THE EFFECTS OF SHANI MAHADASA FOR THE MAKARA LAGNA, WHEN THE SHANI IS PLACED IN THE VIRUCHIKA RASI The Shani owns the 1st house (Lagna) and the 2nd house for the Makara Lagna (Capricorn Rising) natives. Since the Makara Rasi is owned by the Shani itself, the Shani becomes the Lagna Lord. Hence the Shani becomes a bennefice planet by becoming the Lagna Lord. But the Shani also owns the 2nd house, which is a malefic place. By owning a 2nd house @ Kumbha Rashi/Aquarius sign it also becomes the malefic planet. Hence the Shani assumes the dual role of Hero and and also of a Villain for the Makara Lagna (Capricorn Rising) natives. Hence the position of Shani becomes more important in deciding the quantum of benefits or troubles to be delivered by the Shani to the Makara Lagna (Capricorn Rising) natives during its 19 Years of Shani Mahadasa. The Shani is placed in the Viruchika Rasi, which is the 11th house for the Makara Lagna (Capricorn Rising) natives. The 11th house is called as the