Author: Astro Pandit SUKUMAR GOPALAN,
Astrologically Saturn and Mars are natural malefic planets. For some horoscopes, Saturn or Mars may be functional benefits, but the natural tendency of these two planets are generally destruction or creation of innumerable hardships to the native.
Individually these two planets can be less harmful depending upon the lagna in which you are born. But when these planets comes in contact with each other, maleficent outcome is magnified multifold.
Here one has to understand that Saturn and Mars combination can manifest in multiple ways. Some examples are:
- Saturn and Mars are placed together in a house
- Saturn and Mars aspecting a house together whether from same house where they are placed or not.
Example 1: Both Saturn and Mars are placed in Gemini (Mithun). Both planets will aspect Saggitarius (Dhanur) though their 7th aspect
Example 2: Saturn is placed in Pisces (Meena) and Mars is placed in Gemini (Mithun). Both planets will aspect Saggitarius (Dhanur) though these two planets are placed in different signs
- Saturn or Mars aspecting a house individually though they are placed together in a house
Example 3: Both Saturn and Mars are placed in Gemini (Mithun). Both planets will aspect Saggitarius (Dhanur) though their 7th aspect. In addition, Saturn will aspect Leo & Pisces and Mars will aspect Virgo & Capricorn. Therefore, here Gemini, Leo, Pisces, Virgo and Capricorn signs (5 in total) will get impact of Saturn and Mars
Saturn + Mars combined effect on 12 houses.
1st House: Native will be more disease prone, not a straight forward thinker, malefic thoughts, achieving things through illegal means
2nd House: Natives income derived through dark means, problems or separations in family,
3rd house: Younger siblings struggle in life, losses in new initiatives, loss of jewellery, getting in illegal activities
4th house: Problems in property and vehicles, frequent accidents, suffering from loss of property or vehicles
5th house: Health of child affected, less spiritual inclination, Grand parents struggling, Children unable to shine like the native
6th house: More disease prone, hard work but less earnings, suffering due to jealous of others
7th house: Denial of marriage life, problems in marriage life, bad publicity, partners cheating
8th house: facing grave life dangers while travelling or health issues, facing litigations, facing jail term
9th house: Loss of parental property, unable to visit temples and do yagnas, unable to enjoy the life comforts though highly qualified
10th house: Illegal nature of the business, Problems in business, losing a close relative or family member at an early age
11th house: Struggling elder siblings, no savings despite high earnings, no satisfaction in life
12th house: Frequent medical expenses, loss of sleep, facing jail term, loss of wealth through litigation and frequent illness, unable to enjoy bed comforts.
Effective Remedy to thwart the evil effects of Saturn & Mars Combination:
For Non Hindus and in general, following remedies would be helpful:
- Helping physically challenged,
- Participation in blood donation camps,
- Donate bricks for constructing building schools, religious institutions, welfare buildings
For Hindus, using Sindoor for every day pooja will help to thwart the evil effects of Saturn Mars combination either permanently in Birth chart or Temporarily in Natal chart.
Mythologically, Lord Hanuman said to have released Shani bhagwan from the clutches of Ravana and in return Saturn promised Lord Hanuman that his devotees wont be affected by Saturn.
Also Lord Hanuman is a greatest warrior and unbeatable by any gods or demi-gods. Therefore he is a possessor of qualities of Mars. The use of Sindoor (vermilion) which symbolizes Mars in Hanuman temples has a deep-rooted cultural and mythological significance in Hindu tradition:
Mythological Background:
- Connection to Hanuman: According to Hindu mythology, Hanuman once saw Sita applying Sindoor on her forehead. Curious, he asked her why she did so. Sita explained that it was a symbol of her love and respect for Lord Rama, and it ensured his long life and well-being. Inspired by her devotion, Hanuman covered his entire body with Sindoor, believing that this would please Lord Rama even more and ensure his safety and prosperity. This event happened on Tuesday as per understanding from mythological texts
- Symbol of Devotion: Since then, Sindoor is considered a symbol of Hanuman’s immense devotion to Lord Rama. It is believed that offering Sindoor to Hanuman pleases him and helps devotees receive his blessings, particularly for strength, courage, and the removal of obstacles.
Cultural Significance:
- Symbol of Energy: Sindoor, often associated with the color red or orange, symbolizes energy, strength, and power in Hindu culture. Applying Sindoor to Hanuman’s idol or image is thought to imbue the devotee with similar qualities.
- Ritual Practice: In many Hanuman temples, devotees offer Sindoor as a part of their worship. The application of Sindoor on Hanuman’s idol is a ritual that signifies respect and invokes the deity’s blessings.
- Protection and Blessing: Devotees often apply a small amount of Sindoor from Hanuman’s idol to their foreheads as a mark of his blessing and protection.
This practice is a blend of devotion, tradition, and symbolism, rooted in the belief that Hanuman embodies unwavering devotion and immense power.
About the Author: Astro Pandit Sukumar Gopalan has been practicing Astrology spanning many years with a clientele across the globe. He specializes in Hindu Vedic Astrology, Palmistry, Vasthu (For Home and Industrial) and Tarot reading. Whatsapp: +91 73058 25626 for online consulting appointments
