Simha Sade Sati 2034–2041: the three phases
| Phase | Where Saturn is | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| First phase | Saturn in Karka (12th from the Moon) | 13 Jul 2034 | 26 Aug 2036 |
| Second (peak) phase | Saturn in Simha (over the Moon) | 27 Aug 2036 | 21 Oct 2038 |
| Third phase | Saturn in Kanya (2nd from the Moon) | 22 Oct 2038 | 25 Sep 2041 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2034 | Karka | moves forward into the sign |
| 27 Aug 2036 | Simha | moves forward into the sign |
| 22 Oct 2038 | Kanya | moves forward into the sign |
| 5 Apr 2039 | Simha | backward (retrograde) return |
| 13 Jul 2039 | Kanya | moves forward into the sign |
| 27 Jan 2041 | Tula | moves forward into the sign |
| 6 Feb 2041 | Kanya | backward (retrograde) return |
| 26 Sep 2041 | Tula | moves forward into the sign; Sade Sati ends |
Simha: Saturn’s effect year by year
| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th) (all year) |
| 2027 | 1 Jan – 2 Jun: Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th) 3 Jun – 19 Oct: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya 20 Oct – 31 Dec: Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th) |
| 2028 | 1 Jan – 22 Feb: Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th) 23 Feb – 31 Dec: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya |
| 2029 | No Sade Sati or Dhaiya (all year) |
| 2030 | No Sade Sati or Dhaiya (all year) |
What each phase means for Simha
First phase (Saturn in Karka, 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 Simha, 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 Kanya, 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 Simha
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 (Ashtama Shani, 8th): 29 Mar 2025 – 22 Feb 2028
- Dhaiya (Kantak Shani, 4th): 11 Dec 2043 – 6 Dec 2046
Earlier and later Sade Sati for Simha
| Period | Begins | Peak phase | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2012 | 6 Sep 2004 | 1 Nov 2006 | 3 Aug 2012 |
| 2063–2070 | 24 Aug 2063 | 13 Oct 2065 | 3 Nov 2070 |
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 Simha.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sade Sati running for Simha now?
No. Simha now has: Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th). The next Sade Sati begins on 13 Jul 2034.
Does Simha have Sade Sati in 2026?
No, Simha has no Sade Sati in 2026. That year: Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th) (all year).
Does Simha have Sade Sati in 2027?
No, Simha has no Sade Sati in 2027. That year: 1 Jan – 2 Jun: Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th); 3 Jun – 19 Oct: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya; 20 Oct – 31 Dec: Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th).
Does Simha have Sade Sati in 2028?
No, Simha has no Sade Sati in 2028. That year: 1 Jan – 22 Feb: Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani, 8th); 23 Feb – 31 Dec: No Sade Sati or Dhaiya.
When is the next Sade Sati for Simha?
The next one runs from 13 Jul 2034 to 25 Sep 2041. 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)
- 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.