Saturn Transit 1840: Scorpio & Sagittarius, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn entered Sagittarius on 19 Mar 1840, moved back into Scorpio on 11 Apr and entered Sagittarius on 24 Nov.
Saturn was in Scorpio (Vrishchika) when 1840 started and was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 1840. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed sign 3 times in 1840: Mar 19 into Sagittarius (Dhanu) · Apr 11 into Scorpio (Vrishchika) · Nov 24 into Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Saturn Combustion in 1840
- Starting Nov 29 in Sagittarius, it continues into the next year.
Every Saturn combustion period in 1840, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Period in 1840
- From Mar 31 in Sagittarius to Aug 19 in Scorpio.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 1840, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 1840
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840-01-01 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (3) | No | No |
| 1840-01-24 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (4) | No | No |
| 1840-03-19 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (1) | No | No |
| 1840-03-31 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (1) | No | Yes |
| 1840-04-11 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (4) | No | Yes |
| 1840-06-11 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (3) | No | Yes |
| 1840-08-19 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (3) | No | No |
| 1840-10-23 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (4) | No | No |
| 1840-11-24 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (1) | No | No |
| 1840-11-29 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (1) | Yes | No |
| 1840-12-23 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (2) | Yes | No |
Questions about Saturn in 1840
Which sign is Saturn in during 1840?
Saturn begins 1840 in Scorpio (Vrishchika) and ends the year in Sagittarius (Dhanu). The table on this page lists every sign and nakshatra change.
How are these Saturn transit dates calculated?
Positions are sidereal, using the Lahiri ayanamsa, read at Kathmandu in Nepal Time (GMT +5:45). Every ingress and station is computed to the minute.
What does combustion mean for Saturn?
A planet is combust when it sits close enough to the Sun to lose its visibility and, in Vedic astrology, some of its strength. The orbs follow Brihat Jataka.