Saturn is one of the most powerful planets in Vedic astrology, and its placement in the 8th house can have significant influences on an individual's life. For those with Aquarius lagna, Saturn is in friend sign state, which means that it will behave positively towards the native. However, because of its placement in the 8th house, certain predictions can be made.
Saturn is the lord of the 1st and 12th houses for Aquarius lagna. Therefore it will take care of its own houses and bring positive results to individuals related to these houses. The first house represents the self, personality, appearance, and overall nature of an individual. With Saturn being lord of this house, it can give a serious outlook and a disciplined approach towards life.
The 12th house represents expenses, losses, foreign travel/ settlement or charity work amongst other things. Its Lordship by Saturn is not very favourable- as it signifies over expenditure or too much focus on working in seclusion at times.
Further focusing on how Saturn takes care of its karaka houses [8th, 10th &12th]; The 8th house signifies longevity issues; inheritance; gains through insurance/pensions/tax returns etc; occult & metaphysical matters or research areas like psychology.. As an example; Individuals with this placement may receive unexpected huge sums after demise/sudden setbacks to late father as Saturn also rules over death/anatomy..
The Judge planet also rules the tenth house which represents authority/ career/status/business expansion/fame/honour etc. Here as well there are mixed results due to some challenging aspects indicating towards delays/fixed rigid outlook and obstacles.
Lastly cameoing to Exploratory planet Jupiter overlapping makes it easier for spiritual understanding/help from paternal family background/inheritance/yoga traditions / marriage benefits etc- signifying involvement/relation with Gurus/Spiritual teachers/Ancient practices
Saturn is aspecting the 10th, 2nd and 5th houses. This means that its influence will also be felt in these areas of the native's life. In the case of the 10th house, which represents career and work-life, Saturn's aspect can lead to a disciplined approach towards work leading to success in this area. However, at times it may indicate delays obstructive periods or constant hardship plagued with exhaustion making it mentally tough for the native.
The second house represents wealth and finances. With Saturn's influence here, individuals may have a calculative disposition (Jaimini School calls its savya). It suggests that there will be some value system instilled in the giving on managing finances but likely can give limited cash inflow & delayed results.
Lastly comes the favourable aspect on fifth house showcasing creation / children/ speculation or sudden gains -Where Saturn gives a key stable foundation leading to long term growth It could also denote that children maybe born in family with calculated strong values or safe after protection from prolonged painful situations/solutions.
In conclusion, Saturn's placement in Aquarius lagna 8th house with friend sign status leads toward creating discipline and having a capable strategy orientation . Its influence over saturnian aspects/significations [8 ,10 ,12] would create an aura favoring objects denoting Moksha/spiritual progress however if negatively influenced due to fixed issues then obstacles could be experienced requiring added efforts at attaining objectives..