Sadhesati Status API

Sadhesati Status

Determines whether a person is currently experiencing Sadhesati — the approximately seven-and-a-half-year transit of Saturn through the three zodiac signs surrounding the natal Moon sign — and identifies which phase of the cycle they are in.

What this API does

Sadhesati (also written Sade Sati) is one of the most widely discussed and significant transit periods in Vedic astrology. It occurs when Saturn (Shani) transits through the sign immediately before the natal Moon sign, through the natal Moon sign itself, and then through the sign immediately after — a journey that takes approximately 7.5 years in total. Each of the three signs represents a distinct phase (rising, peak, and setting), each with its own traditional implications for the native's life.

This endpoint computes the natal Moon sign from the provided birth data and compares it against Saturn's current or reference transit position to determine whether Sadhesati is active. It identifies the specific phase of the cycle the native is in, and returns a structured status result along with contextual information about the period's traditional significance. It also detects Dhaiya (also known as Kantaka Shani or Small Panoti) — the 2.5-year sub-period when Saturn transits the 4th or 8th house from the natal Moon — which is considered a related but distinct Saturn transit affliction.

What data it returns

The API returns a structured JSON response including:

• Sadhesati status: Whether the native is currently in Sadhesati (active/inactive)
• Current phase: Which of the three phases is active — rising (first), peak (second), or setting (third) — along with the sign Saturn is transiting
• Natal Moon sign: The zodiac sign of the Moon in the native's birth chart, which serves as the reference point for the calculation
• Dhaiya status: Whether the native is simultaneously or alternatively experiencing Dhaiya (4th or 8th house Saturn transit from Moon), and which variant is active
• Transit details: Saturn's current sign position and its relationship to the natal Moon sign
• Contextual interpretation: Textual descriptions of the traditional significance of the active phase and its general implications for the native's life

Main use cases

• Horoscope and transit report generation that includes a dedicated Sadhesati section, informing users whether they are currently in this significant Saturn transit period and what phase they are experiencing
• Astrology consultation platforms where practitioners need a quick, reliable Sadhesati status check to contextualize a client's current life circumstances and challenges
• Daily, weekly, and monthly horoscope applications that surface Sadhesati and Dhaiya status as part of a broader transit overview for each Moon sign
• Personalized astrology dashboards that track ongoing planetary transits and highlight major Saturn periods as key life events requiring attention
• Remedial astrology applications that identify active Saturn transit periods and suggest appropriate remedies, rituals (such as Shani Puja or Hanuman worship), or behavioral guidance
• Matrimonial and life planning platforms that factor in Sadhesati status when advising on auspicious timing for major life decisions such as marriage, career changes, or relocation