Shani Sade Sati · ♎ Libra (Tula)
Sade Sati for Libra Moon Sign
When Saturn's Sade Sati and Dhaiya fall for the Libra (Tula) Moon sign, which sign Saturn is in during each phase and what that means, and the traditional remedies.
Today · 28 Oct 2026
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya now. The next Sade Sati begins on 22 Oct 2038.
Sade Sati dates
Every Sade Sati for the Libra Moon sign from 1990 to 2060, with each phase. When Saturn turns retrograde and steps back a sign, a phase appears twice.
10 Sept 2009 – 26 Oct 2017
| Phase | Saturn in | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising phase | Virgo | 10 Sept 2009 | 15 Nov 2011 |
| Peak phase | Libra | 15 Nov 2011 | 16 May 2012 |
| Rising phase | Virgo | 16 May 2012 | 4 Aug 2012 |
| Peak phase | Libra | 4 Aug 2012 | 2 Nov 2014 |
| Setting phase | Scorpio | 2 Nov 2014 | 26 Jan 2017 |
| Setting phase | Scorpio | 21 Jun 2017 | 26 Oct 2017 |
22 Oct 2038 – 8 Dec 2046
| Phase | Saturn in | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising phase | Virgo | 22 Oct 2038 | 5 Apr 2039 |
| Rising phase | Virgo | 13 Jul 2039 | 29 Jan 2041 |
| Peak phase | Libra | 29 Jan 2041 | 5 Feb 2041 |
| Rising phase | Virgo | 5 Feb 2041 | 26 Sept 2041 |
| Peak phase | Libra | 26 Sept 2041 | 12 Dec 2043 |
| Setting phase | Scorpio | 12 Dec 2043 | 23 Jun 2044 |
| Peak phase | Libra | 23 Jun 2044 | 30 Aug 2044 |
| Setting phase | Scorpio | 30 Aug 2044 | 8 Dec 2046 |
What each phase means for you
Rising phase: Saturn in the 12th from the Moon (Virgo)
The first two and a half years. Tradition links the 12th house with expenses, travel, sleep and distance from home: a time to cut waste, plan carefully and not overcommit.
Saturn is in Virgo, a sign of its friend Mercury, so its pressure tends to be workable.
Peak phase: Saturn over the Moon sign (Libra)
The heart of Sade Sati, with Saturn over the Moon itself. Responsibilities and pressure on the mind and health are felt most here; slow, honest, steady effort is what pays.
Saturn is exalted in Libra, its strongest sign, and classical texts say this softens the stretch considerably.
Setting phase: Saturn in the 2nd from the Moon (Scorpio)
The last two and a half years, through the 2nd house of money, family and speech. Finances settle slowly and the period's lessons consolidate; watch your words and your savings.
Saturn is in Scorpio, a sign of its enemy Mars; tradition considers this stretch heavier, so go gently.
Shani Dhaiya dates
Dhaiya ("two and a half") is Saturn's stay in the 4th or 8th sign from the Moon. For Libra, those are Capricorn and Taurus.
| Dhaiya | Saturn in | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kantaka Shani (4th house) | Capricorn | 24 Jan 2020 | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Kantaka Shani (4th house) | Capricorn | 12 Jul 2022 | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Ashtama Shani (8th house) | Taurus | 8 Aug 2029 | 5 Oct 2029 |
| Ashtama Shani (8th house) | Taurus | 17 Apr 2030 | 31 May 2032 |
| Kantaka Shani (4th house) | Capricorn | 6 Mar 2049 | 10 Jul 2049 |
| Kantaka Shani (4th house) | Capricorn | 4 Dec 2049 | 25 Feb 2052 |
| Ashtama Shani (8th house) | Taurus | 28 May 2059 | 1 Jan 2061 |
Kantaka Shani (4th house): Saturn in the 4th from the Moon touches home, property, mother and peace of mind. Keep paperwork in order and avoid hasty moves or purchases.
Ashtama Shani (8th house): Saturn in the 8th from the Moon is the heavier Dhaiya: health, sudden obstacles and hidden matters need care. Avoid risks, keep up check-ups and stay patient.
Remedies during Sade Sati and Dhaiya
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
- Read the Shani Chalisa or the Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra on Saturdays.
- Chant the Shani beej mantra, 108 times, on Saturday mornings.
- Light a mustard-oil lamp under a peepal tree on Saturday evenings.
- Give black sesame, urad dal, mustard oil or warm clothes to people in need, and treat workers and elders with respect.
- Do not wear a blue sapphire (neelam) without a full chart reading: it is one of the strongest gemstones and can do harm.
Hanuman Chalisa · Shani Chalisa · Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra · Shani beej mantra
Dates are from Saturn's sidereal (Lahiri) transits and match established panchangs to the day. The readings are traditional tendencies, not predictions; your full chart and running dasha matter as much as Saturn's transit.
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FAQ
Libra Sade Sati FAQs
When will Sade Sati end for Libra?
The next Sade Sati for the Libra Moon sign runs from 22 Oct 2038 to 8 Dec 2046.
When is Shani Dhaiya for Libra?
Ashtama Shani (8th house): 8 Aug 2029 – 5 Oct 2029; Ashtama Shani (8th house): 17 Apr 2030 – 31 May 2032; Kantaka Shani (4th house): 6 Mar 2049 – 10 Jul 2049.
Which signs does Saturn cross in Libra's Sade Sati?
Rising phase: Virgo. Saturn is in Virgo, a sign of its friend Mercury, so its pressure tends to be workable. Peak phase: Libra. Saturn is exalted in Libra, its strongest sign, and classical texts say this softens the stretch considerably. Setting phase: Scorpio. Saturn is in Scorpio, a sign of its enemy Mars; tradition considers this stretch heavier, so go gently.
What remedies help during Sade Sati?
Recite the Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Read the Shani Chalisa or the Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra on Saturdays. Chant the Shani beej mantra, 108 times, on Saturday mornings. Light a mustard-oil lamp under a peepal tree on Saturday evenings.