Retrogrades › Saturn › 1983
Saturn is retrograde once in 1983: Feb 12 – Jul 1 in Scorpio and Libra.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 1982 | Feb 12, 1983, 6:15 AM ET | Jul 1, 1983, 8:34 AM ET | Oct 7, 1983 | 4°26′ ♏︎ Scorpio → ♎︎ Libra 27°43′ |
Feb 12, 1983 – Jul 1, 1983 · 139 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 4°26′ Scorpio on Feb 12, 1983, 6:15 AM ET (1983-02-12 11:15 UTC) and direct at 27°43′ Libra on Jul 1, 1983, 8:34 AM ET (1983-07-01 12:34 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth, then partnerships, agreements and fairness.
Shadow: Nov 8, 1982 – Oct 7, 1983.
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 1983: Feb 12 – Jul 1 in Scorpio and Libra.
About 139 days in total during 1983; each retrograde lasts 139 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 333 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.