Sadesathi (elnati shani) Timings

Starting and ending dates of Sadesathi (Elnati Shani), Astama shani and Ardhastama Shani

Dates of Transit of Saturn over 12th, 1st and 2nd houses and 4th, 8th houses

In a Birth chart/ Janmakundali is said to be under 'Sade-Sati (Elnati Shani, Ill transit of Saturn from Moon sign)' effect when the Saturn transits through the 12th, 1st and 2nd house from Natal Moon/ Janma rashi. It is said to be under 'Dhaiya/ Kantaka Sani' effect when Saturn transits over the 4th or 8th house over the Natal Moon/ Janma rashi/ chandta rashi. The effect of Sade-Sati remains for seven and a half year and that of Dhaiya remains for two and a half year. This generally affects health, mental peace and finance.

Generally Sade-Sati comes thrice in a horoscope, every 30 years, in the life time - first in childhood, second in youth and third in old-age. Foruth time sadesathi only possible if a person born in end period of his first sade sathi and lives more than 90 years. Then only one can see fourth time sadesathi in his life. First Sade-Sati comes in childhood so it has an effect on education mainly also it effects on parents and health. Second Sade-Sati comes in young age so it has effect on profession, finance and family. The last one affects health more than anything else. Following tables give the periods of Sade-Sati and their effects.
Click on your sign to know details of your sade sathi/ elnati shani periods.

So many people afraid of sadesathi time as it gives troubles and problems in life. But truth is that Sadesathi helps to remove our past Karma. Saturn removes our past karma through his sadesathi pepriod. One who having very bad Sadesathi period means, he will see better life after sadesathi period. If you have sadesathi and having problems in your life, perform some remedies to Saturn and help poor and old age people. Saturn will give good result if we do some help to poor or old age people.

Aries	Taurus	Gemini
Cancer	Leo	Virgo
Libra	Scorpio	Sagittarius
Capricorn	Aquarius	Pisces