‘Sade Sati’ is a term that is frequently heard in Hindu Astrology where ‘Sade’ means ‘half’ and ‘Sati’ means ‘seven’, which means Sade Sati, is a period which lasts for seven-and-a-half years. The period of Sade Sati on particular horoscope starts when Saturn enters in twelfth, first and second house from the moon. It is that phase in life when planet of birth comes under the influence of Lord Saturn or Shani Dev. It can be a critical period for a person depending upon the positioning of Saturn in the horoscope. If Saturn is not well-placed in the native’s horoscope then this period is considered to be a challenging one which can lead to:

Business Failure
Conflicts in relationships
Loss of Wisdom
Loss of ancestral property
Career Problems

But it is also an ideal time to get a reward for hard work and performing good deeds when the Planet Saturn transits through each Janma Rashi. Therefore, Shani Dev is the best judge of one’s karma for both; good and bad deeds.

Three cycles of Sade Sati
Sade Sati is divided into three cycles of two and a half years each.

In the first cycle, the planet Saturn transits the 12th house from moon for 2.5 years and influences the health of close relatives, job loss, and family problems.

During the second cycle, the Saturn transits 1st house for 2.5 years and can affect health, relationships, domestic life, career, and finance.

In the third cycle, Saturn transits in the 2nd house from Moon that leads to loss of wealth, financial stress, mental stress, increased expenditure and poor health. This phase is very critical, as it affects the native’s children and spouse, in some cases it may also lead to divorce.

How to minimize the negative effects of Sade Sati?

Here are some of the most effective Sade Sati or Shani Graha remedies to lessen its bad effects.

Donate mustard oil, black gram and black clothes to poor people on Saturdays.

Wear an Iron Ring
Try to wear a ring made from horse-shoe on your middle finger.

Worship Lord Hanuman
Lord Hanuman is said to be the protector against Shani Dev. So, you can seek his blessings to reduce the malefic effects of Sade Sati. Read Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays and Saturdays for positive results.

Chant Mantra
Recite Mahamrityunjaya Mantra 108 times daily - Om Tryambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pushtti-Vardhanam UrvaarukamIva Bandhanaan Mrtyor-Mukssiiya Maamrtaat.

Wear a Gemstone
After taking advice from an astrologer, you can wear Blue Sapphire aka Neelam gemstone for Shani Graha. It is one of the most powerful and fastest acting gemstone that is associated with the Planet Saturn (Shani). If worn during the Sade Seti period, it can help to nullify its effects. To know about the other wearing Benefits of Blue Sapphire, visit GemKart.com

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Feed crows

Feed crows with grain every day.

Wear Black clothes

Make sure to wear black on Saturdays.

Don’t buy iron goods

The ones suffering from Sade Sati Graha should avoid buying any goods made of iron, particularly on Saturday.

Try these remedies to fight the ill-effects of Sade Sati. However, you can also utilize the period for hard work and good deeds to attain desired goals. For buying certified, genuine gemstones online at best price, visit Gemkart.

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