Sadhesati of Saturn – The 3 or 4 periods in a lifetime when Saturn transits through the 12th, 1st and 2nd signs (houses) from the natal Moon, we are taught, are generally considered periods of hardship, difficulty and loss.

CYCLES OF SADHESATI

We are taught that the Sadhesati of Saturn is usually painful and problematic

During the Sadhesati of Saturn the person may experience laziness, mental stress, disputes, problems due to ailments and enemies, losses due to theft and fire and death of elders in the family might occur.

Saturn in transit through the fourth or eighth house from the Moon sign, may be a period for illness, quarrels with brothers, foreign stay, hardships and anxiety. 

The Sadhesati of Saturn through the first or second house may cause ailments related to the head, heart and legs, fear from the wicked and hardships for sons and cattle. 

In the First Cycle of Sadhesati, Saturn may be extremely intense and during this period you may experience physical pain. There may be obstacles and hardships of various kinds. During this period of Sadhesati, there may also be some troubles to your parents. From (for Tapash from birth in 1949 to 08-21-1953)   

 In the Second cycle of Sadhesati, Saturn may exert mediocre influence compared to the first cycle. During this period you may succeed through physical struggle and labor. Despite mental unrest, your worldly progress continues. You may suffer separation or loss of parents or other elders in the family.  (for Tapash 07-23-1975 to 10-06-1982. Tapash emigrated and left his native land and relatives in 1972. Ralph his father was given the Imperial Service Order medal in 1981, John did not attend the investiture because he was told only two children were allowed to accompany their parent.

In the Third cycle of Sadhesati, Saturn may inflict extremely harsh results. During this period you may face tremendous physical hardships. There may be illness and even fear of death. During this period only fortunate persons survive. (for Tapash 09-05-2004 to 08-04-2012. Tapash’s Father Ralph died in 2008).  

The problem is, the moment people hear about Sadhesati of Saturn they get worried and fearful.  In general experience, it is not seen that the entire period of seven and half years is painful. In fact, during Sadhesati, some auspicious events may still occur like, marriage, birth of children, promotion at work, business can be concluded and victory in election and foreign travel can occur.