Retrogrades › Saturn › 2012
Saturn is retrograde once in 2012: Feb 7 – Jun 25 in Libra.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2011 | Feb 7, 2012, 9:02 AM ET | Jun 25, 2012, 3:59 AM ET | Oct 1, 2012 | 29°30′ ♎︎ Libra 22°46′ |
Feb 7, 2012 – Jun 25, 2012 · 139 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 29°30′ Libra on Feb 7, 2012, 9:02 AM ET (2012-02-07 14:02 UTC) and direct at 22°46′ Libra on Jun 25, 2012, 3:59 AM ET (2012-06-25 07:59 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to partnerships, agreements and fairness.
Shadow: Nov 4, 2011 – Oct 1, 2012.
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 2012: Feb 7 – Jun 25 in Libra.
About 139 days in total during 2012; each retrograde lasts 139 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 332 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.