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Planet retrogrades
Saturn retrograde 2026 and 2027
Saturn goes retrograde once a year for about four and a half months. Between January 2026 and December 2027 there are 2 retrograde periods touching those years.
Dates (UK time)
| Stations retrograde | Stations direct | Length | Zodiac span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 July 2026, 20:57 BST | 10 December 2026, 23:23 GMT | 137 days | 14° Aries → 7° Aries |
| 9 August 2027, 18:52 BST | 24 December 2027, 02:49 GMT | 136 days | 27° Aries → 21° Aries |
In astrology
Saturn is the planet of structure, duty and time. Its yearly retrograde is seen as a time to review commitments and responsibilities.
We share astrology as tradition and for reflection, not as prediction.
The astronomy
Saturn orbits outside Earth's orbit. It looks retrograde when Earth overtakes it, around the time it is opposite the Sun in our sky, which is also when it is brightest and best placed to see.
Dates here are the 'stations', the moments the planet's apparent motion along the ecliptic stops and reverses, worked out with astronomy-engine to the nearest minute or so.
Questions answered
How often does Saturn go retrograde?
Once a year for about four and a half months.
When does Saturn go retrograde in 2026?
26 July 2026 until 10 December 2026, in Aries.
When does Saturn go retrograde in 2027?
9 August 2027 until 24 December 2027, in Aries.
Key facts (summary)
- Saturn goes retrograde once a year for about four and a half months.
- Once a year for about four and a half months.
- 26 July 2026 until 10 December 2026, in Aries.
- 9 August 2027 until 24 December 2027, in Aries.
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