Transits · Saturn
Saturn transit 2026 to 2028: Shani gochar dates and Sade Sati by Moon sign
The date and hour Saturn (Shani) changes sign from 2026 to 2028, its retrograde periods, and each Moon sign's Sade Sati, Ashtama or Kantaka Shani.
In short
Saturn (Shani) is in Meena (Pisces) on 18 Oct 2026 and enters Mesha (Aries) on 3 Jun 2027, between 5 am and 6 am IST. From your Moon sign, Saturn in the 12th, 1st and 2nd signs is Sade Sati, and it is favourable in the 3rd, 6th and 11th (Phaladeepika ch. 26). The tables give every sign change and retrograde to 2028.
Saturn transit dates 2026 to 2028
| Date | Leaves | Enters | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2027 | Meena (Pisces) | Mesha (Aries) | between 5 am and 6 am IST |
| 20 Oct 2027 | Mesha (Aries) | Meena (Pisces) | between 7 am and 8 am IST |
| 23 Feb 2028 | Meena (Pisces) | Mesha (Aries) | between 7 pm and 8 pm IST |
Each date is when Saturn (Shani) enters the sign, in Indian time.
Saturn retrograde 2026 to 2028
| Turns retrograde | In | Turns direct | In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | Meena (Pisces) | 11 Dec 2026 | Meena (Pisces) |
| 9 Aug 2027 | Mesha (Aries) | 24 Dec 2027 | Meena (Pisces) |
| 23 Aug 2028 | Mesha (Aries) | After Dec 2028 |
Saturn is retrograde for about four and a half months each year.
Saturn transit and Sade Sati by Moon sign
Saturn in the 12th, 1st and 2nd signs from your Moon sign is Sade Sati; in the 4th, Kantaka (Ardhashtama) Shani; in the 8th, Ashtama Shani. By Phaladeepika ch. 26 it gives good results in the 3rd, 6th and 11th signs from the Moon. Find your Moon sign in the left column:
| Your Moon sign | Saturn in Meena | Saturn in Mesha |
|---|---|---|
| Mesha (Aries) | 12th: Sade Sati (rising phase) | 1st: Sade Sati (peak phase) |
| Vrishabha (Taurus) | 11th: favourable | 12th: Sade Sati (rising phase) |
| Mithuna (Gemini) | 10th: neutral | 11th: favourable |
| Karka (Cancer) | 9th: neutral | 10th: neutral |
| Simha (Leo) | 8th: Ashtama Shani | 9th: neutral |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 7th: neutral | 8th: Ashtama Shani |
| Tula (Libra) | 6th: favourable | 7th: neutral |
| Vrishchika (Scorpio) | 5th: neutral | 6th: favourable |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 4th: Ardhashtama (Kantaka) Shani | 5th: neutral |
| Makara (Capricorn) | 3rd: favourable | 4th: Ardhashtama (Kantaka) Shani |
| Kumbha (Aquarius) | 2nd: Sade Sati (setting phase) | 3rd: favourable |
| Meena (Pisces) | 1st: Sade Sati (peak phase) | 2nd: Sade Sati (setting phase) |
See Sade Sati by Moon sign for the start and end of each Sade Sati, and the Shani mantra for its remedies.
Questions about Saturn's transit
When does Saturn change sign?
Saturn is in Meena (Pisces) on 18 Oct 2026 and enters Mesha (Aries) on 3 Jun 2027, between 5 am and 6 am IST; it goes back into Pisces during its retrograde and enters Aries again in 2028 (see the table).
How long does Saturn stay in one sign?
About two and a half years; with retrogrades, Saturn can move between two signs for months around a change.
Which Moon signs are in Sade Sati?
Those for which Saturn is in the 12th, 1st or 2nd sign. The Moon sign table shows each sign's phase while Saturn is in Pisces and in Aries.
Is the Saturn transit date the same in Western astrology?
No. The sidereal (Lahiri) signs used here are about 24° behind the tropical signs, so the dates differ; retrograde dates are the same.
Sources
- Dates and positions: Astrojar's chart engine (Lahiri ayanamsa, sidereal zodiac, true lunar node), sampled at noon IST and refined to the hour for each sign change and retrograde station.
- Good houses from the Moon sign for Jupiter (2, 5, 7, 9, 11) and for Saturn, Rahu and Ketu (3, 6, 11); Sade Sati, Ashtama and Kantaka Shani: Phaladeepika ch. 26 (gochara), as Astrojar's transit rules use it.
This is the traditional reading of the classical texts, given for learning and reflection. It is not a prediction for you, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
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