The emphasis begins to shift from Sagittarius to Capricorn in early 2020, with Saturn’s ingress into sidereal Capricorn by the end of January; Pluto by the end of February; and Jupiter by the end of March.
Saturn will remain in Capricorn until January 2023, while Pluto will briefly return to Sagittarius in June 2020. Once Pluto returns to Capricorn by December 2020, it will remain in the sign for the next two decades. Jupiter will move back and over Sagittarius and Capricorn throughout 2020 and 2021. Any last dredges of faulty thinking can be removed at this time, so we can move forward with a shared truth and common ground from which to build our ‘New World Order’.
In this ‘post-truth’ era we can no longer rely on the sanctity of religious leaders, or politicians (could we ever?), or anyone claiming to speak the truth, because we know that it is just their truth, a subjective reality, represented by Sagittarius, and not an objective reality, as represented by Capricorn.
Do you practice what you preach? It’s time to find out in 2020! Sagittarius shows what you preach, while Capricorn lets you know if this works in practice.
Saturn will remain in Capricorn until January 2023, while Pluto will briefly return to Sagittarius in June 2020. Once Pluto returns to Capricorn by December 2020, it will remain in the sign for the next two decades. Jupiter will move back and over Sagittarius and Capricorn throughout 2020 and 2021. Any last dredges of faulty thinking can be removed at this time, so we can move forward with a shared truth and common ground from which to build our ‘New World Order’.
In this ‘post-truth’ era we can no longer rely on the sanctity of religious leaders, or politicians (could we ever?), or anyone claiming to speak the truth, because we know that it is just their truth, a subjective reality, represented by Sagittarius, and not an objective reality, as represented by Capricorn.
Do you practice what you preach? It’s time to find out in 2020! Sagittarius shows what you preach, while Capricorn lets you know if this works in practice.
Pluto-Saturn Conjunction
As Saturn and Pluto conjoin at the end of sidereal Sagittarius in January 2020, before moving into Capricorn soon after, we were offered the opportunity of riding ourselves of faulty beliefs for once and for all. We may, however, just as easily ‘dig our heels in’ and stick with what we have always believed, regardless of the facts. Anything that is built on ill-conceived plans will not stand the test of time as they move into Capricorn in 2020. We will likely experience this as a breaking down of external systems that empower internal change.
The split has already occurred; between truth and falsity, ‘us and them’, ‘this and that’, in whatever established forms you have been negotiating. You can either channel this into building upon the ruins or disassociate and walk away from the mess.
Globally, this may look like country’s dealing more with internal affairs and less so on international relations. Personally, this may look like people dealing with practical issues in their lives and not having the time or energy for any more philosophical debate.
Although the actual Saturn-Pluto conjunction occurs in 2020, we have been experiencing this in 2019 and will continue to do so until 2021 due to their proximity.
Saturn represents form and time, expressed in structures and systems in our lives that keep order. Sometimes the systems are forced upon us, and sometimes we force them upon ourselves. This could be anything from national borders to consequences of previous actions bearing fruit now, which we can no longer avoid. The environmental issue is a prime example of facing cold, hard facts.
Pluto represents destruction, decay and change. It is said to ‘make big things small, and small things big’, increasing fears and fuelling a sense of the ‘end times’ when conjunct Saturn. There are very real issues to deal with once they move into Capricorn in 2020. Until then, it is very much more a philosophical debate while they transit Sagittarius, while actions are postponed due to their conjunction with the south node (Ketu). There’s no time for debate in Capricorn.
Whatever you believe about global warming, the reality is that more and more species are becoming extinct each year and we fear we’re next in line. We are likely to see more and more catastrophic events increasing a sense of doom as Saturn and Pluto get closer together into the beginning of 2020 and throughout the year that follows.
We will likely see this play out in big corporations attempting to take more and more power, while we as individuals do our part to give it to them, while simultaneously seeking to take our power back. Borders are compromised and simultaneously tightened by nations and individuals.
As ethics take a further dive in favour of big business and ‘advancement’, we will likely see this as a wake-up call that can no longer be ignored; not in the sense of finding out something new, but in the sense that we can no longer ignore what we may try to bury at other times.
