Saturn Retrograde of 2024

• When?
  • From June 29 to November 15, 2024.
• Where?
  • In Pisces at 19°.

Saturn Retrograde in Pisces Ushers in a Period of Reassessment

Saturn will be stationing retrograde in Pisces in 19° of Pisces on June 29, 2024 through November 15, 2024 when it moves direct in 12° of Pisces. The summer is the time of year when the major planets start their retrograde party; Pluto began on May 2 and Neptune will station retrograde in 29° of Pisces on July 2. And we will have another Mercury retrograde in Virgo on August 4. It's a well-known fact that most people are not too thrilled about Mercury retrograde.

How does Saturn retrograde affect us?

Well, Saturn is associated with structure, responsibility and restrictions in our lives. It's not exactly a jolly planet; that is Jupiter's domain. Saturn in fact can make us feel downright depressed. When Saturn is retrograde, we might find ourselves needing more solitude and experiencing bouts of frustration and delays in moving forward in our lives. Spoiler alert: it's not the best time to launch a new project. Saturn loves to test us. Its energy is best spent by reflecting on the past to reexamine the structures and foundations of our lives. It is requiring us to work hard, and if we have been shirking our responsibilities, Saturn retrograde will feel like we are getting a big kick that is very uncomfortable. But Saturn in Pisces can be helpful to us if we meditate and don't let the melancholy get the best of us. Saturn retrograde in Pisces is literally testing the emotional waters for us during this 4¹/₂ month period as it dissolves the structures that are no longer working well for us. We can also reframe Saturn retrograde as an opportunity to set some boundaries in our lives. Just remember that all of the hard work we do during Saturn retrograde is research that can be for measures that we can implement when Saturn goes direct.

Your Zodiac Predictions for Saturn Retrograde in Pisces

1. Aries ♈ (March 21 - April 19): If you are an Aries or have Aries rising, Saturn retrograde will be a most introspective time for you. Think of it as a time of completions and release. Perhaps you might literally need to surrender to a Higher Power. You are tapping into your subconscious now.
2. Taurus ♉ (April 20 - May 20): Taurus and Taurus rising will experience a time of reflection on your future and your goals during Saturn retrograde. You could also be coming to terms with your responsibilities to group associations as you contemplate your place in the community.
3. Gemini ♊ (May 21 - June 20): Gemini and Gemini rising will be dealing with responsibility in your career or social standing. Don't be afraid to challenge yourself and work hard. Expect that there can be setbacks as part of Saturn retrograde but if you make the efforts rewards will be reaped when Saturn moves forward in November.
4. Cancer ♋ (June 21 - July 22): Cancer and Cancer rising will be scrutinizing your sense of faith, spirituality and philosophy. You can build a new understanding of life during Saturn retrograde.
5. Leo ♌ (July 23 - August 22): Leo and Leo rising face a time of deep transformation regarding your relationships to power, control, sex and shared finances under Saturn retrograde. It's not a time for the faint of heart, but you are the courageous lion, so you've got this, Leo.
6. Virgo ♍ (August 23 - September 22): Virgo and Virgo rising re-examining their partnerships, both personal and professional during Saturn's retrograde in Pisces. If a relationship does not have a steady foundation and can't stand the test of time, it might be dismantled. Trust that it is paving the way for something better to come.

7. Libra ♎ (September 23 - October 22): Libra and Libra rising will see their daily routines, work habits and health under the magnifying glass during Saturn retrograde. It's time to shed inefficient habits and engage in some self-care to improve your health. Diet and fitness routines are up for review in the next few months.
8. Scorpio ♏ (October 23 - November 21): Scorpio and Scorpio rising are revamping their creativity, romance and relationship with children while Saturn is retrograde in Pisces. Some tweaking might be necessary and you could be exerting more self-discipline to be more expressive, but it will be worth it in the long run.
9. Sagittarius ♐ (November 22 - December 21): Sagittarius and Sagittarius rising will find that Saturn retrograde in Pisces forces them to reparent and nurture themselves as old childhood issues come up for review. You need to reframe it as an opportunity to create your own sense of emotional security.
10. Capricorn♑ (December 22 - January 19): Capricorn and Capricorn rising are re-examining how they learn and communicate during Saturn retrograde. You might decide to study something new or find a more effective way of expressing yourself.
11. Aquarius ♒ (January 20 - February 18): Aquarius and Aquarius are re-evaluating their sense of self-worth, finances and possessions during Saturn's retrograde in Pisces. You could come up with another way to earn money. Do your research now and take some bold action when Saturn moves into direct motion at the end of the year.
12. Pisces ♓ (February 19 - March 20): Pisces and Pisces rising will be rebuilding their identity and sense of self. You should be feeling more grounded and responsible during Saturn's retrograde in your sign. It will be a reboot of your individuality.

Final Thoughts

I just want to emphasize to everyone that while Saturn is known as the Great Teacher, it doesn't have to be the most unpleasant time learning important life lessons. There might be times when you feel like certain people or situations are holding you back, but Saturn has a way of making us review the past so that we don't make the same mistakes in the future. And if we get those lessons under our belts, we could wind up with some hefty rewards because ultimately Saturn likes to compensate us for a job well done. So don't shirk those responsibilities and try to view it as a reframing period. Retrograde has the letters re as an integral part of their persona.

If you are old enough to remember the 1990s, you might want to think back to October and November 1995 when Saturn was retrograde in 19° and 18° of Pisces. Similar issues could be triggered. And if you were born back then, you are undergoing your Saturn Return, which always indicates a life review.