Saturn transit 2017

When Saturn changes sign in 2017, 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 2017, Saturn is in Scorpio (Vrishchika).

Sign changes in 2017 · Retrograde and direct

Date and time (IST)Event
26 Jan 2017, 7:26 PMEnters Sagittarius (Dhanu)
6 Apr 2017, 10:30 AMTurns retrograde in Sagittarius (Dhanu)
21 Jun 2017, 4:48 AMEnters Scorpio (Vrishchika) (retrograde)
25 Aug 2017, 6:00 PMTurns direct in Scorpio (Vrishchika)
26 Oct 2017, 3:19 PMEnters Sagittarius (Dhanu)

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 Scorpio (Vrishchika) (1 Jan 2017 – 26 Jan 2017)

Aries (Mesha)
8th house from Aries
Challenging Saturn in your eighth house (Ashtama Shani) is a testing period for health and finances. Avoid shortcuts and risky ventures.
Taurus (Vrishabha)
7th house from Taurus
Challenging Saturn in your seventh house can strain marriage and partnerships and bring tiring travel. Commitment and patience help.
Gemini (Mithuna)
6th house from Gemini
Favourable Saturn in your sixth house helps you overcome enemies, illness and debts through steady effort.
Cancer (Karka)
5th house from Cancer
Challenging Saturn in your fifth house can bring worry about children or studies and slow decision-making.
Leo (Simha)
4th house from Leo
Challenging Saturn in your fourth house (Kantaka Shani) brings burdens around home, property or mother's health. Keep calm and organised.
Virgo (Kanya)
3rd house from Virgo
Favourable Saturn in your third house rewards persistent effort. Courage, stability and gains through hard work increase.
Libra (Tula)
2nd house from Libra
Challenging Saturn in your second house (the last phase of Sade Sati) tightens finances and family matters. Save carefully and speak kindly.
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
1st house from Scorpio
Challenging Saturn in your own sign (the peak of Sade Sati) asks for discipline and patience. Health, workload and responsibilities need steady attention.
Sagittarius (Dhanu)
12th house from Sagittarius
Challenging Saturn in your twelfth house begins Sade Sati — expenses, sleep and isolation need care. Plan ahead and simplify.
Capricorn (Makara)
11th house from Capricorn
Favourable Saturn in your eleventh house is a rewarding period — steady gains, recognition and long-term goals met.
Aquarius (Kumbha)
10th house from Aquarius
Challenging Saturn in your tenth house (Kantaka Shani) brings heavy responsibility at work. Diligence now builds lasting status.
Pisces (Meena)
9th house from Pisces
Challenging Saturn in your ninth house can delay luck and support from elders. Results come through persistence rather than chance.

While Saturn is in Sagittarius (Dhanu) (26 Jan 2017 – 21 Jun 2017)

Aries (Mesha)
9th house from Aries
Challenging Saturn in your ninth house can delay luck and support from elders. Results come through persistence rather than chance.
Taurus (Vrishabha)
8th house from Taurus
Challenging Saturn in your eighth house (Ashtama Shani) is a testing period for health and finances. Avoid shortcuts and risky ventures.
Gemini (Mithuna)
7th house from Gemini
Challenging Saturn in your seventh house can strain marriage and partnerships and bring tiring travel. Commitment and patience help.
Cancer (Karka)
6th house from Cancer
Favourable Saturn in your sixth house helps you overcome enemies, illness and debts through steady effort.
Leo (Simha)
5th house from Leo
Challenging Saturn in your fifth house can bring worry about children or studies and slow decision-making.
Virgo (Kanya)
4th house from Virgo
Challenging Saturn in your fourth house (Kantaka Shani) brings burdens around home, property or mother's health. Keep calm and organised.
Libra (Tula)
3rd house from Libra
Favourable Saturn in your third house rewards persistent effort. Courage, stability and gains through hard work increase.
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
2nd house from Scorpio
Challenging Saturn in your second house (the last phase of Sade Sati) tightens finances and family matters. Save carefully and speak kindly.
Sagittarius (Dhanu)
1st house from Sagittarius
Challenging Saturn in your own sign (the peak of Sade Sati) asks for discipline and patience. Health, workload and responsibilities need steady attention.
Capricorn (Makara)
12th house from Capricorn
Challenging Saturn in your twelfth house begins Sade Sati — expenses, sleep and isolation need care. Plan ahead and simplify.
Aquarius (Kumbha)
11th house from Aquarius
Favourable Saturn in your eleventh house is a rewarding period — steady gains, recognition and long-term goals met.
Pisces (Meena)
10th house from Pisces
Challenging Saturn in your tenth house (Kantaka Shani) brings heavy responsibility at work. Diligence now builds lasting status.