Once Saturn and Pluto come together, they almost immediately both enter sidereal Capricorn, where we feel the consequences more acutely, or according to the late and great Vedic astrologer, Bepin Behari, ‘the spiritual impulse which guides the world towards its destiny’. Although we generally think of Capricorn as one of the more practical signs that deals with real issues, there is an internal component to the sign that takes on the world’s destiny and deals with the issues – now. Saturn rules Capricorn and is a ‘spiritualising’ planet. It gets us to deal with an outer reality through a process of internal transformation. If you personally know someone with Capricorn very prominent you will be familiar with the hard work they do in the background; the tough internal and external work they do for us all.
Capricorn is a cardinal (movable) sign, which means there are actions to be taken and things that must be done. It will finally feel like things are beginning to happen from the beginning of 2020, things that we have hesitated with in 2019. This is one reason the planet of action, Mars is exalted in the sign and why the planet of philosophy and religion, Jupiter is debilitated here. A time must come to put away the philosophising and simply do something. Saturn is very strong in its own sign and shows a ‘get on with it’ type of approach in 2020.
As Saturn, Pluto and Jupiter enter Capricorn, it instigates something from the very start of 2020. The first 3 degrees of Capricorn are also the Capricorn 9th harmonic division, doubling up on the powerful influence of the most practical AND ‘spiritualising’ of signs.
But Saturn is also where we hit a wall, in many ways. It represents form, which has its limits, its definite structure. We decide on something and then, well, it cannot be something else - as easily, anyway. We may redraft and rework it, but it ends up being something we must orientate ourselves around.
When Saturn’s influence is pronounced there is no denying what is. But while Saturn is strong in Capricorn, Pluto is destructive no matter the sign involved, and structures are challenged to stay intact as the hidden dynamics are brought to the surface to face the cold light of day.
Borders are one such structure which are challenged during its conjunction with Pluto. Throughout history, Saturn – Pluto conjunctions have stressed borders around the world, including world wars and the breaking up of empires, as lines are redrawn, and power give and taken back. Some examples of previous Saturn – Pluto conjunctions include the splitting up of India and Pakistan, a separation which is again experiencing tensions over Kashmir in 2019, as well as the beginning of WW1 and the end of WW2. Saturn and Pluto represent endings, yes, but endings point to new beginnings. So, it’s not surprising that this conjunction also points to the fear of extinction of humanity while in Sagittarius, a sign that is usually a lot more hopeful about the future. The reality is that many species are becoming extinct, while preservation orders are not uncommon; the other side of the coin.
If you are dealing with the removal of something from your own life, chances are you are holding on to it if you deem it to be important. Saturn and Pluto could be summed up in two words: ‘extinction rebellion’!
But what if this conjunction is freeing you of a burden you are better off without? Either way, this conjunction brings with it themes of destruction/protection, extinction/survival, decay/recuperation, endings/beginnings, although some experience this more intensely based on individual circumstances as seen in individuals’ horoscopes and life cycles.
The split has already occurred; between truth and falsity, ‘us and them’, ‘this and that’, in whatever established forms you have been negotiating. You can either channel this into building upon the ruins or disassociate and walk away from the mess.
Globally, this may look like country’s dealing more with internal affairs and less so on international relations. Personally, this may look like people dealing with practical issues in their lives and not having the time or energy for any more philosophical debate.
Although the actual Saturn-Pluto conjunction occurs in 2020, we have been experiencing this in 2019 and will continue to do so until 2021 due to their proximity.
Saturn represents form and time, expressed in structures and systems in our lives that keep order. Sometimes the systems are forced upon us, and sometimes we force them upon ourselves. This could be anything from national borders to consequences of previous actions bearing fruit now, which we can no longer avoid. The environmental issue is a prime example of facing cold, hard facts.
Pluto represents destruction, decay and change. It is said to ‘make big things small, and small things big’, increasing fears and fuelling a sense of the ‘end times’ when conjunct Saturn. There are very real issues to deal with once they move into Capricorn in 2020. Until then, it is very much more a philosophical debate while they transit Sagittarius, while actions are postponed due to their conjunction with the south node (Ketu). There’s no time for debate in Capricorn.
Whatever you believe about global warming, the reality is that more and more species are becoming extinct each year and we fear we’re next in line. We are likely to see more and more catastrophic events increasing a sense of doom as Saturn and Pluto get closer together into the beginning of 2020 and throughout the year that follows.
We will likely see this play out in big corporations attempting to take more and more power, while we as individuals do our part to give it to them, while simultaneously seeking to take our power back. Borders are compromised and simultaneously tightened by nations and individuals.
