Planet

A heavy, harsh, cold and slow planet, farthest from the Sun. It is the energy of retribution, death, corruption, and severe penance. It is Saturn that rules old age, all old people are a manifestation of this energy, like crows, vultures, hyenas and black stallions. And also under his protection are undertakers, butchers, executioners, servants, miners, monks and ascetics. As you can see, despite the fact that it controls such negative phenomena, it is also a very spiritual energy. That is why spiritual practices burn bad karma - propitiate Saturn and make life easier, but first things first.

Saturn is energy, and as with every energy, we have certain relationships with it that can be easily seen both in the natal chart and in human behavior. And, like any relationship, they can either be improved or worsened, although the latter I highly recommend. For example, if a person works a lot, earns little, he has problems with his legs or spine, or some kind of chronic illness. He is very serious and his life is hard - then know that he has a bad relationship with Saturn. If a person does not treat elders badly, is lazy, does not engage in karma yoga (service for the benefit of others), is not interested in spiritual practices, then know that he worsens relations with Saturn.

Manifestations of Saturn’s energy depending on the mode in which a person is located (it is advisable to develop good Saturnian qualities, and get rid of ignorant and passionate ones):

Ignorance (inertia): Despondency, depression, emptiness in the soul, fear, blind and unjustified anger, betrayal, atheism (denial of God), lack of devotion, a person cannot concentrate.

Passion (activity): Everything is very clear and organized, lack of modesty, excessive caution, a person relies only on his own strength, very cold, takes everything too seriously, inability to relax.

Goodness (harmony): Modesty (humility), lack of a false ego, desire to live in a secluded place, diligence, serious attitude to spiritual values, loyalty, truthfulness, tolerance, ability to concentrate, caution, reliability, organizational abilities.

Propitiation methods of Saturn.

1. The best method of propitiation of Saturn is austerities (voluntary deprivation in the name of a higher, spiritual goal) on Saturdays, especially if it is fasting and mauna (vow of silence). Usually they spend 9 such Saturdays, but it’s best if they’re 40. At the same time, do not forget to express your intention: let the strength come from these austerities ... (and then whatever you want), but since we started about building relations with Saturn, then: let the force go burning bad karma.

2. Since Saturday is the day of Saturn, it is strictly forbidden to work at this time, only rest and spiritual practice! (I wrote and remembered that today is Saturday. Although, it’s not bad, because I am writing an article about Saturn. By the way, telling others about a planet, as well as reading about it on this planet’s day, is very favorable).

3. In addition, there are many more actions that are beneficial to do on Saturdays (for a better effect, preferably 9 or 40 Saturdays):

• Bury iron (no matter where, the main thing is to do it as an offering to Saturn).

• Feed the raven, black stallions and any scavengers.

• It is very favorable to hang a horseshoe with a black stallion on the front door.

• Donate something to old people, or do something for them, as well as everyone else who is a manifestation of Saturn's energy.

By the way, there is a certain type of people whose Saturn is especially strong - you can also do something for these. They can be distinguished by high growth, thinness, a massive jaw, deep-set eyes and a heavy look. And it is also desirable that they show exactly the benevolent Saturnian qualities. And by the way, never, never in your life do not offend Saturnians - Saturn does not forgive anything.

4. Qualities to be developed:

• Patience (yes, if you have started the Sade-Sati period, it will be very useful to you).

• Humility before a higher will (“for all the will of God” “God gave, God took”).

• Perception, lack of selfishness.

• Non-attachment (quality is almost the most important, since during the Sade-Sati period, Saturn selects everything that a person is attached to, because there is nothing to get stuck in an illusion! Saturn is a spiritual planet, and he does not like it).

• Responsibility (you see how responsibly Saturn approaches its duty - to give people the opportunity to work out bad karma, and here you are trying! Yes, not to give others the opportunity to work out bad karma, but to take responsibility for responsibilities!).

• The spirit of service, karma yoga (Saturn is an ideal servant. Indeed, how could we work out our bad karma if it did not serve us so selflessly?).

• Discipline (oh, and he does not like slobs!).

• Persistence (Saturn is very constant, well, very much! How it creates a problem for a person is for a long time!).

• Silence (by the way, this is a sign of humility).

• Lack of despondency (it happens only for those who have bad relationship with Saturn).

