Saturn in Leo in transit and in birth chart

December 16, 2006

Hi All,

One important thing I have not seen mentioned here re: the placement of

Saturn in Leo or any planet in a natal or transit chart is that a

planet's true strength is seen in its Navamsa. The expression used in

Vedic astrology is " Grahanam Amsakam Balam, " which translates as " the

real strength of a planet is to be assessed from its Navamsa. "

Therefore, the Navamsa shows the key to the strength of a planet or its

innate abilities. The Navamsa and D-9 chart also reveal the potential

for evolutionary development of the planets and the chart as a whole.

So, even though Saturn is not considered to be well placed in the sign

of its enemy Leo, we should take into account the Navamsa position of

this placement to fine tune its strength and capabilities.

The most important varga/division after the Rasi, the Navamsa is the

one-ninth division of a sign. Each sign is divided into nine divisions

of 3°20´ each. The first 1/9 of a sign is governed by the Cardinal sign

of that element, followed by the remaining signs in order through the

zodiac. In this way, for example, the first 1/9 of Leo (Fixed Fire)

will be Aries (Cardinal Fire), the second 1/9 is Taurus, the third is

Gemini, and so on as follows:

0-3°20´ Aries Navamsa

3°20´-6°40´ Taurus Navamsa

6°40´-10° Gemini Navamsa

10°-13°20´ Cancer Navamsa

13°20´-16°40´ Leo Navamsa (Vargottama)

16°40´-20° Virgo Navamsa

20°-23°20´ Libra Navamsa

23°20´-26°40´ Scorpio Navamsa

26°40´-30° Sagittarius Navamsa

Note for all Fixed signs-Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius-the middle

13°20´-16°40´ will always be Vargottama, literally, " in the best

subdivision, " wherein the planet is supposed to function in a more

positive way.

Re: the transit of Saturn in Leo, we can see that the first 3°20´ of

Saturn's transit in Leo may be a time fraught with difficulties and

challenges, as Saturn will not only be traveling in an unfriendly

constellation but will also be Gandanta (at the edge of Cancer and Leo)

and in its debilitated Navamsa of Aries. Saturn might be less malefic

in the Navamsas of its friends, in Gemini, Taurus, Virgo and Libra, and

whether or not it is less malefic in its Vargottoma position, I am not

sure. Complicating the transit of Saturn in Leo will be the conjunction

of Saturn and Ketu (in 2007-2008), which is a combination that can set

of long-term conflicts. In natal charts, Saturn in Leo in a friendly

Navamsa is not as problematical as Saturn in Leo in an unfriendly

Navamsa.

Best,

Juliana S.

, " Rev. Alice Miller "

<astrominister1 wrote:

>

> A major meaning of Saturn is that, by sign, it describes our limits--

as

> in what limits us? Saturn in Leo is limited by roles, especially

> inherited roles. So it might allow you to fit into your local society

> very well, but make your soul feel terribly inhibited.

>

> Alice Miller

> www.lifeprintastrology.com <www.lifeprintastrology.com>

>

December 16, 2006

Another thing that should be kept in mind

in assessing the strength of a planet in a natal (or navamsa) chart is the sign

occupied by the dispositor. For example, if the Moon is in it’s fall in

Scorpio and Mars is in it’s exaltation I Capricorn, and esp. if it’s

in a fairly strong position (cusp of an angle or trine house), it at least

partially redeems the Moon. I suppose that if the dispositor is in the sign of

its rulership it would help to some extent, too.

Bettina

On Behalf Of jai.ma

Saturday, December 16, 2006

5:18 AM

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Re:

Saturn in Leo in transit and in birth chart

Hi All,

One important thing I have not seen mentioned here re: the placement of

Saturn in Leo or any planet in a natal or transit chart is that a

planet's true strength is seen in its Navamsa. The expression used in

Vedic astrology is " Grahanam Amsakam Balam, " which translates as

" the