Retrogrades › Saturn › 2027
Saturn is retrograde once in 2027: Aug 9 – Dec 23 in Aries.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2027 | Aug 9, 2027, 1:53 PM ET | Dec 23, 2027, 9:50 PM ET | Mar 27, 2028 | 27°53′ ♈︎ Aries 21°01′ |
Aug 9, 2027 – Dec 23, 2027 · 136 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 27°53′ Aries on Aug 9, 2027, 1:53 PM ET (2027-08-09 17:53 UTC) and direct at 21°01′ Aries on Dec 23, 2027, 9:50 PM ET (2027-12-24 02:50 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to impulsive decisions, independence and new starts.
Shadow: May 4, 2027 – Mar 27, 2028.
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 2027: Aug 9 – Dec 23 in Aries.
About 136 days in total during 2027; each retrograde lasts 136 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 327 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.