This is the most important number of the number-cycle for it is represented by none other than Saturn, the Lord of fear and punishment.

Appearance: If your root number is 8, you are strongly built, attractive and a little bit careless.

Nature: Vata (wind) is the main constituent of your nature. Generally, you suffer from the diseases caused by the imbalance of wind and constipation, blood pressure etc. A weaker phase of Saturn will cause you to suffer from gaunt, heart problems, headache, leprosy etc. Pains in he nose and ears are also possible.

Tendency: You are enthusiastic, active, straightforward, fearless, introvert, alert, good listener, shy, importunate, sceptical and like solitude, oppose pompous shows and take interest in narcotics and enjoying life.

Profession: Scientific work, machinery, police, diplomacy, contractorship, trade of wood, poultry farming and manufacturing and trade of sports goods are the most suitable professions for you.

Favourable Days and Dates: Saturday and Wednesdays are the most favourable days while 8, 17 and 26th dates of every month are favourable dates. Wednesdays and Saturdays falling on these dates are auspicious to begin a new venture. Period from 14th January to 13th February in a year and 8th, 17th and 26th dates and Wednesdays and Fridays falling on these dates during this period are excellent and especially favourable for you.

Life partner: People with root numbers 4, 5 and 6 will prove to be suitable life partner for you.

Unfavourable Number: 1 and 9 are especially unfavourable for you. Many experts regard even 4 as unfavourable for you. 8th, 17th, 26th, 35th, 44th, 53rd, 62nd, 71st and 80th years of your life are especially important. Years that add up to 5 and 6 are also favourable for you.

Among metals, iron and zinc are beneficial. Black, blue, brown, violet and green are favourable colours.

Wear the Yantra given below on the iron ring in the middle finger of your right hand:

12	7	14
13	11	9
8	15	10

Donating black things, fasting on Saturday and reciting the following mantra will also prove fruitful.

Worshipping of Lord Narsimha will be highly beneficial for you.