Retrogrades › Saturn › 1984
Saturn is retrograde once in 1984: Feb 24 – Jul 13 in Scorpio.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 1983 | Feb 24, 1984, 9:36 AM ET | Jul 13, 1984, 2:12 AM ET | Oct 19, 1984 | 16°23′ ♏︎ Scorpio 9°42′ |
Feb 24, 1984 – Jul 13, 1984 · 140 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 16°23′ Scorpio on Feb 24, 1984, 9:36 AM ET (1984-02-24 14:36 UTC) and direct at 9°42′ Scorpio on Jul 13, 1984, 2:12 AM ET (1984-07-13 06:12 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth.
Shadow: Nov 20, 1983 – Oct 19, 1984.
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 1984: Feb 24 – Jul 13 in Scorpio.
About 140 days in total during 1984; each retrograde lasts 140 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 334 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.