• Respect for elders (Saturn is the oldest planet among all the others).

• Seriousness (but do not overdo it; the ability to relate to life easily and with a sense of humor are also very important qualities).

5. What to eat (if you can’t fast all day on Saturdays, then at least eat Saturnian food):

• Black lentils (and other legumes).

• Prunes (and other dark and dry foods).

• Bitter food (the bitter taste cleanses well precisely because it harmonizes vata - the air in the body, and Saturn is responsible for it. By the way, Triphala, a popular Ayurvedic medicine, is very suitable for these purposes).

• Fermented and pickled foods (and other old ones, but no need to eat ignorant: cooked on fire, which stood for more than three hours).

6. Yagis and pujas for Saturn (fiery sacrifices and rituals of worship). Indeed, what could be better for building a relationship than respect? And you can try all these procedures, how to order from people professionally engaged in this (pandits, pujari) and try to do it yourself. In the latter case, do not try to do everything "letter by letter". The main thing here is a sincere expression of respect, a spirit of service and the feeling that you are giving something to Saturn - offerings, respect, your time, etc.

7. Mantras and yantras are also very good ways to propitiate Saturn. Yantra for Saturn can be bought in an esoteric store. And the mantra of Saturn is usually this: Om Shanaischaraya Namaha. Although there are different, for example: Om Kurmaya Namaha. As you already understood, it is best to read them on Saturdays, on beads specially designed for this, for example, from amethyst (Saturn’s stone).

Legend.

Legend has it that Saturn was the son of the Sun - what a paradox, because in fact, these are opposite energies. Once, the wife of the Sun could not stand his heat and went to Earth, leaving her maid Chhayu in her place (translated as “shadow”). The sun, of course, was so busy with his affairs that he did not notice the substitution, but one day something happened that made him think. Namely: a son came to him (of course, Saturn) and complained that his mother had cursed him for kicking her with his leg, and now his leg would dry out. The sun was puzzled - could a mother really do that? He replied to Saturn: “Your leg will not dry out, but I cannot completely remove the curse, so you have to remain lame”

What will happen next in this story, we will not talk, since thereafter Saturn does not appear in it. And note: this is the only legend in which Saturn's biggest dirty trick was only that he only rude his mother and kicked her. In all other legends, he appeared as the very embodiment of the worst karma. For example, the evil demon Ravana died precisely because of his gaze, but it was like this:

Ravana was the most powerful demon among all that existed then, he conquered the entire Universe and even made himself a ladder to the throne from the planets. One day, Narada, the heavenly sage, came to Saturn and asked him with reproach: “why can't you do anything with this demon, who every time ascends to the throne, humiliates you and other planets?” “I can’t,” Saturn answered, “while I’m lying face down I can’t look at him.” This was enough for the intelligent Narada, and somehow, having come to visit Ravana, he said: “Oh, king! You have such a beautiful palace! I liked everything here so much! Confused only one detail! Why do planets lie face down? After all, if you could see their suffering when you go to the throne, you would get even more pleasure! ”

And so the evil demon Ravana died. There are several more legends about Saturn's deadly gaze. For example, once Parvati asked him to see what a beautiful son she is - Ganesha. What Saturn refused for a long time, but the goddess insisted, and he cast one glance - from which the baby's head was incinerated. Of course, he was given a new one - since then Ganesha has become an elephant. But that there is a demon of Ravana and a deity, Saturn did not spare anyone: neither his parents, nor even his Guru. He cast a glance even at Shiva, however, he managed to avoid negative consequences, since for all this time he went into samadhi.

But what do we simple mortals who do not know how to enter samadhi do? Really, all my life and pay for the mistakes of the past? After all, there is nothing worse than the gaze of Saturn - at the time when he throws it at living beings - their minds change so that the most difficult karmas come out of the depths of the subconscious and the person begins to work it all out. The time when this planet casts its eyes on us is traditionally considered the Sade-Sati period, which lasts seven and a half years. And such periods in one human life, usually, there are two or three.

The epitome of successful trade and intelligence and eloquence - an energy called Mercury plays an important role in people's lives. From his position in the astrological chart depends on how much a person will be capable of new knowledge and successful networking, as well as how convincing and reasonable his speech will be.
Mercury is very mobile, neutral, two-faced and asexual. In addition to the previously mentioned sociability and intelligence, he gives people such qualities as independence, detachment, windiness, volatility and a tendency to extremism. It also gives a great sense of humor and talent in acting.

