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Saturn Sorrow and Spiritual Splendour

Saturn the Mighty planet have scores of mythological stories of deep significance associated with it. The planet of perseverance ,maturity and detachment have been much condemned in all systems of esoteric studies, be it western ,greek or hindu astrology. Traditionally considered as the son of Sun and Shadow, Saturn is said to have red eyes with tall body with long teeth.
 All kind of shabbiness and dirt is also associated with this slowest moving being in our zodiac .This descriptions are actually characteristics of Saturn which needs to be studied in deep to realize the might of this planet and its role in human evolution.
Saturn is associated with pain and suffering, that too of most terrible form. In almost all areas in a chart, position and aspect of this planet causes contraction , individual feels restrictiveness and frustration pertaining to that area of life. But sufferings of almost all sorts do have their roots in something more deeper which remain invisible when seen from shallow perspective of life, and that’s where enter the Saturn, the planet of Karma and memories.
Red eyes attributed to him means the wrath of bad Karma that falls on one through Saturn deadly gaze. Tall body means the long lasting nature of results caused by events under Saturn’s impact. Dirt and filth are again the immaturity and ego that cover up the soul halting its evolution in longer run.
Saturn gives maturity and brings the deep level of patience in an individual, endurance of dramatic human suffering can come only when one learn the lessons well given by this planet. It is in fact true that Saturn gives pain and suffering, but in more appropriate terms he is just an impartial judge giving the one his pot of destined suffering which have their roots in Karmas accumulated in journey of a Soul.
But the esoteric aspect of Saturn produces greatest of Spiritual splendour .Saturn cut off the strings through which one builds attachment of various kinds with things ,people and situations .The silence, maturity ,depth in thoughts given by this planet is unparalleled ,great Yogis are born when Saturn blesses .When looked in larger scheme of life ,Saturn has a role of a strict and impartial teacher who acts cold and do punish a lot, but only to see their students excelling with all of their acts right .Exploration of aspects of Saturn are unfathomable and it will suffice to quote that Saturn is not evil, he is just unforgiving when it comes to give justice of one’s Karma.

(c) Copyright 2013 Vaibhav Gupta