Black, deep blue

Gender: Masculine

Cakra: Ājñā, Mūlādhāra

Temperament: Tamas (inertia)

Governing deity: Lord Brahma and Yama (the Lord of Death)

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Saturn in Vedic Scriptures

On the insistence of मण्ि फूडा स्वमं केंसी ए दितता देवी छम्बा क विकमानिमी साणान व संकेश्वरी तवा अन्याश्स कापा किए Śiva, Pārvati ग्रह कारिका अतददास पासी हार दडी संखिनी कमलाक्षो हारणी हनि। एमराक्षशती रेवती क भूत इस्नों शों वक्रत सा हेकज बॉस fasted for a स्वाहा।। पहरक्षा र्शनि अर३ै गना २ मम सर्व शिमाम हम २ बतुर आादा year to धो हारती महा डेबी यक्षणी त्रियश निवारिणम ३ आाशय २ भामक र सिह रै यजसेनावति यछ चुत्र हत परिषासा भ माशय २ माडय से गोलक 2 टोर ३ ोहक साना शरय धनवरा सर्योनकार ्दाल्ता: ट्ृष्टसन्या मम किन विनासासी बय तुक सदीयभश्य क आ: पुष्य चूप दीम गमा थे है है कर कर स्वाहा : अक्य हमि करेक propitiate Vișņu धम स्वन पताकादि सर्द परिपर्शम दण शाहि २ तोयय २ हारती म कामार्य साधनी देहि वामर so that he स्वाहा ।1 हारती बलि सड ॐ नमः भी हेवज़ाय ाठाना

would grant her a son. Lord Visnu, after the completion of the sacrifice, announced that he would incarnate himself as her son in every eon. Accordingly, Visnu was born to Parvati as a charming infant.

This event was celebrated with great enthusiasm and all the gods were invited to take a look at the baby.

However Sani (Saturn), the son of Surya, hesitated to look at the baby since he was cursed with the gaze of destruction.

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Parvati insisted that he look at the baby, which Sani did.

Immediately the infant's head fell off and flew to Goloka. Seeing Siva and Pārvati grief-stricken, Vișņu mounted on Garuda, his divine eagle, and rushed to the banks of the Pushpa-Bhadra River, from where he brought back the head of a young elephant.

The head of the elephant was joined with the headless body of Parvati's son, thus reviving him. The infant was named Ganesa and all the gods blessed Ganeśa and wished Him power and prosperity.

Tendencies of Saturn in Aquarius

'Saturn has an emaciated and long physique, tawny eyes, big teeth, and is vata in temperament. He is indolent, lame and has coarse hair.'

• Brhat Parāśara Hora Śāstra

Symbol: The Water bearer

Element: Air

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Ruling Planet: Saturn / Śani

Ayurvedic constitution: Vata

Healing stone: Amethyst

The Sanskrit name for aquarius is Kumbha, which means 'a pitcher'. Kumbha also relates to Kumbhaja, meaning 'born of a pitcher', a name for sage Agastya, one of the great Vedic seers. Its significance holds a deep spiritual meaning.

Aquarius denotes radical transformation involving the purification of the accumulated samskāra, giving a new spiritual direction to life. The impact of such an inflow of cosmic life-force can be experienced as a challenge in day-to-day life. The native strives to integrate himself, but is followed by multiple blessings, which enable him to Live Enlightenment.

Under the impact of Aquarius, the individual is subjected to fluctuating moods, which are overcome with spiritual practices.

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Aquarius-born are naturally self-sacrificing. They have the capacity to surrender themselves completely to the Divine. They are eager to work for the good of a community or for the world. They can be totally devoted to a cause or in whatever they put their faith, be it a social group, spiritual group, or also a more illicit organization. For that, they have to develop discrimination and go towards what brings inner bliss, what liberates them in all senses. They can also denigrate themselves and do things which degrade their consciousness and create guilt and self-blame.

They may be artists, original thinkers, different from others, sometimes involved in different undefined activities. Their charisma radiates upon small groups. They are not upfront people, nor born leaders, but they can be excellent therapists, gifted of a rare intuition.

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Aquarius Nakşatras: Dhanişta, Śatabhișa, Purvabhadrapada

Tendencies of a Dhanişta-born

Dhanista is also known as 'the Star of Symphony'. Its symbol is a drum and a tabla (a small drum); both instruments symbolize richness and sound. In a sense, Dhanișta deepens the impulse of Śravana's influence to perceive the truth, and makes it more practical. Such a person will combine the balance of the meditator and the energy of the warrior.

