Saturn Transit 1978: Leo, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn was in Leo for all of 1978.
Saturn was in Leo (Simha) when 1978 started and was in Leo (Simha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 1978. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed no sign in 1978. It stayed in Leo (Simha) for the whole year.
Saturn Combustion in 1978
- Aug 09 to Sep 14 in Leo.
Every Saturn combustion period in 1978, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Periods in 1978
- Continued from previous year to Apr 25 in Leo.
- Starting Dec 25 in Leo, it continues into the next year.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 1978, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 1978
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-01-01 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (2) | No | Yes |
| 1978-02-19 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (1) | No | Yes |
| 1978-04-25 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (1) | No | No |
| 1978-06-27 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (2) | No | No |
| 1978-07-28 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (3) | No | No |
| 1978-08-09 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (3) | Yes | No |
| 1978-08-24 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (4) | Yes | No |
| 1978-09-14 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (4) | No | No |
| 1978-09-20 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (1) | No | No |
| 1978-10-19 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (2) | No | No |
| 1978-12-04 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (3) | No | No |
| 1978-12-25 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (3) | No | Yes |
Questions about Saturn in 1978
Which sign is Saturn in during 1978?
Saturn begins 1978 in Leo (Simha) and ends the year in Leo (Simha). 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.