Retrograde Dates
Saturn Retrograde 1978
Every Saturn retrograde that touches 1978, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Saturn is retrograde once in 1978: from December 24 to May 9, 1979 in Virgo. Saturn also begins 1978 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 11, 1977, and turns direct on April 25, 1978. The next Saturn retrograde after 1978 begins on January 6, 1980 at 27°01' Virgo. Dates are in UTC.
Saturn Retrograde Dates 1978
Station times switch to your time zone in the browser. The shadow runs from the pre-retrograde shadow to the end of the post-retrograde shadow.
| Stations Retrograde | Stations Direct | Signs | Shadow Period |
|---|---|---|---|
0°32' Virgo | 23°39' Leo | Virgo, Leo | to |
13°56' Virgo | 7°04' Virgo | Virgo | to |
Before and After 1978
- Previous Saturn retrograde to , Leo
- Next Saturn retrograde to , Virgo
What Saturn Retrograde Is Known For
Saturn retrograde is traditionally associated with reworking commitments, structures, and long-term responsibilities.
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Questions About Saturn Retrograde 1978
When Is Saturn Retrograde in 1978?
Saturn is retrograde once in 1978: from December 24 to May 9, 1979 in Virgo. Saturn also begins 1978 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 11, 1977, and turns direct on April 25, 1978. The next Saturn retrograde after 1978 begins on January 6, 1980 at 27°01' Virgo. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Saturn Retrograde Shadow Start in 1978?
For the retrograde that begins December 24, 1978, the pre-retrograde shadow starts September 21, 1978 and the post-retrograde shadow ends August 14, 1979.
What Signs Is Saturn Retrograde in During 1978?
From December 24, 1978, Saturn turns retrograde at 13°56' Virgo and turns direct at 7°04' Virgo.
How Many Days Is Saturn Retrograde in 1978?
Saturn spends about 122 days of 1978 retrograde.
What Is Saturn Retrograde Known For?
Saturn retrograde is traditionally associated with reworking commitments, structures, and long-term responsibilities. Astrologers read it as a time to review rather than launch.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Retrograde Date?
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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