♄ Retrograde dates
Saturn retrograde 2026 & 2027
℞ Saturn is retrograde right now until December 10, 2026 (Aries).
Saturn retrograde dates
Station dates are calculated from planetary positions and shown in UTC. A planet “stations” when it appears to stop before changing direction.
| Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | Aries | 137 |
| Aries | Aries | 136 |
| Taurus | Taurus | 136 |
What Saturn retrograde means
Saturn is a slow outer planet, so its retrogrades last through a large part of the year. In astrology Saturn is linked with responsibility, structure, boundaries and long-term commitments, so a retrograde is read as a stretch for reviewing those areas rather than pushing ahead. It happens once a year, for roughly four and a half months.
A practical approach: Audit your routines and commitments: this is a good time to tighten foundations rather than add more weight.
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Saturn retrograde: questions
Is Saturn retrograde right now?
Yes. Saturn stationed retrograde on July 26, 2026 in Aries and stations direct on December 10, 2026 in Aries (all times UTC).
When is the next Saturn retrograde?
The next Saturn retrograde starts on August 9, 2027 in Aries and ends on December 24, 2027 in Aries, about 136 days later.
How often does Saturn go retrograde?
Saturn goes retrograde once a year, for roughly four and a half months.
How long does Saturn retrograde last?
Over the windows listed on this page it lasts about 136 days on average, counted from the retrograde station to the direct station.
Does Saturn really move backwards?
No. Retrograde motion is an optical effect: as Earth overtakes or is overtaken by Saturn in its orbit, Saturn appears to slow, stop and drift backwards against the stars for a while before moving forward again.
Other retrogrades
Which planets were retrograde when you were born?
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