We had Saturn in Libra for almost 2 years now and that affected all kinds of relationships, like business or personal ones. Libra is the planet of relationships and when a planet like Saturn is visiting; it becomes a little harder to form or to stay in a relationship.
Saturn has entered Scorpio on the 5th of October 2012 and will stay there till the 17th of September 2015. Violent crime will increase and that will only lead to stricter gun controls. Legislation will change and it will be much stricter. Mental health issues will enhance. Also, we may find violent anger and rebelliousness amongst the teenagers.
Now, Saturn in Scorpio is retrograde on February 18 until July 8. Retrograde motion is when it APPEARS as though a planet is actually moving in a backward motion due to the relation of the planet to the earth in its particular position at a certain point in time. The Sun is casting a shadow on Saturn making it appear as though it has slowed down to the point of moving backward. You can read below about how this retrograde period influences you by Sun Sign: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo,Virgo,Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn,Aquarius, Pisces
Slow down on money issues and sex and intimacy. Expect no major changes till July and just enjoy some moments of peace. Saturn doesn’t have the power to teach you anything right now. He is generally slow and now in retrograde motion means that things can stay just the way they are. It’s not a very good period to think and organize your resources. Look after your money. It is best to come back to your bank accounts or your loans to see if you can better manage money there. When it comes to money, innocence is never bliss. Stick to projects you are working on now, rather than thinking about changing anything in your life.
Saturn is in the sector that has to do with marriage, other people, and business partners, someone that can take you to court and file a lawsuit. At this time, try to settle, don’t go to trial. Just hold on and do not get married as this will not be a very healthy and good marriage. Same thing can happen in a business alliance. Don’t start a new business venture at this time as it’s sure not going to be a very profitable one with Master Saturn going backwards. The business partner will ask for more and more appreciation from your part. Attention he may not need it.
Saturn is now in the house of work, employees, co-workers, everyday chores and daily routine, also diet, attitude towards food. I don’t have good news here as you probably need to hire new people and you don’t find them, you need a lot of help and nobody seems to listen to you. You may have this health problem that does not go away and you don’t know what to do. Don’t try hard as Saturn is here to make everything go as slow as possible. Even if you eat right, sleep right, change your habits for a healthier and better life this will not mean better health.
Saturn is the house of creativity which allows you to be recognized as successful; it is the house of the inner child, hobbies, play, recreation and financial speculation; also the area of love and romance. I suggest no speculation and try not to be creative because you will find yourself in a trap. With Saturn in Scorpio at its full power, direct you were very innovative, but now nothing seems to fit. Your love life will stagnate and love will not be getting serious. You are probably having a baby and this is a very good to settle down for a moment and enjoy this period of your life. No new responsibilities will come your way and everything will just freeze for a moment.
Property concern, real estate, domestic issues, family in general is the main focus at this Saturn cycle. This is the time for emotional stability that we all search for, and this is the house of foundation and why we are able to cope with everyday stress. Slow down now and do not prospect the market for a new house, do not prepare a loan for a house or buy a house. Stay away from renovation projects now. No hard work is required and you can just enjoy some moments of rest as the real fun starts in July when Saturn goes direct again.
You will have Saturn in a house that you like, that is the house of relatives, neighbors, community and city life. We also find here short trips and reading, networking, small scale advertising and any form of communication. Rest, do not advertize and stay away as much as you can from short trips. This is just a time to end something, move, go away from the city and stay in a quiet place till July. In July Saturn will turn direct and the fun will begin again. Saturn retro will put all the writing tasks in a desk far, far away from you. If you work in marketing or related services, you felt as if you know and feel the market. This is not the case anymore. Oh, and do not give any speech at this time.
Saturn is for you Libra is the house of money, what you have in a material sense, money you earn, debt, possessions, the value system and personal feeling of self worth. This stage in your life has to be a very practical one. Money will come slow, but steady and you will learn more about how to handle resources. With Saturn in Retro motion, things will just stop for a moment. You will be at peace with yourself and money may be held up that you anticipated receiving, and it may not come until after Saturn goes direct July 8. To deal with this, you may have to build a financial contingency plan to help you bridge those months. If you are employed, you may find that it's harder to get a raise and probably the company were you work is not at its highest either. Don’t expect much right now and just keep calm and wait for better days.
