Saturn (Shani) Transit Dates 2025–2035
Every Shani sign change for the next decade in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac — and whose Sade Sati starts or ends with each one.
Saturn (Shani) spends about 2½ years in each sign. In the Vedic sidereal zodiac it is in Pisces (Meena) until 3 June 2027, briefly enters Aries, returns to Pisces during its retrograde, and settles in Aries (Mesha) in February 2028. Below are the exact dates for every sign change up to 2035.
Saturn transit table 2025–2035
| Saturn in | From | To | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 1 Jan 2025 | 29 Mar 2025 | Capricorn enters final phase · Pisces starts Sade Sati |
| Pisces (Meena) | 29 Mar 2025 | 3 Jun 2027 | Aries starts Sade Sati · Aquarius enters final phase |
| Aries (Mesha) | 3 Jun 2027 | 20 Oct 2027 | Taurus starts Sade Sati · Pisces enters final phase |
| Pisces (Meena) ↺ | 20 Oct 2027 | 23 Feb 2028 | Aries starts Sade Sati · Aquarius enters final phase |
| Aries (Mesha) ↺ | 23 Feb 2028 | 8 Aug 2029 | Taurus starts Sade Sati · Pisces enters final phase |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 8 Aug 2029 | 5 Oct 2029 | Aries enters final phase · Gemini starts Sade Sati |
| Aries (Mesha) ↺ | 5 Oct 2029 | 17 Apr 2030 | Taurus starts Sade Sati · Pisces enters final phase |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) ↺ | 17 Apr 2030 | 31 May 2032 | Aries enters final phase · Gemini starts Sade Sati |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 31 May 2032 | 13 Jul 2034 | Taurus enters final phase · Cancer starts Sade Sati |
| Cancer (Karka) | 13 Jul 2034 | 31 Dec 2035 | Gemini enters final phase · Leo starts Sade Sati |
How to read a Saturn transit for yourself
- Find your Moon sign. Use the Sade Sati Checker — it needs only your birth date and place.
- Count from your Moon to Saturn. Saturn in the 12th, 1st or 2nd sign = Sade Sati; 4th or 8th = Dhaiya; 3rd, 6th and 11th are traditionally the most favourable transits.
- Check Saturn's role in your chart. For Taurus and Libra ascendants Saturn is a Yogakaraka, so even Sade Sati can be productive. See Saturn's stones and remedies.
Favourable Saturn transits (3rd, 6th, 11th from Moon)
These are the years Saturn traditionally rewards effort — promotions, defeating competitors, steady income:
- Saturn in Pisces: favourable for Taurus, Libra, Capricorn Moon signs.
- Saturn in Aries: favourable for Gemini, Scorpio, Aquarius Moon signs.
- Saturn in Taurus: favourable for Cancer, Sagittarius, Pisces Moon signs.
Crystals for Saturn periods
Blue sapphire is the most powerful Saturn gem and must be tested before permanent wear. Everyday alternatives:
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Frequently asked questions
When will Saturn enter Aries (Mesha) in Vedic astrology?+
Saturn first enters sidereal Aries in June 2027, returns to Pisces during its retrograde later in 2027, and settles in Aries in February 2028. The exact dates are in the table above.
How long does Saturn stay in one sign?+
About 2½ years on average, because Saturn takes roughly 29.5 years to go around the zodiac. Retrograde motion often makes it cross a sign boundary two or three times.
Why do Vedic and Western Saturn transit dates differ?+
Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac (Lahiri ayanamsa), which is currently about 24° behind the Western tropical zodiac. So Saturn changes Vedic sign roughly 1½–2 years after it changes Western sign.
What should I do when Saturn changes sign?+
Check your Moon sign: if Saturn is entering the 12th, 1st or 2nd sign from it, Sade Sati begins or changes phase; the 4th or 8th means Dhaiya. Traditional remedies include Saturday charity, Hanuman Chalisa and calming Saturn stones like amethyst.
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