Many people worry as soon as they hear Sade Sati. Enter your date and place of birth below — our Sade Sati calculator works out your Moon sign and tells you whether Shani Sade Sati or Dhaiya is running now, and when every Sade Sati and Dhaiya of your life begins and ends, with the dates of each phase.
What is Sade Sati?
Saturn stays about two and a half years in a sign. When transiting Saturn passes through the 12th, 1st and 2nd signs from your Moon sign at birth, the total of about seven and a half years is Sade Sati. Saturn sometimes turns retrograde and returns to the previous sign, so the phases are not always exactly two and a half years each; our tool uses Saturn’s real motion.
The three phases of Sade Sati
| Phase | Saturn in | Traditional effect |
|---|---|---|
| First (rising) | 12th sign from the Moon | Expenses, running around, restlessness |
| Second (peak) | The Moon sign itself | The most pressure — a test of health, work and relationships |
| Third (setting) | 2nd sign from the Moon | Focus on money and family, gradual relief |
Which signs have Sade Sati and Dhaiya now?
Saturn has been in Pisces since 29 March 2025 and stays here until about 3 June 2027 (returning by retrograde until early 2028). At present:
| Moon sign | Status (March 2025 to June 2027, Saturn in Pisces) |
|---|---|
| Aquarius (Kumbh) | Last (third) phase of Sade Sati |
| Pisces (Meen) | Second (peak) phase of Sade Sati |
| Aries (Mesh) | First phase of Sade Sati |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Dhaiya (Kantak Shani, 4th) |
| Leo (Simha) | Dhaiya (Ashtam Shani, 8th) |
Shani Dhaiya
When Saturn is in the 4th sign from the Moon sign it is Kantak Shani, and in the 8th sign Ashtam Shani — the Dhaiya, which lasts about two and a half years. Our tool lists all the Dhaiya periods of your life too.
Traditional remedies for Sade Sati
- Worship Hanuman ji on Saturdays and recite the Hanuman Chalisa — it is believed Saturn does not trouble Hanuman’s devotees.
- Chant the Saturn mantra “Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah” 108 times.
- Light a mustard-oil lamp under a peepal tree on Saturday.
- Donate black sesame, urad, mustard oil or a blanket on Saturday.
- Serve the elderly, labourers and those in need — Saturn is pleased by service and honesty.
- Recite the Bajrang Baan as well.
Sade Sati for all signs: current and next
This table is generated by our panchang engine from Saturn’s real motion. It gives the current, recently ended or next Sade Sati for every Moon sign (Indian time). For exact dates from your birth details, use the calculator above.
| Moon sign | Sade Sati begins | Sade Sati ends | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | 29 March 2025 | 31 May 2032 | Running now |
| Taurus | 3 June 2027 | 13 July 2034 | Upcoming |
| Gemini | 8 August 2029 | 27 August 2036 | Upcoming |
| Cancer | 31 May 2032 | 13 July 2039 | Upcoming |
| Leo | 13 July 2034 | 26 September 2041 | Upcoming |
| Virgo | 27 August 2036 | 30 August 2044 | Upcoming |
| Libra | 22 October 2038 | 7 December 2046 | Upcoming |
| Scorpio | 26 January 2041 | 4 December 2049 | Upcoming |
| Sagittarius | 11 December 2043 | 25 February 2052 | Upcoming |
| Capricorn | 26 January 2017 | 29 March 2025 | Ended |
| Aquarius | 24 January 2020 | 23 February 2028 | Running now |
| Pisces | 29 April 2022 | 17 April 2030 | Running now |
Do’s and don’ts in Sade Sati
- Do: keep up hard work and discipline; take loans and risky investments carefully.
- Do: look after your health and keep a regular routine.
- Do: treat parents, elders and employees with respect.
- Don’t: lie, cheat or take what is not yours — Saturn returns the fruit of karma.
- Don’t: make big decisions in panic or haste.
Do not fear Sade Sati
Saturn is regarded as the god of justice and karma. Sade Sati comes about once every 30 years — so most people meet it two or three times in life. In this period work done with effort, discipline and honesty is well rewarded. Its real effect also depends on Saturn’s position in your chart — do see your full birth chart.
Read more: Shani – Wikipedia.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sade Sati?
When transiting Saturn passes through the 12th, 1st and 2nd signs from your Moon sign at birth, this period of about seven and a half years is called Sade Sati. Saturn stays about two and a half years in each sign.
Which signs have Sade Sati now?
Saturn has been in Pisces since 29 March 2025, so Aquarius (last phase), Pisces (second phase) and Aries (first phase) are in Sade Sati, and Leo and Sagittarius are in Dhaiya.
What is Dhaiya?
When Saturn is in the 4th (Kantak Shani) or 8th (Ashtam Shani) sign from the Moon sign, this period of about two and a half years is called Dhaiya or Laghu Kalyani.
Is Sade Sati always bad?
No. Saturn is the planet of karma and discipline. During Sade Sati hard work, patience and honesty bear fruit, and many people achieve great success in this period. The result depends on the whole chart.