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What Sign Is Saturn in Right Now?
Quick Answer
Saturn is in Aries right now, at 8°30' Aries as of November 15, 2026 at 08:31 UTC. Saturn entered Aries on February 13, 2026 at 7:39 PM ET (00:39 UTC on February 14) and stays until April 13, 2028 at 12:04 AM ET (04:04 UTC), when it moves into Taurus. Saturn is retrograde.
Computed November 15, 2026 at 08:31 UTC. This page regenerates every 15 minutes.
Saturn is retrograde, backing up through Aries. It turns direct on December 10 at 7°55' Aries. Saturn was last in Aries from 1996 to 1999; this time it stays until 2028.
Next up: Saturn trines the Sun on November 30. Steady work gets noticed. A good time to commit to a plan.
Saturn Right Now
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturn | 8°30'32" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus |
What Saturn in Aries Means
Saturn represents structure, responsibility, limits, time, discipline, and maturity. In Aries, those themes take on a direct, fast, competitive, and self-starting quality. Saturn's sign shows where the collective is tested and asked to build something that lasts.
Saturn spends about two and a half years in each sign and returns to the same place about every 29.5 years, the Saturn return. It turns retrograde for about four and a half months every year.
Read the full interpretation in Saturn in Aries: Traits and Meaning, or start with Saturn in astrology.
Is Saturn Retrograde?
Saturn retrograde is traditionally associated with reworking commitments, structures, and long-term responsibilities.
Yes. Saturn has been retrograde since July 26, 2026 at 3:57 PM ET (19:57 UTC) and turns direct on December 10, 2026 at 6:23 PM ET (23:23 UTC) at 7°55' Aries. Its post-retrograde shadow ends on March 15, 2027.
| Stations Retrograde | Stations Direct | Signs | Shadow Period |
|---|---|---|---|
1°55' Aries | 25°09' Pisces | Aries, Pisces | to |
14°44' Aries | 7°55' Aries | Aries | to |
27°52' Aries | 21°01' Aries | Aries | to |
Full dates by year: Saturn retrograde 2026 and Saturn retrograde 2027.
Saturn Sign Changes 2022 to 2034
Exact ingress times, including retrograde re-entries into the previous sign.
Saturn's Aspects in the Next 30 Days
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Saturn | Steady work gets noticed. A good time to commit to a plan. | |
| Mercury trine Saturn | Careful, practical thinking. Plans made now tend to hold. |
The Rest of the Sky
Questions About Saturn Today
What Sign Is Saturn in Right Now?
Saturn is in Aries right now, at 8°30' Aries as of November 15, 2026 at 08:31 UTC. Saturn entered Aries on February 13, 2026 at 7:39 PM ET (00:39 UTC on February 14) and stays until April 13, 2028 at 12:04 AM ET (04:04 UTC), when it moves into Taurus. Saturn is retrograde.
Is Saturn Retrograde Right Now?
Yes. Saturn has been retrograde since July 26, 2026 at 3:57 PM ET (19:57 UTC) and turns direct on December 10, 2026 at 6:23 PM ET (23:23 UTC) at 7°55' Aries. Its post-retrograde shadow ends on March 15, 2027.
When Is the Next Saturn Retrograde?
The next Saturn retrograde begins on August 9, 2027 at 1:52 PM ET (17:52 UTC) at 27°52' Aries and ends on December 23, 2027 at 9:49 PM ET (02:49 UTC on December 24) at 21°01' Aries. The shadow period runs from May 4, 2027 to March 27, 2028.
What Does Saturn in Aries Mean?
Saturn represents structure, responsibility, limits, time, discipline, and maturity. In Aries, those themes take on a direct, fast, competitive, and self-starting quality. Saturn's sign shows where the collective is tested and asked to build something that lasts.
How Long Does Saturn Stay in Each Sign?
Saturn spends about two and a half years in each sign and returns to the same place about every 29.5 years, the Saturn return. It turns retrograde for about four and a half months every year.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Date for This Sign Change?
Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.
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