Saturn is the planet of time. It reflects a stoic view of life, an acceptance of our current place on the wheel of time, of our fate. When strong, as it is in Capricorn, we are more likely to deal with things that we may have (note: probably) previously put off in favour of thinking about our many options (see Sagittarius). Capricorn has a 'get on with it' kind of approach.
Saturn had just entered sidereal Capricorn, a movable sign, on the day the Brexit withdrawal agreement was signed and is a good example of what I'm referring to. The time for debate is over. The time for action is at hand.
Capricorn is a wake-up call, but it’s not everyone who wishes to wake up to the changes that must take place. It’s entry into Capricorn feels as if we've being rudely awoken at Mount Everest base camp and told we must hike the rest of the way. At least the air is fresh and we have a new vantage point to observe our lives more objectively.
Capricorn is an earth-dominant, movable sign. It’s all about doing the necessary, setting a goal and getting stuck in. We cannot tell from the outset what the whole terrain will be like as we set out, but when we take action we discover what works and what doesn’t.
Saturn had just entered sidereal Capricorn, a movable sign, on the day the Brexit withdrawal agreement was signed and is a good example of what I'm referring to. The time for debate is over. The time for action is at hand.
Capricorn is a wake-up call, but it’s not everyone who wishes to wake up to the changes that must take place. It’s entry into Capricorn feels as if we've being rudely awoken at Mount Everest base camp and told we must hike the rest of the way. At least the air is fresh and we have a new vantage point to observe our lives more objectively.
Capricorn is an earth-dominant, movable sign. It’s all about doing the necessary, setting a goal and getting stuck in. We cannot tell from the outset what the whole terrain will be like as we set out, but when we take action we discover what works and what doesn’t.
Thinking (Sagittarius) and Doing (Capricorn)
The emphasis has now begun to shift from the ethical - should we or shouldn’t we - debate of Sagittarius, as Saturn, Pluto and Jupiter move into sidereal Capricorn in 2020. Once all planets are on board, and all of us as a humanity, as well as the wholeness of who we are as individuals, we can get fully behind what we are doing.
Have you noticed a shift in gears in your own life?
Even if you don’t know where to place Capricorn in your Vedic horoscope, you can simply look at what areas of your life you are now want to make some big changes.
It’s not simply about just doing it, like Aries, for example, regardless of consequence. Saturn represents a more responsible part of our being. But it’s also about doing it because we must, and because not doing it will have consequences. The more we put it off, the more our anxiety builds, because we all know, deep down, what we should be doing. And, more importantly perhaps, we all know what we shouldn’t be doing.
Saturn's ingress into Capricorn promotes a long-term, objective appraisal of our goals, but it also represents the need to remove that which no longer serves our long-term interests.
2020 is a year to simplify our lives, while Saturn's strength in its own sign suggests we will at least be able to see what must be changed and how we can sustain these changes.
The Lord of Time
There’s one important element which Saturn represents in relation to any changes we are currently making. That is, time.
It's going to take time.
Although it is one of many elements involved in doing anything, it's an important one. Other elements include the resources, will-power and skills needed, as well as the desire and forbearance to see it through - no matter what.
Despite the uncertainty, despite the pain of doing it, we are all tasked with doing something because the pain of not doing is greater. We will likely fail many times before we get it right and that's okay because it teaches important lessons about what doesn't work.
Decide now, what is sustainable with the time you have - and start doing it! However, as with all Saturn transits, slow and steady wins the race.
Start with a small thing. By doing so, you are more likely to do it, and feel better because you achieved something. This will further increase the likelihood of you continuing to do it – maybe even increasing the time you spend doing it.
There’s one important element which Saturn represents in relation to any changes we are currently making. That is, time.
It's going to take time.
Although it is one of many elements involved in doing anything, it's an important one. Other elements include the resources, will-power and skills needed, as well as the desire and forbearance to see it through - no matter what.
Despite the uncertainty, despite the pain of doing it, we are all tasked with doing something because the pain of not doing is greater. We will likely fail many times before we get it right and that's okay because it teaches important lessons about what doesn't work.
Decide now, what is sustainable with the time you have - and start doing it! However, as with all Saturn transits, slow and steady wins the race.
Start with a small thing. By doing so, you are more likely to do it, and feel better because you achieved something. This will further increase the likelihood of you continuing to do it – maybe even increasing the time you spend doing it.
Sustainable Solutions
Saturn’s ingress into Capricorn promotes more responsible, sustainable solutions to systems which give our lives structure. And while Pluto's current conjunction with Saturn shows up as fear of the threat to these very things, removing these blocks is also promoted.
The Saturn-Pluto conjunction is stoking a lot of fear in case you didn’t notice. One swipe of the news may look like the apocalypse: viral outbreaks, fires, floods and swarms of locusts decimating entire regions. This particular combination reflects an ‘end times’ feel, which is another indication that things must be done, of course.
As an example, here’s the People’s Republic of China chart for Oct 1, 1949 at 15.01 in Beijing.
Saturn’s ingress into Capricorn promotes more responsible, sustainable solutions to systems which give our lives structure. And while Pluto's current conjunction with Saturn shows up as fear of the threat to these very things, removing these blocks is also promoted.
The Saturn-Pluto conjunction is stoking a lot of fear in case you didn’t notice. One swipe of the news may look like the apocalypse: viral outbreaks, fires, floods and swarms of locusts decimating entire regions. This particular combination reflects an ‘end times’ feel, which is another indication that things must be done, of course.
As an example, here’s the People’s Republic of China chart for Oct 1, 1949 at 15.01 in Beijing.
