In Vedic astrology, the placement of Saturn in the 8th house for Taurus lagna is a potent position. Saturn is considered a natural malefic planet and its placement in the 8th house can bring about significant changes in one's life. Saturn is placed in a neutral state, which means it would not have any positive or negative effect on the Taurus ascendant.
Saturn in this placement is lord of two auspicious houses, the ninth and tenth house. It means that this placement has the potential to bring career and spiritual growth in one's life. The ninth house represents higher education, long-distance journeys, and spirituality. The tenth house represents career, fame, name, recognition, power, and authority. With Saturn as Lord of these houses being placed in the 8th house, it brings professional growth and success through spirituality.
Additionally, Saturn is also the natural Karaka or significator of houses such as 8th house (house of transformation), 10th (house of status) and 12th (house of loss). Since it takes care of its own houses along with auspicious ones (9th &10th) indicates that despite being malefic by nature there will be transformation and stability.
The aspect on 10th House by Saturn can cause delays or hurdles sometimes but hard work always pays off eventually so native needs to keep consistent effort without losing patience or energy.
The aspect on second House may make the native financially cautious but proper financial planning will avoid an unfavorable situation.
The aspect on fifth House Indicate challenges when it comes to matters related to children’s education which requires extra effort from parents/guardians/patrons.
This placement demands self-introspection regarding what really motivates them at core being related to their profession because they may experience certain setbacks during their learning journey but eventually comes out as winners because they are focused towards excellence only if they know what exactly they want.
In terms of health, this placement may bring some issues in the form of hidden or chronic diseases, and therefore native needs to remain attentive about their health. They might also need to take care of their lifestyle habits in order to avoid any serious health troubles.
In conclusion, Saturn's placement in the 8th house for Taurus ascendant has its own good and bad effects but while being malefic by nature it brings growth and success through spirituality as it is lord of two auspicious houses (9th & 10th) also aspecting on career house (10th). It’s natural Karaka position would ensure that transformation takes place gradually which gives a stable foundation. The aspect on 2nd house regarding finances makes one financially cautious but does not hint of financial losses if proper planning is done well. Aspect on 5th House may create hurdles related to matters pertaining to children but consistent effort from parents/guardians/patrons would help children sail through such challenges. Finally Having Saturn in placed in neutral state makes this placement very powerful as it would provide stability without being malefic with right effort put into whatever we do in life.