Saturn Transit 2008: Leo, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn was in Leo for all of 2008.
Saturn was in Leo (Simha) when 2008 started and was in Leo (Simha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 2008. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed no sign in 2008. It stayed in Leo (Simha) for the whole year.
Saturn Combustion in 2008
- Aug 17 to Sep 22 in Leo.
Every Saturn combustion period in 2008, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Periods in 2008
- Continued from previous year to May 03 in Leo.
- Starting Dec 31 in Leo, it continues into the next year.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 2008, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 2008
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-01 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (1) | No | Yes |
| 2008-01-26 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (4) | No | Yes |
| 2008-03-10 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (3) | No | Yes |
| 2008-05-03 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (3) | No | No |
| 2008-06-25 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (4) | No | No |
| 2008-07-28 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (1) | No | No |
| 2008-08-17 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (1) | Yes | No |
| 2008-08-25 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (2) | Yes | No |
| 2008-09-20 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (3) | Yes | No |
| 2008-09-22 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (3) | No | No |
| 2008-10-19 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (4) | No | No |
| 2008-11-26 | Leo (Simha) | Uttara Phalguni (1) | No | No |
| 2008-12-31 | Leo (Simha) | Uttara Phalguni (1) | No | Yes |
Questions about Saturn in 2008
Which sign is Saturn in during 2008?
Saturn begins 2008 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.