Saturn Retrograde Might Feel Brutal—But That's Exactly What You Need

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Tear it all down. Your chance to completely revamp your life has come, because Saturn retrograde 2025 will affect each zodiac sign's overall sense of structure and stability. What should you knock down to rebuild better than before?
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Saturn is hailed as the major malefic and taskmaster, suggesting Saturn has a heavy hand in tougher astrological transits and energy. Saturn's presence often coincides with karmic lessons, but don't be alarmed. Saturn's energy brings the bigger, underlying issues to your attention. You may realize that you have to change your relationship with patience by working on your concentration and diligence. Saturn may teach you the lesson of boundaries if you lack them. You may have to address your fears when you lack control, when you're delayed, or if you were cut off. While Saturn can present periods of trials and tribulations, it also leads to life-changing rewards if you do the work.
On average, Saturn retrograde happens once a year and lasts four-and-a-half months. The effects of Saturn retrograde are drawn out, because it's a longer transit. You have ample time to see how Saturn retrograde will restructure your life. Aside from restructuring, Saturn retrograde will also impact responsibilities, authority, restrictions, and timing. There won't be as many hoops to jump through. You may not deal with as much red tape if you want to change or implement something in your life. Then again, you might not care about what authority figures have to say. Either way, you can assume more control. However, make sure you're minding your Saturnian lessons to avoid repeating karmic cycles and patterns.
The reins will loosen starting on July 13, since Saturn retrograde will begin at 12:07 a.m. ET. Stationing retrograde at 1 degree of Aries, this is the first time Saturn retrograde has occurred in Aries since the late 1990s. Given that this was so long ago, you may not know what to expect. Saturn retrograde will unravel Aries themes of rage, lust, libido, warfare, and ability to follow through. Saturn retrograde in Aries might be exceptionally difficult, but it provides a chance to reclaim your ambition. To put it bluntly, Saturn retrograde in Aries will be the start of all hell breaking loose.
Just be yourself, as the Leo sun warms up Saturn retrograde in Aries on July 24. Holding yourself back for so long has created this insatiable need to be seen and understood. You might act bolder as an act of resistance. Acting out-of-pocket might feel initially bad, but it will grant you the personal liberty you have been dying for. Being authentic will help you feel more self-confident. Don't let anyone make you feel bad for being yourself.
Don't commit to something out of obligation, since Venus in Cancer will challenge Saturn retrograde in Aries on August 1. Tension rises in your relationships, contracts, or duties. You may have said 'yes' to something you didn't actually want to do. The time has come to either show up or back out. Someone's perceived frustration and animosity may threaten your desire to walk away. Instead of succumbing to what others want, you're encouraged to leave a situation or arrangement if it doesn't suit you.
Are you feeling burnt out? Moving and grooving has never been so hard, with Mars in Libra opposing Saturn retrograde in Aries on August 8. Your motivation may have been in a downward spiral. Nothing piques lights a fire under your butt anymore. Luckily, Mars and Saturn retrograde have mutual reception, meaning they strengthen one another. You may feel more decisive and action-oriented for the first time in weeks today. Make this count.
Everything's coming undone at the seams when Uranus in Gemini radicalizes Saturn retrograde in Aries on August 11. This is arguably one of the biggest transits of 2025. There will be an opportunity to explore uncharted territory. You may not feel as restricted and limited, since your implied confinement has loosened throughout Saturn retrograde. As a result, you may feel freer to explore something you have always held yourself back from. This revolutionary transit could break your mind when you see life from an entirely new perspective.
The tides will shift, as Saturn retrograde re-enters Pisces on September 1 at 4:06 a.m. ET. Unlike the first half of this retrograde, the second half will feel more familiar. Think back to the last Saturn retrograde in Pisces, which was from the end of June 2024 to mid-November 2024. Reflecting on this previous period can give you some idea of what's to come during the remaining part of Saturn retrograde. In particular, you may feel called to restructure Pisces themes of spirituality, delusion, compassion, escapism, and dreams.
Let your guard down when the Virgo sun opposes Saturn retrograde in Pisces on September 21. There's no need to be perfect. Give yourself grace for being authentic. Making mistakes, stumbling over your words, and being awkward is perfectly fine. Don't beat yourself up for being human.
The first answer will be the correct answer, as Mars in Scorpio forms a trine with Saturn retrograde in Pisces on October 29. You may feel strongly about what to do, who to speak to, or where to go. Despite having confidence in your first gut feelings, a moment of doubt threatens to creep in. Instead of second-guessing yourself, move forward with your initial instincts. You already know the best course of action, so trust yourself to do what's best.
Saturn stations retrograde in Aries on July 10 and stations direct in Pisces on November 27.