Many seers are born under this naksatra, and its extreme energy can bring difficulties into ordinary people's life. Dhanista's life can lead to great spiritual attainment, as well as the opposite.

Born under Dhanista, your approach to life is very practical; you are of good behavior and kind hearted. You dislike expressing your disagreement with others till the last moment. But once you are angry, you are determined to crush your opponent.

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You have excellent insight; you are attentive and can perceive the truth behind names and forms. It can make you to feel close to humanity at large and be of compassionate nature. You are also adventurous, having a free spirit, and you definitely have spiritual warrior's quality.

On the other side, you may as well be overly turned towards the outer world. Your seeking for security leads you to overwork to acquire things for better comfort. This attitude may lead you to too much ambition or jealousy of others' success. You can become rude, or even revengeful and fail to value people around you.

Patience and perseverance should be maintained in all trials of life.

Historian, musicians, poets, doctors and surgeons, property management, engineers, miners, scientist, research, charitably involved people can be found under this naksatra's energy.

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Tendencies of a Śatabhişa-born

Śatabhişa is known as the 'veiling star'. This nakşatra is all about healing the human condition physically and spiritually. It is associated with the divine nectar of immortality, and gives skills for the healing arts.

Born under this star, you may have encountered a radically changing experience in your life: an experience which changed your destiny for better or worse. Such a crisis could bring you revitalization and new options in life.

You are very simple, living a straightforward life. You can possess tremendous energy and courage. But secretive in nature, you want to keep certain aspects of yourself hidden to others. More than others, you need solitude to contemplate upon your life. A need for meditation is essential here.

You have a tendency to be depressed, feel restrained and constricted in life. Many different emotions come out of this, difficult to formulate, bringing apathy or a sarcastic tone the native.

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You may meet obstructions, which are nothing other than opportunities for you to expand your true nature, to seek what is your path, to discover why you came on earth.

Harsh speech, rough, and prone to chronic disease, you should really do yoga. You can excel in professions such as astronomy, physics, healing, writing, secretarial work, engineering and electrical engineering.

Tendencies of a Purvabhadrapada-Born

Purvabhadrapada symbol is a double-faced man. This naksatra contributes to the raising of our spiritual aspiration in life. It is also a transformational energy where one can learn to give up the ego and live enlightenment.

Born under Purvabhadrapada, you will be intelligent, sensitive, expert in art, and inclined to take risks. Your personality is so charming that you can get out of any troublesome situation.

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You are adaptable and extend your hand only once you are sure that your kindness will be appreciated and used for the purpose that you envision. For charity matters, you have a practical approach.

You have a strong practical need to fix your effort on a vision, an ideal for the future. This naksatra grants a universal stripe to a person. Your independence and self-reliance make you original in many ways: in your thoughts, in your inventions, and your skills. You are never just an ordinary person and are pretty unconventional.

But you may have unnecessary anger and anxiety. You can use harsh words at times and cynicism. You should think about starting meditating, as you need to learn to handle your response to stress. Your wavering mind needs to be calmed and brought back to constructive activities.

You may show interests in astrology, research, statistics, administration work, business planning. You may also be attracted to an ascetic and yogic style of life.

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Energy Centers and Aquarius

Viśuddhi cakra: expressing one's uniqueness

There are seven major energy centers in our body, called cakras in Sanskrit. They are directly connected to our emotions and impact different aspects of our personality and the way we relate to ourselves, others, and to Existence.

Each planet resonates with a particular energy center in the body. Aquarius is connected to viśuddhi cakra located in the throat region. Viśuddhi flowers when you stop comparing yourself to others and express your own uniqueness.

We are always looking to achieve in the outer world. This is the root cause of the comparison and jealousy we feel as a consequence. People respect you only if you have achieved something tangible in the outer world. Educational degrees, beauty titles, company designations, published papers, bank balances-all are scales that society uses to grade you.

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First of all, you don't need to be graded by anyone, including yourself. Place trust in your own intelligence. There is much you can achieve in the outer world.

But understand that there is much to be achieved in the inner world also. The outer world achievements are all incidental. They will get you instant name and fame and money. The real achievement is in the inner world.

Center yourself well with awareness and simply take part in outer world activities like a lotus untouched in a pond. Let the work in the periphery go on undisturbed, but center yourself in your Being. Automatically, you will stop swaying in accordance with outer world achievements and feel stability and joy in the center of your own Being. Finding your center is the only way out of this whole cycle of comparison with others that does not allow you to express your uniqueness as easily as you could.

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Aquarius and Ayurveda: Understand your Constitution

Generally, the Ayurvedic dośa (body constitution) related to aquarius is vata.

