Saturn transit to Capricorn in 2020

On 24th of January 2020 Saturn is going to transit to Capricorn sign from Sagittarius. Saturn will stay in Capricorn for the next 2.5 years.

You all know, that Saturn is the significator of our Karma. Capricorn is the sign of Karma as it is the 10th house of natural Zodiac. So this is going to be significant event in the Zodiac which will influence most of the people in a positive or negative way.

In our astrology, the transit of slow moving planets like Saturn, Rahu, Jupiter etc has been given special importance.

Saturn in the sign of Capricorn, whether it’s retrograde or whether it’s direct, the one thing that Saturn does, it naturally brings in responsibilities, duty, commitment and making sacrifices towards the house that it rules. Saturn represents duty, commitment and sacrifice, discipline, structure. So naturally these things are going to be given in the sign of Capricorn.

Saturn of course feels comfortable in Capricorn. It’s able to perform karma. Sagittarius is about learning. After this 2.5 years of learning, now Saturn needs to perform Karma’s. Now Saturn needs to perform actions. You would notice, Saturn in Sagittarius naturally makes an individual a bit lethargic because it’s a fiery sign and it’s a satvik sign. At the same time it’s a dual sign and Saturn’s nature in this particular sign becomes a bit chaotic. It’s indecisive. Now in Capricorn, it has to focus on his higher karma. It means standing up and performing the Karma’s. Saturn does well in Capricorn.

Saturn Jupiter conjunction in Capricorn

In December 2020 two planets- Jupiter and Saturn will conjunct in Capricorn. This is another important event. Two important teacher- one that teachers us through experience and other that teacher us through wisdom and knowledge, will join together in Capricorn. So we all will experience something important during the time when this Saturn-Jupiter conjunction will occur in Capricorn.

Jupiter signifies Dharma and Saturn also signifies Dharma. One of the rare factors of this conjunction is that it is going to take place at the exact degree or near the exact degree of Jupiter’s debilitation. Jupiter gets debilitated at 5 degrees of Capricorn and Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in December 2020 will be at five degrees of Capricorn.

So this means that Jupiter is not thinking very wisely. It is going through some more materialistic element and it is learning to transform you. The debilitation means that you have to do something about it. If you are not doing something about it then it becomes a problem.

The transit of Saturn in Capricorn will be favorable for you or not, will depend on a few factors as mentioned below.

1. Whether Saturn rules beneficial house in your chart. For Aries, Taurus, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio etc Saturn rules beneficial houses.
2. Planets posited in Capricorn. If you have planets like Ketu, Mars, Sun etc which are enemy to Saturn, placed in Capricorn, this transit will not give much favorable result.
3. Asthakvarga points in Capricorn.
4. Position of your Moon and Arudha Lagna.
5. Condition of Saturn in your natal chart.
If all the above factors are favorable for you and also you are running a favorable dasha, you can expect very good result.

Results of Saturn transit to Capricorn for every Ascendant

Now let’s discuss about every ascendant are one by one.

Aries: If you are born with Aries ascendant, Saturn is going to transit your 10th house. For Aries ascendant Saturn is 10th and 11th Lord. So this transit is overall good for you. You can expect some recognition, promotion in your work. It is also good for social status and position. Gain from foreign countries is also possible. It you have planets like Venus-Jupiter etc in Capricorn, this transit will be even more beneficial.

Taurus: For Taurus ascendant Saturn is Yoga Karaka planet. So this transit of 9th Lord in 9th house is extremely beneficial. Your fortune and finance will improve. You will be fortunate in your professional life. If you have Asthakvarga points 4 or higher, this transit will be more favorable for you.

Gemini: For Gemini ascendant Saturn is 8th and 9th Lord. So this transit will be mixed for you. This can give you benefit from partnership or inheritance. But it can also create some problems in your career or work place. Your relationship with your relatives can suffer to some extent. If you have planets like Ketu or Mars in Capricorn problem in career can increase.

Cancer: For cancer ascendant Saturn is 7th and 8th Lord. So the transit of 7th Lord in 7th house is good for your personal life. If you are facing some problems in your relationship, after this transit, relationships will improve. But as Saturn is the planet of duty and responsibility, you have to become more responsible towards your partner. You have to perform your marital duties in a better way.

Leo: For Leo ascendant Saturn is 6th and 7th Lord. So Saturn is not a very benefic planet for you. Transit of 6th Lord in 6th house is good for Job, career, success in court case etc. But if you have Sun in Capricorn, some health problems will occur. You need to be careful about your personal life and relationships.

Virgo: For Virgo ascendant Saturn is 5th and 6th Lord. The transit of 5th Lord in 5th house is good. Your romantic life, finance and wealth etc can improve. It is also a good time for your kids. Your child can get some good success in life. If you are planning for a child, this is also a good time. If the Astharkvarga points are 4 or higher you can expect much better success to your child. If you are in business it is a good time but if you are in a job, this is not so good.

Libra: For a Libra ascendant Saturn is 4th and 5th Lord. So this transit of Saturn in Capricorn is highly auspicious for Libra Lagna people. If you are a Student, you can expect very good success in studies. You can expect success in job and career. Success in court case or litigation is also possible. If you have planets like Rahu or Venus in Capricorn, success will be even more.

Scorpio: For Scorpio ascendant Saturn is 3rd and 4th Lord. So the transit of Saturn in the 3rd house, can give you success in interview or competitive exam. Lot of traveling is also possible. If you have planets like Rahu or Moon in Capricorn even foreign travel is also possible.

Sagittarius: For Sagittarius ascendant Saturn is the 2nd and 3rd Lord. So this transit of Saturn in Capricorn will be good for your financial condition. Saturn will be transiting in your 2nd house and will aspect your 11th house. So this will increase your earnings and will improve your financial condition. But as we know, Saturn is the planet of duty, we need to be more dutiful towards our family and friends.

Capricorn: For Capricorn ascendant Saturn is the Lagna Lord. So the transit of Saturn in Capricorn will bring your Lagna Lord in Lagna. After 30 years, your Lagna Lord is coming in your Lagna. This will bless you with good health and overall success. Your professional life will improve. If you are facing a kind of health problem, that can reduce. So it will be a good time for you. If you are also under a favorable dasha your growth and progress will be even more. After September 2020 you will experience better results.

Aquarius: For Aquarius ascendant Saturn is 1st Lord and 12th Lord. So when Saturn transit to Capricorn, your 12th Lord will transit to 12th house. This is good if you are planning for foreign travel. If you have a planet like Rahu, Ketu, Moon etc, chances of foreign travel is even higher. But your personal life can suffer and your relationship with relatives may not be very good. You need to be more dutiful towards them. If you have high Ashtakavarga point in Capricorn, problem will be much less.

Pisces: Foe Pisces Saturn is 11th and 12th Lord. So the transit of 11th Lord in 11th house is good for incoming gain and earnings. But at some time as Saturn is your 12th Lord, your expenditure will also increase.

The actual result will vary according to your individual chart. Results will modify as per dasha aspect, and transit of other planet.

Debraj is a professional Astrologer with More than 10 years of Practical experience. Started learning Vedic astrology in a very early age around 12 yrs and almost more than 20 years in astrological study.