Feeding jaggery to ants: Why it is believed to be a powerful remedy against the ill effects of these 3 planets

Ants are one of the tiniest yet most hardworking creatures, and as per Hindu beliefs, ants represent hard work, discipline and perseverance; and these traits resonate with their governing planet Saturn, which is the master of karma and fate! In many Indian households, feeding ants is a common practice; while some people may hate these tiny creatures for scaring and biting, they have the power to change your fate and karmic challenges.

Here’s more about this powerful remedy.How feeding ants can change your fateAnts hold a special place in Hindu mythology, as they symbolize diligence, discipline, and karma; and these similar qualities are governed by the planet Saturn and it is believed that feeding ants may help in healing past karma, remove obstacles and influence planets to pacify the ill effects caused by the changing planetary positions. The age-old practice of feeding jaggery mixed with wheat flour or sweet flour balls to ants is believed to align with cosmic energies, thereby reducing planetary doshas.

According to the experts, this simple yet powerful act is believed to pacify the harmful effects of four planets: Saturn (Shani), Rahu, Ketu, and Mercury, whose malefic influences often cause obstacles, stress, and delays in life.

How do planetary positions impact?According to Vedic astrology, planetary positions have a profound impact on lives and hold the power to manifest as difficulties causing imbalance and disruption.

And some of the common remedies call for devotion, service, and offerings to subtle energies to harmonize these influences. Feeding jaggery to ants is one such sacred practice that has been revered for its power of alleviating the ill effects of certain planets and establishing karmic balance.Saturn Saturn governs discipline, hard work, perseverance, and karma but also governs delays, hardships and prevailing justice.

Interestingly, ants are ruled by Saturn’s energy, symbolizing patience and effort. Feeding jaggery to ants reduces Saturn’s harshness, alleviates obstacles, and brings patience along with stability and long-term success in life and career.

Rahu and KetuRahu and Ketu are karmic nodes producing illusions, confusion, and sudden disruptions. Feeding ants, especially with jaggery and flour, pacifies these planets' adverse effects by dissolving negative karmic blockages accumulated over lifetimes.

This remedy of feeding ants may help reduce anxiety, confusion, and unexpected challenges and foster spiritual growth and clarity.MercuryBudh, also known as Mercury, is a planet that has the power to influence communication, intellect and learning. Offering jaggery and flour to ants strengthens Mercury, which gradually reduces arguments, stress, and misunderstandings. This practice is especially recommended for those facing challenges in communication or education or struggling in professional life and needing mental agility.