Retrogrades › Saturn › 1955
Saturn is retrograde once in 1955: Mar 1 – Jul 19 in Scorpio.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 1954 | Mar 1, 1955, 1:09 AM ET | Jul 19, 1955, 3:31 AM ET | Oct 25, 1955 | 21°11′ ♏︎ Scorpio 14°30′ |
Mar 1, 1955 – Jul 19, 1955 · 140 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 21°11′ Scorpio on Mar 1, 1955, 1:09 AM ET (1955-03-01 06:09 UTC) and direct at 14°30′ Scorpio on Jul 19, 1955, 3:31 AM ET (1955-07-19 07:31 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth.
Shadow: Nov 25, 1954 – Oct 25, 1955.
Saturn rules structure, duty, limits and long-term commitments. It is retrograde for about four and a half months every year; astrologers read this as a time to review responsibilities and foundations, and to finish what was started before taking on more.
Retrograde motion is an optical effect: Earth and Saturn move at different speeds, so Saturn appears to drift backward against the stars for a while. Our dates are station times — when the apparent motion reverses — calculated with Astronomy Engine; see the methodology.
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Saturn is retrograde once in 1955: Mar 1 – Jul 19 in Scorpio.
About 140 days in total during 1955; each retrograde lasts 140 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 334 days.
The pre-shadow starts when Saturn first reaches the degree where it will turn direct; the post-shadow ends when it passes the degree where it turned retrograde. The dates are in the table above.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.