Retrogrades › Saturn › 2038
Saturn does not begin a new retrograde in 2038.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2037 | Dec 26, 2037, 6:29 AM ET | May 11, 2038, 2:36 AM ET | Aug 16, 2038 | 16°15′ ♍︎ Virgo 9°23′ |
Dec 26, 2037 – May 11, 2038 · 136 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 16°15′ Virgo on Dec 26, 2037, 6:29 AM ET (2037-12-26 11:29 UTC) and direct at 9°23′ Virgo on May 11, 2038, 2:36 AM ET (2038-05-11 06:36 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Sep 22, 2037 – Aug 16, 2038.
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 does not begin a new retrograde in 2038. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Dec 26, 2037, ending May 11, 2038.
About 130 days in total during 2038. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly — 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.