Saturn is currently transiting through Pisces, and it is about to turn retrograde in July. Astrologers have marked July 27 as the date when Saturn will begin its retrograde motion, and notably, this reversal will start while the planet is still positioned in Pisces, the sign ruled by Jupiter. This retrograde motion is being counted among the bigger planetary transits of the year, since it is expected to reshuffle the equation for zodiac signs currently under the influence of Sade Sati.
What a retrograde Saturn actually changes
When a planet turns retrograde, it appears, seen from Earth, to move backward through the zodiac. In astrology, this reversal is read as a major shift in the planet's influence, and it affects most strongly the signs already under that planet's transit or planetary period. As Saturn moves into its retrograde phase while passing through the Sade Sati signs, the changes already underway in the lives of people born under those signs could either speed up or slow down. That is why the July 27 shift is being watched closely by those currently going through Sade Sati.
The impact on Capricorn
The clearest effect of this Saturn transit has been outlined for Capricorn. During this period, people born under Capricorn may find themselves dealing with money related trouble, with expenses climbing steadily. The rising expenses are also likely to bring along mental stress. Capricorn natives are also advised to be careful with their speech during this phase, since carelessness in conversation could create complications. Health is another area of concern, with a heightened risk of falling prey to hidden or undisclosed ailments.
There is a silver lining too. New sources of income could open up for Capricorn during this phase, and new relationships may also form. However, even as income rises, expenses are set to rise even faster. These expenses will show up in a way that makes them impossible to put off, meaning Capricorn natives will have little choice but to bear them.
Why this transit matters for Sade Sati signs
Saturn's Sade Sati is considered one of the more challenging phases in a person's astrological chart, which is why every shift in Saturn's movement is tracked closely. The retrograde transit on July 27 is taking place in Pisces, Jupiter's own sign, which adds to its significance. This change is expected to alter the equation for zodiac signs currently under Sade Sati, meaning the intensity of the effects some natives have been experiencing, whether stronger or milder, could shift as a result.
