Saturn Transit 2023: Capricorn & Aquarius, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn entered Aquarius on 17 Jan 2023.
Saturn was in Capricorn (Makara) when 2023 started and was in Aquarius (Kumbha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 2023. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed sign once in 2023: Jan 17 into Aquarius (Kumbha)
Saturn Combustion in 2023
- Jan 31 to Mar 05 in Aquarius.
Every Saturn combustion period in 2023, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Period in 2023
- Jun 17 to Nov 04 in Aquarius.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 2023, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 2023
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 | Capricorn (Makara) | Dhanishta (2) | No | No |
| 2023-01-17 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (3) | No | No |
| 2023-01-31 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (3) | Yes | No |
| 2023-02-15 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (4) | Yes | No |
| 2023-03-05 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (4) | No | No |
| 2023-03-15 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (1) | No | No |
| 2023-04-16 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (2) | No | No |
| 2023-06-17 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (2) | No | Yes |
| 2023-08-22 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (1) | No | Yes |
| 2023-10-15 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (4) | No | Yes |
| 2023-11-04 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (4) | No | No |
| 2023-11-24 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (1) | No | No |
Questions about Saturn in 2023
Which sign is Saturn in during 2023?
Saturn begins 2023 in Capricorn (Makara) and ends the year in Aquarius (Kumbha). 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.