Saturn will be entering Pisces sign on 29^th March 2025. He will enter Aries on 3^rd Jun 2027, then he will go retrograde and reenter Pisces on 20^th October 2027. Then he will finally exit Pisces on 23^rd Feb 2028. Pisces is the most sensitive sign of the zodiac and is linked to losses, final endings, the other dimensions, aloneness, isolation and also with spirituality and moksh. So Saturn the karmic enforcer in this sign will trigger significant changes for all of us. Saturn is the Power of Time itself.

“Kaalasya vashagah sarve na kaala kaschachit vashahah, Tasmat tam kaalpurusham pranatosmi shanhaischaram.” – Everyone is under the overriding control of Time. And Time is never under the control of anyone. I bow down to that Intelligence of Time, the ‘One who moves slowly and inexorably’.

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This day 29^th March 2025, in itself is very intense. It is the Phalgun amavasya, the last day of the Shri Krodhi naam samvatsar and the eve of the New Vedic year Shri Vishvaavasu naam samvatsar. This is also the day of a partial solar eclipse in Pisces. This eclipse is a huge blast of power as it involves 7 graha – Rahu Ketu Sun Moon Saturn Mercury Venus directly. The remaining 2 Jupiter and Mars are also indirectly involved as they are are both aspecting Ketu in Virgo. Jupiter also owns Pisces so he will be definitely affected in some way.

As soon as Saturn enters Pisces, he will be conjunct Rahu, this will trigger an intense shapit dosh energy for 2 months. Rahu and Saturn will be close together in the same nakshatra Poorvabhadrapada and in Pisces sign which is a dangerous energy. He will aspect Jupiter, Devguru Bruhaspati, in Taurus and restrict his positivity for about 1.5months. And he will be conjunct Venus, the Daityaguru Shukracharya thus restrict his guidance for about 2 months. Only once both the Gurus and Rahu become relatively free from Saturn’s influence, will things become a bit manageable for everyone. But this initial shock of Saturn entering Pisces in this highly turbulent note will stabilise somewhat only by the end of 2025. 

Currently Saturn is transiting through the Poorvabhadrapada nakshatra and his nakshatra level transits are as follows. We use the Janma Navtara Chakra (post here) to make sense of these subtle lunar mansion level transits, even beginners can easily understand this table. And the more advanced students of Jyotish can use the Kota chakra (post here).

• Saturn will enter Uttarabhadrapada on 28^th Apr 2025, 
• Enter Poorvabahdrapada on 3^rd October 2025 while retrograde. 
• Enter Uttarabhadrapada on 20^th Jan 2026
• Enter Revati on 17^th May 2026
• Enter Uttarabhadrapada on 9^th Oct 2026 while retrograde. 
• Enter Revati on 8^th Feb 2026
• Enter Ashwini on Jun 3^rd 2027
• Enter Revati on 20^th Oct while retrograde. 
• Finally enter Ashwini on 23^rd Feb 2028

During this time from 2025 to 2028, when Saturn is in Pisces, Jupiter will be transiting through Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo. He will continually change signs every 4-5 months, going forward and retrograde. Jupiter owns Pisces and his jumping around like this will not support Saturn in this transit.  

Predictions on the global levels, all water bodies will become dangerous. Deaths connected to ‘water’ and also ‘air’ in any way will increase. There will be more number of accidents in the water. Also natural disasters related to cyclones, tsunamis, etc will increase. Anyone earning their livelihood through water bodies, eg shipping, fishing etc will face issues. Also businesses dealing in liquids of any sort will also see a resource crunch. Women who are more emotional by nature as a group will be affected in this time. Also anyone who is more emotional by nature will see the side effects of Saturn in Pisces. Gold prices will go beyond Rs 1lakh and the common man will not be able to afford precious metals anymore. If you want to buy gold or silver do so now. Then the later part of the transit will see shortages in food production across several nations. There will be socio-political changes throughout the world. All unviable nations will collapse, turn into lawless areas or be absorbed into their more viable neighbours. Especially the nations ruled by monarchies or under dynastic rule or dictatorships may collapse during this Saturn in Pisces. Saturn will raise new leaders will rise, and these new men and women will be common people from the common public. Some non-democratic nations will adopt democratic forms of rule and these will be successful in the future. The world map will be re-drawn in these 3 years.

Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac so Saturn in Pisces will fructify the major karmic of the past 27.5yrs of Saturn’s cycle. Especially if you have done any good/ bad actions in his Aquarius cycle you will feel the karmic effects intensely. If you have done good, you will enjoy the karmic fruits, otherwise you will suffer.

Pisces is also a creative, imaginative sign. Saturn here has the potential to give structure to your dreams and make them real. So work hard in this time, so that he give you some gain the future. His transit in Uttarabhadrapada will be most difficult compared to his effects in Poorvabhadrapada. In Revati he may give some positive global level results.

Predictions on the individual levels. We have to use multiple methods to analyse charts, this is how we cross check the results. If the same positive/ negative results repeat in at least 3 different analysis patterns, then indicates that the predicted effect will be strong. But the easiest system for beginners is the Ashtakvarga (post here). Note the points that Saturn has in Pisces sign in your personal Ashtakvarga table. If this is 4 or more then he will create some positive opportunities in your life. Also check the power of Pisces sign, ie if its total point score is 27 or more then the sign as a whole will more positively influence your life.

Then in your personal charts, your Dasha results will be modified by this Saturn transit. If you are in a Mahadasha or Antardasha of Saturn, you should carefully analyse what this transit means to you, as the results will be stronger. Also if you are under the Dasha period of a favourable planet, ie Ascendant lord or the Yogkarak or a owner of kendra/ kona then you will be more easily able to navigate the issues presented by Saturn during this transit. And finally if your birth chart, your ascendant sign and lord and your birth Moon are powerful then you will be more easily manage transits. 

Saturn is the Yogkarak graha for Taurus and Libra ascendants and he is the Lagnesh for Capricorn and Aquarius ascendant signs. So generally he does not harm these four ascendant signs. Especially if he is powerful in the birth chart he can support you even in his intermittent unfavourable transits. But if he is not powerful in your birth chart then he will give twice the unfavourable results, so evaluate his role carefully.

This Saturn in Pisces transit will be positive for birth Moons, Taurus, Libra and Capricorn. These people will feel a sudden positive change in their lives. Then the Sade sati the 1^st phase will begin for Aries birth Moons. The Middle phase for Pisces birth Moons and the last phase for the Aquarius birth Moons. Of these three, the Aries birth Moons will feel the most dramatic difference as things will suddenly start getting challenging. 

Remedies for the Saturn in Pisces, as always are the two, Daana and Mantra. You either give away the unbalanced energy with Daana or reinforce your energy with Mantra. When you are doing remedies you are basically strengthening your 1st house by powering on your 9th and 5th houses, harnessing the 9/5 axis. Your purva punya and your mantra shakti support your personality when you do these activities. A strong Dharma trikon is necessary for navigating through events in life. So give Dana on the day he changes signs so that his energies remain balanced in your life during the duration of the transit. Try to go to a Navagraha temple on Saturdays and offer sesame oil to Bhagwan Shani. Then doing daily pujas regularly is a life time remedy which helps resolve the very many issues which continually pop up in life. The third option is behavioural changes but this is possible only if you have some understanding of your own self and have a back up of strength and energy from your regular spiritual practice. 

Personally I associate Bhagwan Shani with Bhagwan Mahakaal as Saturn is the power of Time, the slow grinding force which reduces our ego into dust. He is capable of giving a lot on the material front and also on the spiritual front, but he demands that you work for it. Most of us do not appreciate his discipline and ethics so suffer during his typical transits. Some of us do accept his power and thus always gain from his blessings.

Now the detailed predictions as per the birth Moon signs. 

For the Aries birth Moons

Your Sade sati first phase has begun and is going to be challenging. This Saturn will give sudden changes in your life which will have long term implications. You were enjoying the effect of 11^th Saturn in Aquarius and now you will feel a sudden reduction in positivity as he turns unfavourable. You will see a lot of small small things slowly become difficult to manage. Your efforts will not give the desired results. Your profession will see some change, or you may get transferred to a punishment posting. Your residence may change or you may suddenly need to travel a lot. Physical and mental health will feel the impact. Medical conditions with lifetime implications will begin, like issues related to bones, teeth, joints, ligaments, crystals in the body etc. The body will visibly start aging in this time frame, expect grey hair or reading glasses in this time. 