The time has come for the most important zodiac sign, as Saturn is transiting Scorpio itself. That means we are in the 1st house, the house of identity, the house of the ascendant and the most important house of them all. We have here the first impression, the self image, the outlook on life, what motivates you, what drives you. Saturn is here to teach a lesson, a lesson of maturity and responsibility. With this retro motion, you will finally have some peace for yourself. You probably have some goals now in your life and Saturn makes you follow them thoroughly, but now it’s time to let go for a moment and enjoy other things. Relax, book a short vacation, prepare your soul for July when Saturn will turn direct. Don’t sign contracts at this time and don’t change things.
Saturn is highlighting anything that is hidden from the outside view of the world. The house visions some loss of clarity, self indulgent habits, addictive substances and escape from reality. This house is also the house of spiritual inspiration, enlightenment. From October, Saturn helped you work behind closed doors, write, create and dream with your eyes open. Now, Saturn is at its best here as it offers you relaxation and rest. When in retro motion, it means you have to get up and sum up. Think about what happened behind the scenes till now. We all know you are preparing something. You have to realize what is worth. Saturn will make you end everything that is not necessary and hold on to what is the most important thing. At this time, try to analyze and find out what you need to end and what you have to hold on to.
Saturn is your guardian. It is now in the house of friendships, of groups, of associations. Our hopes and dreams are another element of this house. Humanitarian causes, clubs, social organizations, all kinds of large groups of people with an important influence in the world. Saturn is retrograde and that means all your big and beautiful plans must stop. Don’t worry, this is a way Universe tells us we need our share of break. Stay inside for a while and just enjoy a good book or an Oscar movie. I know you want to push forward, but this is not the time to do that. Create a safe environment t for yourself and forget about all these friends that always ask for help. They will be able to live without you just a little. Relax, slow down and enjoy this time because things will go back to normal in July.
For me, Saturn, is transiting the career house, the reputation, honors, achievement and authority. In this placement Saturn will make you work hard, great responsibility will come and Saturn will teach you how to handle such great responsibility. This period started in October and it means a lot of hard work for all of us Aquarius. Saturn is now retrograde and that means we should slow down and see if we are going in the right direction with all these projects going on. See if we can handle the pressure and the stress that is involved. This period is a very good one because It makes us think a lot about what we really want to achieve in life and if that something is really worth it. This is also about big delays and about waiting time. You have to be patient till July when things will go on to be just the way you left them in February.
Saturn is affecting you in the house of improvement on every aspect of your life, higher learning and continuing education. What is more is that we have here the belief system, your ideas about the world. Long travels and foreign places and people come your way with this transit. You have probably started something new in your life, something big, or better said something that is growing day by day. This is the preparation stage and you will be at your best with this project in about 3 years to come (it was supposed to happen in late October 2012). Right now, you must see that this is a good thing, analyze, see what you need to change to make it work. Saturn is not helping at all so don’t try to change something, just see where you are in the process. Also, try to relax and see things from a bigger perspective.
I would like to write today about a topic that I have fallen in love with some years ago. I started reading and learning about Saturn, his transit, how it affects us, why and how I can turn this strong energy to suit me.
This is the second largest planet in the Solar System, after Jupiter. Named after the Roman god Saturn, its astronomical symbol (♄) represents the god's sickle. Saturn has been always associated with the Law and is considered the Father of the zodiac. Saturn brings isolation, sadness, skepticism and stalling. Saturn's color is black. Saturn is considered cold (slow) and dry (separate). What I love about Saturn is that he puts us to hard work. Saturn is leading some kind of insight revolution when it comes to the way we look at work. Saturn does not make things simple. He makes them harder and harder. Used appropriately, Saturn represents the energies of wisdom, patience, maturity, responsibility. He will test our limits and the way we see our limits. We all have to take better care of ourselves when it comes to Saturn. It is masculine energy and rules both Capricorn and Aquarius, and the Tenth and Eleventh Houses. As you know, I am a proud Aquarius and it is part of Saturn being one of my favorite planets.
It takes Saturn 28-30 years to complete and it is said that we have had a complete cycle of learning. Astrological speaking, it is considered that you are finally mature when Saturn Returns. That is why we are supposed to be at our best when Saturn returns. The Saturn return begins when Saturn moves back into the same sign that it was in when you were born, and it ends when Saturn leaves that sign. It’s very important to find out where was Saturn at the moment of our birth. A simple birth chart calculator will tell you that. See http://www.astro.com/ if you like to find out.
