Retrogrades › Saturn › 2009
Saturn does not begin a new retrograde in 2009.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008, 1:05 PM ET | May 16, 2009, 10:07 PM ET | Aug 22, 2009 | 21°46′ ♍︎ Virgo 14°55′ |
Dec 31, 2008 – May 16, 2009 · 136 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 21°46′ Virgo on Dec 31, 2008, 1:05 PM ET (2008-12-31 18:05 UTC) and direct at 14°55′ Virgo on May 16, 2009, 10:07 PM ET (2009-05-17 02:07 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Sep 27, 2008 – Aug 22, 2009.
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 2009. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Dec 31, 2008, ending May 16, 2009.
About 136 days in total during 2009. 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.