Saturn is the planet of hard work and destiny, and when it falls in Sagittarius in a natal chart, it often indicates that success will be delayed until you learn to buckle down and focus on what's important. Fortunately, with Saturn in Sagittarius in your natal chart, your hard work will eventually pay off and your perseverence will be rewarded.
Saturn in Sagittarius Dates
If your natal chart has Saturn in Sagittarius, it means that the planet Saturn was found in the Sagittarius sign at the moment of your birth. People with the following birthdates and times have Saturn in Sagittarius:
- January 1 through March 14, 1929
- May 4 through November 28, 1929
- January 12 through May 12, 1956
- October 10, 1956 through January 4, 1959
- November 16, 1985 through February 12, 1988
- June 10 through November 11, 1988
- December 23, 2014 through June 13, 2015
- September 17, 2015 through December 18, 2017
Future birthdates with Saturn in Sagittarius include the following:
- February 21 through March 24, 2044
- October 31, 2044 through January 23, 2047
- July 10 through October 21, 2047
- December 5, 2073 through December 2, 2076
Understanding Saturn's Energy
Saturn is the planet of responsibility, maturity, patience, and discipline. It is responsible for imparting difficult but necessary life lessons, regardless of where it falls in on your natal chart. However, in overcoming Saturn-driven life lessons, you learn, grow, and achieve more than if you hadn't encountered Saturn's influence.
Traits of People With Saturn in Sagittarius
Saturn can have a moderating influence on the excesses inherent in Sagittarius. When Saturn's energy combines with Sagittarius, the following traits are present in the people born with this in their natal chart.
Setbacks in Early Life
People with Saturn in Sagittarius may experience setbacks in early life, but with maturity and understanding of the lessons these setbacks impart, you will ultimately be successful. It's important to persevere and learn from your mistakes in order to move forward successfully in life.
Optimistic
In spite of setbacks, people with Saturn in Sagittarius often remain optimistic, and this optimism helps you to buckle down and do the work required to succeed. It's easier for you to remain optimistic in the face of setbacks than others, and this trait will serve you well throughout the difficult times and carry you into the good times in your life.
Blunt
Having Saturn in Sagittarius can also make you quite blunt. It's not unusual for you to stick your foot in your mouth, particularly in your younger years. As you mature, however, you learn from your mistakes and develop some diplomacy that helps you move in a positive direction.
Dependable
Just as your bluntness may push people away, your dependability draws people to you. Those who know you best recognize you are a loyal friend who develops strong bonds throughout your life.
Humanitarian
Your early life struggles make you compassionate and empathetic, which fuels a deep humanitarian streak. Many people with Saturn in Sagittarius engage in philanthropy throughout their lives because of their natural empathy for others.
Effect of Saturn in Retrograde in Sagittarius
When Saturn appears to transit backwards through the sky, it is said to be in retrograde. People born with Saturn in retrograde in Sagittarius may direct Saturn's characteristic energies inward so they are part of the shadow self. For example, someone born with Saturn in retrograde in Sagittarius may appear diplomatic on the surface while hiding their natural bluntness from others. This serves to strengthen the traits, which can pop out publicly in unexpected ways if they are not acknowledged and integrated into your overall personality.
Dates of Saturn Retrograde in Sagittarius
The birth dates in which Saturn was in retrograde in Sagittarius include the following:
- May 4, 1929 through August 29, 1929
- March 12 through May 12, 1956
- March 24 through August 11, 1957
- April 4 through August 24, 1958
- March 19 through August 7, 1986
- March 31 through August 19, 1987
- June 10 through August 30, 1988
- March 14 through June 13, 2015
- March 25 through August 13, 2016
- April 6 through August 25, 2017
Understanding Saturn in Sagittarius
The planet Saturn is just one aspect of your natal chart that combines with many others such as your sun sign, your moon sign, and your ascendant to make up a total picture of who you are and the challenges you will face. Being born with Saturn in Sagittarius provides challenges that allow you to grow and ultimately triumph through persistence and hard work.
