Retrogrades › Saturn › 1979
Saturn does not begin a new retrograde in 1979.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 1978 | Dec 24, 1978, 4:11 PM ET | May 9, 1979, 10:53 AM ET | Aug 14, 1979 | 13°56′ ♍︎ Virgo 7°04′ |
Dec 24, 1978 – May 9, 1979 · 136 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 13°56′ Virgo on Dec 24, 1978, 4:11 PM ET (1978-12-24 21:11 UTC) and direct at 7°04′ Virgo on May 9, 1979, 10:53 AM ET (1979-05-09 14:53 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Sep 21, 1978 – Aug 14, 1979.
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 does not begin a new retrograde in 1979. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Dec 24, 1978, ending May 9, 1979.
About 129 days in total during 1979. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly — 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.