Saturn Retrograde 2025
Saturn retrograde 2025 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 diligence, determination, contraction, restriction, and limitation.
Table of Contents for Saturn's Retrograde
- Saturn Retrograde Motion: Unlock Karmic Rewards in your Zodiac Sign
- Saturn Retrograde Dates in Astrology
- Saturn Retrograde in Your Zodiac Sign
- The Saturn Return: A Cosmic Rite of Passage
- Issues with Authority or Governments
- Be Diligent, Organised & Patient During Saturn Retrograde 2025
- Saturn Relates to Karma and Time
- Generational Trauma and Saturn Retrograde
- Saturn's Orbital Patterns Over Time
- The Meaning of Saturn Retrograde
Saturn Retrograde Dates in Astrology
Saturn stations and turns retrograde on July 13, 2025 at 1° Aries 56′ Rx
Saturn retrograde enters Pisces on September 1, 2025 - Sat Pis Rx
Saturn stations and turns direct on November 27, 2025, at 25° Pisces 09’D
Saturn turns retrograde every 12 months for about four and a half months. There is also a pre-shadow period commencing on April 6, 2025, then the post shadow period until March 2, 2026.
This planet also has an affinity with the masculine yang energy, although some disagree and say Saturn is neither male nor female. The backward motion of Saturn in the Zodiac Sign of Pisces holds significant energy for self-reflection. In astrology, when Saturn appears to move backward in its orbit i.e. its retrograde phase, it encourages us to review our structures, commitments, and long-term goals. This time period emphasises 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 helps us to reframe challenges as opportunities for personal development. It will serve us well if we can realign our ambitions with a deeper understanding of our responsibilities. Sounds boring...I know... but true!
Saturn Retrograde in Your Zodiac Sign
Aries
July 13 to September 1 – First House of the Self
Saturn retrograde in your First House prompts self-reflection about personal identity and self-discipline. Think about how you present yourself and what structures support your individuality.
September 1 to November 27 – Twelfth House of the Subconscious
Saturn Rx encourages deep inner work and releasing past burdens. Use this time to uncover hidden patterns and nurture your spiritual well-being. Deep contemplation increases your spiritual evolution.
Taurus
July 13 to September 1 – Twelfth House of the Subconscious
Saturn moving backwards highlights the need to confront hidden fears and unresolved issues. Embrace solitude to process and heal yourself. Unwanted thoughts may arise for you to release the past.
September 1 to November 27 – Eleventh House of Networking and Aspirations
Saturn moves backwards in your 11th House inviting reflection on friendships, social connections, and long-term aspirations. Focus on aligning your network with your values. Reconsider your hopes and dreams now.
Gemini
July 13 to September 1 – Eleventh House of Networking and Aspirations
Saturn Rx asks you to reconsider group affiliations, social circles and future goals. Take time to refine your vision and evaluate the people who support you. Reconsider your aspirations and networks now.
September 1 to November 27 – Tenth House of Career and Public Life
Saturn retrograde encourages reflection on career responsibilities and public image. Revisit your long-term professional goals to ensure they align with your purpose. Contemplate your relationships with authority figures.
Cancer
July 13 to September 1 – Tenth House of Career and Public Life
Saturn Rx calls for a review of career ambitions and leadership roles. Use this time to refine your strategies and strengthen your professional foundation.
September 1 to November 27 – Ninth House of Adventure and Higher Learning
Saturn moving backwards emphasises reflection on education, travel, and philosophical beliefs. Focus on deepening your understanding and expanding your life's horizons thoughtfully.
Leo
July 13 to September 1 – Ninth House of Adventure and Higher Learning
Backward moving Saturn prompts a reconsideration of long-term aspirations, spiritual beliefs, and learning goals. Reevaluate what inspires and guides your growth.
September 1 to November 27 – Eighth House of Intimacy and Shared Assets
Saturn moving backwards highlights shared resources, intimacy, and transformation. Reflect on commitments and address underlying emotional or financial issues.
Virgo
July 13 to September 1 – Eighth House of Intimacy and Shared Assets
Saturn retrograde encourages you to reflect on emotional connections and financial partnerships. Use this time to create balance and foster deeper trust.
September 1 to November 27 – Seventh House of Partnerships and Relationships
This retrograde period asks you to reflect on partnerships and agreements. Strengthen mutual understanding and revisit commitments to ensure they align with shared values.