We all have our Saturn returns sometime around the ages of 27-30, it is the unique position that Saturn holds in our birth charts. Saturn return, is a turning point, a transition point in life. Some people make the biggest changes in their lives: important career shifts, starting a new business, start writing that very important book, script, get married for those who thought that was never possible.
Where was Saturn in the last few years?
- Saturn in the sign of Leo from July 2005 till September 2007
- Saturn in the sign of Virgo from September 2007 till April 2010
- Saturn in the sign of Libra from April 2010 till October 2012
Where is Saturn now?
Saturn in the sign of Scorpio from October 2012 till September 2015
Pisces – you are the star of the zodiac and I hope all Pisces feel this as it has been a long time since all these great planets are aligned in such way. 2013 will be very benefic for Water Signs in one way or another. Don’t expect major things, but the substance will be here and it will guide you for your destiny. I believe all of us have a path – you just have to find it and walk on it. You will find just that – a path, probably different from the one you are walking now. As I have said, in my previous post, Neptune is here for you. He will create the path, but you will have to do the walking. Now, as the planets are aligned, you can begin the walking. Mars creates the goal, the target and it helps you see it in your mind. You have to see the goal before you can actually do it. Imagine yourself with your dream coming true. Communication will not be in a very good aspect as Mercury is in retro movement; still you own this kind of non conventional communication. So, it’s still good. You have the Sun in your sign, so you have Opportunity. You just have to understand that and size it. You will probably expect business and working, but this time opportunity and chance comes in another form. Try to grasp it as it is. Watch for what is hidden; listen to your inner voice and shine!
Aquarius – resources and self esteem are main issues now for you. As an Aquarius, you do not care so much of the outside world and you are not very interested in what is your value. You don’t do it for the money, you do it because you enjoy it and that is it. Oh..and you do it as long as you love it and not a minute more. Now, it is exactly the opposite. You must see value, how much you are worth, what you have and how will you be using all that. It’s about YOUR resources. Also, at this time you doubt yourself. You don’t see yourself as capable of going on the path that is in front of you. You don’t see this happening with the resources that you have now. Mercury is probably blocking your way here as Mars and the Sun and soon Venus will bring opportunity and a lot of resources. Open your eyes and take them and use them in your best interest. Ask for people to recognize your value as I am telling you it’s there. You can read about the transit here.
Capricorn – the influence here is related to the people in your life. With Mercury Retrograde, you may feel lonely and not connected to the outside world. It is like you can’t create contact with anyone, even if you want that very much. This is what all these planets in Pisces do for you as you are a grounded person and you like clear facts about everything. Now, we are in a pleasant fog and you are a little bit lost. Try to be flexible about all this and understand that sometimes you just need some time on your own. Still, if you need to be in contact with other people, try to create a bond through honesty and openness. See where you stand with other people, be happy if you find friends and be careful if you find enemies. This is a very good time to see what kind of relationship you have and with whom. Some words for you from Antoine de Saint-Exupery: “Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction.” You can read about the transit here.
Sagittarius – the influence here is on your family life. It is probably going to be a period of desired contact with family and roots, but with no actual results. Mercury, the messenger, being retrograde creates confusion and misleading in communication and to you it’s especially on the family front of battle. Take extra care when it comes to real estate, housing, brothers or sisters and be as non-judgmental as you can with family members. It may be challenging to keep a healthy perspective regarding these matters. Don’t try something new now and be as neutral as possible. Mars is also helping you in this matter of not creating or starting a fight at home. The Sun is here so you will find yourself thinking a lot at plans for your home and what you want to do, but try to keep in mind the Pisces attitude and do not rush into anything and do not start something new. You can read about the transit here.
Scorpio – this is one of my favorite signs of the zodiac – power and sexuality and now facing all these planets in Pisces, your brother water sign. This is a very good aspect for you and it will reveal what you want to experience and create; what you want to do just for the love of doing it. The Sun is here and it will enhance this part of your life – the pleasure, the creativity, what you love to do, the child in you. The negative side of this is that Mercury is also here and will not let you go out in the world with this. Mercury will force you to stay indoors and enjoy something there. You may be thinking about how you will be perceived by the outside world if they would find out about what you love. This is an issue that happens only in your head and it is not real. This is what Mercury does when he is retrograde in Pisces. It's also not the best time to launch a new creative project, but it's a good time for reworking an existing one. Same goes for romance! You can read about the transit here.
