Saturn Transit 2018: Sagittarius, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn was in Sagittarius for all of 2018.
Saturn was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when 2018 started and was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 2018. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed no sign in 2018. It stayed in Sagittarius (Dhanu) for the whole year.
Saturn Combustion in 2018
- Continued from previous year to Jan 07 in Sagittarius.
- Starting Dec 16 in Sagittarius, it continues into the next year.
Every Saturn combustion period in 2018, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Period in 2018
- Apr 18 to Sep 06 in Sagittarius.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 2018, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 2018
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-01 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (3) | Yes | No |
| 2018-01-07 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (3) | No | No |
| 2018-01-25 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (4) | No | No |
| 2018-03-02 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (1) | No | No |
| 2018-04-18 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (1) | No | Yes |
| 2018-06-05 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (4) | No | Yes |
| 2018-07-22 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (3) | No | Yes |
| 2018-09-06 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (3) | No | No |
| 2018-10-21 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (4) | No | No |
| 2018-11-27 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (1) | No | No |
| 2018-12-16 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (1) | Yes | No |
| 2018-12-27 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (2) | Yes | No |
Questions about Saturn in 2018
Which sign is Saturn in during 2018?
Saturn begins 2018 in Sagittarius (Dhanu) 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.