Shani Amavasya on March 29, 2025: Mythology, Importance & Remedies for Each Ascendant

Shani Amavasya on March 29, 2025: Mythology, Importance & Remedies for Each Ascendant

March 29, 2025, marks a rare and powerful celestial occurrence — Shani Amavasya, a day when Amavasya (New Moon) coincides with Saturday (Shanivar), a day ruled by Lord Shani (Saturn). It is a spiritually charged day, especially potent for performing remedies to reduce the malefic effects of Saturn and seek divine protection from karmic hurdles.

This year’s Shani Amavasya becomes even more impactful as it occurs on the same day as the Solar Eclipse, amplifying its spiritual potency. Though many fear Shani Dev, Vedic astrology teaches us that Saturn is not a punisher but a divine teacher — the slow-moving karmic judge who ensures that we face the consequences of our past deeds and evolve through discipline, patience, and humility.

Mythological Background of Shani Dev:

Shani Dev is the son of Surya Dev (Sun) and Chhaya. Despite being born of the shadow, he became one of the most powerful grahas. His gaze (drishti) is feared because it is deeply karmic. Even the gods are cautious of Shani’s influence. However, in many stories — like his test of Lord Hanuman or his role in King Harishchandra's trials — Shani is shown not as cruel, but as an agent of purification and truth.

He is the karaka (significator) of discipline, duty, detachment, sorrow, delay, old age, justice, and hard-earned success. Those who respect karma and live ethically need not fear him.

Why Shani Amavasya is Important:

- Ideal for ancestral healing and Pitru Tarpan.

- Powerful day for removing Shani Dosha, Sade Sati, or Dhaiya.

- Best for donations, acts of service, and spiritual purification.

- Excellent for beginning vrat (fasts) or new Saturn-related remedies.

Remedies by Ascendant (Lagna) for Shani Amavasya:

Aries Ascendant (Mesha Lagna):

Saturn rules your 10th and 11th house — connected to career and gains. Offer mustard oil and black sesame seeds in a temple. Light a lamp under a peepal tree.

Remedy: Chant "Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah" 108 times near sunset.

Taurus Ascendant (Vrishabh Lagna):

Saturn governs the 9th and 10th houses. Guru and karma both under Saturn’s domain. Visit a Shani temple and offer black cloth and til (sesame). Read the Shani Chalisa.

Remedy: Donate a black umbrella or leather slippers to a needy person.

Gemini Ascendant (Mithun Lagna):

Shani rules your 8th and 9th houses — unexpected troubles and dharma. Offer blue flowers to a Shani idol and perform Pitru Tarpan. Worship ancestors to reduce hidden karmic baggage.

Remedy: Light sesame oil diya near your main door in the evening.

Cancer Ascendant (Karka Lagna):

Saturn rules 7th and 8th houses — relationships and longevity. Avoid arguments today. Offer black urad dal to a temple or a poor person.

Remedy: Chant Hanuman Chalisa with full devotion.

Leo Ascendant (Simha Lagna):

Saturn governs the 6th and 7th houses — health and partnerships. Observe silence (maun vrat) for a few hours. Clean a public space or offer seva to a poor elderly person.

Remedy: Wear an iron ring made from a horse shoe after energizing it under Peepal tree.

Virgo Ascendant (Kanya Lagna):

Shani rules 5th and 6th houses — children and debts. Recite Shani Beej Mantra and donate til laddus or blue cloth.

Remedy: Offer mustard oil in an iron vessel while seeing your reflection in it.

Libra Ascendant (Tula Lagna):

Saturn governs your 4th and 5th houses — home and education. Feed black dogs or crows. Clean your house and light incense sticks in all corners.

Remedy: Meditate facing west while chanting “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.”

Scorpio Ascendant (Vrishchik Lagna):

Saturn rules your 3rd and 4th houses — courage and comforts. Offer black til to flowing water. Help a sibling or neighbor in need.

Remedy: Recite Shani Stotra by Dasharatha.

Sagittarius Ascendant (Dhanu Lagna):

Shani rules 2nd and 3rd houses — wealth and courage. Avoid eating outside food. Feed laborers or donate to old-age homes.

Remedy: Chant "Neelanjanam Samabhasam" 11 times.

Capricorn Ascendant (Makar Lagna):

Saturn is your Lagna and 2nd house lord — affecting personality and finances. Do self-inquiry. Keep silence during sunrise and write your fears on paper and burn them.

Remedy: Perform abhishek of Shani idol with mustard oil.
 

Aquarius Ascendant (Kumbh Lagna):

Saturn rules both 1st and 12th house — self and liberation. Fast until sunset. Avoid negative thoughts. Meditate on the root chakra.

Remedy: Walk barefoot on grass and chant "Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah."

Pisces Ascendant (Meen Lagna):

Shani rules 11th and 12th house — gains and moksha. Visit an orphanage or old-age home. Avoid gossip and do japa of Mahamrityunjaya mantra.

Remedy: Offer black sesame mixed with ghee in fire (if possible).
 

Shani Amavasya is not a day to fear, but a divine opportunity to cleanse deep karmic imprints and align with dharma. When approached with devotion, discipline, and surrender, Saturn transforms from a strict taskmaster to a great benefactor.

Let March 29, 2025 be the day you consciously walk the path of karma, seva, and spiritual grounding.

Gaurav - Senior Astrological Writer | Rudra Astrology Center