Saturn Transit 2017: Scorpio & Sagittarius, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn entered Sagittarius on 26 Jan 2017, moved back into Scorpio on 21 Jun and entered Sagittarius on 26 Oct.
Saturn was in Scorpio (Vrishchika) when 2017 started and was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 2017. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed sign 3 times in 2017: Jan 26 into Sagittarius (Dhanu) · Jun 21 into Scorpio (Vrishchika) · Oct 26 into Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Saturn Combustion in 2017
- Starting Dec 05 in Sagittarius, it continues into the next year.
Every Saturn combustion period in 2017, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Period in 2017
- From Apr 06 in Sagittarius to Aug 25 in Scorpio.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 2017, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 2017
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-01 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (4) | No | No |
| 2017-01-26 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (1) | No | No |
| 2017-03-16 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (2) | No | No |
| 2017-04-06 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (2) | No | Yes |
| 2017-04-27 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (1) | No | Yes |
| 2017-06-21 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (4) | No | Yes |
| 2017-08-25 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (4) | No | No |
| 2017-10-26 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (1) | No | No |
| 2017-11-28 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (2) | No | No |
| 2017-12-05 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (2) | Yes | No |
| 2017-12-26 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (3) | Yes | No |
Questions about Saturn in 2017
Which sign is Saturn in during 2017?
Saturn begins 2017 in Scorpio (Vrishchika) and ends the year in Sagittarius (Dhanu). 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.