As ethics take a further dive in favour of big business and ‘advancement’, we will likely see this as a wake-up call that can no longer be ignored; not in the sense of finding out something new, but in the sense that we can no longer ignore what we may try to bury at other times.
Once Saturn and Pluto come together, they almost immediately both enter sidereal Capricorn, where we feel the consequences more acutely, or according to the late and great Vedic astrologer, Bepin Behari, ‘the spiritual impulse which guides the world towards its destiny’. Although we generally think of Capricorn as one of the more practical signs that deals with real issues, there is an internal component to the sign that takes on the world’s destiny and deals with the issues – now. Saturn rules Capricorn and is a ‘spiritualising’ planet. It gets us to deal with an outer reality through a process of internal transformation. If you personally know someone with Capricorn very prominent you will be familiar with the hard work they do in the background; the tough internal and external work they do for us all.
Capricorn is a cardinal (movable) sign, which means there are actions to be taken and things that must be done. It will finally feel like things are beginning to happen from the beginning of 2020, things that we have hesitated with in 2019. This is one reason the planet of action, Mars is exalted in the sign and why the planet of philosophy and religion, Jupiter is debilitated here. A time must come to put away the philosophising and simply do something. Saturn is very strong in its own sign and shows a ‘get on with it’ type of approach in 2020.
As Saturn, Pluto and Jupiter enter Capricorn, it instigates something from the very start of 2020. The first 3 degrees of Capricorn are also the Capricorn 9th harmonic division, doubling up on the powerful influence of the most practical AND ‘spiritualising’ of signs.
But Saturn is also where we hit a wall, in many ways. It represents form, which has its limits, its definite structure. We decide on something and then, well, it cannot be something else - as easily, anyway. We may redraft and rework it, but it ends up being something we must orientate ourselves around.
When Saturn’s influence is pronounced there is no denying what is. But while Saturn is strong in Capricorn, Pluto is destructive no matter the sign involved, and structures are challenged to stay intact as the hidden dynamics are brought to the surface to face the cold light of day.
Borders are one such structure which are challenged during its conjunction with Pluto. Throughout history, Saturn – Pluto conjunctions have stressed borders around the world, including world wars and the breaking up of empires, as lines are redrawn, and power give and taken back. Some examples of previous Saturn – Pluto conjunctions include the splitting up of India and Pakistan, a separation which is again experiencing tensions over Kashmir in 2019, as well as the beginning of WW1 and the end of WW2. Saturn and Pluto represent endings, yes, but endings point to new beginnings. So, it’s not surprising that this conjunction also points to the fear of extinction of humanity while in Sagittarius, a sign that is usually a lot more hopeful about the future. The reality is that many species are becoming extinct, while preservation orders are not uncommon; the other side of the coin.
If you are dealing with the removal of something from your own life, chances are you are holding on to it if you deem it to be important. Saturn and Pluto could be summed up in two words: ‘extinction rebellion’!
But what if this conjunction is freeing you of a burden you are better off without? Either way, this conjunction brings with it themes of destruction/protection, extinction/survival, decay/recuperation, endings/beginnings, although some experience this more intensely based on individual circumstances as seen in individuals’ horoscopes and life cycles.
Historical Saturn-Pluto Conjunctions
In 1982, the Saturn-Pluto conjunction saw a reset in the financial markets and a short but severe recession leading up to the exact conjunction in November. This conjunction also saw the beginning of the AIDS epidemic and fears for its impact on humanity. The conjunction occurred in sidereal Libra (Venus rules Libra and represents sexually transmitted diseases). 1982 also saw the Falklands War and Canada gain full political independence from the United Kingdom; again, more lines redrawn.
In 1947, the conjunction saw the reshaping of many parts of the world, a ‘new world order’, with the formation of Israel and the breaking up of India and Pakistan. Tensions are mounting once again in these same regions in the lead up to the conjunction in 2020. 1947 also saw the first year of a cold war between the Soviet Union and the US, while the Rosewell incident broke other, extra-terrestrial boundaries! Defence of other boundaries was initiated in the US with the creation of the CIA (Department of Defence and National Security Council).
In 1914, World War 1 began in the months prior to their conjunction; an indication that the run up to this powerful configuration is often more challenging than the subsequent separation. In 1914, the conjunction occurred in Ārdrā, a lunar mansion ruled by a fierce and angry form of Śiva called Rudra, the god of storms which creates sorrow. The conjunction in this sign was highly volatile.