Vata influences the movement of thoughts, feelings, nerve impulse, and fluids in the body.

Let's use this scale:

If you experience symptoms such as anxiety, worry, shyness, a tendency to insomnia, chronic tiredness, mental and emotional depression, physical tension, stress, a weak immune system, headaches, underweight, constipation, dryness of skin, mental confusion, inability to take decisions, fast speech, too many fantasies, then there is a good possibility you are suffering from vata imbalance.

If you have good mental alertness, abundant creative energy, a good elimination system of waste matters, sound sleep, strong immune system,

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enthusiasm, emotional balance and stability, then the vata principle is balanced in your body.

Here are some of the common characteristics of people who have a predominantly vata body constitution:

O Quick to learn and grasp new knowledge

Slim body

O Talk and walk quickly

Cold hands and feet,

O Excitable, lively,

O Changeable moods

O Respond to stress with fear and worry and anxiety

O Variable appetite and digestion

O Tendency to be tired easily

O Full of enthusiasm and joy

O Impulsive

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O Generally good management and leadership ability

O Dry skin, dry hair, don't perspire much

O Headache, hypertension, sore throat, anxiety, muscle spasm, irregular heartbeat, constipation, winds, diarrhea, arthritis, neurological disorder.

How to manage vata?

Factors that can balance vata are warm and soothing food with added oil and fat, as well as sweet tastes. Cold items should be avoided and caffeine should be stopped, as it strains vata's nervous system. Mental and emotional peace and lifestyle routines are important to restore and maintain balance. vata can be corrected by using warm sesame oil for self-massage. If you can't massage the whole body, at least apply warm oil on the feet and scalp. Maintaining a regular routine in terms of eating, sleeping and other activities will also help you to unclutch the mind.

Food items to balance vata:

Warm and cooked food with added oil and fat is good for pacifying vata.

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Warm milk, cream, butter, vegetable soups, hot cereals, freshly baked bread, potatoes, cheese and nourishing food are good for stabilizing vata.

On the other hand, food such as salads, iced drinks and ice creams, raw vegetables and greens are not very good for persons with vata imbalance. One should avoid drinks with high caffeine as vata finds it disturbing. As a snack, it is better to prefer nuts that are heavy and oily, as opposed to dry and salty.

All sweet fruits are good for vata. One should avoid unripe fruit that are too astringent. Cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, ginger and cloves should be favored.

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Meditation for Aquarius Balance your Vata!

Saturn natives can benefit from techniques that work on their body and strengthen their concentration and centeredness. Aquarius tends to live in his mind. Bringing his intellectual nature into his body boundaries and senses through physical practices (Hatha yoga) done slowly will be very beneficial. Here is a meditation for you: Step 1-Duration: 10 minutes - Sit in vajrāsana (kneel down and sit on your heels). Place your hands on your hips. By doing this, you are establishing a connection between the upper and lower parts of your body. Chant 'hoo' for as long as possible with each exhale. Begin again with each inhale, holding the chant as long as possible as you exhale. Step 2-Duration: 21 minutes - Continue sitting in vajrasana. With the hands on the hips, bend down at the hip to touch the forehead to the ground. Continue to chant the 'hoo' sound in this position. This meditation will make your whole body to vibrate, contributing to lowering your inner chatter.

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Nithya Yoga for You

When the dynamism is low in the person, martial arts can be practiced to enhance the person's strength through the concentration this sport develops. Otherwise, gentle yoga postures that work on Viśuddhi cakra, as well as Sūrya Namaskār (the ancient sun salutation), can be practiced by all natives!

Sarvāngāsana and Halasana

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Instructions:

. To blissfully enjoy the benefits of any asanas, make sure your body is warmed up, the spine worked on and stretched out before entering the postures.

. Start by lying on your back.

. Bend your knees and keep your feet on the floor.

. Place your hands at your lower back, fingers pointed toward your legs.

· Use momentum and swing your legs up over your head with your knees bent.

. With the knees still bent, bring your shoulder blades closer together and the elbows closer.

· Straighten your legs up into the air. Have the feet flexed or toes slightly pointed.

. Continue to support your back with your hands.

. Look up toward your feet and breathe here for 6 to 12 times.

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Halāsana

· on the final exhale in shoulder stand, keeping your legs straight, lower your feet to the floor behind the back of your head.

. Continue to support your lower back with your hands.

· Breathe 6 to 12 times.

. After the last Inhale, exhale and slowly roll your back onto the floor, bending the knees halfway, and allow the legs to be on the mat.

