Retrogrades › Saturn › 2010
Saturn is retrograde once in 2010: Jan 13 – May 30 in Libra and Virgo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2009 | Jan 13, 2010, 10:59 AM ET | May 30, 2010, 2:00 PM ET | Sep 5, 2010 | 4°39′ ♎︎ Libra → ♍︎ Virgo 27°50′ |
Jan 13, 2010 – May 30, 2010 · 137 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 4°39′ Libra on Jan 13, 2010, 10:59 AM ET (2010-01-13 15:59 UTC) and direct at 27°50′ Virgo on May 30, 2010, 2:00 PM ET (2010-05-30 18:00 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to partnerships, agreements and fairness, then work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Oct 10, 2009 – Sep 5, 2010.
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 2010: Jan 13 – May 30 in Libra and Virgo.
About 137 days in total during 2010; 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.