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Saturn is retrograde once in 2050: May 18 – Oct 6 in Aquarius.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2050 | May 18, 2050, 10:20 AM ET | Oct 6, 2050, 8:36 AM ET | Jan 10, 2051 | 8°55′ ♒︎ Aquarius 2°16′ |
May 18, 2050 – Oct 6, 2050 · 141 days
Saturn turns retrograde at 8°55′ Aquarius on May 18, 2050, 10:20 AM ET (2050-05-18 14:20 UTC) and direct at 2°16′ Aquarius on Oct 6, 2050, 8:36 AM ET (2050-10-06 12:36 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to friends, groups and future goals.
Shadow: Feb 9, 2050 – Jan 10, 2051.
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 2050: May 18 – Oct 6 in Aquarius.
About 141 days in total during 2050; each retrograde lasts 141 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 335 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.