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Saturn is retrograde once in 2024: Jun 29 – Nov 15 in Pisces.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2024 | Jun 29, 2024, 3:07 PM ET | Nov 15, 2024, 9:27 AM ET | Feb 18, 2025 | 19°26′ ♓︎ Pisces 12°41′ |
Jun 29, 2024 – Nov 15, 2024 · 139 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 19°26′ Pisces on Jun 29, 2024, 3:07 PM ET (2024-06-29 19:07 UTC) and direct at 12°41′ Pisces on Nov 15, 2024, 9:27 AM ET (2024-11-15 14:27 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to intuition, dreams and endings.
Shadow: Mar 23, 2024 – Feb 18, 2025.
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 2024: Jun 29 – Nov 15 in Pisces.
About 139 days in total during 2024; each retrograde lasts 139 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.