Saturn is a planet of authority and command which rules the more preeminent area of the birth chart, the 10th house, also known as the Midheaven, linked to prestige, status, rank and the role in society. We aspire towards the height of this chart’s angle which is linked with satisfaction in our career and vocation. Saturn makes us climb and win the highest social position in all social spheres with shrewdness. Saturn also rules the sign of Capricorn whom highest goal is to achieve the higher level of authority and power in their chosen field or profession. The Third Eye chakra is a powerful and commanding energy center that propels individuals to the top by discerning and clearly seeing the way to get there.
Above all else, the Saturnian principle concerns itself with reality. While there are different types of reality, reality here means worldly reality, the so-called bottom line; the often cold, harsh facts of life. Indeed, in worldly terms, accepting the fact that we all die, is a major example. A realistic attitude to life includes also an appreciation of limitations. An awareness that time, our resources, life itself, is measured out to us and perhaps shouldn’t be wasted. When we understand the limitations of a given situation and are aware of our own limitations and the limitations of others, we can save time and save resources, for no longer do we need to waste energy in trying to achieve the impossible. On a less positive level, when an individual is too strongly identified with the Saturnian view, their negative attitude can prevent them from glimpsing possibilities. When are depressed, for example, what is possible can seem impossible. At best the Saturnian principle makes us prudent, at worst it narrows our vision and therefore narrows our scope of action and understanding.
Likewise, it is at the level of Ajna chakra that we are compelled to see and accept reality as it is, in all its inner and outer dimensions of perception. It is only when we can see the whole picture that we can move forward and climb the mountain without being lost in the attempt. The Third Eye chakra power of commanding reveals from a higher vision of what we are facing in all its boundaries and strengths, so that we can change and command with higher intelligence. This is the intuition chakra associated with the power of discerning reality and thoughts, and imaginations and abstract ideas. It controls the whole personality of a person. When active and balanced, Ajna chakra the same as a well-placed natal Saturn, helps us see both inner and outer worlds, as we no longer escape from reality. Our thoughts get clear and we experience self-reflection and spiritual enlightenment. With this ability we can adopt the outer world and express our inner world. A blocked Ajna chakra or an unfavorable placed Saturn, manifests as stubbornness, vision and sinus problems and high temper. Though, an open Ajna introduces charisma, intuition and clarity of judgment.
Saturn is the planet of Karma; He is the decision maker, the deliverer of justice. The person going through a Saturn transit (or Shani period in Vedic astrology) or those with a prominent Saturn in their natal charts have the ability to distinguish the right from the wrong after discerning the truth. A powerful Saturn gives good results and a malefic placed Saturn causes delays and hurdles in life. In both cases there are important lessons to learn, whether through the easy or hard path. The planet Saturn is traditionally known as the “old wise teacher” beyond the concept of time, hence, its lessons can take either a childhood or a lifetime to learn. Under the influence of Saturn illusions are shattered and we get closer to reality.
Saturn is ruled by goddess Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga. Saturn is the deliverer of justice and Katyayani is the giver of righteousness as per the past actions. Lord Hanuman is also worshipped as He had rescued the Navagrahas (including Shani) from demon king Ravana.