Benefits:

This posture, when properly practiced, can help you in curing ailments related to bronchitis, asthma, and shortness in breath. Digestion is one of the major problems that many people face, due to fast food and other wrong foods they eat. Halasana posture can help the digestion to settle itself. If you happen to be anemic, your condition could improve simply by doing this asana as well as embarking on a daily routine of dietary and exercise habits.

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Birthstones for Aquarius

Amethyst stones bracelet

This book comes with a unique energy bead bracelet which beautifully combines semi-precious stones with rudraksa beads, enhancing and radiating the properties of the stones. This bracelet attunes you to the Universe and contributes to destroy sufferings related to negative karmas. It is specially blessed by Nithyananda, the enlightened Master of our times for the fortunate ones who wish to receive the blessings of the Universe! Enlightened Masters are said to be the manifestation of the Cosmic Energy that radiates Enlightenment.

Jyotişa uses different gemstones (also called birthstones) to strengthen the planet's energies.

Gemstones are the finest and purest consolidation of minerals that exists, formed under extreme heat and pressure inside the earth. Stones are crystals of clear and purified minerals that are also found in the human body.

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Because of their mineral quality, they are agents of electromagnetic energy, which influences the electromechanical nature of the human body. When a stone is in contact with the skin, it starts working on the physiology and energy level of the body, as well as the pranic layer of energy.

Amethyst supports Saturn's energy in the natal chart. It rules over the nervous system, and fortifies it. It is beneficial for:

· Elevating Saturn's influence

· Faithfulness

· Clearing the mind

· Detachment

· Giving what one desires

· Fertility

· Over conservatism

· Longevity

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Discipline

. Authority

· Ambition

. Honesty

. Humility

. Discrimination

· Clarity

· Eyesight

· Immune system

. Tension and neuroses

Headache

· Deafness

· Alcoholism

. Bone structure

· Osteoporosis

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Five Techniques for an Aquarius Mind

Let go of ego!

You sometime feel you're going through some identity crises ... You feel you are not being acknowledged by others as you'd like to be. These blockages seem out of reach. Observe. You hold yourself to ahankar, the identity you project to the outer world. People's not acknowledging you as you want seems like a death, a negation of your existence. Drop that! Be free. Never live on expecting others to give you substance. After all, you exist! Is anything else necessary?

Be responsible!

Maturity is to accept the responsibility to be oneself, whatever may come. It is risking everything to be fully oneself. There is no age to unfold it in you. Going beyond thoughts and feelings to become pure being is what maturity is. This maturity gives you intelligence, a very sharp intelligence that becomes an

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asset for the community in which you live. To use one's experience and wisdom in a humanitarian way; to harness it to become a living example of one's master's message, is the greatest service one can perform for his guru.

Be centered

How can you change the world? To make the whole world blissful and happy, you don't have to do anything. Just change your center. When the inner awakening happens, the higher emotions happen. It all finally boils down to your own experience of what is happening. If you want to save the world, all you need to do is save yourself! Everything is actually happening in this world: spiritual sessions where enlightenment is being shared and at the same time terrorist training camps where violence is being shared. According to what you tune into, the world that you attract and see will also appear to be. You will attract the same type of people and situations in your life.

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Understand!

Existence has many ways to teach us through experience. It would make you more insecure, more uncertain, because that's how life is, that's how existence is. When there is more insecurity, more danger, the only way to respond to it is with awareness. Just stand in your sincerity and authenticity. Money is not the aim of the cosmic constitution; your soul's journey is the aim! The learning that stands behind the experience is the goal. Ultimately, whatever you have now will leave you when death comes. Trust life to take care of you! Envision the problem under a bigger scope, a cosmic scope, which will give you great freedom and insight into the inner mysteries of life!

Kick this laziness out!

It is time to fight your indulgence. One should better face the problem instead of running away to hide in one's room, to do useless things which will not help you to grow. Now, only intensity will help

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to fight your inertia. After all, problems are not eternal. When we are depressed, we feel we will be depressed forever. No! It is not possible. You are constantly changing, people are constantly changing, and problems are also constantly changing. Nothing is fixed in Existence. What is required is a little patience to wait for things to move, and a little courage to face situations without making big problems out of them. And lo, in no time, the whole thing is forgotten!

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Śani (Saturn god) as represented in Tiruvannamalai Ashram(India). Around Saturn stand the other 8 Navagraha deities (deities associated with the nine planets), along with their Navagraha trees (trees associated with the nine planets), to bless all with abundance. The circle of deities is placed around the main deities of the temple, Sri Anandeshwara and Anandeshwari; located near a powerful energy field of 1008 Śiva lingas radiating Śiva's cosmic energy in an extremely auspicious atmosphere.

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