Saturn is the slowest moving force of Jyotish and he stays in one rashi / sign for about 2.5yrs. And he stays in one Nakshatra / lunar mansion for about 13 months. Thus we analyse have to use Saturn’s nakshatra level transits for more precise predictions for about a 1yr time frame. For more precise readings we use Saturn’s movement through every pad/ quarter of the nakshatra. (Youtube Video link here)
Saturn is currently in Poorvabhadrapada and my predictions on his transit post here. Now Saturn will enter Uttarabhadrapada on 28th April 2025.
- Phase 1 – 28th April 2025 to 3rd October 2025.
- Phase 2 – 20th Jan 2026 to 17th May 2026.
- Phase 3 – 9th Oct 2026 and finally exit this lunar mansion on 8th Feb 2027.
Uttarabhadrapada is linked to Saturn himself. It lies completely in the Pisces sign, Meen rashi so is also influenced by Jupiter. The Nakshatra symbol is the “two back legs of the funeral stretcher”. It can also mean the “latter two auspicious steps”. It is a positive and auspicious nakshatra ruled by the Nakshatra Devata Ahirbudhnya. In Sanskrit, ‘Ahirbudhnya’ literally means the “Wise Snake who lives at the bottom of the Infinite Cosmic Oceans”. He represents the original Creator of the Universe, who after creating ‘supports’ Creation by acting as its foundation. Ahirbudhnya is generally benevolent but sometimes he does show his destructive face.
The keywords for Uttarabhadrapada nakshatra are sleep state, dream state, death, unconscious states, subconscious mind, wisdom, esoteric knowledge, deep wisdom, secret information, adaptability, long term plans, flexibility, fixed goals, determination and secrecy on so many levels. Uttarabhadrapada is very difficult to understand as it is an extremely adaptable nakshatra and it has a typical innate cunning. It can gauge the situation and if needed change sides in a blink. It is very flexible when it comes to means, but its goals are fixed. It is very difficult to make a Uttarabhadrapada change its mind once it has decided something. It is a dangerous nakshatra in the sense that it will pretend to agree with you but later it will do exactly what it has decided to do. It is a very determined nakshatra and does not allow anyone to interfere with its plans and it can go to any extremes in this.
However Uttarabhadrapada is not as destructive or cruel like Poorvabhadrapada, its long term goals are helpful for the overall humanity. But as a part of its long term plans, it does not hesitate to take destructive actions.
So Saturn in Uttarabhadrapada will use the power of destruction in a constructive manner. He will destroy some things so that the things which need to be preserved are conserved. Phase 1 where Saturn is highly influenced by Rahu will be especially destructive. Phase 2 will also be turbulent. Only in Phase 3 can Saturn use the more constructive aspects of this nakshatra to some extent.
Overall this will be a turbulent time for most of us. Saturn in Uttarabhadrapada can give two completely different results depending on if he is auspicious for you or not.
So generally for everyone. There will be a lack of stability and circumstances will change suddenly. But people will suddenly become very conservative and refuse to take even calculated risks. People will be unable to decide what they want in life. Inability to adapt to changing circumstances, or living in the past is never a good thing. Thus some of us will fail to act and capitalise on good opportunities.
Then everyone will feel lazy and lethargic. There will be less desire to learn new and interesting things or to expand the intellect. Overall restlessness will increase, people will have unreasonable expectations from others and yet not deliver on their promises. So trusting others is not a good idea in this time. Be careful of any advice you get as everyone is going to be selfish and calculative. People will pretend to be helpful but instead encourage you to act in a way which causes you losses but gives them gain.
Then on the medical front this transit can trigger pitta ‘fire’ related diseases. Illnesses related to digestive system, nervous systems and blood are possible in this time. Obesity will increase and diseases linked to lifestyle will also increase. (Life style diseases are preventable, so do use your common sense in this matter.) Mental issues like depression, rage etc will see a rise. If you suffer from medical or psychological issues do consult an appropriate medical professional in time.
And most important – pay attention to your children. There is a strong possibility that they may suffer because of your negative karma. Try to do some pujas for the Pitrudevata and Kuldevata, for positive energy for your children. This is very important, take care of your children.
Then the overall environment will be hotter than average. There will be rains, but they will not be useful for agriculture etc. More water related natural disasters are possible. There will be also increased movements within the earth, earthquakes and volcanoes can show more activity while Saturn is in Uttarabhadrapada. And people connected to water or water bodies in some way should be prepared for the more intense effects.
