Shani Sade Sati · ♍ Virgo (Kanya)
Sade Sati for Virgo Moon Sign
When Saturn's Sade Sati and Dhaiya fall for the Virgo (Kanya) 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 27 Aug 2036.
Sade Sati dates
Every Sade Sati for the Virgo Moon sign from 1990 to 2060, with each phase. When Saturn turns retrograde and steps back a sign, a phase appears twice.
1 Nov 2006 – 2 Nov 2014
| Phase | Saturn in | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising phase | Leo | 1 Nov 2006 | 10 Jan 2007 |
| Rising phase | Leo | 16 Jul 2007 | 10 Sept 2009 |
| Peak phase | Virgo | 10 Sept 2009 | 15 Nov 2011 |
| Setting phase | Libra | 15 Nov 2011 | 16 May 2012 |
| Peak phase | Virgo | 16 May 2012 | 4 Aug 2012 |
| Setting phase | Libra | 4 Aug 2012 | 2 Nov 2014 |
27 Aug 2036 – 30 Aug 2044
| Phase | Saturn in | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising phase | Leo | 27 Aug 2036 | 22 Oct 2038 |
| Peak phase | Virgo | 22 Oct 2038 | 5 Apr 2039 |
| Rising phase | Leo | 5 Apr 2039 | 13 Jul 2039 |
| Peak phase | Virgo | 13 Jul 2039 | 29 Jan 2041 |
| Setting phase | Libra | 29 Jan 2041 | 5 Feb 2041 |
| Peak phase | Virgo | 5 Feb 2041 | 26 Sept 2041 |
| Setting phase | Libra | 26 Sept 2041 | 12 Dec 2043 |
| Setting phase | Libra | 23 Jun 2044 | 30 Aug 2044 |
What each phase means for you
Rising phase: Saturn in the 12th from the Moon (Leo)
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 Leo, a sign of its enemy Sun; tradition considers this stretch heavier, so go gently.
Peak phase: Saturn over the Moon sign (Virgo)
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 in Virgo, a sign of its friend Mercury, so its pressure tends to be workable.
Setting phase: Saturn in the 2nd from the Moon (Libra)
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 exalted in Libra, its strongest sign, and classical texts say this softens the stretch considerably.
Shani Dhaiya dates
Dhaiya ("two and a half") is Saturn's stay in the 4th or 8th sign from the Moon. For Virgo, those are Sagittarius and Aries.
| Dhaiya | Saturn in | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kantaka Shani (4th house) | Sagittarius | 26 Jan 2017 | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Kantaka Shani (4th house) | Sagittarius | 26 Oct 2017 | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Ashtama Shani (8th house) | Aries | 3 Jun 2027 | 20 Oct 2027 |
| Ashtama Shani (8th house) | Aries | 23 Feb 2028 | 8 Aug 2029 |
| Ashtama Shani (8th house) | Aries | 5 Oct 2029 | 17 Apr 2030 |
| Kantaka Shani (4th house) | Sagittarius | 8 Dec 2046 | 6 Mar 2049 |
| Kantaka Shani (4th house) | Sagittarius | 10 Jul 2049 | 4 Dec 2049 |
| Ashtama Shani (8th house) | Aries | 7 Apr 2057 | 28 May 2059 |
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
Virgo Sade Sati FAQs
When will Sade Sati end for Virgo?
The next Sade Sati for the Virgo Moon sign runs from 27 Aug 2036 to 30 Aug 2044.
When is Shani Dhaiya for Virgo?
Ashtama Shani (8th house): 3 Jun 2027 – 20 Oct 2027; Ashtama Shani (8th house): 23 Feb 2028 – 8 Aug 2029; Ashtama Shani (8th house): 5 Oct 2029 – 17 Apr 2030.
Which signs does Saturn cross in Virgo's Sade Sati?
Rising phase: Leo. Saturn is in Leo, a sign of its enemy Sun; tradition considers this stretch heavier, so go gently. Peak phase: Virgo. Saturn is in Virgo, a sign of its friend Mercury, so its pressure tends to be workable. Setting phase: Libra. Saturn is exalted in Libra, its strongest sign, and classical texts say this softens the stretch considerably.
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.