Retrogrades › Saturn › 2011
Saturn is retrograde once in 2011: Jan 26 – Jun 12 in Libra.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2010 | Jan 26, 2011, 1:01 AM ET | Jun 12, 2011, 11:59 PM ET | Sep 19, 2011 | 17°14′ ♎︎ Libra 10°27′ |
Jan 26, 2011 – Jun 12, 2011 · 138 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 17°14′ Libra on Jan 26, 2011, 1:01 AM ET (2011-01-26 06:01 UTC) and direct at 10°27′ Libra on Jun 12, 2011, 11:59 PM ET (2011-06-13 03:59 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to partnerships, agreements and fairness.
Shadow: Oct 23, 2010 – Sep 19, 2011.
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 2011: Jan 26 – Jun 12 in Libra.
About 138 days in total during 2011; each retrograde lasts 138 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 331 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.