Retrogrades › Saturn › 2048
Saturn is retrograde once in 2048: Apr 24 – Sep 12 in Capricorn.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2048 | Apr 24, 2048, 3:51 AM ET | Sep 12, 2048, 1:01 PM ET | Dec 18, 2048 | 15°59′ ♑︎ Capricorn 9°22′ |
Apr 24, 2048 – Sep 12, 2048 · 141 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 15°59′ Capricorn on Apr 24, 2048, 3:51 AM ET (2048-04-24 07:51 UTC) and direct at 9°22′ Capricorn on Sep 12, 2048, 1:01 PM ET (2048-09-12 17:01 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to career, authority and long-term plans.
Shadow: Jan 17, 2048 – Dec 18, 2048.
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 2048: Apr 24 – Sep 12 in Capricorn.
About 141 days in total during 2048; each retrograde lasts 141 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 336 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.