Retrogrades › Saturn › 2028
Saturn is retrograde once in 2028: Aug 22 – Jan 5 in Taurus.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2028 | Aug 22, 2028, 6:17 PM ET | Jan 5, 2029, 7:32 AM ET | Apr 9, 2029 | 11°19′ ♉︎ Taurus 4°25′ |
Aug 22, 2028 – Jan 5, 2029 · 136 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 11°19′ Taurus on Aug 22, 2028, 6:17 PM ET (2028-08-22 22:17 UTC) and direct at 4°25′ Taurus on Jan 5, 2029, 7:32 AM ET (2029-01-05 12:32 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to money, possessions and comfort.
Shadow: May 18, 2028 – Apr 9, 2029.
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 2028: Aug 22 – Jan 5 in Taurus.
About 131 days in total during 2028; each retrograde lasts 136 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 326 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.