Libra
July 13 to September 1 – Seventh House of Partnerships and Relationships
Saturn Rx prompts reflection on one-on-one relationships and collaborations. Evaluate whether these dynamics foster growth and balance.
September 1 to November 27 – Sixth House of Daily Routines, Work and Health
Saturn retrograde highlights the importance of routines, work, and health. Focus on refining your daily habits to support your overall well-being.
Scorpio
July 13 to September 1 – Sixth House of Daily Routines, Work and Health
Saturn moving backwards emphasises the need to review work routines and health practices. Consider how your habits support your long-term stability.
September 1 to November 27 – Fifth House of Creativity, Romance and Entertainment
Saturn retrograde encourages reflection on creativity, romance, and personal joy. Take this time to refine your passions and strengthen connections that inspire you.
Sagittarius
July 13 to September 1 – Fifth House of Creativity, Romance and Entertainment
Saturn Rx calls for re-evaluation of creative projects and romantic relationships. Focus on cultivating what brings you lasting fulfillment, leisure and pleasure.
September 1 to November 27 – Fourth House of Home and Family
Saturn in backward motion prompts introspection about family matters and emotional foundations. Reconsider what supports your sense of stability and belonging.
Capricorn
July 13 to September 1 – Fourth House of Home and Family
Saturn retrograde highlights the need to reconsider family dynamics and home life. Strengthen your emotional foundations and address unresolved matters.
September 1 to November 27 – Third House of Communications and Ideas
Saturn Rx encourages reflection on communication, learning, and local connections. Focus on improving how you express and share ideas.
Aquarius
July 13 to September 1 – Third House of Communications and Ideas
Saturn moves backwards invites you to reevaluate communication habits and intellectual pursuits. Take time to refine how you engage with others.
September 1 to November 27 – Second House of Finances
Saturn retrograde prompts reflection on financial security and personal values. Review your approach to building stability and aligning with your priorities.
Pisces
July 13 to September 1 – Second House
Backward moving Saturn encourages a review of financial resources and self-worth. Take this time to create a more stable and value-aligned foundation.
September 1 to November 27 – First House of Self
Saturn Rx in your sign focuses on personal identity and self-discipline. Reflect on how you present yourself to the world and what structures support your authenticity.
Note: The above interpretations reflect the natural house associations for each zodiac sign. Individual experiences may vary based on the specific position of Saturn in your personal birth chart. For tailored insights, consult your own chart using your birth date, time, and location.
The Saturn Return: A Cosmic Rite of Passage
The Saturn Return - perhaps astrology's most famous life transition - occurs approximately every 29.5 years when Saturn completes a full orbit and returns to its natal position in your birth chart. This profound cycle often brings major life restructuring around ages 27-30, 57-60, and if we're fortunate, 87-90. During this period, the lessons of Saturn regarding responsibility, maturity, and authentic living become impossible to ignore.
Interestingly, within each Saturn Return cycle, the planet typically goes retrograde 2-3 times, adding layers of review and reflection to these already potent periods. These retrograde phases within your Return can feel like cosmic 'double takes,' forcing you to go back and resolve unfinished karmic business or incomplete life lessons. Just when we think we're over something, it comes back yet again to bite us on the bum! Think of it as Saturn saying, "Are you really sure you've learned this?" While the first Return in our late twenties often brings career changes, relationship shifts, or lifestyle overhauls, subsequent returns tend to focus more on wisdom gathering and legacy building. Whether Saturn is moving direct or retrograde during your return, its influence serves as a cosmic checkpoint, ensuring you're building your life on authentic foundations rather than societal expectations.
Issues with Authority or Governments
When Saturn is retrograde, issues with authority figures may arise – particularly with governments or fatherhood figures. You may feel dominated, restricted or as if they are holding you back in some way. Inconvenient new laws may be passed, or issues around agriculture such as food shortages may become pressing or more important.
Additionally, existing power structures may face increased scrutiny, potentially leading to reforms in governmental institutions or challenges to established authority figures. This cosmic influence might also highlight issues around corporate responsibility, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of new legislative frameworks that impact your daily life.
Everyone is affected by the Saturn retrograde in Pisces and Aries transits to some extent. But if you have Capricorn, Pisces or Aries as major factors in your chart, you will be more strongly affected. Mutable signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces and cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn will also probably feel this retrograde strongly.
