Retrograde Dates
Saturn Retrograde 1979
Every Saturn retrograde that touches 1979, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Saturn does not start a new retrograde in 1979. It begins the year retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 24, 1978, and turns direct on May 9, 1979. The next Saturn retrograde after 1979 begins on January 6, 1980 at 27°01' Virgo. Dates are in UTC.
Saturn Retrograde Dates 1979
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
13°56' Virgo | 7°04' Virgo | Virgo | to |
Before and After 1979
- Previous Saturn retrograde to , Virgo and 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 1979
When Is Saturn Retrograde in 1979?
Saturn does not start a new retrograde in 1979. It begins the year retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 24, 1978, and turns direct on May 9, 1979. The next Saturn retrograde after 1979 begins on January 6, 1980 at 27°01' Virgo. Dates are in UTC.
How Many Days Is Saturn Retrograde in 1979?
Saturn spends about 129 days of 1979 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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