In 1947, the conjunction saw the reshaping of many parts of the world, a ‘new world order’, with the formation of Israel and the breaking up of India and Pakistan. Tensions are mounting once again in these same regions in the lead up to the conjunction in 2020. 1947 also saw the first year of a cold war between the Soviet Union and the US, while the Rosewell incident broke other, extra-terrestrial boundaries! Defence of other boundaries was initiated in the US with the creation of the CIA (Department of Defence and National Security Council).
In 1914, World War 1 began in the months prior to their conjunction; an indication that the run up to this powerful configuration is often more challenging than the subsequent separation. In 1914, the conjunction occurred in Ārdrā, a lunar mansion ruled by a fierce and angry form of Śiva called Rudra, the god of storms which creates sorrow. The conjunction in this sign was highly volatile.
Sidereal & Tropical
As Saturn and Pluto enter sidereal Capricorn in 2020, they are placed in both sidereal and tropical Capricorn for most of the next few years, doubling up on the significance of a sign that is all about getting on with it – whatever ‘it’ is. But whatever ends up happening, or whatever you end up doing, at least you are doing something – at least something is happening! This is one reason 2019 was so challenging: Saturn’s conjunction with the south node (Ketu) showed a lack of willingness and a lot of fear when added to the Saturn-Pluto close conjunction.
Another result of Saturn and Pluto’s conjunction we must be aware of, however, is it can show fear (Saturn) of the changes (Pluto) that must take place now, as well as fear of what is lost in the process. Pluto reflects our fragile egos, pushing up against each other when faced with the limitations of Saturn. This has been expressed in a search for our truth in Sagittarius, fuelling debates and various opinions, while globally this has played out in country’s redrawing borders and new laws for self-protection. Now that they merge in Capricorn in 2020, we are likely to see this play out in more obvious ways, through acts and actions where country’s and individuals leave less room for speculation. The time for talk is coming to an end. Brexit, anyone?
Other boundaries will become more prominent, I imagine. A major boundary may be beyond our planet, pushing the boundaries of space travel.
There is always the possibility of becoming split with major conjunctions such as these; split between one’s individual needs and the collective, for example, or a split between inner and outer, as in someone disassociating from the outside world to address their internal reality, or vice versa. This conjunction can simply bring up fear of ‘end times’, of dwindling resources and a diminishing of one’s own personal boundaries. But it does point to the beginning of redrawing those boundaries, so everyone’s clear.
There is much fear that is protected outwardly; fear of what those in power are doing, for example. Other splits may be more obvious; in group thinking, between religions and political parties. The last time Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter came together in sidereal Sagittarius was during the Reformation which saw a split in the Catholic church and the creation of Protestantism.
Will we see a new religion or the splitting of one to form an offshoot in 2020? What would a reformation look like in our modern era? Many commentators speak about a new religion and culture replacing traditional religions, as social media becomes the altar on which to pray/preach to our very own congregation.
The lunar mansions transited by Saturn and Pluto are Uttarāṣāḍhā and Abhijit. This points to universal concerns and selfless actions which are expressed in individuals making great sacrifices for the preservation of our planet. Greta Thunberg is one such example. Uttarāṣāḍhā’s symbols are an elephant and the planks of a bed. The elephant symbol ties this lunar asterism to the previous Pūrvāṣāḍhā; the previous sign symbolised by an elephant’s tusk. This is symbolic of making a breakthrough initially (Pūrvāṣāḍhā) and then charging ahead (Uttarāṣāḍhā). Once an elephant gets going, there is no stopping it! Uttarāṣāḍhā’s other symbol, the planks of a bed, is symbolic of hardships that must be endured to achieve something, and the austerities we must endure to make something happen. This isn’t so straight forward, however, as Saturn and Pluto join in these signs. Instead, what we experience is some of that and a lot of avoidance and disassociation. I imagine we will see more and more people choosing to tune out as best they can in the coming years, while others have no choice, or choose to take on the issues. Saturn and Pluto may create big changes on the planet and in our lives, but they also point to huge resistance to change, both globally and on a personal level.
