Sade Sati Calendar and Saturn Transit Guide
Learn how the traditional Sade Sati timeline is assessed from the Moon sign, how its calendar of dates is structured, and where to find past, present and future Saturn periods in your personalized report.
What is Sade Sati?
Sade Sati is a traditional Vedic astrology term for Saturn’s transit through the sign before the birth Moon sign, the Moon sign itself and the sign after it. The full cycle is commonly described as roughly seven and a half years.
Your Sade Sati calendar
Because Saturn spends roughly two and a half years in each sign, a Sade Sati calendar usually shows three phases - the rising phase (Saturn in the 12th sign from the Moon), the peak phase (Saturn over the birth Moon sign) and the setting phase (Saturn in the 2nd sign from the Moon). The Planets360 report lists each phase with clear From and To dates.
Past, present and future periods
A useful Saturn timeline separates completed, active and upcoming periods. The Planets360 report presents these as clear From and To dates, helping you distinguish a past phase from a future transit.
Other Saturn affliction periods
Some reports also include Saturn-related fourth-house and eighth-house transit timelines. These should be read with the birth chart, Moon sign, Dasha periods and current circumstances rather than in isolation.
Use transit readings constructively
Astrology transit information is intended for reflection and spiritual guidance. It is not a diagnosis or a certain forecast, and it should not replace qualified professional advice for health, money or legal matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Sade Sati calculated?
It is traditionally calculated from Saturn’s transit relative to the natal Moon sign. Exact dates depend on the ephemeris, node and transit calculation settings used.
How do I find my Sade Sati start and end dates?
Generate your free Kundli with accurate birth details. The Saturn Affliction section lists each Sade Sati phase with From and To calendar dates, so you can see when the period began and when it will end.
What are the three phases of Sade Sati?
Traditional readings split Sade Sati into the rising phase (Saturn in the 12th sign from the Moon), the peak phase (Saturn transiting the birth Moon sign) and the setting phase (Saturn in the 2nd sign from the Moon). Each phase lasts roughly two and a half years.
Does Sade Sati always mean difficulty?
Traditional interpretations vary by chart. Saturn can also correspond with discipline, responsibility, structure and long-term progress; the complete horoscope changes the reading.