Shani Amavasya on August 23, 2025: Which Remedies Should Each Zodiac Sign Follow?
By Pt. Sanjeev Sharma
Learn the special remedies for each zodiac sign on Shani Amavasya and simple ways to please Lord Shani
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Auspicious Date and Significance
On 23 August 2025, the Amavasya tithi of Bhadrapada month falls on a Saturday. This day is known as Shani Amavasya. Lord Shani represents discipline, karma and justice. Worshipping Shani Dev on this sacred day reduces hardships and brings stability in life.
Key Rituals on Shani Amavasya
- Lighting a lamp at the temple of Shani Dev
- Donating black sesame seeds, black clothes and oil
- Worshipping the Peepal tree and offering lamps
- Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa
Special remedies according to zodiac signs are given below.
What is the best remedy for Aries natives?
Aries is ruled by Mars. On this day, light a jasmine oil lamp in a Hanuman temple. Male devotees should offer a sacred cloth to Hanuman Ji and female devotees may offer a coconut. This reduces the malefic influence of Saturn.
What should Taurus natives do?
Taurus is ruled by Venus. Feeding black cows, black dogs or crows is very auspicious and pleases Lord Shani.
Which donations are necessary for Gemini natives?
Gemini is governed by Mercury. Offering financial help to a poor or differently abled person on this day reduces Saturn’s ill effects.
What should Cancer natives recite?
Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Reciting Hanuman Chalisa or Bajrang Baan in a temple helps to overcome difficulties caused by Saturn.
Which donations are fruitful for Leo natives?
Leo is ruled by the Sun. Donating food, black clothes or a black umbrella to elderly or disabled people reduces Saturn’s negative effects and enhances positivity.
Which remedies bring benefit to Virgo natives?
Virgo is ruled by Mercury. Lighting a lamp in a Hanuman temple and offering a red sacred cloth (Chola) brings relief from challenges.
How should Libra natives please Shani Dev?
Libra is ruled by Venus. Donating black sesame seeds and black urad dal at a Shani temple is considered highly auspicious.
What should Scorpio natives perform?
Scorpio is ruled by Mars. Lighting a mustard oil lamp beneath the Peepal tree and offering black sesame seeds and urad dal pleases Lord Shani.
Which remedies are auspicious for Sagittarius natives?
Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter. Offering black sesame seeds, blue flowers and mustard oil to Shani Dev helps to reduce struggles.
What should Capricorn natives donate?
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn himself. On this day, perform Chhaya Daan (Shadow Donation) by looking at your reflection in mustard oil and then donating the oil.
What should Aquarius natives recite?
Aquarius is also ruled by Saturn. Visiting a Hanuman temple, reciting Hanuman Chalisa and Bajrang Baan and offering bhog to Hanuman Ji are powerful remedies.
Which remedies are beneficial for Pisces natives?
Pisces is ruled by Jupiter. Feeding cows and crows and giving financial assistance to differently abled persons are beneficial remedies.
Table of Remedies by Zodiac Sign
| Zodiac Sign | Remedy |
|---|---|
| Aries | Lamp in Hanuman temple and sacred cloth or coconut |
| Taurus | Feed black cows, dogs or crows |
| Gemini | Offer financial help to poor or differently abled |
| Cancer | Recite Hanuman Chalisa or Bajrang Baan |
| Leo | Donate food, black clothes or umbrella |
| Virgo | Lamp and red cloth offering in Hanuman temple |
| Libra | Donate black sesame seeds and urad dal |
| Scorpio | Lamp under Peepal tree and sesame-urad offering |
| Sagittarius | Offer sesame seeds, blue flowers and oil |
| Capricorn | Perform Chhaya Daan with mustard oil |
| Aquarius | Recite Hanuman Chalisa and offer bhog |
| Pisces | Feed cows, crows and help differently abled |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Shani Amavasya?
Amavasya that falls on a Saturday is called Shani Amavasya. It is a special day dedicated to Shani Dev.
2. When is Shani Amavasya in 2025?
It falls on 23 August 2025.
3. What are the main rituals on Shani Amavasya?
Lighting lamps, donating sesame seeds and oil, worshipping the Peepal tree and reciting Hanuman Chalisa.
4. Why are zodiac-specific remedies important?
Each zodiac has a ruling planet. Remedies aligned to the ruling planet reduce Saturn’s negative influence more effectively.
5. What is Chhaya Daan?
Chhaya Daan or Shadow Donation is done by looking at one’s reflection in mustard oil and then donating it, a ritual beloved to Shani Dev.