Be Diligent, Organised & Patient During Saturn Retrograde 2025
You may be feeling more diligent, responsible, and organised. On the downside, the energy of stern authoritarianism may also arise. There’s no room during this time for taking shortcuts or doing shoddy work. Saturn Rx 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 2025, 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.
During Saturn Rx, everyday challenges become more pronounced, urging us to confront unresolved issues. In the workplace, you might experience delays in promotions or restructuring, forcing you to rethink your career path. Property matters could see setbacks, such as extended timelines for renovations or complications in lease negotiations, impacting your sense of stability. Similarly, professional certifications might take longer than anticipated, adding pressure to meet requirements. Business contracts could face protracted negotiations, with stricter terms or additional scrutiny.
On a personal level, you may find that health routines require extra attention, as chronic conditions come to the forefront, prompting you to reassess your wellness strategies. These manifestations serve as reminders to slow down, reflect, and embrace the lessons Saturn offers, ultimately guiding us toward more sustainable and grounded paths in both our personal and professional lives.
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 come back to you encouraging 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 cosmic karma gift. Additionally, authority figures could offer assistance or bless you in some way!
If you feel sad, tired, unmotivated, or stuck during Saturn retrograde 2025, 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 the Saturn 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.
Generational Trauma and Saturn Retrograde
When Saturn goes retrograde, it’s like a cosmic signal to take a hard look at the generational trauma that many of us carry, especially for those born into poverty or marginalised communities, such as Indigenous peoples. For many, including Aboriginal Australians, the weight of ancestral struggles can feel overwhelming and often goes unrecognised in our daily lives. This retrograde is the perfect time to reflect on how these past experiences shape our current realities. Start by journaling about your feelings and exploring family histories that may have influenced you. Engage in conversations with elders or community leaders to understand the broader narrative of your lineage.
If it feels too heavy, don’t hesitate to seek support through counselling or community programs focused on healing and empowerment. Remember, breaking these cycles isn't just a personal journey; it's about creating a better future for your community as well. You have the power to rewrite your story and lay down healthier foundations, not only for yourself but also for future generations. Think about your children and future children. Healing begins with acknowledging the past, taking responsibility and choosing to forge a brighter path forward.
Saturn's Orbital Patterns Over Time
Saturn, often called the "Lord of Time" or "Great Teacher," creates remarkable celestial choreography with Jupiter through their Great Conjunctions. These meetings occur approximately every 20 years, forming significant astrological events that ancient astrologers used to predict societal shifts and changes. From Earth's perspective, these conjunctions create a magnificent triangular pattern over 60 years, with each meeting positioned about 120° apart in the zodiac wheel. Perhaps most fascinating is the larger pattern that emerges over eight centuries - a perfect five-pointed star known as the 'Celestial Pentacle.'
The dance of these two social planets through the elements (Earth, Air, Fire, or Water) is particularly significant for Saturn, as it spends roughly 200 years in each elemental triad before transitioning - a phenomenon known as the Great Mutation. While Venus may trace her famous rose pattern, the slower, more deliberate orbit of Saturn creates its own mesmerizing geometry. Taking approximately 29.5 years to complete one solar orbit, the Lord of Time's measured pace contrasts beautifully with Jupiter's shorter 12-year cycle, resulting in complex orbital harmonies. Astrologers throughout history have observed these cosmic cycles with particular attention to this planet's position, as it often correlates with periods of significant structural change and lessons of karma in both personal and collective experience.
The Meaning of Saturn Retrograde
The Saturn retrograde journey reminds us that growth often requires taking a step back before moving forward. While this cosmic slowdown might feel restrictive or challenging, it offers a profound opportunity for healing and restructuring our lives. Whether you're dealing with generational trauma, reassessing your life's foundations, or facing karmic lessons, Saturn Rx provides the space needed for deep reflection and meaningful change.
Remember, this isn't about quick fixes or immediate results. If you can think of Saturn teaching us that lasting change takes time, patience, and commitment, this period may seem less daunting. Use this period to examine the structures in your life, heal ancestral wounds, and build more authentic foundations for your future. While the lessons of Saturn may feel heavy, they carry the potential for profound transformation if we are willing to let go of the past.
Trust in divine timing and remember - these challenges aren't punishments, but opportunities for growth. When we work with Saturnian energy rather than against it, we can create lasting positive change that benefits not only ourselves but future generations.
Many blessings in 2025!
Rose Smith Astrologically Speaking😊
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