Retrogrades › Saturn › 2042
Saturn is retrograde once in 2042: Feb 13 – Jul 2 in Scorpio and Libra.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2041 | Feb 13, 2042, 5:58 PM ET | Jul 2, 2042, 7:56 PM ET | Oct 9, 2042 | 6°36′ ♏︎ Scorpio → ♎︎ Libra 29°53′ |
Feb 13, 2042 – Jul 2, 2042 · 139 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 6°36′ Scorpio on Feb 13, 2042, 5:58 PM ET (2042-02-13 22:58 UTC) and direct at 29°53′ Libra on Jul 2, 2042, 7:56 PM ET (2042-07-02 23:56 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth, then partnerships, agreements and fairness.
Shadow: Nov 10, 2041 – Oct 9, 2042.
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 2042: Feb 13 – Jul 2 in Scorpio and Libra.
About 139 days in total during 2042; each retrograde lasts 139 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 333 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.