Retrogrades › Saturn › 2043
Saturn is retrograde once in 2043: Feb 25 – Jul 15 in Scorpio.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2042 | Feb 25, 2043, 6:46 PM ET | Jul 15, 2043, 2:05 PM ET | Oct 21, 2043 | 18°31′ ♏︎ Scorpio 11°50′ |
Feb 25, 2043 – Jul 15, 2043 · 140 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 18°31′ Scorpio on Feb 25, 2043, 6:46 PM ET (2043-02-25 23:46 UTC) and direct at 11°50′ Scorpio on Jul 15, 2043, 2:05 PM ET (2043-07-15 18:05 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth.
Shadow: Nov 22, 2042 – Oct 21, 2043.
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 2043: Feb 25 – Jul 15 in Scorpio.
About 140 days in total during 2043; each retrograde lasts 140 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 334 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.