Saturn transiting the planets

Saturn conjunct Sun

The general philosophy of Saturn transiting over your natal Sun is integrating organization, efficiency, and effectiveness into your spirit. Both the Sun and Saturn represent father figures or male role models. Together they teach us reform and structure but, unfortunately, most of the lessons we gather from this transit require loss before success. It’s the epitome of the phrase “I wish I knew in high school what I know now.” More often than not this is an eye opening experience where you see just how your resources are influenced by your direct actions. This is very much a coming of age alignment, and you’re usually not the same person once it’s done. If you refuse to grow up and gain wisdom then you’re doomed to a life of repetitive misbehavior and one of my favorite terms is “You had best act right our you’re gonna get smacked right.” Transits from Saturn are the hand to giving you a dose of discipline and reality. Depending on retrogrades, this is usually a six to eight month span when you have psychological realizations of your physical difficulties. It can be seen in the physical sense as an injury or illness of some sorts. Joint problems, excessive headaches, and even sometimes surgery are all good examples of these problematic ailments. Despite whatever we personally want, the positive results of this transit won’t be felt for a couple months. Nothing from Saturn is instantly gratifying and you’re going to have to work hard to get your desired results.

Because Saturn transits are determined by so many things, during its conjunction with the Sun you should follow some guidelines when making an analysis. First, look at the natal condition and house placement of the Sun and Saturn in your birth chart. If you have a positive relationship between these two then the overall effects will be productive and have legitimate results. When there is a bad natal relationship between these two then the results can still be just as fruitful, you’ll just have more difficulties and have to work harder to get there. Another variable that needs to be thought of is at what age this transit is occurring. I always remind people that contacts from Saturn occur at twenty-eight year intervals and there is a significant difference between your first Saturn transit and the second. At most this will occur four times in your lifetime and each cycle will teach you different philosophies. Despite whatever your natal birth chart says, this is a monumental period in your life and the decisions you make now can, and probably will, affect you for the rest of your life. Handle this transit in a responsible manner and you’ll see the results later down the road. Don’t, and you’ll just have to repeat the lesson in a couple of months or so. If there are serious afflictions in your natal chart it’s possible that you suffer the loss of a loved male figure, especially if this is occurring in the twelfth house. Most astrologers describe Saturn as the foundation we try to build something around and its natal house placement is a good place to see where the remodeling is taking place.

If all is going according to plan during this transit you feel energized and determined to succeed at all costs, just direct this energy properly. Cocaine and heroin are not proper outlets. Business wise this is a time when you need to proceed cautiously and efficiently. Be more focused on how you’re operating on a mechanical level and not just philosophical. It isn’t good enough to know you have something useful, you need to know how it works on the inside. Look at how the physical property you own can help you better succeed. If you’re a lazy ass who lies around playing video games you might want to consider how you can profit from gaming. Figure out how you can fit into a profitable niche and roll with that. Staying within your field by making calculated decisions is the only way to successfully expand and progress. The position of Jupiter should be considered when making any big decisions during this transit. His help can make or break a deal. If Jupiter is in trine or sextile then all things should be a go. Otherwise be very tentative to detail, the minute small print may not be exactly what you’re thinking it says. Venus will be the indicator of how your personal relationships will suffer or grow stronger. Positive aspects can show the beginning of a long lasting relationship and further development of the one you have. Bad alignments can indicate affairs being surfaced, possessions owned in partnerships, and friendships terminated because they’ve grown useless are all on the agenda of this transit as well.

