THE RUNDOWN:
- Saturn went into retrograde on July 13, 2025
- It will shift from Aries into Pisces on September 1, and its impacts will be felt most acutely by four signs
- One sign is the star of Saturn retrograde, and will be feeling the heat all the way through to November 27
Has progress ground to a halt recently? While we’re well past the mid-point of the year (welp), some people might be feeling that life has slowed to a crawl. And, lucky for you, if you’re one of four signs, you can blame Saturn retrograde for your lack of progress (the rest of us will need to look elsewhere astrologically).
The planet of discipline and karmic lessons went into retrograde on July 13, and it won’t station direct until November 27, 2025. That’s right, according to Old Farmer’s Almanac, we’re in for the long haul.
But, there’s a twist. We’re about to experience a gear shift. On September 1, Saturn will backtrack from fiery Aries into Pisces, changing the flavour of this retrograde and shifting which signs will be feeling it most. It’s going to make for a powerful – and, yes, challenging – cosmic moment.
We’re never ones to miss an astrological appointment, so we’re taking a deep dive into the retrograde that will be with us well into summer and pinpointing which sign is going to be feeling it hardest.
What Is Saturn Retrograde?
Unlike Mercury retrograde, which tangles with our inboxes, Saturn retrograde is about big-picture life lessons. This is why it can feel so heavy and slow. Your career progress might have come to a grinding halt, your relationship may be feeling more “state of the union” talks than firing chemistry, and you might be feeling extra sensitive to cracks in your boundaries.
Think of it as Saturn putting a red pen through your to-do list, circling the places you’ve cut corners and asking: “Are you building something that will last?
But it’s not all doom and gloom.
Related: What Is Your Saturn Return?
When Is Saturn Retrograde Happening?
- Saturn retrograde began July 13, 2025
- Saturn re-enters Pisces September 1, 2025
- Saturn retrograde ends November 27, 2025
How Will Saturn Retrograde Pivot On September 1?
September 1 is the moment everything changes. While Saturn’s retrograde began in Aries, bringing a fiery, headstrong energy, its backstep into Pisces softens the focus but makes it more emotionally complex. Aries retrograde energy felt like a forced brake pedal—you may have noticed delays in launches, frustrations with authority, or an unusual heaviness around independence. Once Saturn drifts into Pisces, the homework shifts from external action to internal alignment.
Where Aries asked, “Can you slow down and play the long game?”, Pisces asks, “Is your plan nourishing your soul, and worth it at all? In a career, that might mean realising the promotion you’ve been striving for actually doesn’t fit your long-term vision. In relationships, it may surface questions about emotional reciprocity – are you giving more than you receive or clinging to connections because of nostalgia? Saturn in Pisces turns the retrograde into a reflective phase, one where emotional maturity, boundaries and spiritual growth come to the fore.
Which Sign Is Most Affected By Saturn Retrograde?
Pisces:
Pisces has the “main character energy” for the rest of Saturn’s retrograde, with Saturn spinning backwards in your sign. This isn’t subtle – you’ve become the centre of Saturn’s cosmic lessons and you’ll find your identity, boundaries and identity being remoulded.
Career:
Expect pressure to take yourself more seriously. If you’ve been underselling your skills or drifting in roles that don’t align, Saturn will make that uncomfortable until you address it. For some Pisceans, this could be the moment of saying “no” to a job that looks shiny but drains your spirit. For others, it’s a long-awaited promotion—only with the added weight of responsibility Saturn loves to hand out.
Love:
Romantic and friendship dynamics get a reality check. If you’ve been overgiving or playing the rescuer in relationships, Saturn will push you to reclaim balance. You might be asked to define your needs more clearly—or finally let go of connections that keep you stuck in old patterns.
Self & Identity:
This transit can feel heavy, but it’s transformative. Saturn isn’t here to punish you; it’s here to help you grow up in the best way. By the time the retrograde ends in late November, many Pisceans will feel they’ve shed a layer—less naïve, more empowered, and clearer about what they want from life.
Who Are The Other Signs Impacted By Saturn’s Retrograde?
Aries: The Shift From Pressure To Reflection
Aries has hosted Saturn since July, which felt like a cosmic speed bump on your usually fast-paced style.
- Career: You’ve been forced to slow down, plan carefully, and play the long game. Expect relief as Saturn leaves your sign—but not a free pass. The lessons of the past six weeks stick.
- Love: You may have felt unusually weighed down by responsibility in relationships. Now, September brings space to breathe and reflect.
Virgo: Opposition Lessons
With Saturn back in Pisces, Virgo feels the pressure through opposition.
- Career: Expect push-pull dynamics, maybe a boss is micromanaging, or you’re forced to balance your ambitions against someone else’s needs.
- Love: Partnerships are front and centre. Saturn highlights where you overgive, and where you need stronger boundaries.
Sagittarius: Square Tensions
Sagittarius, Saturn in Pisces challenges your sign through a tense square.
- Career: Old habits of overpromising could backfire. Saturn reins you in, reminding you that growth without discipline doesn’t stick.
- Love: Restlessness meets reality. Relationships may feel like they’re testing your patience, because they are.
How To Survive Saturn Retrograde
- In Love: If things feel heavy, ask yourself: Am I avoiding a necessary conversation? Saturn will push you to release or commit.
- At Work: Retrograde delays are frustrating, but use them to refine. Saturn might make you realise that your big project, which everyone is ignoring, is actually a half-baked idea, giving you time to polish it.
- For Yourself: Saturn rewards structure. This is the moment to revisit your routines from budgeting and exercise to creative practices. Think about building something that lasts.
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