Saturn transit 2012
When Saturn changes sign in 2012, when it turns retrograde and direct, and the classical effect of its transit for each Moon sign (Rashi). Times are Indian Standard Time.
On 1 January 2012, Saturn is in Libra (Tula).
Sign changes in 2012 · Retrograde and direct
| Date and time (IST) | Event |
|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2012, 7:30 PM | Turns retrograde in Libra (Tula) |
| 16 May 2012, 6:28 AM | Enters Virgo (Kanya) (retrograde) |
| 25 Jun 2012, 2:15 PM | Turns direct in Virgo (Kanya) |
| 4 Aug 2012, 8:51 AM | Enters Libra (Tula) |
Effects for each Moon sign
Counted from your Moon sign, following the classical gochar results of Phaladeepika. Find your Moon sign with the Moon sign calculator.
While Saturn is in Libra (Tula) (1 Jan 2012 – 16 May 2012)
| Aries (Mesha) 7th house from Aries | Challenging Saturn in your seventh house can strain marriage and partnerships and bring tiring travel. Commitment and patience help. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) 6th house from Taurus | Favourable Saturn in your sixth house helps you overcome enemies, illness and debts through steady effort. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) 5th house from Gemini | Challenging Saturn in your fifth house can bring worry about children or studies and slow decision-making. |
| Cancer (Karka) 4th house from Cancer | Challenging Saturn in your fourth house (Kantaka Shani) brings burdens around home, property or mother's health. Keep calm and organised. |
| Leo (Simha) 3rd house from Leo | Favourable Saturn in your third house rewards persistent effort. Courage, stability and gains through hard work increase. |
| Virgo (Kanya) 2nd house from Virgo | Challenging Saturn in your second house (the last phase of Sade Sati) tightens finances and family matters. Save carefully and speak kindly. |
| Libra (Tula) 1st house from Libra | Challenging Saturn in your own sign (the peak of Sade Sati) asks for discipline and patience. Health, workload and responsibilities need steady attention. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) 12th house from Scorpio | Challenging Saturn in your twelfth house begins Sade Sati — expenses, sleep and isolation need care. Plan ahead and simplify. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) 11th house from Sagittarius | Favourable Saturn in your eleventh house is a rewarding period — steady gains, recognition and long-term goals met. |
| Capricorn (Makara) 10th house from Capricorn | Challenging Saturn in your tenth house (Kantaka Shani) brings heavy responsibility at work. Diligence now builds lasting status. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) 9th house from Aquarius | Challenging Saturn in your ninth house can delay luck and support from elders. Results come through persistence rather than chance. |
| Pisces (Meena) 8th house from Pisces | Challenging Saturn in your eighth house (Ashtama Shani) is a testing period for health and finances. Avoid shortcuts and risky ventures. |
While Saturn is in Virgo (Kanya) (16 May 2012 – 4 Aug 2012)
| Aries (Mesha) 6th house from Aries | Favourable Saturn in your sixth house helps you overcome enemies, illness and debts through steady effort. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) 5th house from Taurus | Challenging Saturn in your fifth house can bring worry about children or studies and slow decision-making. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) 4th house from Gemini | Challenging Saturn in your fourth house (Kantaka Shani) brings burdens around home, property or mother's health. Keep calm and organised. |
| Cancer (Karka) 3rd house from Cancer | Favourable Saturn in your third house rewards persistent effort. Courage, stability and gains through hard work increase. |
| Leo (Simha) 2nd house from Leo | Challenging Saturn in your second house (the last phase of Sade Sati) tightens finances and family matters. Save carefully and speak kindly. |
| Virgo (Kanya) 1st house from Virgo | Challenging Saturn in your own sign (the peak of Sade Sati) asks for discipline and patience. Health, workload and responsibilities need steady attention. |
| Libra (Tula) 12th house from Libra | Challenging Saturn in your twelfth house begins Sade Sati — expenses, sleep and isolation need care. Plan ahead and simplify. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) 11th house from Scorpio | Favourable Saturn in your eleventh house is a rewarding period — steady gains, recognition and long-term goals met. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) 10th house from Sagittarius | Challenging Saturn in your tenth house (Kantaka Shani) brings heavy responsibility at work. Diligence now builds lasting status. |
| Capricorn (Makara) 9th house from Capricorn | Challenging Saturn in your ninth house can delay luck and support from elders. Results come through persistence rather than chance. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) 8th house from Aquarius | Challenging Saturn in your eighth house (Ashtama Shani) is a testing period for health and finances. Avoid shortcuts and risky ventures. |
| Pisces (Meena) 7th house from Pisces | Challenging Saturn in your seventh house can strain marriage and partnerships and bring tiring travel. Commitment and patience help. |
While Saturn is in Libra (Tula) (4 Aug 2012 – 31 Dec 2012)
| Aries (Mesha) 7th house from Aries | Challenging Saturn in your seventh house can strain marriage and partnerships and bring tiring travel. Commitment and patience help. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) 6th house from Taurus | Favourable Saturn in your sixth house helps you overcome enemies, illness and debts through steady effort. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) 5th house from Gemini | Challenging Saturn in your fifth house can bring worry about children or studies and slow decision-making. |
| Cancer (Karka) 4th house from Cancer | Challenging Saturn in your fourth house (Kantaka Shani) brings burdens around home, property or mother's health. Keep calm and organised. |
| Leo (Simha) 3rd house from Leo | Favourable Saturn in your third house rewards persistent effort. Courage, stability and gains through hard work increase. |
| Virgo (Kanya) 2nd house from Virgo | Challenging Saturn in your second house (the last phase of Sade Sati) tightens finances and family matters. Save carefully and speak kindly. |
| Libra (Tula) 1st house from Libra | Challenging Saturn in your own sign (the peak of Sade Sati) asks for discipline and patience. Health, workload and responsibilities need steady attention. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) 12th house from Scorpio | Challenging Saturn in your twelfth house begins Sade Sati — expenses, sleep and isolation need care. Plan ahead and simplify. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) 11th house from Sagittarius | Favourable Saturn in your eleventh house is a rewarding period — steady gains, recognition and long-term goals met. |
| Capricorn (Makara) 10th house from Capricorn | Challenging Saturn in your tenth house (Kantaka Shani) brings heavy responsibility at work. Diligence now builds lasting status. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) 9th house from Aquarius | Challenging Saturn in your ninth house can delay luck and support from elders. Results come through persistence rather than chance. |
| Pisces (Meena) 8th house from Pisces | Challenging Saturn in your eighth house (Ashtama Shani) is a testing period for health and finances. Avoid shortcuts and risky ventures. |
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Frequently asked questions
When does Saturn change sign in 2012?
Enters Virgo: 16 May 2012, 6:28 AM; Enters Libra: 4 Aug 2012, 8:51 AM
Is Saturn retrograde in 2012?
Turns retrograde in Libra: 7 February 2012; Turns direct in Virgo: 25 June 2012