Free Sade Sati Calculator (2025–2026)
Check if Saturn Sade Sati is active for your Moon sign — phase, duration, and what to expect.
What is Sade Sati in Vedic astrology?
Sade Sati (Saade Sati / Shani Sade Sati) is one of the most searched Saturn transit periods in Jyotish. Literally meaning “seven and a half,” it describes the time when Saturn (Shani) travels through the three signs that surround your natal Moon: the twelfth house from the Moon (Rising / Aadya), your Moon sign itself (Peak / Madhya), and the second house from the Moon (Setting / Antya). Because Saturn stays roughly two and a half years in each sign, the full window spans about seven and a half years — though exact dates depend on Saturn’s ingress table and retrograde re-entries.
Unlike a one-day “dosha” claim, Sade Sati is a long transit. Its effects vary by natal chart strength, dasha periods, and how you respond. Classical texts associate Saturn with discipline, delay, responsibility, and maturity. Many people experience pressure around career, health routines, family duties, or self-image — not as fate, but as a demand for structure. Fear-based internet lists often exaggerate; a clear Moon-sign check and phase label is a better first step than panic. You can also cross-check today’s timing context on our free daily Panchang.
The three phases explained
Rising (12th from Moon) often feels preparatory: expenses, restlessness, or endings that clear space. Peak (on the Moon) is usually the most intense emotionally because Saturn aspects your mind-sign directly — focus, patience, and realistic planning matter most. Setting (2nd from Moon) consolidates lessons around speech, family, and resources as the cycle winds down. This calculator maps today’s Saturn position against your Moon sign using a deterministic ingress table — no AI guesses. Knowing your Ascendant alongside the Moon helps place these themes in the full house chart.
Which Moon Signs are in Sade Sati in 2025–2026?
While Saturn transits Aquarius (Kumbha), the Moon signs typically under Sade Sati are Capricorn (Makara — Rising), Aquarius (Kumbha — Peak), and Pisces (Meena — Setting). Exact status still depends on your birth Moon and the current ingress date, so always verify with birth details rather than a generic list. Other Moon signs may be in a clear Saturn period or approaching their next cycle later.
Common effects and remedies overview
Common themes during an active phase include heavier responsibilities, slower results, and a push toward honest routines. Remedies in classical practice emphasise consistency: Saturday charity (daan), service to elders, oil lamps, Shani stotra or mantra with proper guidance, and avoiding shortcuts that create future debt. Remedies support effort — they do not replace medical, financial, or career decisions. For phase-wise analysis, year-by-year impact, and a fuller remedy plan, AstroNirnay offers a detailed Sade Sati report after you create a free kundali profile.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sade Sati in astrology?
Sade Sati is Saturn’s transit through the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from your natal Moon — a ~7.5 year cycle with Rising, Peak, and Setting phases.
Which Moon Signs have Sade Sati in 2025-2026?
With Saturn in Aquarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces Moon signs are the usual Sade Sati trio. Confirm with this calculator using your birth details.
How long does Sade Sati last?
About 7.5 years overall, roughly 2.5 years per phase. Exact start and end dates follow Saturn’s ingress calendar for your Moon sign.
What are remedies for Sade Sati?
Discipline-first remedies: Saturday charity, service, mantra/stotra with guidance, oil lamps, and steady work habits. Avoid fear-based claims of instant removal.