This entire Saturn in Pisces time is not good for you, but you will get some good periods intermittently. So if you have to take up new big financial transactions, debts, speculation, new ventures and especially risky projects you have to recheck everything first. Budgeting is essential in this time.Try to keep a low profile in office and home, do not get too aggressive. Avoid arguments as others may think you to be arrogant and stubborn and this can spoil your public image. You will be separated from at least one family member or close friend in this time. 

There is a very typical reading which can help you – negative effects of 12^th Saturn are reduced by a 3^rd Jupiter in transit, so Jupiter in Gemini will temporarily protect you from Saturn but he will create his own negatives. Jupiter may also temporarily support when he transits through Leo in this time frame. But a lot depends on the power of your birth chart. Do take up some spiritual practice so that you can at least reduce the negativity to the minimum. 

For the Taurus birth Moons

This Saturn in Pisces is very good for you and he will bring positive energy in your life. Saturn in the 11^th from the birth Moon is his best position and you will be able to make the most of it. You will be able to get some really good financial deals in this time. Use this time to organise your portfolio, invest in good stocks, in land and clear any debts you owe. Profession and business will go on a highly positive curve and you will get respect and recognition in the society. You may get a new job or new responsibilities or a salary raise. Keep on working hard and remain active, you will get significant successes and growth. Your health will see positive changes and you will recover from any lingering illnesses. Life will be comfortable and you will enjoy yourself in this time. If unmarried you can think of marriage and planning for children in this time. Your family and social life will be quite happening, so expand your friend circles and network.

You will feel confident and capable, a rough and tough type of mindset. Only thing is to always apply common sense. Do not get carried away by initial successes and always be practical and systematic in all matters. Be fair in your decisions as some of these will be life-time decisions. Jupiter in Gemini and in Virgo will give you an additional boost in these times. Saturn is entering Pisces is Suvarna moorti for you, so is auspicious. This is one of the best times in your life so make the most of it. 

For the Gemini birth Moons

This Saturn is average to bad for you. You will be overworked in office. Your boss will overload you with projects and you will be required to deliver. But if you work intelligently you may be able to use these same projects to gain recognition in the profession. But you fail to organise your life balance you will be made to do donkey work. You might suffer from gossip or false charges may be set up against you. so be careful about trusting people in the office. Remember that they are not your friends but just competitors from work.

Your home life will suffer as you will be mostly occupied in your profession and your social / family responsibilities. You need to take care of your rest and diet. Your health will be affected and you will feel worried about several things. There is a chance that you will be a victim of ‘black magic’. If you are born at night then your father may need your help or he may be a source of stress in your life. In any case, do not argue with your elderly relatives. You have to learn to schedule your life in this transit. If you do not do this then, Shani will dictate your time table and then it may get difficult. Life will be confused and you will need to do remedial measures to tide over this Saturn in Pisces transit. Jupiter will support you when he transits through Cancer so use this brief time frame intelligently.

For the Cancer birth Moons

You can expect mixed results in this time of Saturn in Pisces. A lot will depend on the power of your birth horoscope and Jupiter will support only when he is transiting in Taurus and Leo. Try to keep your ego under control as anger etc will lead to mental stress and other losses too. Luck, if not on your side can lead to several issues so be prepared. You might not get along with your seniors and elders and this can lead to loss of opportunities. If you are born in the daytime then your father may cause you stress or remain under stress himself. Your spouse also may not support you or will require your attention. Your spouse must take care of his /her health. 

You might get some good investments options especially in property and land, which you can take up after checking everything. Budgeting is necessary as you will be required to spend money on random things like repairs, purchases, health etc which may not seem much at that time, but cumulatively they can seriously impact your finances.

The first half of this Saturn in Pisces transit will be stressful and in the second half you will manage things in a better way. Do pujas of your adored deity, pay your dues to your ancestors and follow the direction of your Guru so that this Saturn can support you in some way.

For the Leo birth Moons

Ashtam Shani is called Kantaka Shani thorny Saturn. First half of the transit will have a greater impact on you and in the second you can recover to some extent. Take care of your health, do not engage in risky behaviour, chances of one acute health event is possible. If the judged life span is at an end then physical exit is possible. In any case you will feel tired and loss of health in some way or the other is certain in this time. Follow a proper diet, nutritional supplements and take adequate rest. Diseases related to aging, emergencies, the body frame and reproductive organs are possible. 

