Retrogrades › Saturn › 2049
Saturn is retrograde once in 2049: May 6 – Sep 24 in Capricorn.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2049 | May 6, 2049, 5:18 AM ET | Sep 24, 2049, 11:31 AM ET | Dec 30, 2049 | 27°24′ ♑︎ Capricorn 20°46′ |
May 6, 2049 – Sep 24, 2049 · 141 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 27°24′ Capricorn on May 6, 2049, 5:18 AM ET (2049-05-06 09:18 UTC) and direct at 20°46′ Capricorn on Sep 24, 2049, 11:31 AM ET (2049-09-24 15:31 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to career, authority and long-term plans.
Shadow: Jan 28, 2049 – Dec 30, 2049.
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 2049: May 6 – Sep 24 in Capricorn.
About 141 days in total during 2049; 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.