The other asterism involved, although perhaps not as directly, is Abhijit; an intercalary sign that is far north of the ecliptic and usually ignored in horoscopy. However, it is used in astrological elections, denoting universal concerns. Often translated as ‘victorious’, Abhijit gets us to question who exactly is the victor? As it is placed in sidereal Capricorn, universal concerns are favoured over personal. One deity associated with it is the god of creation; an indication of the initiating qualities of movable Capricorn, as is the god of preservation, showing the need for preservation alongside changes that must be made. While Saturn may wish to persevere, it removes things in the process, while Pluto is very much about changing something into something else; ‘making small things very large and very large things small’. This will likely play out more obviously in sweeping changes in world powers and leaders, as the power shifts between countries.
Pluto and Saturn’s qualities are known as tamasic in Vedic thought, meaning ‘inert’, ‘decaying’, ‘dark’ and ‘resistant’. This quality can be channelled in ways that slowly, very slowly, reform. Saturn as the ‘Lord of Time’ brings a sense of the inevitable re-formation that must occur now.
And then Jupiter will join Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn from March 2020, spending little time on ethical debates when things must be done regardless.
Another result of Saturn and Pluto’s conjunction we must be aware of, however, is it can show fear (Saturn) of the changes (Pluto) that must take place now, as well as fear of what is lost in the process. Pluto reflects our fragile egos, pushing up against each other when faced with the limitations of Saturn. This has been expressed in a search for our truth in Sagittarius, fuelling debates and various opinions, while globally this has played out in country’s redrawing borders and new laws for self-protection. Now that they merge in Capricorn in 2020, we are likely to see this play out in more obvious ways, through acts and actions where country’s and individuals leave less room for speculation. The time for talk is coming to an end. Brexit, anyone?
Other boundaries will become more prominent, I imagine. A major boundary may be beyond our planet, pushing the boundaries of space travel.
There is always the possibility of becoming split with major conjunctions such as these; split between one’s individual needs and the collective, for example, or a split between inner and outer, as in someone disassociating from the outside world to address their internal reality, or vice versa. This conjunction can simply bring up fear of ‘end times’, of dwindling resources and a diminishing of one’s own personal boundaries. But it does point to the beginning of redrawing those boundaries, so everyone’s clear.
There is much fear that is protected outwardly; fear of what those in power are doing, for example. Other splits may be more obvious; in group thinking, between religions and political parties. The last time Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter came together in sidereal Sagittarius was during the Reformation which saw a split in the Catholic church and the creation of Protestantism.
Will we see a new religion or the splitting of one to form an offshoot in 2020? What would a reformation look like in our modern era? Many commentators speak about a new religion and culture replacing traditional religions, as social media becomes the altar on which to pray/preach to our very own congregation.
The lunar mansions transited by Saturn and Pluto are Uttarāṣāḍhā and Abhijit. This points to universal concerns and selfless actions which are expressed in individuals making great sacrifices for the preservation of our planet. Greta Thunberg is one such example. Uttarāṣāḍhā’s symbols are an elephant and the planks of a bed. The elephant symbol ties this lunar asterism to the previous Pūrvāṣāḍhā; the previous sign symbolised by an elephant’s tusk. This is symbolic of making a breakthrough initially (Pūrvāṣāḍhā) and then charging ahead (Uttarāṣāḍhā). Once an elephant gets going, there is no stopping it! Uttarāṣāḍhā’s other symbol, the planks of a bed, is symbolic of hardships that must be endured to achieve something, and the austerities we must endure to make something happen. This isn’t so straight forward, however, as Saturn and Pluto join in these signs. Instead, what we experience is some of that and a lot of avoidance and disassociation. I imagine we will see more and more people choosing to tune out as best they can in the coming years, while others have no choice, or choose to take on the issues. Saturn and Pluto may create big changes on the planet and in our lives, but they also point to huge resistance to change, both globally and on a personal level.
The other asterism involved, although perhaps not as directly, is Abhijit; an intercalary sign that is far north of the ecliptic and usually ignored in horoscopy. However, it is used in astrological elections, denoting universal concerns. Often translated as ‘victorious’, Abhijit gets us to question who exactly is the victor? As it is placed in sidereal Capricorn, universal concerns are favoured over personal. One deity associated with it is the god of creation; an indication of the initiating qualities of movable Capricorn, as is the god of preservation, showing the need for preservation alongside changes that must be made. While Saturn may wish to persevere, it removes things in the process, while Pluto is very much about changing something into something else; ‘making small things very large and very large things small’. This will likely play out more obviously in sweeping changes in world powers and leaders, as the power shifts between countries.
