Saturn as darakaraka

Saturn as darakaraka points to a serious, responsible and reliable partner, and the relationship ripens slowly. Marriage is seen as a union of duty, loyalty and shared labour that only grows stronger over the years.

How the partner appears

Saturn is the planet of time, experience and obligations. In the role of darakaraka it describes a spouse who is reserved, hard-working and practical, sometimes older in years or more mature in character. The person seeks support in a relationship rather than a celebration and values loyalty more than romantic gestures.

The dynamics of the relationship

• an unhurried development of the relationship; in tradition, the possibility of a later marriage;
• the sharing of duties and a common household as the basis of the union;
• dryness and a lack of warmth if the couple forgets about feelings;
• a union that withstands hardship and the test of time.

The strength of Saturn

In Capricorn, Aquarius or in exaltation in Libra, Saturn as darakaraka usually gives a devoted partner and a stable marriage. In debilitation in Aries or next to Mars and Rahu the theme may show itself through coldness, estrangement or an overload of duties. This is not a verdict: the position of Venus, an aspect of Jupiter and the 7th house can noticeably soften the picture. It helps the couple to set aside time for rest and warmth.

On the planet, see the page on Saturn; the order of the roles is in the overview of chara karakas. You can find your darakaraka after the chart calculation on the site.