Saturn Transit 1971: Aries & Taurus, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn entered Taurus on 28 Apr 1971.
Saturn was in Aries (Mesha) when 1971 started and was in Taurus (Vrishabha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 1971. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed sign once in 1971: Apr 28 into Taurus (Vrishabha)
Saturn Combustion in 1971
- Apr 29 to Jun 04 in Taurus.
Every Saturn combustion period in 1971, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Periods in 1971
- Continued from previous year to Jan 17 in Aries.
- Starting Sep 19 in Taurus, it continues into the next year.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 1971, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 1971
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-01-01 | Aries (Mesha) | Bharani (3) | No | Yes |
| 1971-01-17 | Aries (Mesha) | Bharani (3) | No | No |
| 1971-02-21 | Aries (Mesha) | Bharani (4) | No | No |
| 1971-03-31 | Aries (Mesha) | Krittika (1) | No | No |
| 1971-04-28 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Krittika (2) | No | No |
| 1971-04-29 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Krittika (2) | Yes | No |
| 1971-05-24 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Krittika (3) | Yes | No |
| 1971-06-04 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Krittika (3) | No | No |
| 1971-06-19 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Krittika (4) | No | No |
| 1971-07-20 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Rohini (1) | No | No |
| 1971-09-19 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Rohini (1) | No | Yes |
| 1971-11-20 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Krittika (4) | No | Yes |
Questions about Saturn in 1971
Which sign is Saturn in during 1971?
Saturn begins 1971 in Aries (Mesha) and ends the year in Taurus (Vrishabha). 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.