Retrogrades › Saturn › 2039
Saturn is retrograde once in 2039: Jan 8 – May 24 in Virgo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2038 | Jan 8, 2039, 7:00 AM ET | May 24, 2039, 11:02 PM ET | Aug 30, 2039 | 29°18′ ♍︎ Virgo 22°28′ |
Jan 8, 2039 – May 24, 2039 · 137 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 29°18′ Virgo on Jan 8, 2039, 7:00 AM ET (2039-01-08 12:00 UTC) and direct at 22°28′ Virgo on May 24, 2039, 11:02 PM ET (2039-05-25 03:02 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Oct 5, 2038 – Aug 30, 2039.
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 2039: Jan 8 – May 24 in Virgo.
About 137 days in total during 2039; 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.