Libra – you are the sign that brings people together. As an Air Sign, you are quick to learn and understand and see opportunities and don’t like much analysis and thinking. People usually see an informal leader in you. At this time, you can be very busy and have to work on all different schedules to finish what you have to do. The Sun is now in Pisces, the water sign, and it is telling you to slow down a little bit and take care of yourself. You must think clear and work fast if you want to accomplish all your goals. What is more is that Mercury is retrograde and that puts you in a rather difficult position. You have a tone of work to do and the communication is bad and slow. Try to rethink this over and find solutions for this non communication period. You are being called to solve some problems and you can only do that with some analytical thinking. You might find that the refinements you make now will be very valuable later. Double-check your work before submitting it. You can read about the transit here.
Virgo – you don’t like to be in the spot light and you hate people pointing fingers at you. This is a very good time for you as the main thing you need to focus upon is your partner, your love life, your business contacts. The Sun and Mars is in Pisces and that means that the light and the fight will happen at a partnership level. Look back at what this partner has been doing for you and how you felt in the relation and you will come up with some answers about it. (Pisces is a Water sign and water signs are prone to feelings). Mercury retrograde in the sign of Pisces brings confusion in communication with a partner, so be as non-judgmental as you can with a partner. There may be the need to revisit old issues in a partnership. An ex-partner may resurface during this cycle. Misunderstandings with your partner now can do some damage if you (or you partner) focus on the words instead of the meanings behind the words. Mercury in Pisces brings a lot to the non verbal communication, so try that! Read more about this transit here.
Leo – you are the Fire Sign that keeps his head above the water at all times. Now, with all these planets in a water sign you must be very careful and you must keep going above water. There are 2 possible ways for you now: you either reinvent yourself, start investing in you and your future, create opportunities for yourself, be part of the big project awaiting or you just avoid all these things coming towards you and keep calm until this phase passes by. Whatever path you choose at this time, it’s not going to be easy for you. I hope you choose the first one. The Sun and Mars are there for you and build the foundation for this project to start. Neptune is here also and it will give you the power to innovate to keep up. This project can mean more money from the outside, money that must be returned, money that will help you continue this project. Be careful of Mercury retrograde in Pisces that must make you think a lot about how and why and how much you need to invest. It's an excellent period for review. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating financial problems. Read more about this transit here.
Cancer- you are the sweet and kind water sign that blends so well with Pisces, also a Water Sign. All these planets aligned in Pisces will mark your feelings. You are now hiding some feelings from the world or you may have some feelings that you don’t admit. You keep all this locked inside now, but later this year you will be ready to get out in the spot light and love, shine and be happy. You are ready for a new venture that will last one year with Jupiter in your sign. You need to accomplish this change and for that to happen you need to analyze, to think and probably you will need to take a long trip. This long trip will be very beneficial for you as it will guide you through the changes that will occur. You may not be aware of all this, but this is coming either way. Also, be careful with Mercury is retro movement in Pisces, meaning communication will be down and confusing. Check any appointments before you go to be sure they are still on the agenda and organize everything to every detail. Read more about this transit here.
Gemini – you are living this moment to the fullest as all the planets I was talking about are in your profession house. This brings a lot of movement, changes, news and projects to your career. The Sun is here and Mars is here, soon Venus will join forces and this means the way for you is open. You have power from Mars and good luck soon from Venus. The Sun brings the light you need to see the road ahead. It’s a good time for you to think and analyze work environment, you will probably win some competition of some sort. Take care with Mercury that is going retrograde and don’t put everything on paper just now. Take your time to read the contract or all the tasks you need to so now before singing or before appearing in public. You may find that communications with bosses and co-workers and can be tricky during this cycle. Remember Mercury is a communicator and you are very close to it. A very good idea is to re-thinking matters regarding your life path. This is the time to do it. Do not rush into changes, because Mercury in Pisces is illusion and misleading you. Read more about this transit here.
