Mithuna Sade Sati 2029–2036: the three phases
| Phase | Where Saturn is | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| First phase | Saturn in Vrishabha (12th from the Moon) | 8 Aug 2029 | 30 May 2032 |
| Second (peak) phase | Saturn in Mithuna (over the Moon) | 31 May 2032 | 12 Jul 2034 |
| Third phase | Saturn in Karka (2nd from the Moon) | 13 Jul 2034 | 26 Aug 2036 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 31 May 2032 | Mithuna | moves forward into the sign |
| 13 Jul 2034 | Karka | moves forward into the sign |
| 27 Aug 2036 | Simha | moves forward into the sign; Sade Sati ends |
Mithuna: Saturn’s effect year by year
| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 2026 | No Sade Sati or Dhaiya (all year) |
| 2027 | No Sade Sati or Dhaiya (all year) |
| 2028 | No Sade Sati or Dhaiya (all year) |
| 2029 | 1 Jan – 7 Aug: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya 8 Aug – 4 Oct: Sade Sati, first phase 5 Oct – 31 Dec: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya |
| 2030 | 1 Jan – 16 Apr: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya 17 Apr – 31 Dec: Sade Sati, first phase |
What each phase means for Mithuna
First phase (Saturn in Vrishabha, 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 Mithuna, 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 Karka, the 2nd from your Moon): care with money, speech and family matters. The pressure eases step by step and effort begins to show results.
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 Mithuna
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): 22 Oct 2038 – 25 Sep 2041
- Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th): 6 Mar 2049 – 24 Feb 2052
Earlier and later Sade Sati for Mithuna
| Period | Begins | Peak phase | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2007 | 6 Jun 2000 | 23 Jul 2002 | 15 Jul 2007 |
| 2059–2066 | 27 May 2059 | 11 Jul 2061 | 2 Jul 2066 |
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 Mithuna.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sade Sati running for Mithuna now?
No. Mithuna now has: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya. The next Sade Sati begins on 8 Aug 2029.
Does Mithuna have Sade Sati in 2026?
No, Mithuna has no Sade Sati in 2026. That year: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya (all year).
Does Mithuna have Sade Sati in 2027?
No, Mithuna has no Sade Sati in 2027. That year: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya (all year).
Does Mithuna have Sade Sati in 2028?
No, Mithuna has no Sade Sati in 2028. That year: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya (all year).
When is the next Sade Sati for Mithuna?
The next one runs from 8 Aug 2029 to 26 Aug 2036. 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)
- Karka (Cancer)
- Simha (Leo)
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Tula (Libra)
- Vrishchika (Scorpio)
- Dhanu (Sagittarius)
- Makara (Capricorn)
- 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.