As you can see, Capricorn is the rising sign, with the Moon placed therein. China will go through a lot of changes in the years to come, as a result. Although Saturn is the ruler of the chart overall, and its strength must show up in some way, it is showing one very important lesson which Saturn wants to teach us: stoicism.
Śanti
We never know when disaster will hit us, as signs of aging creep up and create problems. The only thing we can be sure of is that everything and everyone in our lives will be taken in time.
While this may sound bleak, it’s a necessary part of finding peace. The Sanskrit name for Saturn, Śani, sounds a lot like the word for peace, Śanti. And indeed, unless and until we can make peace with the fact, we cannot say that we are truly at peace.
Saturn’s strength is at least showing a responsible response to a viral outbreak in China. If there were any country that could deal with such a crisis responsibly, it is China. The country has Capricorn woven into their fabric, after all.
Yet, there is no denying the other face of Saturn, the flip-side of peace and acceptance, i.e. a lack thereof. While there may be a lot of fear present when Saturn is strong, our ability to respond appropriately increases in line with this fear. Fear is useful because it makes us act, which is different to anxiety; Saturn’s way of telling us we are probably not doing what we should be doing.
Saturn teaches us to change what we can and accept the rest.
Capricorn's symbol of a goat climbing to the top of a mountain represents our ability to reach our goals. But the mountain goat hangs out on the cliff edge a lot, too!
We’re at a cliff-hanger at this point, in this pivotal year.
If you’ve ever been at that point during a trek; you know, when you're considering giving up, you know that sense you get that you must keep moving. This means acknowledging the difficulty, the challenges, while looking at how we can best express them in a more productive manner; freeing up energy from too much worry induced by inaction; finding the breakthrough naturally flows from a period of anxiety.
One way to do this would be to use this transit, and the years to come, to break down personal boundaries that have held you back from a personal goal.
Madonna has Capricorn rising. She is referred to by many as the 'hardest working performer in pop music', and a typical Capricorn, you might say. She was born with the Moon in Leo, so Saturn's current transit in Capricorn impacts her 6th house of health and work, ensuring these are areas of intense focus for the coming years.
She is currently experiencing knee problems, which is something Saturn rules in astrology. Saturn's transit to the first house or ascendant, can show up as having to work harder than usual, having to take on more responsibility, or it's flip side, i.e. not being able to work at all.
While this would be more specific to Madonna, as she is currently experiencing a Saturn cycle in her life, anyone with Capricorn rising should probably pay attention to how much they are doing. Too much or too little movement and/or work could lead to problems.
Saturn rules the muscle tissue, as well as the tendons and ligaments, you know, the things that have to do the work and hold everything together. Saturn is also given the title, 'the planet of longevity'. The muscle tissue is the tissue of longevity, in a way, as and when it begins to deteriorate we begin to slow down, just like Saturn.
Use it or lose it - but don't overdo it!
She is currently experiencing knee problems, which is something Saturn rules in astrology. Saturn's transit to the first house or ascendant, can show up as having to work harder than usual, having to take on more responsibility, or it's flip side, i.e. not being able to work at all.
While this would be more specific to Madonna, as she is currently experiencing a Saturn cycle in her life, anyone with Capricorn rising should probably pay attention to how much they are doing. Too much or too little movement and/or work could lead to problems.
Saturn rules the muscle tissue, as well as the tendons and ligaments, you know, the things that have to do the work and hold everything together. Saturn is also given the title, 'the planet of longevity'. The muscle tissue is the tissue of longevity, in a way, as and when it begins to deteriorate we begin to slow down, just like Saturn.
Use it or lose it - but don't overdo it!
For Each Sign
Aries: This is a time to stick with what you're working on, no matter how hard and thankless it seems right now. Saturn does very well in the 10th house, but that doesn't mean it is easy! The work right now is about working hard for work's sake, without the need for rewards. They come later.
Taurus: Saturn impacts your direction and purpose in life, requiring more focus on what it is you believe is possible. This means getting to know what is not possible, of course. Things that can help funnel this energy are studies, travel and higher education and knowledge.
Gemini: Saturn brings unexpected changes which you can be open and flexible towards, changing what you believe is possible in your life. Stay open to new possibilities throughout as new opportunities you were not aware of present themselves.
Cancer: It's time to work on your relationships. This may mean being more vulnerable with someone close or being more vulnerable to bring someone closer. As scary as this is for you, the rewards are great in the long run.
Leo: Time to work on your daily routines and your health. This improves the quality of your life, including your work routine, but only if you are willing to do the work. Otherwise, you may experience Saturn as pains you would prefer to do without, reminding you to look after your health.
Virgo: Working on your relationship to your children, your creative projects and your followers or students, will allow you to develop a more objective view of your future and your legacy.
Libra: Your home environment, happiness and well-being is something to work on. It may be time to bring more creativity and fun into your home, to balance all the hard work; in your relationship to your parents, especially your mother, which may need to address things that you previously put off.
Scorpio: Time to get clear about what you are communicating and working on what and how you express yourself. This will help you to increase your confidence, but only if you are willing to work at it.
Sagittarius: Time to take the focus off yourself and put it on what and who you value, including your family and community, as well as your actual valuables which includes your bank balance. The more you work on valuing yourself, the more you can increase your assets.
Capricorn: Time to work on yourself. This includes focusing your energy on what is important, while letting go of what no longer serves you moving forward. A new you emerges from a period of uncertainty.
Aquarius: Time to work on finishing up projects and a phase of your life that has long since outworn its welcome. This may mean clearing debts and saying goodbye to things that no longer serve you in the long run.
Pisces: Time to take a step back and look at the bigger picture; the things you have been working hard on and how they serve others and your community. This may mean working on your networks, developing stronger bonds with friends and associates that are on the same page.
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