In addition to traders, lecturers, artists, businessmen, teachers, astrologers, poets and scientists, Mercury is the patron saint of people engaged in any profession requiring sleight of hand. And also it is he who manages such persons as crooks, thieves, hypocrites and counterfeiters. In addition, since mathematics and communications are in the jurisdiction of Mercury, it is he who patronizes any work related to computers and the Internet.

Manifestations of the energy of Mercury depending on the mode in which a person is located (it is desirable to develop merciful mercurial qualities, and get rid of ignorant and passionate ones):

Ignorance: Frequent change of connections, senseless activity of the body and mind, fussiness or immobility, meaninglessness of any activity. Nervous and psychotherapeutic problems, lack of control of the mind and feelings, nervous tic.

Passion: Cunning, insidiousness, opportunism, greedy craving for information, desire to read to show off in society, anonymous gossip, nervous exhaustion.

Goodness: Unrivaled logic, analytics, learning from even others' mistakes, the ability to quickly grasp, a very good sense of humor, there is a goal for a year - five years, knows his purpose, purpose of life, control of mind and feelings, internal independence and ability to adapt, sociability .

Propitiation methods of Mercury.

1. Qualities to be developed:

• Humor in goodness.

• A clear understanding of your goal and a carefully planned action plan for the coming years.

• Following the principles.

• The ability to separate the main from the secondary.

• Freedom from fussiness.

• Analytic skills.

• Love for reading and knowledge of sciences.

• Flexibility of thinking, openness to everything new.

2. Mercury Day - Wednesday, the best day for trade transactions and any business related to communication and study of sciences. And those who want to strengthen the energy of Mercury in themselves should devote this day to spiritual practices, preferably those that Mercury likes, namely:

• Do something for people under the influence of this planet (traders, businessmen, astrologers, mathematicians, intellectuals and just young people).

• In the morning, read the mantra of Mercury (see below).

• Wear green shades.

3. Mercury Enhancing Products:

• Small and wild plants: okra.

• Roots: carrots, parsnips.

• Fruits and vegetables obtained by vaccination or hybridization: nectarines, Romanesco cabbage, pluot, yoshta, broccoli, Nesha, Yuzu, etc.

• The fruit of the tangelo.

4. Actions that enhance Mercury:

• Communication in goodness (austerity of speech: do not swear, do not gossip, do not lie, do not bother people with speech, speak softly, beautifully, pleasantly and truthfully).

• Study of sciences (especially astrology, mathematics, economics and trade).

• Intellectual activities: a game of chess,

• The practice of observing the activities of the mind (usually begin by observing the breath and, accordingly, the sensations in the body, and then after the thoughts).

5. Yantra and mantra. The yantra of Mercury, like all other planets, can be purchased at the appropriate store, and the mantra is: Om namo bhagavate Buddhadevaya! And the second option: Om Bram Brim Brum Sa Budhaye namaha. Repeat this mantra 9000 times over 21 days. It is best to start the practice during the transit of Mercury through its position in the rush table (it is best to contact a professional astrologer to find out about the beginning of transit) or on Wednesday. The repetition of the Mantra of Mercury develops intellectual abilities, interpersonal skills, analytical and logical thinking, and also gives success in business and commerce.

6. Stones of Mercury:

• Emerald.

• Olivin.

• Jade.

• Green zircon.

• Green tourmaline.

• Brass.

Note: although the stones of Mercury are one of the safest and most useful among the rest, it is still highly recommended to consult a professional astrologer for individual recommendations on precious stones before buying a stone. In addition to the fact that an improperly selected stone can destroy certain areas of a person’s life, there are a huge number of rules on how to properly clean, put on and wear stones.

Legend.

By tradition, I will tell you a fairy tale, because it was with the help of fairy tales that the ancients transmitted secret knowledge. So you can not only enjoy, but also easier to understand and remember the nature of certain phenomena, in this case - planets.

Mercury was the illegitimate son of the moon and Tara - the wife of Jupiter. Having conquered three worlds and having spent some rajasuya yagya (very expensive religious sacrifices), the Moon received fame and fortune, which rarely fall to anyone in life. And as often happens in such trials, he became unusually arrogant and presumptuous.

