Shani Sade Sati Calculator — Free Sade Sati Dates & Phases
What is Shani Sade Sati?
Shani Sade Sati is a roughly seven-and-a-half year period when Saturn transits the three signs around your natal Moon: the 12th sign before it, the Moon sign itself, and the 2nd sign after it. Saturn spends about 2.5 years in each sign, totaling 7.5 years.
- Rising phase (Aarohini): Saturn in the 12th from the Moon, often linked to expenses and inner unrest.
- Peak phase (Madhya / Shikhar): Saturn over the Moon sign, the most intense phase, testing mind, health, and relationships.
- Setting phase (Avarohini): Saturn in the 2nd from the Moon, effects ease, with focus shifting to family and finances.
The related Shani Dhaiya is Saturn's ~2.5-year transit through the 4th (Kantaka Shani) or 8th (Ashtama Shani) from the Moon.
This calculator shows if Sade Sati or Dhaiya is currently active for you, including the phase. It also lists all Sade Sati periods in your life with their rising, peak, and setting dates, plus your Dhaiya periods with start and end dates.
Sade Sati is not inherently bad. It is a time of hard work, discipline, and maturing. Saturn rewards honest effort and patience, often leading to significant personal growth. Its actual results depend on Saturn's strength and placement in your birth chart, so it should not be feared. For a personal reading and remedies, consult a qualified astrologer.
For accurate results, enter your exact time of birth and select your birth city to ensure correct coordinates and timezone.
Frequently asked questions about Shani Sade Sati
What does Shani Sade Sati show about current planets?
Shani Sade Sati is a roughly seven-and-a-half year period when Saturn transits the three signs around your natal Moon: the 12th sign before it, the Moon sign itself, and the 2nd sign after it. Saturn spends about 2.5 years in each sign, totaling 7.5 years.
How are the transits matched to my chart?
The related Shani Dhaiya is Saturn's ~2.5-year transit through the 4th (Kantaka Shani) or 8th (Ashtama Shani) from the Moon.
What else should I know about Shani Sade Sati?
This calculator shows if Sade Sati or Dhaiya is currently active for you, including the phase. It also lists all Sade Sati periods in your life with their rising, peak, and setting dates, plus your Dhaiya periods with start and end dates.
Do I need my exact birth time for Shani Sade Sati?
Yes for a reliable reading. Shani Sade Sati depends on the ascendant and house lords, which shift with the birth time — so enter the exact time with the correct AM/PM and pick your city from the suggestions. A rough time can still give a broad sense, but house-based results may change.
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