More about Saturn Transit or Sani Peyarchi

What is Saturn transit?

Saturn transit is the planetary event when planet Saturn, in the course of its movement, changes the zodiac sign. The Nakshatra transit of Saturn is when Saturn changes its Nakshatra position.

How long does Saturn's transit last?

Saturn is the slowest moving planet of all Nav Graha (Nine Planets) of Vedic astrology. The transit of Saturn in any zodiac sign last for about 2 and a half year, or 30 months.

What happens when Saturn transit?

As the general observation in Vedic astrology, whenever Saturn transit a certain house in the horoscope. It is said to harm the signification of that house. But our observation is this does not happen in all case scenarios.

What is Sade Sati?

The combined period of Saturn transiting over 12th sign from native's Moon, the zodiac sign in which native's Moon is placed and the 2nd sign from native's Moon is known as Sade Sati. Since Saturn remains about 2.5 years in one sign. Therefore, (2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5) 7.5 or Seven and a half years of the period is Sade Sati.

Which houses are good for Saturn transit?

Saturn is a natural malefic planet so the transit of Saturn is generally regarded as bad. But Saturn transiting in the Upachaya houses (3rd house, 6th house, 10th house and 11th house) in anyone's horoscope is considered a good and growth-promoting event. Exceptions always apply.

When will Saturn be retrograde?

Saturn normally retrogrades after a certain period. For detailed information check complete Saturn retrograde dates.

Is Saturn retrograde beneficial?

From the point of view of any personal horoscope, if Saturn's retrograde will be beneficial will depend on Saturn's conditions in the particular horoscope. If Saturn is well aspected by other planets or well placed then it can be very helpful. However, if Saturn is badly placed in the horoscope then it may cause problems. So we need to know what kind of condition Saturn has before deciding whether it is going to be beneficial or harmful.

Why do people say that Saturn is evil?

Planet Saturn also known as Shani Dev is not a bad planet or bad entity as per Indian astrology. The fact is that the signification of this planet is disliked by people. Saturn rules hard work, poverty and most importantly the 'The Delay in anything' is ruled by Saturn or Shani dev.