Sit calmly, keep the breath even, and chant with humility rather than fear. Saturday japa after lighting a sesame oil lamp is especially common.
Mool Mantra
Om Sham Shanaihcharaya Namah
For daily remembrance, patience, and relief from mental heaviness
108 times
Beej Mantra
Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaihcharaya Namah
For deeper Shani sadhana and focused Saturday japa
21 or 108 times
Vedic Mantra
Neelanjana Samabhasam Ravi Putram YamagrajamChhaya Martanda Sambhutam Tam Namami Shanaihcharam
For invoking Shani Dev with reverence and clarity
11 times
Shani Gayatri
Om Kakadhwajaya VidmaheKhadga Hastaya DhimahiTanno Mandah Prachodayat
For righteous thinking, endurance, and disciplined conduct
11 times
Guidance
Shani Dev is especially pleased by truthful conduct, humility, service, and self-restraint. Let your japa shape your behavior.