Sade Sati Calculator
Check if you're going through Shani Sade Sati based on your Moon sign. Find your current phase, timeline, and remedies for Saturn's 7.5-year transit.
Current Saturn (Shani) Position
β Pisces (Meena)March 2025 - June 2027
π Select Your Moon Sign (Rashi)
Your Moon sign is determined by the position of Moon at your birth time. If you don't know your Moon sign, you can find it from your Vedic birth chart (Kundli).
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π Your Sade Sati Status
Select your Moon sign to check your Sade Sati status
π All Moon Signs - Current Sade Sati Status (2026)
| Moon Sign | Sanskrit | Sade Sati Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| βAries | Mesha | β οΈ In Sade Sati | Rising (1st) |
| βTaurus | Vrishabha | β Not in Sade Sati | β |
| βGemini | Mithuna | β Not in Sade Sati | β |
| βCancer | Karka | β Not in Sade Sati | β |
| βLeo | Simha | β Not in Sade Sati | β |
| βVirgo | Kanya | β Not in Sade Sati | β |
| βLibra | Tula | β Not in Sade Sati | β |
| βScorpio | Vrishchika | β Not in Sade Sati | β |
| βSagittarius | Dhanu | β Not in Sade Sati | β |
| βCapricorn | Makara | β Not in Sade Sati | β |
| βAquarius | Kumbha | β οΈ In Sade Sati | Setting (3rd) |
| βPisces | Meena | β οΈ In Sade Sati | Peak (2nd) |
π Remedies for Sade Sati
Traditional Vedic remedies to help reduce the challenging effects of Sade Sati. These remedies are meant to appease Saturn and bring positive energy.
Hanuman Chalisa
Recite Hanuman Chalisa daily, especially on Saturdays
Light Sesame Oil Lamp
Light a lamp with sesame oil on Saturday evenings
Wear Blue/Black
Wear dark blue or black clothes on Saturdays
Feed the Poor
Donate food to the needy, especially on Saturdays
Donate Iron/Black Items
Donate iron, black sesame, or black cloth
Shani Mantra
Chant 'Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah' 108 times
πͺ Understanding Sade Sati
Sade Sati (ΰ€Έΰ€Ύΰ€’ΰ€Όΰ₯ ΰ€Έΰ€Ύΰ€€ΰ₯) is a significant period in Vedic astrology lasting approximately 7.5 years. The term "Sade Sati" literally means "seven and a half" in Hindi. This period occurs when Saturn (Shani) transits through the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from your natal Moon sign.
The Three Phases
1. Rising Phase (Udaya) - 12th House Transit
Saturn enters the sign before your Moon sign. This phase often brings increased expenses, sleep issues, and subtle challenges. It's the beginning of the karmic cycle.
2. Peak Phase (Madhya) - 1st House Transit
Saturn transits directly over your Moon sign. This is the most intense phase, directly affecting your mind, emotions, and overall well-being. Major life changes often occur.
3. Setting Phase (Astama) - 2nd House Transit
Saturn moves to the sign after your Moon. This phase affects finances, family, and speech. Gradual relief begins as the period concludes.
Is Sade Sati Always Bad?
Contrary to popular belief, Sade Sati is not always negative. Its effects depend on Saturn's placement in your birth chart and other factors. For Taurus and Libra ascendants, Saturn is a Yogakaraka (beneficial planet), and Sade Sati can bring career growth and success. Many successful people have achieved great things during their Sade Sati period.
πͺ Saturn Quick Facts
π Current Position: Pisces
β±οΈ Transit Duration: ~2.5 years/sign
π Full Zodiac Cycle: ~29.5 years
π Sade Sati Duration: 7.5 years
π Ruling Signs: Capricorn, Aquarius
β οΈ Currently in Sade Sati
β Aries (Mesha) - Rising
β Pisces (Meena) - Peak
β Aquarius (Kumbha) - Setting
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sade Sati begins when Saturn (Shani) enters the zodiac sign immediately before your Moon sign and ends when it leaves the sign immediately after your Moon sign. Since Saturn spends about 2.5 years in each sign, the entire period lasts approximately 7.5 years. To know if you're in Sade Sati, you need to know your Moon sign (not Sun sign) from your Vedic birth chart, then check Saturn's current position.
The last 2.5 years (Setting Phase) occurs when Saturn transits the 2nd house from your Moon sign. This phase primarily affects finances, family relationships, and speech. While challenges continue, they are generally less intense than the Peak Phase. Many people experience gradual relief and begin to see the fruits of lessons learned. Financial matters stabilize towards the end, and family harmony improves.
As of 2026, Saturn is transiting through Pisces (Meena). Currently: Aries (Mesha) Moon signs are in the Rising Phase (1st phase), Pisces (Meena) Moon signs are in the Peak Phase (2nd phase), and Aquarius (Kumbha) Moon signs are in the Setting Phase (3rd phase). Saturn will remain in Pisces until June 2027.
When Sade Sati ends, most people experience significant relief from the challenges they faced. The period after Sade Sati often brings stability, clarity, and the rewards of hard work done during the difficult period. Many find their lives transformed positivelyβstronger, wiser, and more resilient. However, the transition is gradual rather than sudden, and the lessons learned during Sade Sati continue to benefit for years.
The Peak Phase (2nd phase), when Saturn transits directly over your Moon sign, is generally considered the most challenging. This phase affects the mind directly since Moon represents the mind in Vedic astrology. However, the actual impact varies greatly depending on Saturn's position in your birth chart, other planetary aspects, and your individual karma. Some people experience the Rising Phase as more difficult, especially if they have challenging 12th house placements.
No, Sade Sati doesn't affect everyone negatively. For people with well-placed Saturn in their birth chart (especially Taurus and Libra ascendants where Saturn is Yogakaraka), Sade Sati can bring positive results like career growth, discipline, and spiritual advancement. The effects depend on multiple factors including your birth chart, current planetary periods (Dasha), and how you respond to challenges. Many successful people have achieved great things during their Sade Sati.
πͺ Disclaimer: This calculator provides general information based on Vedic astrology principles. Sade Sati effects vary greatly depending on individual birth charts and other planetary positions. For personalized predictions, please consult a qualified Vedic astrologer. This tool is for educational and entertainment purposes only.