Glossary · அஷ்டம சனி · அர்த்தாஷ்டம சனி · अष्टम शनि · अर्धाष्टम शनि

What is Ashtama and Ardhashtama Shani?

Ashtama Shani is Saturn in the 8th sign from your Moon sign; Ardhashtama Shani is Saturn in the 4th. Each lasts about two and a half years and is traditionally testing: the 8th for health, delays and shared money, the 4th for home, property and peace of mind.

The name

English: Saturn in the 8th and 4thTamil: அஷ்டம சனி · அர்த்தாஷ்டம சனி (Ashtama Sani · Arthashtama Sani)Hindi: अष्टम शनि · अर्धाष्टम शनि (Aṣṭam Śani · Ardhāṣṭam Śani)

How it compares with Sade Sati

They are separate from Sade Sati but often discussed alongside it. The same approach helps: pace yourself, keep commitments realistic and look after your routines.

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More terms

Sade Sati Rahu Kalam Yamagandam Gulika Kalam (Kuligai)Abhijit Muhurta Moon sign (Rashi)Nakshatra Tithi Panchangam Gowri Nalla Neram and Choghadiya Chandrashtama Gochara (transits)Retrograde (Vakra)

Calculated by ChiChakra from real planetary positions (Astronomy Engine, sidereal zodiac with a Lahiri-style setting) · How we calculate · About ChiChakra. Solar timings use the geometric solar centre at 0° altitude without atmospheric refraction; upper-limb almanacs can differ by several minutes. Rahu and Ketu use mean nodes. Traditional guidance, not a guarantee or professional advice.