Planet Transit Explorer
See when a planet changes Rashi or Nakshatra, and when it turns retrograde or direct, across a chosen year.
Shani (Saturn) in 2018
On 1 January the planet is in Dhanu Rashi, Moola Nakshatra. Rashi changes this year: 0. Retrograde periods: 1.
Timeline
A visual summary; the table below lists the same events. Hatched bands mark retrograde motion.
◆ Rashi change ↺ turns retrograde ↻ turns direct
Events
| Date & time | Event | Rashi | Nakshatra | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shani (Saturn) enters Purva Ashadha Nakshatra (from Moola) | Dhanu | Purva Ashadha (Pada 1) | Direct | |
| Shani (Saturn) turns retrograde in Dhanu Rashi | Dhanu | Purva Ashadha (Pada 1) | Direct | |
| Shani (Saturn) enters Moola Nakshatra (from Purva Ashadha) | Dhanu | Moola (Pada 4) | Retrograde | |
| Shani (Saturn) turns direct in Dhanu Rashi | Dhanu | Moola (Pada 3) | Retrograde | |
| Shani (Saturn) enters Purva Ashadha Nakshatra (from Moola) | Dhanu | Purva Ashadha (Pada 1) | Direct |
Times are local for Delhi, India (UTC+5:30). Positions are sidereal, as calculated by the VedicDisha astrology backend. The Moon is not offered here because it changes Nakshatra roughly daily; see the Full Year Panchang for its daily Rashi and Nakshatra. Full Year Panchang
This tool shows traditional astronomical-calendar positions for learning and research. It does not claim that planetary transits have any scientifically proven effect.