Pluto and Saturn’s qualities are known as tamasic in Vedic thought, meaning ‘inert’, ‘decaying’, ‘dark’ and ‘resistant’. This quality can be channelled in ways that slowly, very slowly, reform. Saturn as the ‘Lord of Time’ brings a sense of the inevitable re-formation that must occur now.
And then Jupiter will join Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn from March 2020, spending little time on ethical debates when things must be done regardless.
Jupiter – Pluto Conjunction
As Saturn meets with Pluto and challenges changes within, changes we may initially struggle with, Jupiter comes up behind in sidereal Sagittarius as the voice of reason, delving deep to find our still voice within, connecting our subjective truth (Sagittarius) with objective reality (Capricorn). Jupiter transits Sagittarius and Capricorn in 2020, moving back and over these signs during the year.
This means Jupiter will stay with Pluto for most of 2020, as they move through the last degrees of Sagittarius and first degrees of Capricorn. It seems there is more digging to do and still more faulting thinking to question.
The last conjunction of Jupiter and Pluto occurred in December 2007, and for a brief period, right before the financial crash of 2008. Jupiter represents growth, while Pluto represents decay. In 2020, their conjunction remains close from March until November; longer than usual due to their retrograde transits. When Jupiter’s subsequent conjunction with Saturn in December 2020 is considered we will likely see a global recession which changes the way economies are run; perhaps even a complete reset of the financial system.
We are also likely to see advice from all kinds of sources that are not always on point, or even well-intentioned. Pluto’s influence on Jupiter will darken its qualities, leading to a lack of clarity due to previous bad decisions. It’s as if our choices have come home to roost, while future decisions will be impacted through forcing the issues.
If we cannot take the time to slowly process and listen to our own inner guidance, and completely reset our intentions - and attention - we are likely to feel swayed by louder voices that may seem like they know what they are talking about. But alas, they do not always know best. And even if they do, it is always best to listen to your intuition, anyway; a key signification of Jupiter.
A further breakdown of order can open up the possibility of deeper insights, of course, as we peer through the cracks that has formed in the fabric of society, but we must be on guard that we are not responding through fear when making any decisions and take a moment to connect with ourselves, in stillness.
Jupiter’s conjunction with Pluto occurs in Capricorn for the most part, reflecting a need to get on with what needs to be done, once the decisions have been made. Thankfully, Saturn’s presence cancels Jupiter’s debilitation which usually shows up in a lack of guidance. This may mean we strongly sense a lack of order and moral behaviour, and then seek them out.
Actions speak louder than words in Capricorn, so if you can lend a helping hand to those in need you will be serving the signs’ interests much better than detaching from the world. Actions allow us to channel the work of Capricorn, while Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter’s transit will guide us in what needs to be cleared out in the process.
This means Jupiter will stay with Pluto for most of 2020, as they move through the last degrees of Sagittarius and first degrees of Capricorn. It seems there is more digging to do and still more faulting thinking to question.
The last conjunction of Jupiter and Pluto occurred in December 2007, and for a brief period, right before the financial crash of 2008. Jupiter represents growth, while Pluto represents decay. In 2020, their conjunction remains close from March until November; longer than usual due to their retrograde transits. When Jupiter’s subsequent conjunction with Saturn in December 2020 is considered we will likely see a global recession which changes the way economies are run; perhaps even a complete reset of the financial system.
We are also likely to see advice from all kinds of sources that are not always on point, or even well-intentioned. Pluto’s influence on Jupiter will darken its qualities, leading to a lack of clarity due to previous bad decisions. It’s as if our choices have come home to roost, while future decisions will be impacted through forcing the issues.
If we cannot take the time to slowly process and listen to our own inner guidance, and completely reset our intentions - and attention - we are likely to feel swayed by louder voices that may seem like they know what they are talking about. But alas, they do not always know best. And even if they do, it is always best to listen to your intuition, anyway; a key signification of Jupiter.
A further breakdown of order can open up the possibility of deeper insights, of course, as we peer through the cracks that has formed in the fabric of society, but we must be on guard that we are not responding through fear when making any decisions and take a moment to connect with ourselves, in stillness.
Jupiter’s conjunction with Pluto occurs in Capricorn for the most part, reflecting a need to get on with what needs to be done, once the decisions have been made. Thankfully, Saturn’s presence cancels Jupiter’s debilitation which usually shows up in a lack of guidance. This may mean we strongly sense a lack of order and moral behaviour, and then seek them out.