This Saturn will also have a negative effect on the profession as your boss will actively harass you and your subordinates will not respect you. Your salary finances will be affected and as your sources of income may fluctuate. Loss of social image or public humiliation is possible. Your in-laws will work against you. Your spouse may not be supportive or be actively malicious in this time. There are high chances of getting into extramarital affairs and the resultant stress in this time. You may suffer from black magic and evil eye in this time. 

The time when Jupiter is in Gemini and Virgo will give you some relief, so use this time efficiently. Otherwise you have to depend on the power of your birth chart and remedial measures for support. 

For the Virgo birth Moons

You were enjoying the support of Saturn in Aquarius for the past 2.5 – 3yrs or so and now you will feel the reduction in positivity. Saturn in Pisces is the Saptama Kantak shani and it is not a good transit for you. The main source of trouble will be from partnerships of all sorts. Your life partner will be under stress, fall ill or behave badly with you. Your in-laws will expect help from you. And there will be bitterness in the family. This can also lead to separations, breakups, divorces etc. There will be a permanent separation from at least one close relative in this time. You might start new projects in this time but these may not work out in the way you planned. You might not get the expected support in your endeavours, so first cross check everything. Your business partners will cheat you and you will not be able to get your share of profits. There is a high chance of legal trouble so be careful when signing contracts and other legal documents. 

You might not be able to judge things properly. And thus take drastic and dramatic decisions. All this will have a lifetime effect on you. Expect changes in your life as things will not be very stable. There will be that underlying sense of worry and restrictions in the office and also in the home. On the personal health front, it will be tiring. The body will age and the mind will feel tired. Do not miss your routine health checkups and in case of problems consult a medical professional, do not ignore anything. 

Try to get blessings from your elders, your Kuldevata and your ancestors in this time. Major part of this transit is not favourable for you but you can expect some positivity in the last part of this transit. Jupiter in Cancer will give you some temporary relief. Otherwise you have to depend on the power of your birth chart and remedial measures for positivity. 

For the Libra birth moons – 

This is a good transit for you. Saturn will restrict your enemies, disease and debts in this time. Major negative karma linked to suffering and servitude will be blocked by Saturn’s power. You will work hard in this time and get lots of opportunities to show off your talents. You will be recognised for your efforts. Your boss and subordinates will be supportive. You may get the posting of your choice, or a significant salary rise in this time. Your enemies will be powerless and you will win all your battles. It is a good time to earn money and create investments for the future. You can consider investing in real estate or in property for long term gains. Take calculated risks to improve your life status. You will live a comfortable life and enjoy luxuries. But you may not be able to spend much time with your loved ones and this can lead to minor disagreements. You can consider getting married or plan for a child in this time. 

 Health will be overall good in this time. But be careful towards the end of this transit as most likely one lifetime issue related to the bones, ligaments or teeth can be triggered in this time. Overall it is a very good time. In addition Jupiter will give extra support for you when he transits in Gemini and Virgo signs. Also Saturn is entering Pisces as Suvarna moorti for you, so is very auspicious. This transit can be one of the best periods of your life so make the most of it. 

For the Scorpio birth moons : 

This Saturn in Pisces is not a good transit for you. Negative karma of past actions will create problems in your life. If you have behaved badly towards others in the past then this Saturn in Pisces can be especially tiring for you. Expect delays and struggles as things do not work your way. You will create more problems for yourself by your high handed and egoistic behaviour. Your creative ability will be affected so you will feel dull, or under a mental block in this time. This will spoil your reputation in your office and your boss will not support you. 

Finances will not be so good, so you will have to budget and plan your spendings. This is not a good time for speculation or gambling or risky investments. Your children and spouse will also face issues and you will have to pay attention to them. Especially keep an eye on your children and their activities in this time. Health will not be good, so do consult a medical professional in case of issues. Do not engage in risky actions, be careful while driving etc. 

Jupiter can support you only when he is in Cancer or Virgo. So try to create some positive karma by helping others. Do regular mantra pujas, and give daan. Clear your past debts, if you have hurt anyone make it up to them, else these things will only cause you more problems in the future. Continue doing your daily pujas, mantra etc to keep yourself positive in this time.

For the Sagittarius birth Moons: 

You were enjoying a good Saturn in Aquarius energy but now Saturn in Pisces will reduce the positivity. This is a Ardhaashtma Kantak Shani, thorny Saturn position. In this position, he generally drains resources, so depending on your birth positions, your emotional, physical, monetary etc well being can be affected. There will be unexpected health issues and you will feel mentally stressed out for no reason.  Diseases of the joints, nerves and skin and road accidents are possible. Random fears and nightmares will disturb your rest. There will be a lack of confidence in this time so decision making ability will be affected. 

