Number Eight (8~ Saturn)
“I’ll Work Hard for Nice Things”
The planet concerned with number 8 is Saturn which deals with the law of Karma. It deals with the occult, with philosophy and with cultural development. It governs the fine arts which do not come under the rule of number 8. The Saturnian qualities described below are most clearly visible in people who have 8 as a psychic number. Among the seven most important planets of our solar system, Saturn is the farthest planet from the Earth. That it is slow moving is indicated by its Sanskrit name, Shanaishchara. It is inert (tamasic), cold and dry in nature, and is considered to be the most malefic of the malefic planets. Its malefic effects can be experienced when it passes through the twelfth, first, and second houses from the natal Moon. For example, if the Moon is in Taurus in the natal chart, then whenever Saturn transits in Aries, Taurus, or Gemini, its influence can be experienced the most. As Saturn completes one revolution on the path of its ecliptic in thirty years, it remains in the sidereal zodiac sign for two-and-a-half years; when it transits through the three above-mentioned houses, it influences the native for a period of seven-and-a-half years.
Saturn, a planet of darkness, rules over the dark side of human nature, such as the conscience (or awareness of right and wrong). The sight of Saturn is inauspicious. When Saturn is well posited in a chart, it brings wisdom, awareness of right and wrong, sincerity, honesty, love of justice, nonattachment, long-life, fame, authority, leadership, and organizational abilities. Saturn is a planet of confinement. When it is ill-posited or badly aspected in a chart, it brings obstruction, delay, humiliation, enmity, bad karmas, lawsuits, and prison. It makes people lonely, pessimistic, afraid, and subject to premature aging, drug addiction, and gives them suicidal tendencies.
This is the number which puts one through life’s tests. It establishes the balance of material, spiritual and bodily things. This number is cold and masculine in nature. It shows good health, energy and endurance. It symbolises justice with mercy. It is the number of power. If this number is lucky, it brings wealth. It shows discipline, method, regularity, system. The 8 represents the law “As Above, So Below.” This vibration understands the Earth (o- lower circle) and the intellectual plane ( -upper circle). This means it can take an idea and make it work on the material level. Both 8’s and 3’s are strong personalities, but 3’s are more extroverted. They are the performers, while 8’s are more conservative and are the business people. The 3 is 8 with the left side removed. It is like two halfmoons letting their light shine. Personality plus. Humor. Fun-loving. The 8 is enclosed, self-contained power. The 3 will spend on impulse; the 8 will save, and is good with money. On its side, 8 is a picture of the balances: ∞. This means it has good judgment and a good dose of “common sense.” The 8 balances good health, strength, and stamina, and is found in the name total of many athletes. Many musicians also have this number as it reflects their fine sense of rhythm. But anyone with an 8 for a name total will find it is a better name for business than for the performing arts. The power it endows is to be used for the improvement of mankind and if it is diverted to other uses, it brings destruction, in the end destroying itself. Saturnine people do not like discipline; they are rebellious and law breakers. They behave like old men and appear older than their chronological ages. This is because Saturn rules over old age and is often described as an elderly planet.
8 indicates “Light and Darkness.” The darkness is the selfish material-minded moneymaker, and the light is the spiritual-minded who offer light to those in the dark. This knowledge of spirit and matter gives the 8 inspiration, leadership ability, and even genius. It is 4 plus 4; the organizational abilities of the 4 doubled—44: Mastermind, Prosper, Unlimited.
Relationship: You may be cosmopolitan and seek a partner who is strong, successful or powerful, and you may possess these qualities yourself. You love wearing jewellery, body ornaments or family heirlooms, and you particularly like to make a statement through the way you dress. You can be a charmer who knows how best to seduce a potential lover; however, you don’t always succumb to flattery. Money and materialism are important to you, but they can also cause problems within a relationship. You may also have issues around control and may battle with a partner, particularly if you are trying to keep them under your thumb.
Careers : Whatever career you choose, there is every chance it will be a great success because you put so much energy into it. You are extremely ambitious and will put up a fight in order to get to the top. With an 8, you are likely to excel particularly in the business arena. Perhaps you have your own company, or are responsible for a team of people within a large organisation. You like to be the boss and in control, and you may use your power and authority to help others develop their skills. Investment banking may also be attractive, along with any job within the field of finance. Perhaps you take up a career as an architect, or a career where you can use your organisational skills, which can be outstanding.
