Saturn Transit 1973: Taurus & Gemini, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn entered Gemini on 10 Jun 1973.
Saturn was in Taurus (Vrishabha) when 1973 started and was in Gemini (Mithuna) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 1973. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed sign once in 1973: Jun 10 into Gemini (Mithuna)
Saturn Combustion in 1973
- From May 28 in Taurus to Jul 03 in Gemini.
Every Saturn combustion period in 1973, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Periods in 1973
- Continued from previous year to Feb 13 in Taurus.
- Starting Oct 17 in Gemini, it continues into the next year.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 1973, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 1973
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-01-01 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Rohini (4) | No | Yes |
| 1973-02-13 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Rohini (4) | No | No |
| 1973-04-15 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Mrigashira (1) | No | No |
| 1973-05-15 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Mrigashira (2) | No | No |
| 1973-05-28 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Mrigashira (2) | Yes | No |
| 1973-06-10 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Mrigashira (3) | Yes | No |
| 1973-07-03 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Mrigashira (3) | No | No |
| 1973-07-06 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Mrigashira (4) | No | No |
| 1973-08-03 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Ardra (1) | No | No |
| 1973-09-09 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Ardra (2) | No | No |
| 1973-10-17 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Ardra (2) | No | Yes |
| 1973-11-24 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Ardra (1) | No | Yes |
Questions about Saturn in 1973
Which sign is Saturn in during 1973?
Saturn begins 1973 in Taurus (Vrishabha) and ends the year in Gemini (Mithuna). 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.