Shani Jayanti is being celebated today on Saturday, May 16, 2026, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Shani on the Amavasya (New Moon) Tithi of the Jyeshtha month. This year is especially significant as it coincides with Shani Amavasya on a Saturday, making it highly auspicious. In this special astrological reading, we bring you personalised remedies for each zodiac sign to appease Lord Shani.
ARIES
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: Take a piece of coal and move it anti clockwise eight times from head to toe before discarding it into water. This remedy is believed to help remove negativity and any omen surrounding you.
TAURUS
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: Take a miniature bottle of alcohol or one onion, move it seven times from head to toe, and then discard it into a gutter. This remedy is believed to help remove negativity surrounding you.
GEMINI
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: Avoid speaking negatively about people, especially maids, servants, or blue collar workers. Try to donate something useful to your house help or support staff, as this is believed to invite the blessings and grace of Lord Shani.
CANCER
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: Visit a Shani temple and offer black til along with oil to Lord Shani. This remedy is believed to bring happiness, stability, and positivity into your life.
LEO
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: On this day, try to donate something at an old age home. If possible, donate a walking stick, crutches, or any support aid to someone who has difficulty walking. This remedy is believed to bring the grace and blessings of Lord Shani upon you.
VIRGO
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: Avoid consuming meat or egg based food on this day. Instead, feeding crows or scavenger birds with gathiya or oily besan based food items is believed to bring positivity, protection, and the blessings of Lord Shani.
LIBRA
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: Offering someone a cleaning service, helping clean a temple or any public premises, or personally participating in cleanliness related activities is believed to help remove negativity from your life. Even cleaning your own house yourself, especially if you usually depend on others for it, can bring positive energy and the blessings of Lord Shani.
SCORPIO
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: Avoid consuming alcohol completely on this day. Donating a black coloured cloth to someone poor or needy is believed to bring positivity, protection, and the blessings of Lord Shani.
SAGITTARIUS
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: Avoid running away from responsibilities today and do not disrespect or ignore any beggar seeking help. Donating even a five rupee coin with sincerity is believed to bring positivity and the blessings of Lord Shani.
CAPRICORN
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: Donate something useful to young girls today, whether in the form of food, clothes, stationery, or daily essentials. This remedy is believed to bring the grace and blessings of Lord Shani for Capricorn natives.
AQUARIUS
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: Offer water to Lord Surya in the morning and try helping people who are weaker, younger, or in need. Feeding animals such as cows or dogs is also believed to bring the grace and blessings of Lord Shani upon you.
PISCES
SHANI JAYANTI REMEDY: Donating mustard oil or offering something useful to a beggar according to their needs or interests is believed to bring benefits and positivity. Donating footwear that has been lightly used can also help attract the grace and blessings of Lord Shani.
