For the last two years. Saturn has occupied his own sign of Aquarius. Saturn takes approximately 30 years to travel around the zodiac. Saturn will retrograde every year for 4-5 months and is direct for the remaining part of the year. That is nearly 40% of the transit, Saturn is in a retrograde position.
These periods of retrograde motion are marked by Saturn being stationary on specific degrees at both ends. If your natal chart contains planets on those degrees, the impact of this transit will be notably heightened.
I write this today as Saturn turns direct for his final push through Aquarius before entering Pisces. As the 30-year cycle comes to a close, let's take a look at his journey through Aquarius in the first half of the 21st Century.
Depending on which house Saturn is transiting for you will determine the area of life receiving his influence. The area of your life that will be influenced by Saturn depends on which house he is transiting through.
Saturn transits extremely well in the 3rd, 6th, and 11th houses. That means if you are a Sagittarius, Virgo or Aries Ascendant, these last two years could have been very rewarding.
For the other houses, Saturn his limitations and may present challenges in the areas of life indicated by that house.
1st House of Self and Physical Body
2nd House of Wealth and Family
4th House of home and Mother
5th House or Creativity, Romance and Children
7th House of Relationships, Spouse and Business Partners
8th House of Transformation and Vulnerabilities
9th House of Beliefs and Higher Teachings
10th House of Career and Responsibility
12th House of Spirituality and Isolation
Do any of these dates coincide with a significant or memorable event in your life?
Saturn Direct in Aquarius
Apr 28, 2022 - Jun 4, 2022 (37 days)
Oct 22, 2022 - Jan 17, 2023 (87 days)
Oct 14, 2023 - Nov 4, 2023 (21 days)
Nov 4, 2023 - Jun 29, 2024 (237 days)
Nov 15, 2024 - Mar 29, 2025 (134 days)
Total days in direct motion: 516 days
Saturn Retrograde in Aquarius
Retrograde from Jun 4, 2022, to Oct 22, 2022 (140 days)
Retrograde from Jun 17, 2023, to Oct 14, 2023 (119 days)
Retrograde from Jun 29, 2024, to Nov 15, 2024 (140 days)
Total days in retrograde motion: 399 days
Saturn in Purva Bhadrapada in Aquarius
At the time of this post (15 November 2025), under Pornima Tithi, Saturn is wrapping up his transit in Shatabishak and approaching Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra. This lunar mansion covers the last degrees of Aquarius and the first degrees of Pisces. This nakshatra is ruled by Jupiter and represents the portion of sky where the soul still needs to keep its feet on the ground, as it works through the final karmas of this material world and eventually towards spiritual liberation. Jupiter's role as Guru guides the way towards higher awareness.
Saturn in his own sign but also ruled by Jupiter as the nakshatra lord shows a need for balance between the material and spiritual mind. This juxtaposition of delay and advancement indicates the mind can never reach enlightenment so long as there is unfinished business to tend to on the physical plane.
Saturn says goodbye to Aquarius for the next 30 years, on 29 March 2025 at 11:14 am CST
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