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Saturn retrograde 2026 to 2028
Saturn is next retrograde from 26 July 2026 to 10 December 2026, in Aries.
Saturn rules responsibility, structure, discipline and limits. It is retrograde for about 4.5 months every year.
Saturn retrograde dates
| Begins (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 26 July 2026, 19:57 UTC (1:27 AM IST, 27 Jul) | 10 December 2026, 23:32 UTC (5:02 AM IST, 11 Dec) | Aries 14.7° to 7.9° |
| 9 August 2027, 18:07 UTC (11:37 PM IST) | 24 December 2027, 02:47 UTC (8:17 AM IST) | Aries 27.9° to 21° |
| 22 August 2028, 22:18 UTC (3:48 AM IST, 23 Aug) | 5 January 2029, 12:39 UTC (6:09 PM IST) | Taurus 11.3° to 4.4° |
Saturn sign changes 2026 to 2028
| Enters | When (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | 14 February 2026, 00:12 UTC (5:42 AM IST) | |
| Taurus | 13 April 2028, 03:40 UTC (9:10 AM IST) |
Frequently asked questions
When is Saturn retrograde next?
Saturn is next retrograde from 26 July 2026 to 10 December 2026, in Aries.
How often is Saturn retrograde?
Saturn is retrograde for about 4.5 months every year.
What does Saturn retrograde mean in astrology?
Saturn rules responsibility, structure, discipline and limits. During its retrograde astrologers advise reviewing, revising and slowing down in those areas rather than starting something new.
Is Saturn really moving backwards?
No. Retrograde motion is an optical effect: as Earth passes or is passed by another planet, that planet appears to reverse against the background stars for a while.
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Computed from NASA JPL DE421, tropical zodiac. Open data under CC BY 4.0.
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