Are you pushing forward with purpose or charging ahead without a clear plan? Cosmic inspector Saturn begins its annual four-and-a-half-month retrograde July 13, in Aries, and later this summer, in Pisces. Here is your Saturn retrograde horoscope.
Saturn’s retrograde asks for a solid gut-check on goals and leadership. Have your ambitions outgrown your methods? It’s inspection time.
Saturn turns retrograde each year for approximately five months. These backspins stall progress and can shuttle you back to the drawing board to fix flawed plans. The point of Saturn retrograde? To ensure that you’re developing on a stable foundation with proper levels of integrity.
Saturn retrograde in Aries: July 13 to September 1
For the first time since the late 90s, Saturn is backing up through “me first” Aries (the three-year Saturn in Aries transit began on May 24).
While the ringed taskmaster reverses through Aries until September 1, you’ll be prompted to take a closer look at how you assert your ambitions, personal power and leadership. Specifically: You might reevaluate your personal brand. A solo project could hit a speedbump. You could intentionally slow down your timeline for quality’s sake.
Saturn retrograde in Pisces: September 1 to November 27
From September 1 until November 27, Saturn backspins in imaginative Pisces, where the lines between reality and dreams can blur. If you’ve been swept up in a pipe dream, Saturn’s reversal will deliver the reality check you need. But don’t dismiss your dreams entirely! This is also a time to cultivate any spiritual or artistic talents you’ve been exploring.
Use the 2025 Saturn retrograde to master the basics
Use this Saturn retrograde to refine your skills, and lay a solid foundation before taking things to the next level. Saturn’s role in our lives is to highlight these themes:
- Maturity: The serious planet helps us grow up.
- Structure: Saturn puts the “plan” in planet.
- Discipline & work ethic: Saturn’s lessons are effortful—and rewarding!
- Time: Tick-tock! Saturn (AKA Kronos) follows the chronological clock.
- Karma: Our actions catch up to us on Saturn’s watch.
- Government, banks, corporations: Large enterprises are Saturn’s domain.
- Prestige, status, authority: Achievement is rewarded by Saturn.
Astro SN: Two other planets are riding shotgun in Aries with retrogrades in the back half of 2025: Neptune retrograde (July 4 to December 10), and Chiron retrograde (July 30 to January 2)! With Saturn, Neptune and Chiron all retrograde in Aries, patience is demanded as they slow down in one of the zodiac’s most restless signs.
Your Saturn retrograde horoscope
Below is your sign’s horoscope for the Saturn retrograde in Aries, July 13 to September 1 (and then Pisces until November 27). You can read for your Sun sign or your rising sign (ascendant).
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Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19) Saturn retrograde horoscope
Inspection time begins July 13 as no-nonsense Saturn begins its annual retrograde in your sign and first house of identity. Personal growth is under the microscope until September 1. Then, the taskmaster planet slips back into Pisces until November 27 for a final round of soul-searching. Where are old patterns or burnout habits still calling the shots? Streamline what drains you and fortify the structures that really support you. Bonus heads-up: Saturn will return to Aries for a two-year stay starting February 13, 2026. You’re laying the groundwork now for this profound evolution.
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Taurus (Apr 19-May 20) Saturn retrograde horoscope
Pause to process starting July 13. Sober Saturn flips into its annual five-month retrograde, backing through Aries and your reflective twelfth house until September 1, then retreating into Pisces and your friendship sector through November 27. Between now and early September, carve out more space to be alone with your thoughts. There’s a big difference between working on yourself and fixating on the past—know when it’s time to release old stories. With Saturn’s backspin through your closure zone, trusted guides can help you clear what no longer serves you. The freedom on the other side is worth it!
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Gemini (May 20-Jun 20) Saturn retrograde horoscope
Check in with your circle July 13. Serious Saturn begins its annual retrograde, stirring the pot in Aries and your eleventh house of friends, groups and technology until September 1, then slipping back through Pisces and your career zone through November 27. Who’s supporting your growth—and who’s draining you dry? Delegate instead of shouldering everyone’s load. Outdated systems? Do a tech check: new tools or smart automation could help you work smarter, not harder. Savvier structures mean more freedom!