Love broke out between him and Tara, and despite the fact that his lover was the wife of his teacher, he stole it. Upon learning of the loss, Jupiter several times sent Luna requests to return to his wife, to which he replied that Tara left with him voluntarily and would leave him only when she wanted to. Jupiter retold these words to his disciple Indra - the king of the gods and the lord of lightning, after which a war broke out between Indra and the Moon.

In this clash, Venus is a teacher of demons and all his students sided with the Moon, since they had long hated Jupiter with the rest of the gods. Shiva took the side of the gods out of love for his teacher - Angiras, who was the father of Jupiter. As this bloody dispute dragged on, Angiras turned to his father Brahma, the creator of the universe, with the request to guide the moon on the true path. Since Brahma was the father and the moon, he could not disobey him and returned Tara.

It was the incident with the abduction of Tara that became the last straw in the patience of the twenty-seven wives of the moon and their father - Daksha. The law of karma is implacable, and after the abduction of the wife of the teacher, Daksha cursed the moon with consumption, because of which he now wanders and arrives all the time. By the way, in the Vedic tradition, adultery with the wife of the teacher is a great sin. Atonement is possible only if you cut off your penis and go with it to the North with your hand until life leaves the body.

What was the indignation of Jupiter when he learned that his missus had already suffered from Mercury. In a rage, he demanded that she spew this fruit from her bosom, which she did - so Mercury was born. He was so radiant and beautiful that Luna and Jupiter had a fatherly love for him and began to demand from Tara that she confessed - who was his real father?

The embarrassed Tara could not utter a word, while the applicants for paternity vied with each other. Seeing all this, Mercury angrily exclaimed to his mother:

• Why this false bashfulness? Tell me the truth! In the end, Tara admitted that the father of a beautiful child is the Moon.

Thus, as the father of Mercury, the Moon is a friendly planet to him. But dissatisfied with the fact that the moon seduced his mother - Tara himself Mercury feels hostility to the moon.

It is also interesting that all the planets known to us as favorable showed their not good sides in this story: Jupiter first demanded to spew the fruit, and when he saw how beautiful the child began to lie and cunning, to be called his father. We already talked about the fall of the moon, and Mercury was too rude to his mother, because without this adultery he would not have been born.

Thus, this story about Mercury reveals some of the unpleasant sides of the "good heroes" - or rather their two-facedness, which is controlled by the same Mercury. After all, this planet is known not only for its intellect, ingenuity and sociability, but also for its variability and a certain bisexuality, which manifests itself in many respects as asexuality. All this can also be seen in the story of his marriage:

The son of the Sun was Vaivasvat - one of the ancestors, who wanted his son to be his firstborn. To this end, he even carried out expensive and very difficult sacrifices, and what was his surprise when, instead of a boy, a girl appeared - later named Ila.

After some investigation, he found out that his wife wanted a daughter and persuaded one of the priests to change the mantras a little. Without hesitation, Vaivasvat declared his wife’s desire to be unlawful and turned to the sage Vasistha with a request to change the sex of the child - which was fulfilled. As a result, Ila turned into Tsarevich Sudyumna.

Nevertheless, fate is not so easy to change, and once walking in the forest Sudyumna and all who were with him suddenly turned into women. And the thing is that they entered the enchanted Shiva forest. Once in this place Shiva and Parvati made love and were unpleasantly surprised by the appearance of a celestial. To reassure his wife, Shiva announced that every man entering this forest would turn into a woman, except for Shiva himself, of course.

So, Ila-Sudyumna wandered in the forest in his new guise until he came to the dwelling of Mercury, where they fell in love at first sight and, of course, got married. As a result, they had a son - Pururavas.

But Sudyumn again wanted to regain his usual appearance, and with this request he turned to the sage Vasishta - the very one who turned him into a boy immediately after birth. Vasishtha began to make sacrifices in honor of Shiva for the sake of this request. Not wanting to break the spell of the forest and refuse Vasishtha Shiva proclaimed that Sudyumna will be a month a woman and a month a man.

Some time later, Sudyumn became the ruler of the whole earth and lived a long and righteous life. Although, as they say, his subjects could not get used to the fact that their overlord now and then changes sex. Thus, being the wife of Mercury, and the wife is a reflection of the husband, Ila-Sudyumna illustrates the volatile and bisexual nature of this planet.