From the daringmodern shagto the TikTok-famouscurtain bangs, hair plays a huge part in today’s pop culture.

Hairstyles are a form of self-expression and can signify everything from your musical interests to your personality bang out.

This also extends to shaving facial or body hair (viaHinduism Facts).

Hand with scissors cutting hair

According toLearn Religions, Hindus worship multiple gods and recognize over a thousand deities within their pantheon.

As each Hindu deity possesses certain powers, Shani is said to be the god of justice and fortune.

Like the Hindu deities, the planets are also aligned with certain powers and days of the week.

A Hindu woman praying

Let’s say you’re nervous about making a big purchase.

Monday, on the other hand, is the day of the moon.

So, suffice it to say, staying on Saturn’s good side is important.

Image of the planet Saturn

Quick to make wrongdoers suffer, his image is often used to represent hardship (viaLearn Religions).

If you look at popular images of Lord Shani, you will see this foreboding reputation on full display.

But what is the caste system?

Statue of the Hindu god Shani

The four most important categories of the caste system are the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

Today, the only thing a shaving wound needs is some tender loving care and a band-aid.

This is against Islam and should be prohibited" (via India Today).

Men in barber shop

Conversely, it is unwise to snip your hair under a full moon or new moon.

This is considered the moon’s waning or disappearing phase.

Glamourdubbed this lunar-based haircare practice as “hairstrology.”

A woman with long hair holding hairbrush

Woman shaving her legs

Young woman with rosary

Jewish woman praying

A young Muslim woman smiling

Woman lying on grass with astrology signs