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Saturn (Shani) Transit (Gochar) Effects

Saturn (Shani) is the planet of discipline and karma. Its transit (Shani Gochar) tests patience and rewards honest effort. Saturn stays about two and a half years in each sign, and its passage over the 12th, 1st and 2nd from the moon is the well known Sade Sati.

PlanetSaturn (Shani)
Time in each signabout 2.5 years in each sign, 30 years for a full round

General effects of Saturn (Shani) transit

Favourable positions

Saturn generally supports the 3rd, 6th and 11th houses from your moon sign, giving courage, victory over enemies and steady gains through effort.

Remedies during Saturn (Shani) transit

Worship Lord Hanuman and Shani on Saturdays, recite Om Shanaye Namaha, donate black sesame and mustard oil, and serve the needy.

A transit is measured from your moon sign, so its effect is personal. The same transit helps one person and tests another, depending on the birth chart. A reading shows exactly how the current transit affects you.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Saturn (Shani) stay in one sign?

Saturn (Shani) stays about 2.5 years in each sign, 30 years for a full round.

Which houses are good for Saturn (Shani) transit?

Saturn generally supports the 3rd, 6th and 11th houses from your moon sign, giving courage, victory over enemies and steady gains through effort.

What are the remedies for Saturn (Shani) transit?

Worship Lord Hanuman and Shani on Saturdays, recite Om Shanaye Namaha, donate black sesame and mustard oil, and serve the needy.

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