SADE SATI

Sade Sati is an astrological concept associated with the transit of Saturn or Shani. This slow moving planet takes two and half years to transit through one zodiac sign. It takes about 30 years to complete the 12 zodiac signs. Sade sati occurs when shani transits through 12th, 1st and 2nd house from the natal moon.It spans about seven and half years to transit through these three signs. 

   Literally the word Sade Sati means seven and half years, Sade means half and sati means seven. In a whole life a native will have to go through 3 or 4 sade sati periods. This period is believed to be inauspicious and people going  through Sade Sati will have its negative impact on life. Native will have to face health problems, financial problems, family disputes and legal issues. Students will lose interest in studies. He will suffer insults and even imprisonment. They will fail to get the desired results of hard work.

There are three faces phases of Sade Sati. First phase or rising phase is when Saturn comes before the moon sign of a natal chart i.e; when Shani transit through the 12th house from the moon sign. For example if your moon sign is Libra, Sade Sati will begin when Saturn enters Virgo. During this period native will suffer from excessive expenditure of money owing to crucial financial problems and debt. Foreign travels prove to be fruitless. It is better not to take any financial decisions during this period. He will meet with problems in the work front too.It also affects natives parents and close relatives. Native may be inclined to spiritualism and live in solitude away from material pleasures.

Second phase called peak phase is the most difficult one. During this period Saturn transit through natal moon i.e; the 1st house of natal chart. Natives reputation in society will fall. Difference of opinion with spouse and health problems can be indicated. They will lack self confidence and progress in life become very low. He may stay away from spouse.

During 3rd phase or setting phase Saturn transit through 2nd house of natal chart.Native may be prone to incurable diseases which may cause even the death of the native.He may suffer from financial and legal issues. Must be cautious about accidents. Should try to maintain a cordial  relation with superiors at work place and should keep taking efforts during this period. 

 Although Sade Sati is regarded to be a very aggressive situation, there may be exceptions based on moon sign, mahadasha going on etc. It also depends on the houses Saturn owns in a particular birth chart. Final decisions about a natal chart did not depend upon Sade Sati. It may not be harmful for every one. Whole seven and half year may not be unfavourable.Sometimes malefic effects may be partial.Malefic effect of Sade Sati may be reduced to some extent for those with Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius as ascendants. When Saturn transits through certain sign of which Venus or Mercury is the ruler, then the malefic effect of Sade Sati will be reduced. When Saturn transits through its own sign i.e Capricorn and Aquarius, then Sade Sati may be beneficial.

Maha Shivaratri

Mahashivratri celebration

Maha Shivratri is an important  festival listed in  Hindu calendar.It occurs on fourteenth day  of lunar month Magha.It is celebrated to worship Lord Shiva. This festival is very popular in India and Nepal.People observe fast all through the day  and observe night vigil all through the night.Special prayers like chanting Siva mantras and vedic hymns are performed in Siva Temples.

Rituals and Customs

On the day of celebration devotees rise up early  and take a bath to purify their body.Bathing in holy water like ganga is considered very auspicious. After that they pay a visit to temple where they perform offerings to sivalinga.Temple priests worship sivalinga by abhisheka, that is pouring water etc  on Sivalingam. Six different types of abhisheka is performed pouring  water, milk, ghee, honey, sugar and yogurt over sivalingam, following this they apply vermillion paste to on shivling ,since it represents Virtue.Then bilva leaves , preferably a stalk with three leaves is placed on top of Linga ,as this might cool the  deity.Devotees offer betel leaves ,flowers and many other auspicious materials to please the deity. Abhisheka purifies the Shivling  and thus the soul.Devotees spend the whole night chanting mantras,hymns and singing devotional songs.The next day they beak the fast.The next morning they break their fast by accepting prasad from  the temple priest.

Benefits and Significance of Shivratri

Mahashivratri is a sacred and significant day of Hindu tradition. The holy bath along with a  full day fast will make devotee's body clean and mind purified.As the devotees stay awake throughout the night, the spine remains vertical and this causes a uplift of spiritual energy through sushumna.Planets placement  of this sacred day is  such that , there will be an upsurge of spiritual energy in all human beings.According to  Hindu Mythology he who observe Mahashivratri vrat  with sincerity will be blessed by the the Lord Shiva ,thus he will be freed from all sins, and birth cycle.Mahashivratri vrat is observed very seriously by women both married and unmarried.Goddess Parvathy the consort of Lord Shiva will bestow them  marital bliss, prosperity and longevity.

