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Saturn is retrograde once in 2026: Jul 26 – Dec 10 in Aries.
Saturn is retrograde right now, until Dec 10, 2026, 6:23 PM ET.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Jul 26, 2026, 3:58 PM ET | Dec 10, 2026, 6:23 PM ET | Mar 15, 2027 | 14°45′ ♈︎ Aries 7°56′ |
Jul 26, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026 · 137 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 14°45′ Aries on Jul 26, 2026, 3:58 PM ET (2026-07-26 19:58 UTC) and direct at 7°56′ Aries on Dec 10, 2026, 6:23 PM ET (2026-12-10 23:23 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to impulsive decisions, independence and new starts.
Shadow: Apr 20, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027.
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 2026: Jul 26 – Dec 10 in Aries.
About 137 days in total during 2026; each retrograde lasts 137 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 329 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.