Meena Sade Sati 2022–2030: the three phases
| Phase | Where Saturn is | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| First phase | Saturn in Kumbha (12th from the Moon) | 29 Apr 2022 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Second (peak) phase | Saturn in Meena (over the Moon) | 29 Mar 2025 | 2 Jun 2027 |
| Third phase | Saturn in Mesha (2nd from the Moon) | 3 Jun 2027 | 16 Apr 2030 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2022 | Kumbha | moves forward into the sign |
| 12 Jul 2022 | Makara | backward (retrograde) return |
| 17 Jan 2023 | Kumbha | moves forward into the sign |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Meena | moves forward into the sign |
| 3 Jun 2027 | Mesha | moves forward into the sign |
| 20 Oct 2027 | Meena | backward (retrograde) return |
| 23 Feb 2028 | Mesha | moves forward into the sign |
| 8 Aug 2029 | Vrishabha | moves forward into the sign |
| 5 Oct 2029 | Mesha | backward (retrograde) return |
| 17 Apr 2030 | Vrishabha | moves forward into the sign; Sade Sati ends |
Meena: Saturn’s effect year by year
| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sade Sati, second (peak) phase (all year) |
| 2027 | 1 Jan – 2 Jun: Sade Sati, second (peak) phase 3 Jun – 19 Oct: Sade Sati, third phase 20 Oct – 31 Dec: Sade Sati, second (peak) phase |
| 2028 | 1 Jan – 22 Feb: Sade Sati, second (peak) phase 23 Feb – 31 Dec: Sade Sati, third phase |
| 2029 | 1 Jan – 7 Aug: Sade Sati, third phase 8 Aug – 4 Oct: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya 5 Oct – 31 Dec: Sade Sati, third phase |
| 2030 | 1 Jan – 16 Apr: Sade Sati, third phase 17 Apr – 31 Dec: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya |
What each phase means for Meena
First phase (Saturn in Kumbha, 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 Meena, 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 Mesha, the 2nd from your Moon): care with money, speech and family matters. The pressure eases step by step and effort begins to show results.
In the first phase Saturn is in its own sign Kumbha, so this phase is thought to be easier. In the third phase Saturn is debilitated (weakest) in Mesha, so this phase is thought to be harder. 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 Meena
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): 31 May 2032 – 12 Jul 2034
- Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th): 27 Jan 2041 – 29 Aug 2044
Earlier and later Sade Sati for Meena
| Period | Begins | Peak phase | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2052–2059 | 25 Feb 2052 | 14 May 2054 | 26 May 2059 |
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 Meena.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sade Sati running for Meena now?
Yes. Sade Sati for Meena began on 29 Apr 2022; it is now in the second (peak) phase. It ends on 16 Apr 2030.
Does Meena have Sade Sati in 2026?
Yes. In 2026, Meena: Sade Sati, second (peak) phase (all year).
Does Meena have Sade Sati in 2027?
Yes. In 2027, Meena: 1 Jan – 2 Jun: Sade Sati, second (peak) phase; 3 Jun – 19 Oct: Sade Sati, third phase; 20 Oct – 31 Dec: Sade Sati, second (peak) phase.
Does Meena have Sade Sati in 2028?
Yes. In 2028, Meena: 1 Jan – 22 Feb: Sade Sati, second (peak) phase; 23 Feb – 31 Dec: Sade Sati, third phase.
When is the next Sade Sati for Meena?
The next one runs from 25 Feb 2052 to 26 May 2059. 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)
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
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.