Legends of Shivaratri

There are many legends which are related to Mahashivratri.Scriptures and Puranas shed light on different stories,let us go through the details briefly.

The Marriage of shiva Parvathi is the most important legend behind Shivaratri vrat.Once when Mahadeva( Shiv) along with  Sati(sakthi) was travelling through a forest,where they met Rama the incarnation of vishnu.Shiva bowed his head in front of Rama .Surprised by husband's behaviour Sati asked Lord Shiv why he was paying  venerance  to a mere mortal.Lord informed her that Rama was an incarnation of Mahavishnu.Sati was not satisfied with the answer and Shiva asked to verify.Sakthi ( sati) took form of seetha and went in front of Rama.Rama identified her as Sati and sati  realised the truth behind Rama.Since Seetha was motherlike to Shiva , after this event Siva was unable to consider as a wife and began to see her with a detached vision.Sati was really unhappy about  this change in siva.

After that Daksha Sati's father arranged  a Yajna and he did not invited  either Sati or Siva.But still sati went to attend the Yajna , Daksha didn't pay any attention to her, Sati feel severely humiliated and sacrifice herself by jumping into the  Yajna fire.The enraged shiva performed Rudra tandava or Dance  and destroyed Daksha's kingdom.The whole universe was horrified since Rudra tandava has the power to destroy whole universe.Mahavishnu sliced Sati's body into twelve parts and scattered it on earth.where ever it fell there surfaced sakthi peeth.After that Lord Shiva took severe penance and was living detached life at Himalaya.Sati reborn as God Himalya's daughter and she observed penance to get his consort back.As advised by Kamadeva Parvathy performed dance to break Shiva's meditation, at the same time Kamadeva shot his arrow of desire at shiva.Mahadeva got furious ,opened his third eye and burned kamadeva into ashes.Parvathy continued her penance and at last Shiva changed his mind.Shiva agreed to marry parvathy and soon they got married.That  was fourteenth day in magha month  and  their marriage  anniversary is celebrated as Mahashivratri.

Another legend goes to Samudra Manthan explained in Purana's.Deva's and Asura's jointly decided to churn the Milk ocean in order to obtain the Nectar.During the churning a disastrous poison called  Haala-hala emerged , since the poison could destroy whole universe Deva's ran to Mahadeva for help.Lord Shiva drank the poison to save the universe.Parvathi hold his neck to prevent it from reaching the stomach  and as a result poison remained in the throat. Due to the toxic effect Lord Shiva's throat became blue colored giving him the name Neelakanda.God's observed a night vigil in respect to Mahadeva and this day is celebrated as Mahashivratri.

The legend of Hunter goes like this.A hunter went to forest to obtain wood and food.During his return he lost his way and caught in the middle of the deadly forest.Some animal chased him and  it was getting dark.So  he climbed on a Bael  tree in order to spend his night.He decided to stay awake to prevent him from falling.He plucked and dropped the leaves.The leaves fell on the Shiva Linga located under the bael tree, although hunter was not aware of it.Lord Shiva pleased with his worship and that day is celebrated as Mahashivratri.

There are many other legends behind Mahashivratri, but the concept is the same.Wish you a Happy Maha Shivratri to all .

RAHU MAHADASHA

Rahu is a malefic and shadow planet. It is considered to be an aggressive and furious planet. It is supposed to bring hardships and lack of peace in the natives life.Rahu mahadasha lasts for 18 years.It causes lack of stability of mind, lack of harmony in familial life and lack of support and detachment  from family. They will go through a period of obstacles and failures.Native may suffer from ill health and financial loss.He may lack moral values and will be inclined to illicit pursuits leading to  loss of status and reputation in society. On the other hand it may bring positive results as well.

Rahu Anthardasha

During this anthardasha native will face obstacles and hindrances in achieving his aim.He may confront sudden fall from their high position.They may suffer from troubles caused by their enemies.Even their family members may not do favours to them.Relatives and friends turn against them.Mental unrest and lack of peace prevail during this period. Native should be cautious while taking major decisions during this period.

