Saturn the enforcer of your Karmic schedule will be combust from 28^th Feb to 9^th Apr 2025. He will be contributing to two eclipses, lunar and solar in March while combust. Also the new Vedic Year Shri Vishvaavasu begins with Saturn combust. For the first few days of the Saturn Rahu cursed combination, Saturn will be combust. Interestingly he will be entering Pisces on 29^th March 2025 while combust. Saturn changing signs when combust will give a shock therapy for most of us, and this may be  positive or negative. A lot will depend on the power of your birth chart and the Dasha you are currently in. (Watch the video on YouTube here)

Combustion means that the Sun has evaporated the planet and absorbed his energy. So the significations of the Sun and Saturn both will be affected in this period. Saturn is considered to be combust when he is within 15 degrees of the Sun. Thus all significations of Sun and Saturn in the charts will suffer. Sun will suffer because of the restrictions and Saturn will suffer because of the heat. Father and son, Sun and Saturn are not on good terms. And their natures are fundamentally opposite. Sun is at the Sahasrar chakra and Saturn is at the very practical Mooladhar chakra.

Saturn is in charge of your karmic schedule. He is hard work, discipline and responsibility. So when he goes  combust he will primarily affect your career, finances and social image. You might feel an internal pressure to succeed at any cost. Or you might start complaining, feeling bitter and resentful. You might search for shortcuts or try to avoid doing your work, become an escapist. You may struggle in the office, may be overburdened, struggle to meet deadlines, may not get expected results or may not be recognised for your contributions. You may not be able delegate work or to trust others or feel isolated.  Fear of failure will be high in this time and positive things may get delayed. You may not get the expected promotion or raise in this time. Saturn can also create friction between you and your subordinates. In office or at home, your juniors, your household helper and anyone of a lower rank that you may challenge your authority, may openly disrespect you or even cheat you in some way. 

On the financial front, combust Saturn can lead to increased expenses or losses. Mixed up Sun and Saturn energies can lead to distorted self ego, poor judgement and bad financial choices. It is best to be cautious regarding money in this time. 

Saturn is linked to ageing so depending on your birth chart, he can trigger health issues related to bones, joints, teeth, and skin. There will be a ‘heat’ in your body. Random physical issues, particularly involving the legs, the knees and calves are possible. Persistent fatigue and low levels of energy can add to the physical and emotional burden. 

Your father or paternal figures or your boss may also face difficulties or cause you problems. Expect strained relationships with these people during this time. Do try to remain patient with them, as later when the combustion ends you may get unexpected positives, luck and gain from these very same people. If you try to rebel or are rigid, or reject what your father, boss or elders are saying, then things may get more complicated. Avoid being overly judgmental in this time.

This mix of karma, duties, responsibilities with ego and selfishness can make you unpleasant. This can spill over to your close relationships ultimately causing you loneliness and self doubt. All this can lead to feelings of inferiority.

But again on the positive side, if he is favourable for you then he may allow you to intelligently manage your responsibilities and gain in this time. The keywords of the abstract divine power and the very real material manifestation are closely linked up in this time. Sun is the father and Saturn is his son, and ultimately will work together. Saturn is in fact the creative genius of the Sun which has been given a physical shape. So even if you feel confused, do try to use their combined power to create something permanent for yourself in this time. Always be aware of your personal self confidence and combine it with your sense of responsibility. Find some ways to boost your positivity in this time. The standard remedies are mantra and Daan. Students of astrology have a third option, to intelligently change your behaviour so that there is minimum stress.

Combust Saturn in this very crucial time of about 42days will bring in challenges. He will test your capacity to endure. So even if you feel bitter about things being unfair do think of them as learning lessons. most important is to be practical and pragmatic and avoid excessive emotional attachments meltdowns. Be disciplined and systemically work through the typical Saturn situations so that he can reward you with,  a positive learning experience, personal growth, and material/ spiritual rewards.

Dr.Tejaswini Arvind Patil