Saturn Transit 2012: Libra & Virgo, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn moved back into Virgo on 16 May 2012 and entered Libra on 4 Aug.
Saturn was in Libra (Tula) when 2012 started and was in Libra (Tula) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 2012. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed sign 2 times in 2012: May 16 into Virgo (Kanya) · Aug 04 into Libra (Tula)
Saturn Combustion in 2012
- Oct 08 to Nov 11 in Libra.
Every Saturn combustion period in 2012, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Period in 2012
- From Feb 07 in Libra to Jun 25 in Virgo.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 2012, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 2012
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-01 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (4) | No | No |
| 2012-02-07 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (4) | No | Yes |
| 2012-03-31 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (3) | No | Yes |
| 2012-05-16 | Virgo (Kanya) | Chitra (2) | No | Yes |
| 2012-06-25 | Virgo (Kanya) | Chitra (2) | No | No |
| 2012-08-04 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (3) | No | No |
| 2012-09-12 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (4) | No | No |
| 2012-10-08 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (4) | Yes | No |
| 2012-10-12 | Libra (Tula) | Swati (1) | Yes | No |
| 2012-11-08 | Libra (Tula) | Swati (2) | Yes | No |
| 2012-11-11 | Libra (Tula) | Swati (2) | No | No |
| 2012-12-08 | Libra (Tula) | Swati (3) | No | No |
Questions about Saturn in 2012
Which sign is Saturn in during 2012?
Saturn begins 2012 in Libra (Tula) and ends the year in Libra (Tula). 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.