Retrogrades › Saturn › 2013
Saturn is retrograde once in 2013: Feb 18 – Jul 8 in Scorpio.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2012 | Feb 18, 2013, 12:07 PM ET | Jul 8, 2013, 1:03 AM ET | Oct 14, 2013 | 11°32′ ♏︎ Scorpio 4°49′ |
Feb 18, 2013 – Jul 8, 2013 · 139 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 11°32′ Scorpio on Feb 18, 2013, 12:07 PM ET (2013-02-18 17:07 UTC) and direct at 4°49′ Scorpio on Jul 8, 2013, 1:03 AM ET (2013-07-08 05:03 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth.
Shadow: Nov 14, 2012 – Oct 14, 2013.
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 2013: Feb 18 – Jul 8 in Scorpio.
About 139 days in total during 2013; each retrograde lasts 139 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.