Planets in the zodiac keep moving through their
respective paths with their particular velocities through different signs. This
motion of planets over different signs and planets during a particular period of
time is termed as ‘Transit’ or ‘Gochara’.
In Vedic Astrology, predictions are made on the
basis of the birth-chart of the native and the timing of the events is arrived
at by various methods like Vimshottari Dasas, Tajik system and Gochara etc.;
whereas in Western Astrology, the exact time of an event is decided using
methods like Primary & Secondary Directions, Radix System and the
Progressed Horoscope of Alan Leo etc.
According to Vedic Astrology, the most malefic
planet Saturn gives good results while transiting the third, sixth and eleventh
houses from the natal Moon or Janma Rasi. In the remaining houses, Saturn’s
transit is considered as inauspicious. On
the contrary, the Western astrologers have given much importance to the transit
of Saturn over radical positions of other planets in a horoscope. Alan Leo, one
of the world famous Western astrologers, has given the following descriptions of
such positions, which are considered of utmost significance:
Saturn
transiting over the Ascendant:
Saturn, while crossing the Ascendant, causes colds,
rheumatism or accidents. If coinciding with bad directions, such transits may
mark a very serious time; however, under good directions, troubles will be just
for a short duration.
Saturn
transiting over the Sun:
Trouble with superiors, losses in business, danger
in position and reputation, trouble through father and husband, decline in
health are a few results of Saturn crossing the Sun in the chart.
Saturn
transiting over the Moon:
Saturn, while crossing the Moon, brings trouble or
loss through business, property, family or domestic matters, and house or land.
This transit is unfortunate for mother, wife or female relatives. The native’s
popularity wanes. The health is liable to suffer. This transit is considered as
dreaded in Vedic Astrology also.
Saturn
transiting over the Mercury:
Trouble through writings, study, books, documents,
depression and worry are a few results of Saturn crossing the Mercury in the
chart.
Saturn
transiting over the Venus:
Losses in occupations and pursuits ruled by Venus,
scandal or trouble through female friends and relatives are indicated when
Saturn transits over the Venus. However, in case of well aspected Venus, there
may be some gains.
Saturn
transiting over the Mars:
Saturn, while crossing the Mars, brings sudden
troubles, danger of quarrels and accidents and change of occupation.
Saturn
transiting over the Jupiter:
In case of Jupiter being well placed and aspected at
birth, Saturn in transit over Jupiter will bring financial gains through
investments, religion and/or law. But if afflicted, there may be danger of loss
and trouble.
Saturn
transiting over its own place:
Saturn, while crossing over its own place, brings
more often loss and troubles. However, in case of Saturn being well placed and
aspected at birth, there may be gain through things signified by the planet.
It is always prudent to use all the available methods,
be it from Vedic or Western astrology, in order to arrive at the right
prediction and exact timing of events.
© Gulab Jain
September
18, 2015
Posted
from Bangalore (Karnataka) India
