Saturn Return Calculator

📅Last updated: October 1, 2025

Calculate approximate Saturn return windows based on your date of birth. See estimated start, center, and end dates for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd returns.

Enter Your Birth Date

Your Saturn Return Windows

First Return

Age ≈ 29.5 years

Start: 2024-03-15

Center: 2024-06-15

End: 2024-09-15

Second Return

Age ≈ 58.9 years

Start: 2053-08-29

Center: 2053-11-29

End: 2054-03-01

Third Return

Age ≈ 88.4 years

Start: 2083-02-15

Center: 2083-05-15

End: 2083-08-15

How This Works

Approximation Method

• Uses Saturn's mean orbital period (~29.46 years).

• Computes 1st/2nd/3rd return centers ≈ 29.5/58.9/88.4 years from DOB.

• Provides a ±3‑month window around each center date.

Enter your date of birth

Format YYYY‑MM‑DD

Calculate windows

See estimated start, center, and end dates

Plan ahead

Use the windows for reflection; consult professionals for precise timing

Important Considerations

Disclaimer

This tool gives approximate windows only. Exact dates require birth time, location, and an ephemeris.

Limitations

• No natal Saturn longitude
• No retrograde pass handling
• No time-zone/house system

What you get

• Three window estimates
• Center age approximation
• Easy shareable link

Example Cases

Case 1: DOB 1995‑06‑15

First return center ≈ 2024‑12 with ±3 months window.

Case 2: DOB 1980‑03‑10

Second return center ≈ 2039‑08 with ±3 months window.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Saturn return?

A Saturn return occurs when Saturn returns to the same zodiac position it occupied at your birth, roughly every 29.5 years. It's often seen as a major life transition in astrology.

When do Saturn returns happen?

Typically around ages 29–30 (first), 58–60 (second), and 87–89 (third), with variation by months due to orbital motion and retrogrades.

How accurate is this calculator?

This tool provides an approximate window based on Saturn's average orbital period. Exact timing needs your birth time and place with an ephemeris.

Do birth time and location matter?

Yes, for precise timing an ephemeris and your natal Saturn longitude are required. This calculator uses date-only approximation for convenience.

How should I use the results?

Use the window to plan reflection and long-term commitments often associated with Saturn returns. For precise dates, consult a professional astrologer.