Sade Sathi

In Indian astrology the period when Saturn transits 12th, 1st and 2nd houses from Moon sign is called Sade Sati. And it is a very dreadful word for the common masses.

It occurs after every 30 years in life. People go by merely by traditional conventions and general belief that Sade Sati period brings dissatisfaction, disappointments, depression, differences, disputes, disharmony and undesirable results. But actually this is not the case.

Sade Sati consists of 3 cycles of 2 ½ years called Dhaia (2 ½ years) when Saturn transits in 12th, 1st and 2nd houses from Moon sign. The three cycles are explained below as per standard dictum and shouldn't be accepted as such, subject to other conditions laid down below:

1st cycle: In the first cycle, when Saturn transits 12th house from moon for 2 years, the evil results are felt by the parents and relatives of the native. The health of grand mother will be affected and may result in her death. The eyesight of the native can be affected necessitating the use of spectacles .Saturn here puts era expenditure.

The position of Saturn may affect the financial position, as Saturn positions 2ndhouse, it may retard environmental activities. If in a birth chart Saturn is passing through the last phase of life may force the native to take sanyas; be detached from his or her family, wealth, home, etc. Forsaking of these worldly things amounts to Sanyas.

In addition to the above during this period, the father of native may face a set back or reversal, loss etc. in his profession, and will lead to an extra, unwanted and uncalled for expenditure which may become unbearable for the native.

2nd cycle: During this cycle Saturn transits the moon sign for 2 ½ years. During this period, it affects the native himself on the domestic and professional front. Also denotes ill health and death of some relations, fear from enemies, journey to distant places and separation from relations like brothers, sisters, wife or family etc. It may cause imprisonment, misery, loss of wealth, fatigue and general debility, loss of friends, Obstructions and delay in undertakings, failure in attempts and increased expenditure.

3rd cycle: When Saturn transits in the 2nd house from Moon, third cycle of Sadi Sati starts. It affects one's health, children and may even cause death if it comes late in life. During this transit, loss of health, happiness, loss of position, increased expenditure, financial stress and physical weakness might be felt. Gain of wealth from others, which will be lost, deception through wicked men. May cause death of children too if other combinations to confirm the same are present.

(Article by : Anand Soni, http://astrospeak.indiatimes.com)