Sade Sati Calculator
Sade Sati is the roughly 7.5-year period when Saturn transits the 12th, 1st and 2nd houses from your Janma Rashi (natal Moon sign). Since Saturn spends about 2.5 years in each sign, the period is divided into three phases — rising, peak and setting. It is traditionally a time of pressure, restructuring and maturity rather than pure misfortune.
This free calculator generates your birth chart to find your Moon sign, then checks where Saturn is transiting today. It reports whether Sade Sati is active for you and which phase you are in.
The three phases
| Saturn's house from Moon | Phase | Approx duration |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Rising (first) | ~2.5 years |
| 1st | Peak (second) | ~2.5 years |
| 2nd | Setting (third) | ~2.5 years |
Important: Sade Sati affects everyone roughly three times in a lifetime. Its real impact depends on your full chart — treat this as a transit check, not a prediction.
Formula
Saturn house from Moon = (current Saturn rashi − natal Moon rashi + 12) mod 12 + 1
Sade Sati active if house in {12, 1, 2} Example
Your Moon sign = Aquarius. Saturn now in Pisces = 2nd house from Moon → Sade Sati active, third (setting) phase.
How to Use
- 1. Enter your birth date.
- 2. Enter your birth time in 24-hour format.
- 3. Select your Indian birth city.
- 4. Click "Check Dosha".
- 5. Read your Moon sign, Saturn's current position and the verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sade Sati?
The ~7.5 year period when Saturn transits the 12th, 1st and 2nd houses from your natal Moon sign, in three ~2.5-year phases.
Which phase is hardest?
The second phase (Saturn on the Moon sign) is traditionally considered the most intense, though this varies by chart.
How often does Sade Sati happen?
About every 29.5 years — most people experience it two or three times in life.
Is Sade Sati always bad?
No. It is traditionally a period of discipline and restructuring. Results depend on Saturn's strength in your chart.
Is my birth data stored?
No. The chart is computed entirely in your browser.