Saturn Transit 1961: Sign and Nakshatra Dates
Saturn entered Capricorn on 2 Feb 1961, moved back into Sagittarius on 17 Sep and entered Capricorn on 8 Oct.
Saturn was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when 1961 started and was in Capricorn (Makara) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 1961. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed sign 3 times in 1961: Feb 02 into Capricorn (Makara) · Sep 17 into Sagittarius (Dhanu) · Oct 08 into Capricorn (Makara)
Saturn Combustion in 1961
- Continued from previous year to Jan 28 in Sagittarius.
Every Saturn combustion period in 1961, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Period in 1961
- From May 09 in Capricorn to Sep 28 in Sagittarius.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 1961, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 1961
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-01-01 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (4) | Yes | No |
| 1961-01-04 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Uttara Ashadha (1) | Yes | No |
| 1961-01-28 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Uttara Ashadha (1) | No | No |
| 1961-02-02 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (2) | No | No |
| 1961-03-05 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (3) | No | No |
| 1961-05-09 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (3) | No | Yes |
| 1961-07-18 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (2) | No | Yes |
| 1961-09-17 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Uttara Ashadha (1) | No | Yes |
| 1961-09-28 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Uttara Ashadha (1) | No | No |
| 1961-10-08 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (2) | No | No |
| 1961-12-03 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (3) | No | No |
Questions about Saturn in 1961
Which sign is Saturn in during 1961?
Saturn begins 1961 in Sagittarius (Dhanu) and ends the year in Capricorn (Makara). 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.