Makara Sade Sati 2046–2055: the three phases
| Phase | Where Saturn is | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| First phase | Saturn in Dhanu (12th from the Moon) | 7 Dec 2046 | 5 Mar 2049 |
| Second (peak) phase | Saturn in Makara (over the Moon) | 6 Mar 2049 | 24 Feb 2052 |
| Third phase | Saturn in Kumbha (2nd from the Moon) | 25 Feb 2052 | 4 Feb 2055 |
Phase dates are when Saturn first moves forward into each sign. When retrograde, Saturn can slip back into the earlier sign for a few months; the full movement is listed below.
Saturn’s movement during this Sade Sati
| Date | Saturn in | Movement |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2046 | Dhanu | moves forward into the sign |
| 6 Mar 2049 | Makara | moves forward into the sign |
| 10 Jul 2049 | Dhanu | backward (retrograde) return |
| 4 Dec 2049 | Makara | moves forward into the sign |
| 25 Feb 2052 | Kumbha | moves forward into the sign |
| 14 May 2054 | Meena | moves forward into the sign |
| 2 Sep 2054 | Kumbha | backward (retrograde) return |
| 5 Feb 2055 | Meena | moves forward into the sign; Sade Sati ends |
Makara: Saturn’s effect year by year
| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 2026 | No Sade Sati or Dhaiya (all year) |
| 2027 | 1 Jan – 2 Jun: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya 3 Jun – 19 Oct: Dhaiya (Kantak Shani, 4th) 20 Oct – 31 Dec: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya |
| 2028 | 1 Jan – 22 Feb: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya 23 Feb – 31 Dec: Dhaiya (Kantak Shani, 4th) |
| 2029 | 1 Jan – 7 Aug: Dhaiya (Kantak Shani, 4th) 8 Aug – 4 Oct: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya 5 Oct – 31 Dec: Dhaiya (Kantak Shani, 4th) |
| 2030 | 1 Jan – 16 Apr: Dhaiya (Kantak Shani, 4th) 17 Apr – 31 Dec: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya |
What each phase means for Makara
First phase (Saturn in Dhanu, the 12th from your Moon): expenses, travel, broken sleep and a feeling of being alone. Old things fall away; a good time for saving and spiritual practice.
Second phase (Saturn in Makara, over your Moon): the heaviest part. Responsibility and tiredness rise, results come late and the mind feels pressed. Steady routines, care for health and avoiding big gambles help most.
Third phase (Saturn in Kumbha, the 2nd from your Moon): care with money, speech and family matters. The pressure eases step by step and effort begins to show results.
Makara is ruled by Saturn itself, so tradition holds that Sade Sati is comparatively gentle for Makara natives. In the second phase Saturn is in its own sign Makara, so this phase is thought to be easier. In the third phase Saturn is in its own sign Kumbha, so this phase is thought to be easier. Saturn’s place in your own chart, your dasha and your Ashtakavarga change the effect a great deal; Sade Sati is not bad for everyone.
Dhaiya for Makara
Dhaiya is the two-and-a-half-year period when Saturn is 4th (Kantak Shani) or 8th (Ashtama Shani) from your Moon. Coming up:
- Dhaiya (Kantak Shani, 4th): 3 Jun 2027 – 16 Apr 2030
- Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th): 27 Aug 2036 – 12 Jul 2039
Earlier and later Sade Sati for Makara
| Period | Begins | Peak phase | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2025 | 26 Jan 2017 | 24 Jan 2020 | 28 Mar 2025 |
Remedies during Sade Sati
- On Saturdays, light a mustard-oil or sesame-oil lamp and read the Hanuman Chalisa.
- Mantra: “Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah”, 108 times on Saturdays.
- Give black sesame, mustard oil, black urad, or footwear to someone in need, on Saturdays.
- Help elderly people, workers and those who serve; Saturn favours honest hard work.
- Offer water to a peepal tree on Saturday and light a lamp there.
Do not wear a gemstone such as blue sapphire without having your full chart checked.
Check it from your own chart. Enter your birth details in the dosha checker for your exact Sade Sati dates, or read the 2026–27 transit reading for Makara.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sade Sati running for Makara now?
No. Makara now has: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya. The next Sade Sati begins on 7 Dec 2046.
Does Makara have Sade Sati in 2026?
No, Makara has no Sade Sati in 2026. That year: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya (all year).
Does Makara have Sade Sati in 2027?
No, Makara has no Sade Sati in 2027. That year: 1 Jan – 2 Jun: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya; 3 Jun – 19 Oct: Dhaiya (Kantak Shani, 4th); 20 Oct – 31 Dec: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya.
Does Makara have Sade Sati in 2028?
No, Makara has no Sade Sati in 2028. That year: 1 Jan – 22 Feb: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya; 23 Feb – 31 Dec: Dhaiya (Kantak Shani, 4th).
When is the next Sade Sati for Makara?
The next one runs from 7 Dec 2046 to 4 Feb 2055. Saturn takes about 29½ years to go round all twelve signs, so Sade Sati returns roughly every thirty years.
Is this read from my Moon sign or my ascendant?
Sade Sati is read from your Moon sign (the sign the Moon was in at birth), not your ascendant or your Western Sun sign. Find yours with the nakshatra finder.
Sade Sati for other Moon signs
- Mesha (Aries)
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Mithuna (Gemini)
- Karka (Cancer)
- Simha (Leo)
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Tula (Libra)
- Vrishchika (Scorpio)
- Dhanu (Sagittarius)
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Meena (Pisces)
Astrology is a traditional system, not a science. Use this as a calendar of Saturn’s movement, and talk to a trusted astrologer before any major decision.