In this time, all sorts of religious leaders, across religions, will twist and use their religious ‘philosophies’ for their personal gains. We are already reading about the horrors in the name of ‘religion’ across the nations, from USA, to Europe to India, every nation is tired of the ‘religions’. Be very careful of the ‘religion’ tag in this time of Saturn in Uttarabhadrapada.
Hinduism or Vedic Dharma or Sanatan Dharma is not a ‘religion’, it is Dharma, foundation, metaphysics, the Self. However several ‘sects’ will also try to use these concepts also for petty gains.
On the global levels, this transit is generally bad. But especially so for the ‘Western world’, both USA and Europe will see turbulence. South East Asia will have some simmering issues but they will have the political acumen to handle their problems. Africa too will not be very stable, as they fight to push off the colonial rule and gain real independence. The Russia Ukraine war will continue, in fact all the ongoing wars will continue and new ones will also start.
For India, there are some plus and minus, but compared to what is going to happen in the rest of the world, we are still going to be on a manageable level. But things will not be easy, be ready for unpleasantness and turmoil on several fronts. Do watch/read my detailed video/post on the New Hindu year predictions here. For our neighbours, Pakistan and Bangladesh will see political issues which will escalate if not handled carefully. Serious issues for both these neighbours will also spill over on our boundaries. Then Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Afghanistan will also see several problems, but these nations should be able to manage somehow, if their leaders take the right decisions. Not good but yet manageable. Bhutan will be relatively stable, it will get closer to India. And China will net benefit this transit, it has been working on a lot of secret projects and these will give it leverage in global politics.
Now on the deeper level, lets see the Nakshatra quarter level transits. You will have to refer the Panchangam for these as Saturn will stay in one quarter for about a month at a time, as he is going forwards/ retrograde.
Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra has 4 quarters / pad which respectively belong to the Leo, Virgo, Libra and Scorpio signs.
- Saturn transiting in the 1st quarter of Uttarabhadrapada can create political issues. Everyone will be very active, very much aware of their rights and entitlements. This time can see increased political activity on the global levels as ego of the political leaders generally creates a mess.
- Saturn transiting in the 2nd quarter of Uttarabhadrapada can create problems related to the very structure of the financial markets. Expect public uprisings against the governments in some parts of the world.
- Saturn transiting in the 3rd quarter of Uttarabhadrapada can grant some levels of stability, so make use of this time constructively.
- But Saturn transiting in the 4th quarter of Uttarabhadrapada can create several problems depending on which house of the chart it lies in. This will be the most turbulent period. This quarter belongs to Scorpio ruled by Mars, and Saturn never functions well when he is with Mars’s energy in any form whatsoever. This time will open up the really dark and dangerous levels of the human psyche. People will go to any extremes and things will be intense. Most people will be confused, misguided by their passions. Rare few will get Siddhis, true wisdom and Realisation of Freedom/ Moksh.
Then for the rare few, if Saturn in Uttarabhadrapada is favourable for you then you will adapt yourself as per the needs of the situation. You will see things in the proper perspective, understand what is really going on and act in the most appropriate manner. If you have some positive karma active then you will have access to true knowledge and will put this information into practical use. You will get spiritual and material benefits as a fruit of the positive karmic actions of your past lives.
And for the for the rarest of us, if your birth horoscope has significant spiritual potential and Saturn is favourable then you will be required to take up some actions by the direction of your Guru or your adored deity/ Devata. And these actions will benefit overall humanity. And Saturn in Uttarabhadrapada will grant you expansion and you will be able to cross all limits and boundaries in the positive sense.
But for the general 99% of us this time is not favourable and everyone must be ready to follow the Bhagwat Gita in the real sense. Shri Krishna Bhagwan was the charioteer but it was Maharathi Arjun who raised his Gandiva and fought the war. Similarly the Bhagwan is with us, he is our guide, no doubt about that, but we have to raise our own weapons and fight our own battles.
So in this time of Saturn in Uttarabhadrapada, read the Bhagwat Gita, read the Dharma which Shri Krishna taught. Feel his divine presence in your heart. But always remember his last line, the summary –
इति ते ज्ञानमाख्यातं गुह्याद्गुह्यतरं मया। विमृश्यैतदशेषेण यथेच्छसि तथा कुरु।।18.63 –
Thus I have completely described the most secret, most complete, most deep True Knowledge /Wisdom /Dharma to you. Now deliberate deeply on this and then act as you wish.
The Gods give us the knowledge, but then we are required to think deeply, and then choose to act as we wish to, the choice of action is always our own.
Dr. Tejaswini Arvind Patil.
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