While Saturn is in Scorpio (Vrishchika) (21 Jun 2017 – 26 Oct 2017)

Aries (Mesha)
8th house from Aries
Challenging Saturn in your eighth house (Ashtama Shani) is a testing period for health and finances. Avoid shortcuts and risky ventures.
Taurus (Vrishabha)
7th house from Taurus
Challenging Saturn in your seventh house can strain marriage and partnerships and bring tiring travel. Commitment and patience help.
Gemini (Mithuna)
6th house from Gemini
Favourable Saturn in your sixth house helps you overcome enemies, illness and debts through steady effort.
Cancer (Karka)
5th house from Cancer
Challenging Saturn in your fifth house can bring worry about children or studies and slow decision-making.
Leo (Simha)
4th house from Leo
Challenging Saturn in your fourth house (Kantaka Shani) brings burdens around home, property or mother's health. Keep calm and organised.
Virgo (Kanya)
3rd house from Virgo
Favourable Saturn in your third house rewards persistent effort. Courage, stability and gains through hard work increase.
Libra (Tula)
2nd house from Libra
Challenging Saturn in your second house (the last phase of Sade Sati) tightens finances and family matters. Save carefully and speak kindly.
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
1st house from Scorpio
Challenging Saturn in your own sign (the peak of Sade Sati) asks for discipline and patience. Health, workload and responsibilities need steady attention.
Sagittarius (Dhanu)
12th house from Sagittarius
Challenging Saturn in your twelfth house begins Sade Sati — expenses, sleep and isolation need care. Plan ahead and simplify.
Capricorn (Makara)
11th house from Capricorn
Favourable Saturn in your eleventh house is a rewarding period — steady gains, recognition and long-term goals met.
Aquarius (Kumbha)
10th house from Aquarius
Challenging Saturn in your tenth house (Kantaka Shani) brings heavy responsibility at work. Diligence now builds lasting status.
Pisces (Meena)
9th house from Pisces
Challenging Saturn in your ninth house can delay luck and support from elders. Results come through persistence rather than chance.

While Saturn is in Sagittarius (Dhanu) (26 Oct 2017 – 31 Dec 2017)

Aries (Mesha)
9th house from Aries
Challenging Saturn in your ninth house can delay luck and support from elders. Results come through persistence rather than chance.
Taurus (Vrishabha)
8th house from Taurus
Challenging Saturn in your eighth house (Ashtama Shani) is a testing period for health and finances. Avoid shortcuts and risky ventures.
Gemini (Mithuna)
7th house from Gemini
Challenging Saturn in your seventh house can strain marriage and partnerships and bring tiring travel. Commitment and patience help.
Cancer (Karka)
6th house from Cancer
Favourable Saturn in your sixth house helps you overcome enemies, illness and debts through steady effort.
Leo (Simha)
5th house from Leo
Challenging Saturn in your fifth house can bring worry about children or studies and slow decision-making.
Virgo (Kanya)
4th house from Virgo
Challenging Saturn in your fourth house (Kantaka Shani) brings burdens around home, property or mother's health. Keep calm and organised.
Libra (Tula)
3rd house from Libra
Favourable Saturn in your third house rewards persistent effort. Courage, stability and gains through hard work increase.
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
2nd house from Scorpio
Challenging Saturn in your second house (the last phase of Sade Sati) tightens finances and family matters. Save carefully and speak kindly.
Sagittarius (Dhanu)
1st house from Sagittarius
Challenging Saturn in your own sign (the peak of Sade Sati) asks for discipline and patience. Health, workload and responsibilities need steady attention.
Capricorn (Makara)
12th house from Capricorn
Challenging Saturn in your twelfth house begins Sade Sati — expenses, sleep and isolation need care. Plan ahead and simplify.
Aquarius (Kumbha)
11th house from Aquarius
Favourable Saturn in your eleventh house is a rewarding period — steady gains, recognition and long-term goals met.
Pisces (Meena)
10th house from Pisces
Challenging Saturn in your tenth house (Kantaka Shani) brings heavy responsibility at work. Diligence now builds lasting status.

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Frequently asked questions

When does Saturn change sign in 2017?

Enters Sagittarius: 26 Jan 2017, 7:26 PM; Enters Scorpio: 21 Jun 2017, 4:48 AM; Enters Sagittarius: 26 Oct 2017, 3:19 PM

Is Saturn retrograde in 2017?

Turns retrograde in Sagittarius: 6 April 2017; Turns direct in Scorpio: 25 August 2017