Sade Sati Check
Understanding Shani Sade Sati
There comes a time in everyone’s life where everything goes south unexpectedly. All the problems, troubles, and misfortunes catch up to you and hit you all at once. If you feel like your life has been especially challenging all of a sudden, there is a chance that you may be experiencing sade sati.
Sade sati is a period of 7.5 years in which Saturn passes over your janma rasi (natal moon), which is said to be a representation of your mind. Saturn thus clouds your judgment by shadowing your ‘mind’ and preventing you from making logical and rational decisions.
Though Shani is considered a malefic planet, the influence of sade sati is not always unlucky. Often the challenges that arise in this period will teach you important life lessons, help you instill discipline in your life, and strengthen your resolve. You may also be blessed with success and prosperity by overcoming the difficult challenges you faced.
Phases of Shani Sade Sati
Shani sade sati happens in three phases.
First Phase
In the first phase of Shani Sade Sati, Saturn travels from the natal moon in the twelfth house to the first one. This phase lasts for 2.5 years. During this period, your relationship with your father may be strained, and your relationship with the elder family members may be affected too.
Second Phase
In the second phase of Sade Sati, Saturn transits from the twelfth house to the first one. This phase also lasts 2.5 years, and it is considered the ‘peak’ phase. During this period, you may face financial loss, health issues, and excessive unplanned expenditures.
Third Phase
In the third phase of Sade Sati, Saturn moves from the first house to the second house. During this phase of 2.5 years, you begin experiencing relief from the troubles of the previous two phases. You may face some minor issues, but nothing too serious.
Effects of Sade Sati
Sade sati can have many negative effects on one’s life. It is the reason why this period is feared by so many people. It is believed that this period brings challenges and troubles with it.
Health Issues
You may experience physical and mental health issues and fall sick more often.
Impact on Career/Business
You may lose your job or experience many work-related problems. You may feel like regardless of what you do, your efforts are not being rewarded. If you own a business, you may suffer losses.
Financial Challenges
Sade sati can cause financial difficulties such as increased expenses, loss of income, or falling into debt.
Emotional Problems
Sade sati can cause a lot of emotional turmoil. You may feel bogged down by the challenges in your life and feel anxious and depressed. Emotional ups and downs are common.
Remedies
There are certain remedies you can follow to make this challenging period easier to handle:
Fasting Regularly
Fasting on Saturdays can help you navigate the challenging aspects of sade sati. You must avoid eating meat and consuming alcohol and only take one meal in the day.
Doing Charity
Performing charity can create good karma and help to alleviate the effects of sade sati. Engaging in charity on Saturdays and donating black items such as sesame seeds are both excellent remedies.
Wearing Gemstones
Blue sapphire (neelam) is associated with Saturn. It can also be substituted with amethyst for a similar effect. These gemstones can be worn to please Shani Dev.
Visit Shani Temples
Visiting temples of Lord Shani can help keep the inauspicious effects of Sade Sati under control. Lighting a lamp with mustard oil and visiting Shani temples on Saturday is considered especially beneficial.
Reciting Mantras
Chanting certain mantras to Shani Dev can remove the negative effects of sade sati. Recite the Shani Strotra or the Shani Dev Mantra daily or on Saturdays.
Worship Lord Hanuman
Regularly worshipping Lord Hanuman can protect you from the ill effects of sae sati. You should also chant the Hanuman Chalisa on Saturdays.
Dos and Don'ts
Shani sade sati is a period of karmic retribution. During this time period of 7.5 years, you should pay special attention to these dos and don’ts.
Dos
- Be patient in the face of adversity
- Be kind and understanding even to strangers
- Perform charity regularly; donate black items on Saturday to please Shani
- Stay disciplined and prioritize hard work
- Visit Shani temples and worship Lord Hanuman
- Wear a blue sapphire or amethyst
Dont’s
- During Shani Sade Sati, one must be extra careful to not accumulate any negative karma.
- Do not be disrespectful towards your parents, elders, and family members
- Do not spend impulsively or make rash decisions
- Avoid getting into unnecessary fights or conflicts with anyone
- Do not procrastinate or lead an unorganized lifestyle
- Do not neglect your health
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FAQ's
Q.What type of planet is Saturn?
Saturn is the planet of discipline, karma, growth, and perseverance. It represents responsibility, structure, and hard work. This planet’s influence can introduce many troubles to our lives, but these are meant to teach us life lessons that will ultimately bring us success.
Q.How to stop Sade Sati?
You cannot stop or avoid Sad Sati. However, you can take certain steps to make its effects more bearable.
Q. How many times will I go through Shani Sade Sati?
Most people go through Shani Sade Sati three times in their life, depending on how long they live. It occurs approximately every 25 years and lasts for 7.5 years at a time.
Q. Why does Shani Sade Sati last for 7.5 years?
Sade sati lasts for approximately 7.5 years because that’s how long Saturn takes to travel from the sign before your moon sign to the sign after it. It takes approximately 2.5 years to travel through each sign.
Q. What should I avoid during the Sade Sati period?
During this period, you should avoid making rash decisions, being disrespectful to others, getting into unwarranted conflicts and fights, and pay special attention to your health, finances, and relationships.