Your mother will feel stressed out or you may face issues due to her. There will be arguments and unhappy events in the home. You may have to leave your home frequently for professional or other reasons. You may have to travel unnecessarily and this will be tiring. There will be unexpected expenses and you may have to dip into your savings in this time. Do not waste money or you may even have to sell your properties. Do not get into new debts or take huge loans in this time. Legal issues are possible so be careful when signing any contracts. Professional life will also be stressful and below par. This is not a time to be careless or rash.

Jupiter can support you temporarily when he is in Gemini and Leo. You have to your daily pujas, daana and mantra, sincerely to keep yourself positive in this time.

For the Capricorn birth Moons

Your Sade sati has ended and you deserve to be congratulated for enduring through this trying period. Hopefully you have emerged with a more mature and sensible persona. Now this 3^rd Saturn is a very good time for you. Things will continue to move on an upward curve on this time. All pending issues will be resolved in your favour in this period. Especially the second half of the transit will be better than the first half. 

Whatever you had worked for in the past 7.5yrs of Sade sati will give its positive rewards now. Your reputation will increase. You will get promotions in your office and your boss will appreciate your work. Students will pass all competitive exams and get the courses of their choice. You will feel energised and you can consider getting married or plan a child in this time. Your family life will be good, spouse and child will be supportive. You will travel for work and pleasure and there will be gain in travel. All issues related to investments, properties, finance etc will get sorted out. Income will increase and you will get some good investment options. 

Jupiter when in Taurus and in Virgo will be additionally supportive.  Overall it is a good transit, so make the most of it. Do your pujas, mantra and daana to add to the auspiciousness.

For the Aquarius birth Moons – 

You have reached the last phase of your Sade sati. Navigate this time carefully, you are nearly at the end of this typical period. Initially you might feel a sense of relaxation as Saturn stops directly influencing your birth Moon. You will feel hopeful and want to start new things. But wait for at least 1.5yrs before doing anything new. Let Saturn move deeper into Pisces.

The middle portion of this transit will see some upheaval depending on your birth position. There will be some minor financial losses as you cut your losses and close your non profitable projects. Be careful of what you say to others as this can trigger arguments and losses for you. Selfishness and arrogance can cause you trouble. Health issues are possible as Sade sati causes visible aging and especially the bones, joints etc are affected with some lifetime medical condition. 

You might feel emotionally tired as Saturn brings several unpleasant truths before you. So expect some separations as fake friends, selfish relatives etc show their real faces. You will feel lonely on the inside but hopefully by now will be able to muster the courage needed to remove these people from your life. Jupiter will temporarily support when he transits through Gemini or Leo in this time frame. You can cautiously start new things from early 2027 onwards. You will see good results in the ending phase of this transit. The last part of this transit will bring a new maturity within you. Do your pujas and remedies from time to time to support your mind.

For the Pisces birth Moons – 

You are now in the middle phase of the Sade sati. This is almost always a trying period. Overall expect an increase in responsibilities, overwork, emotional stress, ageing and health issues in this time. A lot depends on your birth chart if you are able to absorb the lessons in a positive manner or get stressed out. Saturn will create situations which will test you to the limits. You have to learn to be patient as your ability to endure will be tested. You will have to develop the determination and will to overcome these situations. Janma Shani causes severe strain on the mind as he directly affects the birth Moon. 

There will be some losses in this time, this is inevitable. You will lose money. Budgeting is necessary. You will also see the real face of your so called friends and family and permanent separation from some of these is inevitable. Be careful of anyone whom you depend on for emotional support, as they can cause you unhappiness, and this can have its effect on your physical health too. But you can also meet new and supportive people in this time, so do not get discouraged. Most importantly stick to ethics and morals as the  second half of this transit can give some gains.  

But you have one very big advantage. On the day Saturn transits in Pisces, the Moon is also in Pisces. This means that Saturn is entering as Suvarna moorti, he is auspicious. Especially if you have a benefic birth Saturn he will actually give you gains. So this time diversify your skills, learn new things, read a lot, try to think, meet new people and as always work hard and sincerely. Jupiter may also temporarily support when he transits through Cancer and Virgo in this time frame. And always do your daily pujas etc to support your mind.

Dr.Tejaswini Arvind Patil