Shani Sade Sati is a roughly seven-and-a-half year period when the planet Saturn (Shani) transits the three signs around your natal Moon — the 12th sign before it, the Moon sign itself, and the 2nd sign after it. Since Saturn spends about 2.5 years in each sign, the full passage takes about 7.5 years, which gives Sade Sati its name (sade sati means "seven and a half" in Hindi).

It unfolds in three phases:

• Rising phase (Aarohini) — Saturn in the 12th from the Moon; often linked to expenses, changes, 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 (small Panoti) is Saturn's ~2.5-year transit through the 4th (Kantaka Shani) or 8th (Ashtama Shani) from the Moon.

What this calculator shows

• Whether Sade Sati or Dhaiya is running for you right now, and which phase
• Every Sade Sati period in your life with its rising, peak, and setting dates
• Your Dhaiya periods with start and end dates

Is Sade Sati bad?

Not inherently. Sade Sati is a time of hard work, discipline, and maturing — Saturn rewards honest effort and patience. Many people achieve their greatest growth during it. Its actual results depend on the strength and placement of Saturn in your chart, so it should never be a cause for fear. For a personal reading and any remedies, consult a qualified astrologer.

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