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 2033
On 1 January the planet is in Mithuna Rashi, Ardra Nakshatra, retrograde. Rashi changes this year: 0. Retrograde periods: 2.
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 Mrigashirsha Nakshatra (from Ardra) | Mithuna | Mrigashirsha (Pada 4) | Retrograde | |
| Shani (Saturn) turns direct in Mithuna Rashi | Mithuna | Mrigashirsha (Pada 4) | Direct | |
| Shani (Saturn) enters Ardra Nakshatra (from Mrigashirsha) | Mithuna | Ardra (Pada 1) | Direct | |
| Shani (Saturn) enters Punarvasu Nakshatra (from Ardra) | Mithuna | Punarvasu (Pada 1) | Direct | |
| Shani (Saturn) turns retrograde in Mithuna Rashi | Mithuna | Punarvasu (Pada 3) | Retrograde |
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.