What is Sade Sati?
Sade Sati (meaning "seven and a half") is the 7.5 year period when Saturn transits through three signs - the sign before your Moon sign, your Moon sign, and the sign after. Saturn spends approximately 2.5 years in each sign.
It's considered a challenging but transformative period that tests patience and brings karmic lessons.
Three Phases of Sade Sati
Saturn in 12th from Moon
2.5 years | Financial stress, expenses
Saturn over Moon
2.5 years | Most intense, mental stress
Saturn in 2nd from Moon
2.5 years | Family matters, easing out
Required Inputs
Option 1: Birth Details
Date, time, and place of birth (to calculate Moon sign)
Option 2: Moon Sign
If you already know your Moon sign (Rashi)
What You Get
Sade Sati Report
- Sade Sati status (Active/Not Active)
- Current phase (Rising/Peak/Setting)
- Phase start and end dates
- Saturn's current sign position
- Intensity level
- Shani Dhaiya check (4.5 years)
- Expected challenges
- Recommended remedies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sade Sati?
Sade Sati is a 7.5 year period when Saturn transits through the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from your Moon sign. Saturn spends approximately 2.5 years in each sign, making the total period 7.5 years.
What are the three phases of Sade Sati?
1) Rising Phase: Saturn in 12th from Moon (financial challenges), 2) Peak Phase: Saturn over Moon (most intense, health/mental stress), 3) Setting Phase: Saturn in 2nd from Moon (family matters, easing out).
How often does Sade Sati occur?
Sade Sati occurs 2-3 times in a typical lifetime, approximately every 30 years (Saturn's orbital period). Each occurrence lasts 7.5 years.