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Cancer (Jun 20-Jul 22) Saturn retrograde horoscope
Do your big dreams need stronger support beams, Cancer? This July 13, Saturn begins its annual retrograde, backing through Aries and your tenth house of career until September 1, then drifting into Pisces through November 27. This is a potent window to pull back and rework your professional priorities. There’s no skipping steps with Saturn—sometimes you have to revisit old projects to clear the path forward.
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Leo (Jul 22-Aug 22) Saturn retrograde horoscope
Are you big dreams built to last, Leo? This July 13, Saturn begins its annual retrograde, backspinning through Aries and your ninth house of expansion, travel and big ideas until September 1, then slipping into Pisces through November 27. If your plans feel too grandiose to execute, scale them back to something doable. This is your chance to tighten your vision and polish your skills. A certification course, fresh marketing plan, or streamlined budget could make all the difference when Saturn turns direct just before Black Friday.
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Virgo (Aug 22-Sep 22) Saturn retrograde horoscope
Stabilizing Saturn begins its annual retrograde this July 13, backing through Aries and your eighth house of intimacy, secrets and shared resources until September 1, then dipping into Pisces and your relationship zone through November 27. Take a closer look at trust issues or old wounds that still hold sway over your connections. Coaching or therapy could help you clear the emotional clutter. Be cautious with joint finances. Delays or second thoughts now may actually protect you later.
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Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Saturn retrograde horoscope
This July 13, structured Saturn turns retrograde, backing through Aries and your seventh house of committed partnerships until September 1, then dipping into Pisces through November 27. Relationships may slow down or hit a tricky patch—cold feet, conflicting duties, or old fears could surface. Take this as a chance to strengthen your foundation, not force an outcome. Single? Use this time to build confidence and enjoy your own company. The right bond will hold steady, no rushing required.
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Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Saturn retrograde horoscope
Your summer reboot starts July 13 as “personal trainer” planet Saturn begins its annual retrograde. Until September 1, it’s backing up through Aries and your sixth house of health, work and daily routines—then reverses through Pisces through November 27. If you’ve been feeling sluggish or scattered, this is your chance to clean things up: body, mind and schedule. Ditch draining habits, revamp your fitness plan and hold your team accountable. Get expert advice in areas where you’re struggling.
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Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) Saturn retrograde horoscope
Saturn begins its annual retrograde on July 13, asking: Is it passion or projection? Until September 1, the ringed taskmaster backs up through Aries and your fifth house of romance, pleasure and recognition. The it slips back into Pisces and your domestic zone through November 27. A budding fling could slow down, or a creative dream might need stronger scaffolding before it flies. Take this as your cosmic cue to build real foundations, not just chase a spark. Honest talks—and a humble gut check—will keep your heart (and ego) in check as you refine plans.
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Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Saturn retrograde horoscope
Check your foundation starting July 13, Capricorn. Your ruling planet Saturn begins its annual retrograde, backing through Aries and your fourth house of home, family and roots until September 1, then dipping into Pisces through November 27. Domestic or family matters you’ve sidestepped could surface now, demanding real solutions. Maybe it’s time to mend fences with a relative, address household repairs or set firmer boundaries with those under your roof. Saturn’s pause protects you in the long run. Face what’s cracked now so you can build something stronger.
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Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) Saturn retrograde horoscope
Serious Saturn begins its annual retrograde on July 13, reversing through Aries and your third house of communication until September 1, then drifting into Pisces through November 27. Expect a reality check around how you share—and protect—your ideas. Someone else might get credit for thoughts you’ve kept under wraps, or your blunt honesty could rub the wrong way. Say what you mean—but think before you speak. This five-month window helps you refine your message as you pour your brilliance into a BTS mission.
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Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 20) Saturn retrograde horoscope
Structured Saturn begins its annual retrograde on July 13, backing through Aries and your second house of income and self-esteem until September 1, then drifting into Pisces through November 27. Money matters—and so does your worth, Pisces. This slowdown helps you spot where wishful thinking or loose timelines have impacted your finances. Trim your spending, get scrappy and find joy in being resourceful. And don’t forget your inner wealth. Daily gratitude lists and affirmations can rebuild confidence where it’s wobbled. The more solid you feel inside, the stronger your foundation becomes.
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