Saturn Return In Pisces

It’s here: the Saturn return in Pisces! As of March 7, 2023, Saturn slid out of Aquarius and into mystical Pisces, ushering in a brand new chapter of cosmic reckoning—especially for those of you with Saturn in Pisces in your birth chart.

If you're feeling a shift in your energy, purpose, or direction... you're not imagining it.

If you have no idea what a Saturn return is, read this post.

What Is a Saturn Return in Astrology?

Your Saturn return marks the moment when Saturn returns to the same zodiac sign it was in when you were born. It happens roughly every 29.5 years and signals a period of deep transformation, growth, and life-maturing challenges.

If you’re lucky (or brave), you’ll experience it up to three times in your life:

• First Saturn Return: late 20s

• Second Saturn Return: late 50s

• Third Saturn Return: late 80s

  
  

💡 Think of your Saturn return as a cosmic wake-up call. It pushes you to take responsibility, realign with your path, and grow the hell up—in the best way.

When Is Your Saturn Return in Pisces?

Check the dates below to see if your Saturn return is happening now:

First Saturn Return in Pisces if you were born:

• Between May 21, 1993 – June 30, 1993

• OR January 28, 1994 – April 7, 1996

  
  

Second Saturn Return in Pisces if you were born:

• Between March 23, 1964 – September 16, 1964

• OR December 16, 1964 – March 3, 1967

Not sure? You can calculate your Saturn return HERE.

Saturn vs. Pisces: A Cosmic Clash of Vibes

Let’s break it down:

• Saturn = structure, discipline, karma, responsibility

• Pisces = dreams, emotion, spirituality, illusion

  
  

When strict Saturn enters fluid Pisces, it’s like trying to build a house out of water. This placement challenges us to bring form to the formless—to make dreams real, to create boundaries in emotional chaos, and to structure our spiritual lives.

You may feel pulled to:

• Set energetic and emotional boundaries

• Heal old wounds through spiritual practice

• Commit to your creative gifts

• Explore mysticism with structure (think: a daily meditation ritual, not just casual moon journaling)

The Last Time Saturn Was in Pisces…

Flashback to the grunge-fueled 1990s—yes, that was the last Saturn in Pisces era. It was a time of:

• Creative rebellion

• Disillusionment with institutions

• Cultural deep dives into addiction, spirituality, and identity

Expect similar themes to resurface, both personally and collectively:

• Sobriety, addiction, and wellness trends

• Legal shifts around psychedelics and drugs

• Artistic expression through spirituality

• Religious extremism or revivalism

• Water-related issues (climate change, oceans, floods)

What Saturn in Pisces Means for Each Rising Sign

Wondering where you're being asked to grow? Read both your Rising and Sun sign for the full picture:

♈ Aries Rising

12th House: Spiritual healing, rest, inner work, retreat. Learn to protect your energy and honor alone time. Boundaries are everything.

♉ Taurus Rising

11th House: Redefine your community. Old friendships may fall away. Focus on service, contribution, and long-term visions.

♊ Gemini Rising

10th House: Major career glow-up. Saturn will demand consistency, effort, and big-picture planning. Promotions, leadership, or pivots are on the way.

♋ Cancer Rising

9th House: Deep spiritual learning. You may return to school, travel for growth, or adopt new beliefs. Expand your mind through commitment.

♌ Leo Rising

8th House: Inner transformation and shadow work. Explore intimacy, therapy, and financial merging. Release control. Reclaim your power.

♍ Virgo Rising

7th House: Big changes in love and relationships. Marriage, breakups, long-term commitments. Saturn asks: Who are you choosing to grow with?

♎ Libra Rising

6th House: Time to get serious about your daily routine. Health, habits, work. Less burnout, more balance. Serve with purpose.

♏ Scorpio Rising

5th House: Return to your inner child. Explore creativity, art, joy—and confront fears around self-expression. Some of you may start thinking about kids.

♐ Sagittarius Rising

4th House: Home is shifting. Moves, family restructuring, healing generational patterns. Tend to your roots and emotional foundation.

♑ Capricorn Rising

3rd House: Mental clarity and mindset reset. Saturn is rewiring your daily thinking. Communicate with intention. Projects and learning favored.

♒ Aquarius Rising

2nd House: Money matters. Saturn brings structure to your finances. Budget, save, plan. Define your self-worth beyond material things.

♓ Pisces Rising

1st House: A full identity upgrade. Saturn is sculpting who you are becoming. Embody maturity. You’re building the future you.

Saturn in Pisces and Aries timeline

Saturn will move out of Pisces and into Aries on May 24, 2025.

Here’s the breakdown:

🪐 Saturn entered Pisces on March 7, 2023

🪐 Saturn will exit Pisces on May 24, 2025

🪐 It will then begin its transit through Aries, bringing a whole new energetic shift from dreamy introspection (Pisces) to bold initiation and action (Aries).

💡 Note: Saturn will retrograde back into Pisces for a short time after entering Aries:

• Saturn retrogrades back into Pisces on September 1, 2025

• It re-enters Aries on February 13, 2026

How to Thrive During Saturn in Pisces

✨ Create structure for your dreams. Ritualize your intuition.

✨ Heal your relationship with escapism. Watch for avoidance habits.

✨ Do the inner work. Journal, meditate, seek mentorship.

✨ Set boundaries. Especially spiritual, emotional, and energetic.

✨ Turn chaos into clarity. Saturn rewards maturity, always.

This transit is not about punishment—it’s about spiritual mastery. If you've been floating, Saturn grounds you. If you’ve been dreaming, Saturn helps you build.

So whether you're knee-deep in your first Saturn return or reflecting on the second, remember this: You’re not being broken down. You're being rebuilt!