Saturn Retrograde 2024: Cosmic Reckonings & Inner Realignment

How Does Planet Saturn Retrograde 2024 in Pisces Unlock the Door to Success?

Saturn retrograde 2024 governs chronological time, governments, judicial systems, employment, those economically disadvantaged, and natural resources, including agriculture. Planet Saturn holds the title of ‘Lord of Karma’… a force not to be underestimated! Additionally, it is also related to contraction, restriction, and limitation.

Things to remember: keeping everything above board, being organised, structured, and properly legal. Saturn is also known as ‘Father Time’ and is also associated with very mature people, responsibility, dedication and hard work. When Saturn is retrograde, you may feel the burden of responsibility more so than usual. There could be delays or things move too slowly for your liking. These matters become more internalized.

On the positive side, this planet can provide you with a feeling of stability, caution, long term goals and a link to past experience. Learning from your mistakes can be important.

Saturn Retrograde in 2024

Saturn enters retrograde in Pisces from June 30 to November 16, 2024

Saturn's backward motion in the Zodiac Sign of Pisces holds significant introspective energy. In astrology, this is the planet of discipline and responsibility. When it appears to move backward in its orbit i.e. its retrograde phase, it urges a review of structures, commitments, and long-term goals. This period emphasizes the need for self-discipline, accountability, and inner growth. It's a time to reassess boundaries, learn from past experiences, and strengthen foundations for future success. Embracing Retrograde Saturn invites us to reframe challenges as opportunities for personal development. Realigning our ambitions with a deeper understanding of our responsibilities will serve us well.

2 business people being controlled by puppet strings and a bright yellow sign to be organised. Saturn Retrograde 2024.

Issues with Authority or Governments

Saturn goes retrograde every 12 months for about 4½ months. There is also a ‘shadow period’ commencing on March 23, 2024 and completing on February 18, 2025. This planet also has an affinity with the masculine yang energy, although some disagree and say Saturn is neither male nor female.

When Saturn is retrograde, issues with authority figures may arise – particularly with governments or fatherhood figures. Inconvenient new laws may be passed, or issues around agriculture such as food shortages may become pressing or more important.

Many people are affected by the Saturn retrograde in Pisces transit to some extent. But if you have Capricorn or Aquarius strongly in your chart, you may be more strongly affected. Mutable signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces will also probably feel this retrograde.

Be Diligent, Organised & Patient During Saturn Retrograde 2024

You may be feeling more diligent, responsible, and organised. The energy of stern authoritarianism may also arise. There’s no room during this time for taking shortcuts or doing shoddy work. Saturn retrograde motion brings attention to your emotions and your ability to be flexible. You can learn to go more with the flow. However, his plan is for you to find practical ways to structure your dreams into REALity using your emotions as fuel to power you along the journey.

During Saturn Retrograde 2024, being cautious and responsible, especially as your career or work could slow down, is a good strategy. Doing anything that’s not on the straight and narrow, could cause problems. Saturn can bring restriction and delay, obstacles and challenges. If people have done the wrong thing, they’re likely to get caught now, especially irresponsible fathers or grandfathers. Some people may be feeling the weight of responsibility now, even if it seems unfair in some way.

During the retrograde, plans may seem to be going backward or get stuck in some way. Be patient but determined. You can move forward again soon; just don’t push it during this time. Saturn Rx is not the time generally to take unnecessary risks, but especially with your finances.

Saturn Relates to Karma and Time

Consider slowing down, exercising more care with appointments and time sensitive matters. Watching your time management is also a good idea. The past may revisit you to ‘do the right thing’ or make amends for previous misjudgements. If you’ve been meticulous in the past by acting carefully, responsibly and diligently, karma may now reward you with a substantial karmic gift. Additionally, authority figures could offer assistance or bless you in some way!

If you feel sad, tired, unmotivated, or stuck during Saturn retrograde 2024, you may experience a lack of self-confidence or vitality. The remedy involves continuing, practising not giving up, and to keep persevering. All good things come to those who wait and ‘do the right thing’. Patience is a blessing especially related to career goals, plans and strategies.

If you are ‘mature’ then Saturn's retrograde motion may not be so much of a chore… Saturn respects maturity in personality and in age. For a woman, Saturn’s blessings may arrive after menopause.

Many blessings in 2024!