Sade Sati 2028: Rashi-wise List & Dates
Which Moon signs are under Shani Sade Sati or Dhaiya in 2028 — with exact dates from Saturn's real sidereal transit.
In 2028 Saturn (Shani) transits sidereal Pisces and Aries. That puts Aries, Taurus, Aquarius, Pisces Moon signs under Sade Sati at some point in 2028, and Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn under Dhaiya (the 2½-year "small panoti"). The rashi-wise table below gives exact start and end dates.
Sade Sati 2028: which rashi is affected
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Status in 2028 | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Aries (Mesha) | Sade Sati · Phase 1 (rising) Sade Sati · Phase 2 (peak) | 20 Oct 2027 → 23 Feb 2028 23 Feb 2028 → 8 Aug 2029 |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | Sade Sati · Phase 1 (rising) | 23 Feb 2028 → 8 Aug 2029 |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | No Sade Sati / Dhaiya | — |
| Cancer (Karka) | No Sade Sati / Dhaiya | — |
| Leo (Simha) | Ashtama Shani / Dhaiya (8th) | 20 Oct 2027 → 23 Feb 2028 |
| Virgo (Kanya) | Ashtama Shani / Dhaiya (8th) | 23 Feb 2028 → 8 Aug 2029 |
| Libra (Tula) | No Sade Sati / Dhaiya | — |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | No Sade Sati / Dhaiya | — |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Kantaka Shani / Dhaiya (4th) | 20 Oct 2027 → 23 Feb 2028 |
| Capricorn (Makara) | Kantaka Shani / Dhaiya (4th) | 23 Feb 2028 → 8 Aug 2029 |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | Sade Sati · Phase 3 (setting) | 20 Oct 2027 → 23 Feb 2028 |
| Pisces (Meena) | Sade Sati · Phase 2 (peak) Sade Sati · Phase 3 (setting) | 20 Oct 2027 → 23 Feb 2028 23 Feb 2028 → 8 Aug 2029 |
Saturn sign changes in 2028
| Date | Saturn enters | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2028 | Aries (Mesha) | Retrograde re-entry |
See every date for the next decade in our Saturn transit dates guide or the Saturn transit 2028 page.
Sade Sati ka poora cycle: kis rashi par kab shuru, kab khatam
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Sade Sati begins | Sade Sati ends |
|---|---|---|
| Aries (Mesha) | 29 Mar 2025 | 31 May 2032 |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 3 Jun 2027 | 13 Jul 2034 |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 8 Aug 2029 | 27 Aug 2036 |
| Cancer (Karka) | 31 May 2032 | 13 Jul 2039 |
| Leo (Simha) | 13 Jul 2034 | 26 Sept 2041 |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 27 Aug 2036 | 30 Aug 2044 |
| Libra (Tula) | 22 Oct 2038 | 7 Dec 2046 |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 28 Jan 2041 | 4 Dec 2049 |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 11 Dec 2043 | 25 Feb 2052 |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 7 Dec 2046 | 5 Feb 2055 |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 24 Jan 2020 | 23 Feb 2028 |
| Pisces (Meena) | 29 Apr 2022 | 17 Apr 2030 |
What each phase traditionally means
Phase 1 — rising (12th from Moon)
Rising expenses, restless sleep, relocation and old commitments loosening. A time to trim what is unsustainable rather than start risky ventures.
Phase 2 — peak (over the Moon)
The most intense 2½ years: responsibility, fatigue and tests of patience in health, family or career — and the deepest maturity.
Phase 3 — setting (2nd from Moon)
The weight lifts gradually; focus shifts to finances, speech and family, and consolidating the lessons of the previous five years.
Dhaiya — Kantaka (4th) and Ashtama (8th)
The 4th sign from the Moon traditionally touches home, property and peace of mind; the 8th brings sudden changes and hidden obstacles.
Is Sade Sati always bad?
No. For Taurus and Libra ascendants Saturn is a Yogakaraka, and for Capricorn and Aquarius it rules the Lagna — Sade Sati often brings career growth through disciplined work. Natal Saturn's strength and your running Mahadasha matter as much as the transit.
Protective crystals for Sade Sati 2028
Tradition is cautious about suddenly wearing blue sapphire (Neelam) during Sade Sati — it amplifies Saturn and is worn only after a trial. Gentler choices:
- Charge on a Saturday evening; chant Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaye Namah 108 times.
- Wear on the middle finger in silver or panchdhatu, or as a bracelet.
- Traditional remedies: Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays and Saturdays, a mustard-oil diya under a Peepal tree, service to labourers, elders or animals.
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Frequently asked questions
Which rashi is in Sade Sati in 2028?+
Aries, Taurus, Aquarius, Pisces Moon signs are in Sade Sati during 2028, and Leo and Virgo and Sagittarius and Capricorn are in Dhaiya. Exact phase dates for each rashi are in the table above.
Sade Sati 2028 kis rashi par hai?+
2028 mein Mesha (Aries), Vrishabha (Taurus), Kumbha (Aquarius), Meena (Pisces) rashi (Moon sign) par Sade Sati hai, aur Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara par Dhaiya. Ye aapki Chandra rashi se dekhi jati hai, Surya rashi se nahi. Sahi rashi ke liye Sade Sati Checker use karein.
Kumbh rashi ki Sade Sati kab khatam hogi? (2028)+
Kumbh (Aquarius) rashi ka Sade Sati cycle 24 Jan 2020 se shuru hokar 23 Feb 2028 ko khatam hota hai (Shani ke vakri gati ke karan beech mein ruk-ruk kar). Dhyan rahe ki ye aapki Chandra rashi par adharit hai.
Is Sade Sati calculated from Moon sign or Sun sign?+
Always from your Moon sign (Rashi) in the sidereal zodiac. If you don't know your Rashi, the free Sade Sati Checker calculates it from your birth date and place.
Which stone is good for Sade Sati?+
Blue sapphire is Saturn's gem but is worn only after a trial and chart review. Many people prefer gentler protective stones — amethyst, black tourmaline or lapis lazuli.
How long does Sade Sati last?+
About 7½ years — three phases of roughly 2½ years each as Saturn crosses the 12th, 1st and 2nd signs from your Moon. Retrograde motion can stretch individual phases.
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