Own who you are, as the Scorpio sun aligns with Saturn retrograde in Pisces on November 17. After months of redefining who you are, this cosmic energy will affirm your talents and skills. You may feel more self-assured, especially if you have eased up on yourself. Practicing self-love and self-compassion has given you a new lease on life. You will realize that you will still be taken seriously without acting out of character.
You can begin picking up the pieces on November 27 at 10:51 p.m. ET, when Saturn stations direct at 25 degrees of Pisces. Ending at 25 degrees, this will officially be the last time Saturn will be in Pisces. There are only a few more months of this transit, so make the most of this time. Integrate your Saturn in Pisces lessons before this major malefic planet re-enters Aries in January 2026.
How Saturn retrograde 2025 will affect each zodiac sign
Here's what you can expect from Saturn retrograde, according your sun sign and/or rising sign (and seriously, you're missing out if you don't read these horoscopes for your rising sign):
Aries
Who are you acting for, Aries? The mask will slip, as Saturn retrograde unravels your first house of selfhood and identity. For far too long, you have put on a brave face. Instead of keeping this up for appearance's sake, Saturn retrograde will bring your walls down. You may feel nervous and insecure when people start seeing the real you; don't be. Saturn retrograde will help you rediscover who you are by stripping away the person you were trying to be.
Go a little deeper in your soul search when Saturn retrograde backs into your twelfth house of unconsciousness and solitude. The latter half of this retrograde will bring unconscious bias, forces, and more to your subconscious awareness. Realizing what had unconsciously driven you to put on an insincere performance will give you perspective of who you are and what makes you, you. It might be an emotionally turbulent period, so be gentle with yourself. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Taurus
Something has gotten under your skin, Taurus. Reflect on what's simmering below the surface when Saturn retrograde unveils your twelfth house of hidden matters and unconsciousness. Usually, you're a stable individual who rarely gets riled up, but something is different this time around. The next few months will slowly reveal the source of your inner frustration, annoyance, and even rage. You might be surprised to realize that you're not as cool, calm, and collected as you thought.
Who you surround yourself with may play a part in your angst when Saturn retrograde regresses into your eleventh house of friendship and collaboration. Someone's true colors and intentions will be unmistakable throughout the second half of the retrograde. Don't second guess whatever you have clocked. You may need to walk away from a connection if this person has a negative influence on your life. Let this be your chance to restructure your friendships according to your mental health once and for all. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Gemini
Holding yourself back hasn't done you any favors, Gemini. Give yourself a chance to succeed, as Saturn retrograde loosens its grip on your eleventh house of hopes and dreams. Until recently, you may have felt like your aspirations weren't worth pursuing. You may have doubted your success, or felt insecure about what you want to do. Either way, Saturn retrograde presents an opportunity to chase your dreams without feeling limited and restricted.
Building the courage to follow your dreams may change your professional calling once Saturn retrograde enters your tenth house of career and success. The remainder of this retrograde will help you redefine your life's work and purpose. You may feel freer to pursue whatever tickles your fancy. A lack of roadblocks, trials, and tribulations will help you launch something you have always wanted to do. Use this time to restructure your vocation by embracing the aspirations and hopes you wish to fulfill. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Cancer
Assume your position, Cancer. Let yourself be seen, since Saturn retrograde will lift blockages in your tenth house of success and legacy. There may have been few chances for acknowledgment these past few months. Maybe you hid from the spotlight, or perhaps most were not privy to your triumphs. Regardless, Saturn retrograde will help you take up more space as a leader. You will be quite the force to reckon with, so don't be surprised if your reputation and vocation are altered.
Consider what you want to revisit as you look at your life's work when Saturn retrograde regresses into your ninth house of higher education and teaching. You may want to reconsider finishing an educational path, goal, or objective if you want to go that much further in your career path. There might be opportunities for mentorship, publishing, and more post-Saturn retrograde. But you may never know if you don't try first. Think of this as your chance to rewrite your professional history and calling. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Leo
Be prepared for redirection, Leo. Pause for the cause, since Saturn retrograde will temporarily stall your ninth house of journeying and belief. The next few months will encourage you to consider where you have been, who you have worked with, and what you have learned. Instead of traveling to new places and learning from new guides, you will have more to gain from reflecting on your past. Taking two steps back may even cause you to redirect your entire spiritual journey.
But before this happens, think about what you need to work on when Saturn retrograde slides into your eighth house of personal suffering and taboo. You may realize that you were so quick to move on, because you were afraid of going deeper. This pause will help you reconnect with your shadow self. It might be a painful yet worthwhile experience. Reclaiming who you are will help you feel stronger and more authentic as you move forward in your spiritual journey post-Saturn retrograde. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Virgo
More secrets are coming out, Virgo. Brace yourself, because Saturn retrograde will release everything in your eighth house of enmeshment and taboo. You may have intuited that there was more than what met the eye over the last few months. For whatever reason, your inklings and suspicions were never validated. Luckily, you'll finally get the clarity and confirmation you were seeking over the next six months. However, you might find out more than what you bargained for.