Taurus – it’s the time of the month when many people are available to you. Right now all these people around you are like resources that you can use for a very good cause. You are ready or are already part of some kind of group that is really beneficial to you. These “friends” are ready to stand by your side and see your best interest. The Sun, Mars and soon Venus are all in Pisces and that is why group associations and friends are things that connect to you. It’s highly probable that you will go out dancing, get together with lots of people and you will enjoy the company of others very much. As we are in Pisces land of promise feelings and dreams will also be highlighted. You will be able to see your main goal in a dream or interpret some kind of symbol. You are usually very grounded, but just this once let go of your own inner self and find faith and dreams coming true. Mercury is also in Pisces and it will be in a retro movement till the march, 17th. It is possible to make bad decisions under these phases that have to be redone later. For this reason, do not sign contracts during this phase. It is also a dreadful time to buy electronic items. Read more about this cycle here.
Aries – you are the zodiac sign with the most confidence and with most of the bravery on earth. Now, with all these planets aligned in Pisces it seems that you lack some confidence and that is not particular the best time for you. What you have to do now is analyze and think about how you lost this confidence of yours. Probably you saw that most of the times, the outcome was not anything you have expected. The Sun and Mars in Pisces teach you that you must make peace with the uncertainty of the outcome to bear more confidence. I have recently read something very nice related to confidence: “A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.” David Brinkley The advice is to connect with your inner self and see how strong you really are. Be ready for the next step because here comes spring and you are next on the list as a star. Be careful with the Mercury retro movement that will last till March, 17th. This is a time when certain number of postponements and cancellations inevitably will come up. Stay flexible!
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Hello everybody!
I hope the Sun is shining where you are. I have spent time away from my blog as I had to take some exams. I have been going through a stressful time with work and Law School. I had Mars and Venus in my sign (I am a proud Aquarius) and that helped me get by. This particular start of the year was great as it had all planets in direct movement. This was a time to step forward, to work hard, to create, to learn and to start projects of any kind. This was a foundation start and I hope everything will be built on it. All the planets direct also creates chaotic work environment and extreme business. And for me, this was the case.
Now, the period that we just entered is a rather unusual one. The planets in the sky are aligned in a very curios way: 4 planets are in Pisces. Pisces is the last of the astrological sign. He is wise and creative and calm.
- The Sun entered Pisces on the 18th of February and it will stay here until the 20th of March. We will all feel peaceful, calm, slowing down, preparing for battle, thinking, analyzing, creating the big master plan in the dark and hiding from the spot light. Our minds will be concentrated inward, the feelings that we have are very important now. Remember that this is the Sign that can master Emotional Intelligence-the ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself, of others and of groups.
- Mercury, the messenger, the communicator entered Pisces on the 5th of February and it will be here till the 13th of April. Communication will NOT be very clear at this time. We will feel extra sensitive here, psychic even. Everything will seem hyper-real. We will notice things we had overlooked before. Mercury is also on a retrograde motion from the 23rd of February, so this gives more confusion to communication. Beware of what you say and try to be as clear as possible. Relationships will have a hard time with this. Try to understand and do not make plans or start a new project or sign a contract or any piece of paper. With Mercury Retrograde in Pisces there are things in hiding, things that are not on the surface and that will be hiding till the 13th of April.
- Mars, the power planet, the warrior is also in Pisces and will be here till the 12th of March. We tend to feel less motivated to go after traditional goals and more motivated to pursue spiritual drives during this cycle. We don’t fight for what we want during this period of time, we are diplomats and we think in win-win terms. I see it as a good aspect as conflict is not welcomed. This will happen when Mars will hit Aries. Right now, we are trying to see the conflict as a way to build something. We see separate opinions on things and accept the other’s point of view.
- Neptune is a slow moving planet and it has entered Pisces in 2012 and will be here almost 14 years. This is a very good transit as Neptune is at home in Pisces giving creativity a boost. This will not affect day to day lives as it is aiming for higher purposes. Dreams and higher goals may come true with this aspect and religion will play a very important role in the way politics and business combine. The negative aspect of this transit is that it creates illusion and it shows a world that it is not there yet. We just project something in our minds, but that world is not here yet and when it will come, it will probably take another shape.
Thank you for stopping by! You can read in my next post about how this curios transit affects you, by your Sun Sign.