Leisure and Hobbies: You may make a hobby out of playing the stock market; perhaps you study the financial press to get tips, or talk to professionals in the field to get advice. You find it fun and entertaining, although you may be sensible with the amounts you invest, particularly as it is for pleasure. Powerful cars may also fascinate you, and perhaps you join a car club where you can meet with other enthusiasts, or take pride in sprucing up your car before you show it off. You often love to ride horses or motorbikes and may win competitions. Playing squash, working out in the gym or doing pilates may help you to relax as they focus the mind and strengthen the body.
Health and Diseases: Saturn rules over the nails, hairs, teeth, bones, skeleton, skin, and nervous system with an 8, you may have problems with your hips, feet or spine. This number is associated with your spiritual strength, for example your ability to survive tough experiences and to carry on physically. Another health issue may be with constipation and diarrhoea. This may be psychologically attributed to you holding on to control and not wanting to let go of the past (constipation) or to letting go too readily. Finding a balance between activity and non-activity may help these areas to balance out. Self-respect may be an area for concern and can influence your health. Your understanding of life is reflected in your body. Saturnine people are susceptible to paralysis, rheumatism, gout, deafness, muteness, depression, anxiety, colic pains, ear troubles, insanity, and asthma. Their main problems are with the aggravation of the humor of wind—gas in the intestines, constipation, and blood pressure and heart troubles. They also suffer from anemia, impurities of the blood, weakness or numbness of the limbs, leprosy, fever, weakness of urinary bladder, bleeding, pain in nose and ears, and baldness. They should massage their bodies regularly with sesame oil or, if possible, with mustard oil. They should use spices that are also diuretics, such as cumin, and take morning walks in an open area. Saturn is cold and dry, and they are susceptible to catching colds and having dry skin.
Precious Stones: Blue sapphire, substitutes for blue sapphire, amethyst, black pearl, and lapis lazuli are good stones for number 8s. The gem should be bought on a Saturday and given to the jeweler the same day. The jeweler should make a ring with a mixture of five metals—one part gold, two parts silver, three parts lead, one part copper and five parts iron, in an open back setting. He can also make it with white gold—one part gold and ten parts silver. The gem should be set in the ring on a Saturday, and it should be picked up from the jeweler on a Saturday. After performing the proper rituals, it should be worn on the Saturn finger (middle finger) after sunset or late in the evening. They should take blue sapphire powder to help their bodies heal electrochemically.
Positive Impact: Assertive, Ambitious, Determined, Charismatic, Self-assured, Confident, Rational, Inspiring, Responsible, Hardworking, Religious, Honest, Respect, Age factor, Good judgment, Handles money wisely, Likes nice things, Makes a good boss, Musical and/or athletic ability, Organized, Physical stamina, Practical, Prudent, Realistic, Sets goals, Successful.
Negative Impact: Personal life, Court, Professional Life, Money Lost, Jail, Wrong decision, Stubborn, Bossy, Domineering, Aggressive, Controlling, Obstinate, Possessive, Materialistic, Exhibitionist, Defeatist, Intimidating, Needs philosophical study, Pushy, Represses feelings, Thoughtless.
Destructive: Abusive, Cruel, Demanding, Ignorant, Intolerant, No feelings for others, Revengeful, Schemer, Temper, Uncultured, Unscrupulous
Careers: Automobile Business, Labour, Metals related business, Engineering, Contractors, Investment banking, Architect
Leisure/ Hobbies: Investment, Cars, Pilates
Lucky Colours: Grey, Black, Dark blue and Purple
Lucky Days: Saturday is the best day of the week for number 8s. If the Saturday falls on a good date within a good period, it becomes really special.
Lucky Gem : Amethyst, Dark sapphire and Black pearl
Strong Periods: Although number 8s are always strong, they are especially strong between September 20 and October 25 and between January 20 and February 20.
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Weak Periods: Whenever Saturn is retrograde or eclipsed, number 8s have a weak period. Additional weak periods include the first twenty days of January, the last week of February, and the months of December, March, and April.
Fasting: Number 8 people should fast on Saturday. In the evening, following their sunset meditation, they should eat khichari—a dish prepared from a mixture of split urad beans (split black beans with peels) and rice.
Meditation: Number 8s should meditate on an idol of Saturn made of the five metal mixture stated above or on a blue sapphire. 1 Before meditation, they should do their morning cleansing rituals and bathe if possible.
Mantra: Japa (repetition) of the mantra of any planet should be completed within the ascending cycle of the moon and should be repeated the prescribed number of times. Number 8s should recite the mantra of Saturn 108 times daily. They can choose to recite either the Vedic mantra.
“AUM SHANNO DEVI RABHISHTHAYE APO BHAVANTU PITAYE
SHAN YO RABHISRA VANTU NAH: AUM”
