Sanskrit verses with English translation from Kalyana Varma. Read the full classical treatise on AstroFusion Learning.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: meṣa-sthaḥ śaniḥ pāpī dāridrya-bhāj]
meṣa-sthaḥ śaniḥ pāpī dāridrya-bhāj
If Saturn occupies Aries at the time of one's birth, one will be miserable due to his vices and hard labor, be deceitful, will hate his relatives, be blameworthy, garrulous, reprobated, poor, bad in appearance, ill-tempered, inimical to his people, will do base acts, be jealous and sinful.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: vṛṣabha-sthaḥ śaniḥ dāsī dhanahīnaḥ]
vṛṣabha-sthaḥ śaniḥ dāsī dhana-hīnaḥ
If Saturn occupies Taurus at the time of one's birth, he will be bereft of wealth, be a servant, will speak undesirable words, be untruthful, will win the hearts of old women, will have bad friends, will be addicted to women, will serve other women, be not outspoken, will have strong sight, be related to numerous assignments and be a fool.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: mithuna-sthaḥ śaniḥ ṛṇī vidyā-rataḥ]
mithuna-sthaḥ śaniḥ ṛṇī vidyā-rataḥ
If Saturn occupies Gemini, one will contract debts and imprisonments, will toil, will have vanity in disposition, will consecrate by hymns and prayers, be bereft of virtues, be always in hide-out, be libidinous, cunning, wicked and fond of wandering and of sports.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: karka-sthaḥ śaniḥ kṛtrimāphala-bhāj]
karka-sthaḥ śaniḥ kṛtrimāphala-bhāj
If Saturn is in Cancer, one will possess a beloved wife, be devoid of wealth in boyhood, will suffer many diseases, be learned, motherless, soft-spoken, distinguished in acts, will always contract diseases, will trouble others, be inimical to relatives, crooked, be kingly in his mid-life and will enjoy growing pleasures.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: siṃha-sthaḥ śaniḥ dāsī kleśa-bhāj]
siṃha-sthaḥ śaniḥ dāsī kleśa-bhāj
If Saturn occupies Leo, one will be interested in writing and reading, be skillful, be disdained, devoid of virtues and wife, will live by servitude, be devoid of his own men and happiness, be interested in doing base acts, ill-tempered, be mad with undue desires, will carry loads, will toil hard and will have a wrinkled body.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: kanyā-sthaḥ śaniḥ klība-tulyaḥ]
kanyā-sthaḥ śaniḥ klība-tulyaḥ
If Saturn occupies Virgo at birth the subject will resemble a eunuch, be very crafty, will depend on others for food, be addicted to prostitutes, will have a few friends, be unacquainted with arts, be desirous of indulging in ugly acts, will possess sons and wealth, be indolent, helpful to others, will intent upon spoiling virgins and be cautious in his actions.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: tulā-sthaḥ śaniḥ uccaiḥ sthitaḥ rāja-samaḥ]
tulā-sthaḥ śaniḥ uccaiḥ sthitaḥ rāja-samaḥ
Saturn posited in Libra at birth indicates, that the subject will be rich, soft-spoken, will earn money and honours from foreign countries, be a king, or a scholar, will have his wealth protected by his relatives, be senior in the circle, will attain a high status owing to his gracious speech in an assemblage, be good and will join corrupt female dancers and prostitutes.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: vṛścika-sthaḥ śaniḥ vairiḥ viṣa-śastra-pīḍitaḥ]
vṛścika-sthaḥ śaniḥ vairiḥ viṣa-śastra-pīḍitaḥ
If Saturn occupies Scorpio at birth, the native will be hostile, be crooked, affected by poison and weapons, very ill-tempered, miserly, egoistic, rich, capable of stealing others' money, averse to instruments played on festive occasions, malicious, very miserable and will face destruction, misery and diseases.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: dhanu-sthaḥ śaniḥ vidvān kīrti-bhāj]
dhanu-sthaḥ śaniḥ vidvān kīrti-bhāj
If Saturn occupies Sagittarius, one will be skillful in behavior, teaching, Vedic meanings, learning and denotation, be famous due to virtuous children, family profession and his own virtues, will enjoy excellent affluence in his old age, will speak less, will have many names and be soft in disposition.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: makara-sthaḥ śaniḥ svīyaḥ mūla-trikoṇaḥ]
makara-sthaḥ śaniḥ svīyaḥ mūla-trikoṇaḥ
If Saturn is posited at birth in Capricorn, the native will lord over the lands of others' females, will be endowed with Vedic knowledge, virtues and knowledge of many branches of fine arts, be excellent among his caste-men, be honourable, will respect others, be famous, be interested in bathing and decoration, will be skillful in performance, will live in foreign places, be courageous and be polite in behavior.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: kumbha-sthaḥ śaniḥ svīyaḥ]
kumbha-sthaḥ śaniḥ svīyaḥ
If Saturn is in Aquarius, the native will be a great liar, be eminent, be addicted to women and wine, be wicked, crafty, will fall prey to evil friendship, be very ill-tempered, be averse to knowledge, conversation and traditional law, be addicted to other women, be harsh in speech and will attempt at many undertakings.
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: mīna-sthaḥ śaniḥ yājñikaḥ vidvān]
mīna-sthaḥ śaniḥ yājñikaḥ vidvān
If Saturn occupies Pisces at birth, one will be fond of sacrifices and arts, be chief among his relatives and friends, be calm, will have increasing wealth, be skillful in policy-making, be capable of diamond testing, be virtuous, modest and will later on acquire an authoritative position.