Retrogrades › Saturn › 1960
Saturn is retrograde once in 1960: Apr 27 – Sep 15 in Capricorn.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 1960 | Apr 27, 1960, 10:08 AM ET | Sep 15, 1960, 6:38 PM ET | Dec 21, 1960 | 18°26′ ♑︎ Capricorn 11°49′ |
Apr 27, 1960 – Sep 15, 1960 · 141 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 18°26′ Capricorn on Apr 27, 1960, 10:08 AM ET (1960-04-27 14:08 UTC) and direct at 11°49′ Capricorn on Sep 15, 1960, 6:38 PM ET (1960-09-15 22:38 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to career, authority and long-term plans.
Shadow: Jan 21, 1960 – Dec 21, 1960.
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 1960: Apr 27 – Sep 15 in Capricorn.
About 141 days in total during 1960; 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.