Actions speak louder than words in Capricorn, so if you can lend a helping hand to those in need you will be serving the signs’ interests much better than detaching from the world. Actions allow us to channel the work of Capricorn, while Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter’s transit will guide us in what needs to be cleared out in the process.
Saturn-Jupiter Conjunction
As if 2020 hadn’t had enough going on, along comes another major conjunction, on December 21. This occurs just as Jupiter passes its exact degree of debilitation (5° Capricorn) and meets with the sign’s ruler, Saturn. Although Saturn cancels Jupiter’s debilitation, when they occupy the same degree in the zodiac they are placed in a ‘planetary war’. Although Saturn is strong in its own sign, and wins the war by some accounts, there is a hidden strength to Jupiter that is not obvious from the outset.
In the days after Jupiter meets with Saturn on the Solstice, it will enter the Pisces division on Christmas Day, which is from 6° 40’ to 10° 00’ of Capricorn. Vedic astrologer Komilla Sutton teaches about these degrees in terms of spiritually enriching placements for planets, despite the apparent outward indication of weakness. Although at first glance one would consider Jupiter weakly placed in Capricorn, there is a deeply embodied faith in an underlying order in the universe.
I think Jupiter will send us all through a lot of ups and downs in relation to our faith, or a lack thereof, in the coming years, especially in the lead up to Jupiter’s conjunction with Saturn by the end of 2020. But then, as Jupiter enters this auspicious section of Capricorn, there is an opportunity to tune into a deeper sense of faith, even when all seems lost in the world.
The world will likely experience a sense of foreboding at the Solstice in December 2020, perhaps through a recession, and a need to deal with the practicalities of life that make it seem as if there is a lack of more meaningful things to talk about. In times of hardship, it is easier to get through it when you believe in something more meaningful; that your life has purpose and you are here for more than making money and working hard. You may need this reminder come the end of 2020.
In the days after Jupiter meets with Saturn on the Solstice, it will enter the Pisces division on Christmas Day, which is from 6° 40’ to 10° 00’ of Capricorn. Vedic astrologer Komilla Sutton teaches about these degrees in terms of spiritually enriching placements for planets, despite the apparent outward indication of weakness. Although at first glance one would consider Jupiter weakly placed in Capricorn, there is a deeply embodied faith in an underlying order in the universe.
I think Jupiter will send us all through a lot of ups and downs in relation to our faith, or a lack thereof, in the coming years, especially in the lead up to Jupiter’s conjunction with Saturn by the end of 2020. But then, as Jupiter enters this auspicious section of Capricorn, there is an opportunity to tune into a deeper sense of faith, even when all seems lost in the world.
The world will likely experience a sense of foreboding at the Solstice in December 2020, perhaps through a recession, and a need to deal with the practicalities of life that make it seem as if there is a lack of more meaningful things to talk about. In times of hardship, it is easier to get through it when you believe in something more meaningful; that your life has purpose and you are here for more than making money and working hard. You may need this reminder come the end of 2020.
Uranus in Aries: A Conflicting Impulse
As we venture onward, and upward towards the peak that is Capricorn, there is a challenge we must meet head on that may create conflict; that is, Uranus transiting Aries. This is because Uranus and Aries promote individuality, while Saturn and Capricorn demand universality. By being in a square aspect to each other it makes it may feel like these naturally contrasting qualities are even more contrasted, e.g. you may want something personally, but may be aware of its impact on others or the environment.
The first lunar mansion and division of Aries is called Aśvinī and is symbolised by a horse’s head, while the sign Aries itself is symbolised by a ram’s head. Jumping head first into something is emphasised, as are any kind of risk-taking and adventure. Uranus in Aries is all about individualism, freedom of choice and a youthful eagerness to get ahead, usually with little thought about how it impacts others.
Aries is where Saturn finds itself debilitated and is in stark contrast to Saturn’s goal in Capricorn; a long-term goal which takes everyone and everything else into account.
Astrologer Richard Tarnas, who would like to rename Uranus, Prometheus, expresses the rebelliousness of Uranus, or the ‘Promethean impulse’, in his book, The Passion of the Western Mind as ‘’restless, heroic, rebellious and revolutionary, individualistic and innovative, eternally seeking freedom, autonomy, change and the new", and Saturn as "conservative, stabilising, controlling, dominating, that which seeks to sustain, order, contain and repress."
We can see two distinct qualities between Saturn and Uranus (Prometheus) play out as Saturn enters Capricorn from 2020 to 2023 and they transit in an angle from each other. We must deal with this contrast and possible conflict in the coming years, as a result.
