Shani Dosha Calculator
Enter your birth details to check Shani Dosha, Sade Sati status, and Saturn's placement in your kundli. Get instant analysis of Saturn's influence on your life.
What is Shani Dosha?
Shani Dosha refers to the afflicting position of Saturn (Shani) in the birth chart. It occurs when Saturn is placed in certain houses or during specific transits like Sade Sati (7.5 years) or Dhaiyya (2.5 years). Saturn is the planet of karma, discipline, justice, and delays.
Houses for Shani Dosha
Saturn creates Shani Dosha when placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from the ascendant (Lagna) or Moon sign:
Sade Sati - The 7.5 Year Saturn Transit
Sade Sati (What is Shani-Sade-Sati) is the 7.5-year period when Saturn transits through the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from the birth Moon sign. It has three phases:
2.5 years (12th from Moon)
Health issues, expenses, separation
2.5 years (1st from Moon)
Career challenges, ego clashes, stress
2.5 years (2nd from Moon)
Financial gains, family growth, relief
Dhaiyya - The 2.5 Year Transit
Dhaiyya is the 2.5-year period when Saturn transits through the 4th, 8th, or 12th house from the Moon sign. It can also bring significant challenges and transformations.
Shani Dosha Remedies
Chant Shani Mantra
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः - 108 times on Saturdays
Offer Mustard Oil
Light a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree on Saturdays
Donate Black Items
Black urad dal, black clothes, iron, or sesame seeds on Saturdays
Feed Crows
Feed crows with rice and jaggery on Saturdays
Worship Lord Hanuman
Visit Hanuman temple on Saturdays and chant Hanuman Chalisa
Wear Blue Sapphire
After consultation, wear Neelam (Blue Sapphire) in a silver ring
Observe Fast on Saturdays
Eat only one meal without salt or fast completely
Plant Peepal Tree
Plant and water a Peepal tree on Saturdays
Effects of Shani Dosha
Delays in marriage and relationships
Career obstacles and job changes
Financial struggles and debts
Health issues (chronic, long-term)
Mental stress, anxiety, depression
Family disputes and separation
Legal problems and court cases
Loss of reputation and social standing
Note: Saturn is also a great teacher. Shani Dosha can bring discipline, maturity, and spiritual growth. With proper remedies, the challenges can be transformed into strengths.
Saturn in Different Houses
Serious, disciplined, slow
Speech issues, delayed wealth
Courageous, hardworking
Domestic issues, late property
Delayed childbirth, wisdom
Victory over enemies
Late marriage, business partner
Longevity, research, occult
Delayed luck, spiritual
Career success after 36
Delayed but large gains
Expenses, spiritual liberation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shani Dosha?
Shani Dosha refers to the afflicting position of Saturn (Shani) in the birth chart. It occurs when Saturn is placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house, or during Sade Sati or Dhaiyya periods.
What is Sade Sati?
Sade Sati is the 7.5-year period when Saturn transits through the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from the birth Moon sign. It has three phases: Rising, Peak, and Setting, each lasting 2.5 years.
What is Dhaiyya?
Dhaiyya is the 2.5-year period when Saturn transits through the 4th, 8th, or 12th house from the Moon sign. It can bring challenges similar to Sade Sati but for a shorter duration.
Is Shani Dosha bad for marriage?
Shani Dosha can cause delays in marriage, marital discord, or separation if Saturn affects the 7th house or 7th lord. However, with proper remedies, marriages can be successful.
What is the best remedy for Shani Dosha?
Chanting Shani mantra (ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः) 108 times on Saturdays, offering mustard oil, and worshipping Lord Hanuman are considered most effective.
When does Shani Dosha give good results?
Saturn gives good results when well-placed in the 3rd, 6th, or 11th house, or when exalted in Libra. It also gives good results in Capricorn (own sign) and Aquarius (own sign).
Can Shani Dosha be cancelled?
Yes, Shani Dosha can be neutralized through remedies, donations, mantras, and pujas. Saturn's malefic effects are reduced when one leads a disciplined, honest, and hardworking life.
How accurate is this calculator?
Our calculator uses authentic Vedic astrology algorithms based on the Parashara system. Accuracy depends on correct birth details (time, date, place).
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Shani Mantra
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः
Chant 108 times on Saturdays for relief from Shani Dosha
Famous Shani Temples
- Shani Shingnapur - Maharashtra
- Thirunallar Temple - Puducherry
- Mandapalli - Andhra Pradesh
- Kokan Bhalchandra - Gujarat