Retrogrades › Saturn › 1981
Saturn is retrograde once in 1981: Jan 18 – Jun 4 in Libra.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 1980 | Jan 18, 1981, 11:58 AM ET | Jun 4, 1981, 10:13 PM ET | Sep 10, 1981 | 9°47′ ♎︎ Libra 3°00′ |
Jan 18, 1981 – Jun 4, 1981 · 137 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 9°47′ Libra on Jan 18, 1981, 11:58 AM ET (1981-01-18 16:58 UTC) and direct at 3°00′ Libra on Jun 4, 1981, 10:13 PM ET (1981-06-05 02:13 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to partnerships, agreements and fairness.
Shadow: Oct 15, 1980 – Sep 10, 1981.
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 1981: Jan 18 – Jun 4 in Libra.
About 137 days in total during 1981; each retrograde lasts 137 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 330 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.