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[[File:Saturn symbol.png|300px|thumb|The symbol for the planet Saturn]] | [[File:Saturn symbol.png|300px|thumb|The symbol for the planet Saturn]] | ||
'''Saturn''' is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest in the Solar System, after [[Jupiter]]. It is a gas giant with an average radius of about nine and a half times that of Earth. It only has one-eighth the average density of Earth; however, with its larger volume, Saturn is over 95 times more massive. | '''Saturn''' is the sixth planet from the [[Sun]] and the second-largest in the Solar System, after [[Jupiter]]. It is a gas giant with an average radius of about nine and a half times that of [[Earth]]. It only has one-eighth the average density of Earth; however, with its larger volume, Saturn is over 95 times more massive. | ||
The Romans named the seventh day of the week Saturday, Sāturni diēs ("Saturn's Day"), for the planet Saturn. | The Romans named the seventh day of the week Saturday, Sāturni diēs ("Saturn's Day"), for the planet Saturn. | ||
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Saturn is named after the Roman god of wealth and agriculture and father of [[Jupiter]]. Its astronomical symbol (♄) has been traced back to the Greek Oxyrhynchus Papyri, where it can be seen to be a Greek kappa-rho with a horizontal stroke, as an abbreviation for Κρονος (Cronus), the Greek name for the planet. It later came to look like a lower-case Greek eta, with the cross added at the top in the 16th century to Christianize this [[pagan]] symbol. | Saturn is named after the Roman god of wealth and agriculture and father of [[Jupiter]]. Its astronomical symbol (♄) has been traced back to the Greek Oxyrhynchus Papyri, where it can be seen to be a Greek kappa-rho with a horizontal stroke, as an abbreviation for Κρονος (Cronus), the Greek name for the planet. It later came to look like a lower-case Greek eta, with the cross added at the top in the 16th century to Christianize this [[pagan]] symbol. | ||
The Roman festival of [[Saturnalia]] was named for the god Saturn. | |||
==Astrology== | ==Astrology== | ||
In [[astrology]], Saturn represents the traits: industrious, melancholic, and tranquil. | In [[astrology]], Saturn represents the traits: industrious, melancholic, and tranquil. | ||
Saturn rules over [[Capricorn]] and [[Aquarius]]. Western astrology appraises Saturn as the primary native ruler of the tenth house. In traditional Hindu astrology however, Saturn ruled both the first and eighth houses, and had its joy in the twelfth house of mischief and bad luck. | Saturn rules over [[Capricorn]] and [[Aquarius]]. Western astrology appraises Saturn as the primary native ruler of the tenth house. In traditional [[Hindu]] astrology however, Saturn ruled both the first and eighth houses, and had its joy in the twelfth house of mischief and bad luck. | ||
Dante Alighieri associated Saturn with the liberal art of ''astronomia'' (astronomy and astrology). | Dante Alighieri associated Saturn with the liberal art of ''astronomia'' (astronomy and astrology). | ||
In Chinese astrology, Saturn is ruled by the element earth, which is warm, generous, and co-operative. In Indian astrology, Saturn is called Shani or "Sani", representing a noteworthy career and longevity. He is also the bringer of obstacles and hardship. | In Chinese astrology, Saturn is ruled by the element [[earth]], which is warm, generous, and co-operative. In Indian astrology, Saturn is called Shani or "Sani", representing a noteworthy career and longevity. He is also the bringer of obstacles and hardship. | ||
According to [[Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa]], [[chalcedony]] is a stone under the planets Saturn and [[Mercury]]. | |||
[[Category:Planets]] | [[Category:Planets]] | ||