In particular, you may finally receive clarity regarding your relationships, as Saturn retrograde withdraws to your seventh house of marriage and commitment. The remainder of the retrograde will center around your other half. You might be concerned with a romantic partner, professional colleague, or close companion. Regardless, the walls will come down to reveal the true nature of this relationship and the other party. You can try to redefine the relationship dynamics, but don't be afraid to walk away if this connection cannot be salvaged. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Libra
Redefine what is and isn't acceptable in your relationships, Libra. Reconsider what this could be once Saturn retrograde unties your seventh house of commitment and marriage. You have a rare opportunity to ask for what you need in your connections. Saturn retrograde can help you assume more authority by challenging the dynamics, boundaries, and limitations of your connections. However, be prepared to walk away if some of your arrangements are unable to work with you.
You may want to think about how each relationship fits into your life, as Saturn retrograde drifts into your sixth house of work and routine. Some connections are worth the work, because they play an instrumental part in your life. Other partnerships might be detrimental if they negatively affect your productivity and wellbeing. The remainder of Saturn retrograde might be your only chance to restructure your life without certain people and commitments in it. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Scorpio
Try something different, Scorpio. Your life is subject to change, as Saturn retrograde adjusts your sixth house of mundane activities and routine. Slow but sure adjustments will occur in your daily life. Nothing may immediately change, but you will feel differently about your habits and routine. If something hasn't been working, don't hesitate to pivot. You have a wonderful chance to re-envision your daily schedule and all that goes in it. However, you will have to keep an open mind about what this may entail.
One thing to consider will be making time for love when Saturn retrograde flows into your fifth house of passion and romance. It might be time to prioritize love, especially if you're single and ready to mingle. If not, you may feel more inclined to make time for your lover, friends, and joys. Let this Saturn retrograde remind you that there's more to life than working hard and sticking to a set routine. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Sagittarius
Having fun is the remedy you need, Sagittarius. Take pleasure in your hobbies when Saturn retrograde unfurls your fifth house of joy and passion. You have restricted yourself from having too much fun these last few months. Work, family, and more have come before your endeavors. Thankfully, Saturn retrograde loosens the reins and allows more happiness in your life. You may have more time to dedicate to your creative outlets, passion projects, and amusements. Don't beat yourself up for spending hours doing whatever makes you happy.
Permitting yourself to have fun will heal something so much deeper once Saturn retrograde untwists your fourth house of nostalgia and childhood. Spending time enjoying your hobbies will help you connect with your inner child. This might promote deep self-reflection, as you look back on your life and family. Expect this remainder of the retrograde to be emotionally intense yet eye-opening as you soothe your inner child. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Capricorn
Maybe it's time to do you, Capricorn. Stop worrying about your familial duties when Saturn retrograde distances you from your fourth house of home and family. Until recently, you may have felt overwhelmed by familial expectations and responsibilities. Saturn retrograde will give you a chance to fix your priorities. Instead of worrying about what your parents, siblings, and more are doing, it's time to worry about yourself. Being a little selfish may be met with some resistance, but don't let this deter you.
Work on communicating your boundaries, as Saturn retrograde revamps your third house of communication and immediate community. You might feel uncertain as you enter the second half of this transit. Saying 'no' and communicating with boundary-centered language may feel uncomfortable. However, working on this will also help you feel more confident asserting yourself when the retrograde is over. Do yourself a favor and make an effort to get more comfortable expressing your boundaries. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Aquarius
Look at this as feedback, not as criticism, Aquarius. Try not to take it personally, because Saturn retrograde will leak your third house of communication and interests. The next few months will be eye-opening. You might not be interested in talking to certain people or about specific topics. People may also start commenting on your tone, turf, and timing. You will receive unsolicited feedback, so don't take it seriously until after thinking about what was said and who said it.
Your self-worth might be compromised since Saturn retrograde will lapse into your second house of value and security. The second half of the retrograde could be rough. You may not feel very self-confident if someone's comments unnerved you. Instead of getting down on yourself, use this as your opportunity to redefine the feedback you should actually value. Think about the people and comments you should take seriously as you work on your self-worth throughout the remainder of Saturn retrograde. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Pisces
Is that a need or a want, Pisces? Reconsider what you desire once Saturn retrograde halts your second house of finances and personal effects. You may have felt very certain of what you valued until now. The next few months will sow seeds of doubt. Instead of letting this unnerve you, let this be your reminder to prioritize what you truly value. Don't waste your money, time, and energy on things that don't bring long-term comfort.
What you desire may change based on the person you want to be, which will be evident when Saturn retrograde eases into your first house of selfhood and identity. You may not feel as connected to the person you were leading up to this moment. As a result, your desires, values, and priorities will also change. Don't worry. Letting go of who you once were will help you become the person you're meant to be post-Saturn retrograde. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
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