Benefic placement of rahu creates favourable results.Well placed rahu bestows the native with power, higher position in profession and success in the material world. Rahu ensures a career abroad and he could defeat his opponents.

Jupiter Anthardasha

Benevolent jupiter provides wisdom, good fortune and accomplishment. If it is well placed in a natal  chart it bestows the native with everything. Jupiter anthardasha shows progress in every field.Native will be respected in social field.His pure thoughts, determination and self efforts enables him to  win over enemies and he feels a sense of satisfaction during this period. This is a period of growth and expansion. Progress in career front and monetary gains can be indicated. This period leads the native towards higher purposes. He will over come even the major problems without much effort. He will perform pious and humanitarian deeds and he will be fortunate to have religious pilgrimages.

Saturn Anthardasha

Saturn and Rahu both being malefic, saturn anthardasha effects the native adversely. This period will be troublesome and with struggles and sorrows. Native confronts a lot  of impediments in the professional arena.He may lose his position in career and respect in society. He tends to indulge in conflicts with family.Enemies try to create blocks in their professional path.They experience lack of support and detachment from family. Sweetness of relationship loses due to many reasons.Mental unrest and agony prevails due to oppression around. Heart problems, accidents, and injuries may harm the native.

Mercury Anthardasha

During this period the negative impacts, hurdles and obstacles produced by rahu is wiped off to some extent by the beneficial mercury.Native becomes more flexible and imaginative. His reasoning ability and experimental ideas enables him to judge any situation properly. He enjoys the comforts of financial gains, and luxuries.He will be highly respected in society.With the grace of mercury he has the potential to take up different areas of studies. Family life will be harmonious and blissful.He attains substantial progress in business and professional field.Mercury aids the native while confronting malefic effects of rahu and thus he confronts the obstacles.

Ketu Anthardasha

Shadow planets rahu and ketu both being malefic, is considered to bring adverse effects to the native.  During this anthardasha native will go through a tough time regarding career and finance. They will experience sudden downfall in career and loss of status.Native may follow an immoral and impious path and have connections with such people. . Depression, worries and anxiety prevails during this period. He may have to wander unreasonably and stay away from loved ones.He will experience fear from fire,weapons and poison. 

Venus Anthardasha

Venus is a planet of love, beauty and prosperity.. A benefic venus in a natal chart blesses the native with luxuries, comforts, wealth, happiness and entertainment. But presence of venus as the anthardasha of rahu mahadasha may produce certain hardships and difficulties. Married life will be successful and native gets financial support from spouse as well. Progress in financial and social stature can be indicated. He may be endowed with conveyances and wealth.Career wise also there may be achievements.But success can be achieved only by putting sincere efforts and endeavours. He may feel like not getting the desired results. Although this is a period of challenges and hurdles he may be blessed with some auspicious events at home. He may be fortunate to have the birth of a son and shifting to their new home is also possible.He may be prone to anemia, nervous disorders and fear from snakes. 

Sun Anthardasha

Being the bestower of courage, dignity and prosperity, Sun during this anthardasha reduces the malefic effect of rahu to some extent.Ont the other hand both being inimical there may prevail some unfavourable results during this period.During this period native becomes goal oriented and make full use of his efforts to achieve his dreams come true. The person  attains a confident and charismatic personality. He gets good position ar work front.This period indicates the inclination of the native towards spirituality and religious pursuits. These persons go through righteous path and will be honoured with rewards. He will have good relation with government and he is in good terms with people with higher positions.Although this is a period of great benefit the impact of rahu may produce certain impediments and mishappenings in the natives life. His mind may be constantly disturbed Int the career arena also there may be some troubles and upheavals. There may prevail  some occasional hurdles in progress. Native may be prone to fever, poisonous diseases, fire injuries and quarrels also upset them.

Moon Anthardasha

Being sensitive and gentle moon is unable to ward off the impacts of rahu. Emotional imbalance, depression, anxiety may prevail during this period.Exaggerated emotions and impulsiveness of mind can be indicated.Domestic crisis and detachment from loved ones may occur and there may be increased number of opponents during this period.Native tends to indulge in conflicts with family members. Professionally and financially it is a period of down falls. Success can be achieved only through putting more efforts and endeavours.

