In Jyotish (astrology), Shani Dev is called Karma Phal Data and is what gives us the fruits of our karma for everything we’ve done in our lives, past & present. The energy ultimately used to create these karma fruits is how we will experience the energy on the earth plane during this period (2026) due to the heavy influence of Shani’s stay in Pisces.
For many of you, this time will also bring a feeling of heaviness in the head or emotional turmoil (motion) in the emotional body. To assist with the release of this energy, individuals can perform Shani Trayodashi (day of devotion to Shani Dev that falls on Saturday), which occurs when the 13th lunar day (Trayodashi Tithi) occurs on a Saturday, to create an opportunity to cool off the energy of Shani by performing acts of daan (donation) or bhakti (worship) to Shani.
Shani Trayodashi 2026 Dates
In 2026, there will be a few opportunities to observe this potent day. Mark your calendars for these significant dates:
| Date | Month | Paksha (Lunar Phase) | Tithi Timings |
| January 31 | January | Shukla Paksha | Ends at 08:26 AM (Observed as Shani Trayodashi in some regions like South India/Telangana/AP) |
| February 14 | February | Krishna Paksha | Starts at 04:01 PM on Feb 14; Ends at 05:04 PM on Feb 15 |
| June 27 | June | Shukla Paksha | Starts at 10:22 PM on June 26; Ends at 12:43 AM on June 28 |
Shani Trayodashi in Feb 2026
Saturday, February 14, 2026, is the date of the Shani Trayodashi and will represent a continuing series of planetary changes that will add energy to Saturn’s transformational and structural qualities. For many people, it is an opportunity for them to examine everything they have done to make progress in their discipline and set intentions for additional discipline since Saturn transited into Pisces in 2025. It is also a good day to evaluate your obligations and responsibilities through the lens of your long-term goals.
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Sade Sati Remedies Based on Your Rashi (Moon Sign)
Shani Sade Sati spreads across seven and a half years. It begins when Saturn is placed in the twelfth house from the Moon in one’s horoscope. In its ambit, Saturn moves through the first and then the second houses. This phase usually entails a series of pressures, delays, and karmic lessons, but also offers opportunities to become stronger and more mature.
A great deal of effective remedies include:
- Chanting of “Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah” every day
- Making offerings of black sesame seeds on Saturdays
- Feeding the poor or helping labourers
- Giving away black articles of clothing, mustard oil, or iron objects
- Maintaining Saturday fasts with care
- Reading Shani Stotra or Hanuman Chalisa
Let us delve into the zodiac signs which are facing the harsh effects of Saturn as it continues to transit into Pisces in 2026.
Aries: First Phase of Sade Sati
Aries sees the start of the first phase of Sade Sati when Shani enters Meen. It then gets activated as a twelfth house in relation to the ascendant. Expenses will escalate. One will not be able to maintain calm and tranquil sleep. Stressful journeys within the country or even outside are probable. One may become prone to mental restlessness.
Native people need to put the brakes on their impulsive decisions. Financial planning is paramount. They must practice some form of spiritual discipline or meditate to achieve better mental stability. Chanting the Shani Mantra can burst stress into smithereens. Keep some charity going secretly for your protection.
Pisces: Second Phase of Sade Sati
Pisces enters the second phase of Sade Sati. This is generally considered one of the most potent. The Saturn from Rashi happens next intensively. Emotional strain will be at its peak. Responsibilities increase at work and at home, and health should be a priority.
It does, however, ensoul and develop character. Saturn craves for maturity and understanding of limits. Pisces must avoid unnecessary pride in emotional issues. Daily prayer and fasting on Saturdays, along with adherence to a particular routine, can bring about a complete change. Still, most relief is found during the hours you spend caring for the old people, which absorbs maximum Saturnine pressure.
Aquarius: Final Phase of Sade Sati
Financially, it will begin to take a stable “look” at itself. Then, matters would slowly shift or be resolved, while the career would be much more settled than in previous phases. So, some patience is needed on the route. Saturn tries to consolidate constancy until the last form. The spiritual exercise should be continued by those whose mantle is Aquarius. Pouring oil into temple lamps is considered beneficial for Shani.
Leo: 12th House Saturn, Ashtam Shani or Kantak Shani
Saturn in the twelfth house affects Leo and is nicknamed Kantak Shani. This phase, as a distinct possibility that enchants various astrological interpretations, is always illuminated by the essence of Saturn’s lessons. Unexpected expenses often occur. More than normal isolation or foreign connections manifest. Therefore, mental pressure shatters inner tranquillity.
Leo-born natives are now required to maintain discipline in their criticism and conversations. They need to remember the importance of no-settling peace. Solace in mental strength may be found in recitation of the Shani Stotra on Saturdays. In contrast, donations of footwear or blankets to the poor would reduce suffering.
Sagittarius: Shani Dhaiya in the Fourth House
Sagittarians experience Dhaiya of Saturn in the fourth house. The influence will last for about two and a half years. Domestic peace might be lost. Delay might occur in property matters. They become emotional mines.
So, the Sagittarius native should be practical. Let property transactions or investments wait until a fully thought-out plan is in place. By lighting a sesame oil lamp under a Peepal tree on Saturdays, one can be relieved of issues. Honouring parents and the elderly enhances one’s dignity in Saturn’s presence.
This Shani Trayodashi 2026 give a strong time to decrease diseases or karmic worries in the range of Saturn Sadhe Sati and other Saturn periods. A good time, proper and disciplined prayer should have been applied, and sincerity toward the remedy is essential to help one go through the present and future challenging times.