We’ve always had rebels and iconoclastic individuals threatening to bring down the establishment, so why should Uranus’ transit in Aries be any different? Well, it is very much more evident that this type of rebelliousness is more extreme when Uranus transits Aries, a sign that is all about personal choice, ambition and risk-taking; a sign that is ruled by the planet of war and fighting for individual freedoms: Mars.
Uranus in Aries as the individual ego may be seen to reflect the Promethean impulse and myth which Tarnas writes about, and more obviously while Uranus transits Aries. This may be expressed as ‘stealing fire from the gods’ from the Promethean myth, reflecting the individual need for power, autonomy and renewal. This is also expressed in the myth of Agni, the fire god of India. As Uranus transits sidereal Aries until 2025, individuals seek freedom from what constricts them, i.e. Saturn, including technology and corporations which attempt to increase their power at a time that suggests they are also having to relinquish some.
We are at a turning point in human history, it seems, one that is full of conflicting impulses; between individual freedoms and universal concerns.
We can either rise to the challenge and make the necessary adjustments or remain conflicted, projecting this outwardly onto others who may seem to only have their own interests in mind.
We must be the change we want to see in the world – and be that for everyone.
The first lunar mansion and division of Aries is called Aśvinī and is symbolised by a horse’s head, while the sign Aries itself is symbolised by a ram’s head. Jumping head first into something is emphasised, as are any kind of risk-taking and adventure. Uranus in Aries is all about individualism, freedom of choice and a youthful eagerness to get ahead, usually with little thought about how it impacts others.
Aries is where Saturn finds itself debilitated and is in stark contrast to Saturn’s goal in Capricorn; a long-term goal which takes everyone and everything else into account.
Astrologer Richard Tarnas, who would like to rename Uranus, Prometheus, expresses the rebelliousness of Uranus, or the ‘Promethean impulse’, in his book, The Passion of the Western Mind as ‘’restless, heroic, rebellious and revolutionary, individualistic and innovative, eternally seeking freedom, autonomy, change and the new", and Saturn as "conservative, stabilising, controlling, dominating, that which seeks to sustain, order, contain and repress."
We can see two distinct qualities between Saturn and Uranus (Prometheus) play out as Saturn enters Capricorn from 2020 to 2023 and they transit in an angle from each other. We must deal with this contrast and possible conflict in the coming years, as a result.
We’ve always had rebels and iconoclastic individuals threatening to bring down the establishment, so why should Uranus’ transit in Aries be any different? Well, it is very much more evident that this type of rebelliousness is more extreme when Uranus transits Aries, a sign that is all about personal choice, ambition and risk-taking; a sign that is ruled by the planet of war and fighting for individual freedoms: Mars.
Uranus in Aries as the individual ego may be seen to reflect the Promethean impulse and myth which Tarnas writes about, and more obviously while Uranus transits Aries. This may be expressed as ‘stealing fire from the gods’ from the Promethean myth, reflecting the individual need for power, autonomy and renewal. This is also expressed in the myth of Agni, the fire god of India. As Uranus transits sidereal Aries until 2025, individuals seek freedom from what constricts them, i.e. Saturn, including technology and corporations which attempt to increase their power at a time that suggests they are also having to relinquish some.
We are at a turning point in human history, it seems, one that is full of conflicting impulses; between individual freedoms and universal concerns.
We can either rise to the challenge and make the necessary adjustments or remain conflicted, projecting this outwardly onto others who may seem to only have their own interests in mind.
We must be the change we want to see in the world – and be that for everyone.
OM TAT SAT
References
Behari, Bepin. Fundamentals of Vedic Astrology. (2nd ed.) Wisconsin: Lotus Press 2003.
Komilla Sutton (2019). Pushkara - Navamsha and Bhaga. [online] Komilla.com. Available at: https://komilla.com/lib-pushkara-part-two.html
Tarnas, Richard. The Passion of the Western Mind. N.Y., Ballantine, 1991.
References
Behari, Bepin. Fundamentals of Vedic Astrology. (2nd ed.) Wisconsin: Lotus Press 2003.
Komilla Sutton (2019). Pushkara - Navamsha and Bhaga. [online] Komilla.com. Available at: https://komilla.com/lib-pushkara-part-two.html
Tarnas, Richard. The Passion of the Western Mind. N.Y., Ballantine, 1991.
