Retrogrades › Saturn › 1957
Saturn is retrograde once in 1957: Mar 23 – Aug 11 in Sagittarius.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 1956 | Mar 23, 1957, 7:56 PM ET | Aug 11, 1957, 7:54 PM ET | Nov 17, 1957 | 14°18′ ♐︎ Sagittarius 7°41′ |
Mar 23, 1957 – Aug 11, 1957 · 141 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 14°18′ Sagittarius on Mar 23, 1957, 7:56 PM ET (1957-03-24 00:56 UTC) and direct at 7°41′ Sagittarius on Aug 11, 1957, 7:54 PM ET (1957-08-11 23:54 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to travel, education and beliefs.
Shadow: Dec 17, 1956 – Nov 17, 1957.
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 1957: Mar 23 – Aug 11 in Sagittarius.
About 141 days in total during 1957; each retrograde lasts 141 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 336 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.