Saturn retrograde 2026
Saturn is retrograde once in 2026. Each period runs from the station that turns it retrograde to the one that turns it direct.
One retrograde
- 1 · now – 137 days · Pisces
Saturn through 2026
The sign Saturn is in, by the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac, and when it turns back.
The stations, sign by sign
Times in UTC. Degree within the sign at each station.
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | Days | Vedic (sidereal) | Western (tropical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | 20°31′ Pisces → 13°41′ Pisces | 14°44′ Aries → 7°55′ Aries |
Questions
Dates are computed with the Swiss Ephemeris.
When is Saturn retrograde in 2026?
Saturn is retrograde once in 2026: from 26 July to 11 December (UTC dates).
How long is Saturn retrograde in 2026?
Saturn’s retrograde in 2026 lasts about four and a half months (137 days), from the station that turns it retrograde to the one that turns it direct.
Is Saturn retrograde in 2026 the same in Vedic and Western astrology?
The dates and times are the same, because a retrograde is an astronomical event. The signs can differ: the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac sits about 24° behind the Western (tropical) one, so the station of 26 July 2026 is at 14°44′ Aries in the Western zodiac and 20°31′ Pisces in the Vedic one.
How the dates are found
Read the methodology- Stations
- The moments Saturn’s geocentric longitude stops and turns, from the Swiss Ephemeris (NASA JPL’s DE441).
- Signs
- Vedic signs in the sidereal zodiac with the Lahiri ayanamsa; Western signs in the tropical zodiac.
- Time zones
- Times show in your own time zone; choose another at the top of the page.
- The year track
- Sign changes and stations in the year, by India time.
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