Shani Dev

Shani Dev is the son of Surya, the Sun god, yet he represents the shadow of his great father. When he arrives and gazes upon a person with his stern but just look, what is commonly known as a dark period in life usually begins…

Shani can appear as a harsh executor of punishment for deeds that a person has committed, consciously or not, in the past. But he can also serve as a wise teacher, showing the path of spiritual growth, the accumulation of wisdom, and the understanding of deep life truths. He completely destroys all human illusions — first and foremost about themselves and their capabilities — and teaches one to see reality as it truly is. His lessons are cruel, but absolutely necessary to become better. So may his gaze upon you be not punishing, but blessing.