Saturn Transit 1996: Aquarius & Pisces, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn entered Pisces on 16 Feb 1996.
Saturn was in Aquarius (Kumbha) when 1996 started and was in Pisces (Meena) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 1996. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed sign once in 1996: Feb 16 into Pisces (Meena)
Saturn Combustion in 1996
- Feb 29 to Apr 04 in Pisces.
Every Saturn combustion period in 1996, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Period in 1996
- Jul 19 to Dec 03 in Pisces.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 1996, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 1996
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-01 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Purva Bhadrapada (2) | No | No |
| 1996-01-15 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Purva Bhadrapada (3) | No | No |
| 1996-02-16 | Pisces (Meena) | Purva Bhadrapada (4) | No | No |
| 1996-02-29 | Pisces (Meena) | Purva Bhadrapada (4) | Yes | No |
| 1996-03-15 | Pisces (Meena) | Uttara Bhadrapada (1) | Yes | No |
| 1996-04-04 | Pisces (Meena) | Uttara Bhadrapada (1) | No | No |
| 1996-04-11 | Pisces (Meena) | Uttara Bhadrapada (2) | No | No |
| 1996-05-12 | Pisces (Meena) | Uttara Bhadrapada (3) | No | No |
| 1996-07-01 | Pisces (Meena) | Uttara Bhadrapada (4) | No | No |
| 1996-07-19 | Pisces (Meena) | Uttara Bhadrapada (4) | No | Yes |
| 1996-08-05 | Pisces (Meena) | Uttara Bhadrapada (3) | No | Yes |
| 1996-09-29 | Pisces (Meena) | Uttara Bhadrapada (2) | No | Yes |
| 1996-12-03 | Pisces (Meena) | Uttara Bhadrapada (2) | No | No |
Questions about Saturn in 1996
Which sign is Saturn in during 1996?
Saturn begins 1996 in Aquarius (Kumbha) and ends the year in Pisces (Meena). 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.