Retrogrades › Saturn › 1980
Saturn is retrograde once in 1980: Jan 6 – May 22 in Virgo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 1979 | Jan 6, 1980, 5:37 PM ET | May 22, 1980, 7:48 AM ET | Aug 27, 1980 | 27°01′ ♍︎ Virgo 20°12′ |
Jan 6, 1980 – May 22, 1980 · 137 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 27°01′ Virgo on Jan 6, 1980, 5:37 PM ET (1980-01-06 22:37 UTC) and direct at 20°12′ Virgo on May 22, 1980, 7:48 AM ET (1980-05-22 11:48 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Oct 4, 1979 – Aug 27, 1980.
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 1980: Jan 6 – May 22 in Virgo.
About 137 days in total during 1980; each retrograde lasts 137 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 329 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.