Saturn conjunct Moon

Saturn transits are always described as slow forming and long lasting. These alignments only happen once every twenty-eight years and, unless you completely resist the teacher, you’re never the same once they’re done. When it’s the Moon that Saturn is laying the lessons to, the emotional turmoil is generally difficult to handle and hard to accept. You’re getting a big dose of reality and when you get out of line Saturn transits smack your ass back down to Earth. The emotional reformation you're experiencing is meant to teach you how to handle your feelings in a more responsible manner and this is especially true when it comes to childish bad habits. I have my personal vices that consume my resources and waste my time just like everyone else. Over the span of several months you will experience many serious situations which are meant to stimulate your personal growth. Sometimes catastrophic events are the only way the universe can open our eyes and you’ll just have to “embrace the suck” to quote some of my military friends. The easiest way to describe this particular transit is complete and total self questioning as well as self doubt. Contemplating where you think you’re going and how you’re going to get there is a general theme for the time being and the natal condition of your Moon becomes vitally important. Where you’re actually headed and where you want to head are two completely different directions. If you’ve been irresponsible and left your duties unattended then this transit will bring them into the back of your mind. When you have heavy affliction to your Moon then this is usually one of the most problematic times of your life. As the Sun and other planets make their transit you’ll experience much more downs than ups. The ways of old gray Saturn never manifest tor relieve themselves instantly. All positive effects of this transit aren’t going to be seen until you’ve completed your metaphorical classes and can finally move. Either that or repeat grade two, like some of the dumbasses I grew up with. One of the objectives of this formation is to restructure your emotional constitution and objectivity. Unfortunately Saturn is a harsh and strict disciplinarian and msdost times this indicates a loss or unavailability of resources. You may lose your job, your house, or in the most horrible of cases, the death of a loved one you deeply rely one. It’s imperative you remember the overly depressing feelings you’re experiencing is an unconscious shift in your emotional composition and afterwards you’ll hardly be the person you were before this alignment

Remember the transits of Saturn last at least six months. Pending retrograde cycles each Saturn alignment will stick around for upwards of a year and with the Rx, possibly even more. In fact, it’s completely possible you’re not able to recognize the changes until long after it passes. Lots of your habitual reactions and inner subconscious are being up rooted and will be replanted in a better garden bed. Sometimes this is merely the beginning of multiple major changes in your life and this is where your natal placements become very important. If the Moon and Saturn are not cooperating in your birth chart when Mars, Venus, or the Sun makes a difficult transit then you experience the impending dysfunctional results. A good natal relationship indicates that you accept these challenges as just a part of life and you possess a natural ability to handle the grief. Everything must start with a cognitive thought and this transit acts as a stabilizer between your fluctuating emotions and your rational intellect. You’re growing up, and you’re realizing it in an emotional way. If you have pent up traumas this is a magnificent time to finalize the closure needed to move on.

Saturn conjunct Mercury

Saturn transiting over your natal Mercury is usually an enlightening and stimulating period. The conjunction between the wise teacher and the wing-footed planet of intelligence can be felt as a change in your thought process, beliefs, and communication techniques. Sometimes you become extremely judgemental and narrow minded in the way that you meticulously scrutinize only a handful of subjects. One major purpose of this transit is to mature your focus towards work, education, and future responsibilities. If you are the person who has troubles with accountability this can be a problematic year for you. Every progression from Saturn is meant to stabilize and structuralize some area of our life and if you refuse reformation the cosmic forces will only react more powerfully sometimes catastrophically. The transition from juvenile into adult isn’t an overnight transformation and the process definitely causes bumps and bruises. As with every Saturn transit, the age you experience this at is vital in prediction. No matter when this occurs a new instructional or educational regiment is definitely in order. You may decide to go back to school or receive specialized training in your current field. Individuals in the latter stages of their professional career will start thinking of retirement. This isn’t a good transit to depart you job, but it is a prime opportunity to see if your assets are in order to do so.

Peaches and rainbows aren’t generally associated with Saturn and there’s a reason why. Getting your ass kicked is a great way to learn your weaknesses, and that’s just what this planet likes to do. During this time your melancholy thoughts are encouraging you to isolate yourself so you can think in peace. If you need to remove yourself from society to refocus don’t hesitate. Just like the setting Sun there comes a time when sleep is necessary and solitude provides the most rejuvenating effects. Individuals who already suffer from depression need to seriously consider professional help during this transit. Because you unconsciously see the areas where improvement is needed you get more depressed when there isn’t an obvious solution to your problems. Without influences from other planets, the influence of Saturn is never instantaneous. If and when there isn’t a plausible solution you begin feeling the end is near and the cosmos is crashing upon you. Remember all the other planets are involved as well. Any transit from Saturn will be seen through multiple circumstances over the span of possibly a year. The conjunction is the most powerful way for planets to express themselves and this particular alignment occurs at a twenty-eight year interval. Sometimes you won’t notice it until you can analyze things from an objective third party view. This is why counseling, whether professional or otherwise, is so vitally important. Relationship wise, you’re not going to experience anything too extremely grand. Venus will be a better indicator of how interpersonal connections will pan out. What this transit does is allow you to communicate your ideas, feelings, and opinions much more articulately. Writers, artists, and musicians can use this alignment to advance their careers greatly.