VENUS MAHADASHA

Venus is the planet of love, passio, fashion, beauty and attraction.Benevolent influence of Venus favours accumulation of wealth, luxurious materials, all round success and prosperity.It makes the native tender and gentle.Venus Mahadasha spans for 20 years.During this period native enjoys the pleasure of wealth, blissful family life and feel comfortable.He will be raised to a higher position in career and life will blossom.Money and luxury come easily to them.They will attract many friends through their natural charm and magnetism. Venus bestows him with ornaments, conveyance and luxurious house.Native deeply appreciates arts, dance music and do well as artists, business related to costumes, arts and jewellery.

Venus Anthardasha

Venus is a planet which brings lots of pleasures and enjoyments in a person's life.It also rules over the love life of a person. During the Venus anthardasha of Venus mahadasha there will be great progress in the natives life in  the career field along with comforts of luxury and family life.Sensual pleasures are more appealing to these people.They seek to own luxurious things and maily indulge in career related to arts, beauty, antique dealing and cosmetics. They also get favours from government authorities and high position in government as well.He will be fortunate to have the birth of a son in family and conveyance. Name and honour comes to him without effort. He gets involved in spiritual pursuits and charitable services as well.as well.

Sun Anthardasha

This anthardasha produces both beneficial and adverse effects to the native.Although there may be financial growth native will face disharmony in familial life..Quarrels with spouse and family may prevail during this period.Some evil powers may try to create blocks in their smooth way to success.He may face detachment from loved ones.They may also encounter problems with government. He will be deprived of government favours and benefits.Financial loss and health issues related to stomach, eyes and head will further make them distressed and anguish.But they will not lose their faith and continue to take sincere efforts which may bring good results.

Moon Anthardasha

During the moon anthardasha native encounters a lot of problems and struggles in the professional front as well as in the family life.But fortunately he will win over all the obstacles and hindrances produced by the enemies and emerge successful. Native build a tendency to incline towards spiritual matters.If moon is not well placed native may lose morality.

Mars Anthardasha

This period would lead the person towards dynamism and activity.He will indulge in new endeavours with gusto and take actions with spontaneity.He will encounter many hurdles in the work front but win over all these with self reliance and put lot of energy into achieving his goals. He will be endowed with property, ornaments, luxuries and costumes.He may suffer weak health due to fever, cold, gastric troubles and blood related troubles. Besides money loss his spouse may also suffer due to ill health. Wrath of government authorities also causes troubles.Overall this period will be of mixed results to the native.

Rahu Anthardasha

This is a period of challenges and hurdles.He may experience loss of position and there is possibility of financial loss as well. People in work front behave inimically towards the native. They will taste bitterness in every relationship.Difference opinion create further problems. Native should be cautious about fire accidents, poison and urinary disorders.In the midst of all these difficulties he may gain financially.Overall this is a period of obstacles and troubles.

Jupiter Anthardasha

Jupiter is a benevolent, dignified and progressive planet.It is supposed to give the native interest in acquiring knowledge and inclination to spiritualism as well.During this anthardasha native possess wealth, property along with honour and progress in the professional arena. He follows moral values and stay responsive to pious and homanitarian works.Peace and happiness in family stay intact. Native feel very creative and express his talents through music, arts etc.

Saturn Anthardasha

Being a benefic planet, Venus somewhat reduces the malefic effects of Saturn during the anthardasha of Saturn. The blend of negative and positive planets produce an average result. Native could achieve great heights in the career front.and social status.On one side he may enjoy comfortable and luxurious life. But on the other side, in family life there may arise some arguments and clashes. Social life also may be disturbed.Success in life may come after sheer hard work and by focusing on their efforts effectively. Although there may be a free flow of money increased expenditure may cause financial problems. Unnecessary travels and health issues and illicit relations can also be indicated. On the other hand application of spirituality can be noticed.

Mercury Anthardasha

Mercury and Venus both are perceived to be benefic planets and when they come together the native enjoys comforts of family life and regarding career he ascends to greater heights. This period enables him to work with intelligence and interact with more people.Lots of pleasure and joy prevail through their social life and they keep a sincere relationship friends.Their helpful manners and social deeds enhance their fame in society. During this period they could win over their enemies.