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Saturn Direct in Pisces: Cutting thru the clouds
What burden have you been forced to carry, and what difficulty have you had to endure, while Saturn was Retrograde (all about figuring out how to rise to challenges and build up inner mastery in various ways..and what better way than via external hurdles to overcome!)?
A Capricorn friend of mine (ruled by Saturn) would call these “AFGE Another Fucking Growth Experience”. Why sugar coat the stone cold reality? Saturn doesn’t.
You rise to the challenge, you build confidence and mastery. If you aren’t able to, you get to keep at it until you do. Saturn rules time. Fine wine, graceful aging. The wisdom of the elderly. Hard earned and well deserved results.
Those lessons you’ve been learning of late (disguised as punishments)…well, you’re more equipped - wiser, stronger, sober now - to face the challenges and embrace the necessary grift. Where you may feel weakened or found failure, it matters not. What does matter is moving forward - as Saturn is now doing; and traction can be gained and visible progress seen. It’s time, ready or not to get up and have at it again.
In Pisces, Saturn is demanding of us all a delicate balancing both of realism with vision: the ability to remain grounded and anchored to terra firma, yet still have your head in the clouds to both dream up new ideas to manifest and bring down to earth, to realize and give body to, and to tap into to a higher vantage point, above the whirring cogs of life’s daily drudgery, to access a spiritual perspective on it all.
Faith perhaps, at times, to give us purpose. Or at least to remain connected to the vision we carry, and not get lost in the many stumbling and steps to get there.
You want H. But you have to graduate somehow through/past/over A through G first. Lucky breaks can help us skip steps, but the steps still exist in the first place. Before you can do level 3, you have to have the skill set of level 2. Schooling for dummies, but with Saturn we are all dummies equally, until we prove otherwise.
Prove it. Do it. Saturn helps us set goals and break records. Our greatest weaknesses can turn into our proudest achievements. Jessica Kirson’s mother was a therapist who worked from home, and she has to shut up and be silent most of her childhood. She went on to a career holding a microphone and mouthing off to audiences everywhere, as a successful stand-up comedian. Her Saturn was in the 3rd of communication.
Our blocks are actually steps, to greater heights.
If Pisces, the fish rules bodies of water (ruled by Neptune, lord of the oceans), then structured Saturn is the laying of the stones to cross the river, the bridge to span the gorge, the reservoir dam to contain the water safely.
Moving forward with plans on how not to get overwhelmed, ability to quieten the ‘what it’ voices and to remember that getting to work, applying oneself is a sure fireway to keep emotional demons at bay. Feeling off or iffy? Work on another rung of your plan’s ladder. Every inch forward helps.
This is the perfect time for building castles in the sky - for securing the scaffolding, laying a foundation and setting the first step; getting to work somehow, in making an ideas a dream or a vision in your minds eye a practical, physical tangible reality.
Mars in Scorpio opposing Uranus in Taurus
Saturday calls for extra vigilant, when aggressive Mars clashes with sudden, spontaneous and erratic Uranus. Poor impulse control can lead to extreme measures or overdoing it, especially with spending, but it’s the same for all other areas; appetite, anger, desires. It’s known to be an “accident prone” signature - the regretful ‘looking before you leap”. Keep your head out of your phone when out and about, and be sure to buckle up when on the road. Reckless drivers wreck more, so extra caution and focus can keep you out of harm’s way. This is, thankfully, also an alignment of near misses and sudden changes of desire or behavior that can ultimately spare you.
Not a time to let heated emotions or reactions lead you into unwise choices and clashes with people who couldn’t care less, or who are only too happy to make life miserable for you, or worse. Volatility, crimes of passion and outbursts are the hallmarks of this pattern so not the easiest start to the weekend, but fun for going out on a limb and trying new, exhilarating and unique experiences.
Venus into Libra
Love and luxury, two is better than one - find someone to share with when possible, as companionship is a truly Libra gift. Or enjoy showing yourself a better time than you have given yourself of late. Libra is balance - give to the different side of yourself instead of getting stuck in One Mode only.
This alignment reminds us that beauty always brings peace and ease and harmony. Look to music, art, dance, color, sensual pleasures, candlelight, scents, tastes, fabrics. Soothe the savage beast within so you don’t add more aggression to an already heated climate.
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Pisces
As a formless sign, full of potential, you need the earthy weight of restrictions, deadlines, necessities and obligations to keep you pulled down into this heavier, dense physical dimension. Saturn direct offers such an anchor (which can feel like a prison to the least tangible sign of energy over form), if you are willing to wake up and remain conscious and clear enough to take care of business.
In your 1st, Saturn offers a chance to strengthen your body and step into your obvious authority as a sensitive, tuned-in empathically gifted and creative powerhouse. Resistance-training is Saturn-esque: push ups, sit ups, lifting weights. Saturn rules the teeth, bones, spine, joints. These areas will surely become messengers to you - that you need more flexibility, a stronger spine, or to stand up straighter. To kneel with humility or in prayer, but not to grovel. To take care of your body as a manager keeps employees doing their jobs. Walking is taken for granted until a knee gives out. Teeth are forgotten about until you can no longer chew.
You are tasked now with taking on more responsibility over yourself and your own trajectory. It’s an upgrade time if you put in the effort. You are a master in many areas, so don’t play coy or limit yourself through fear or insecure worry over your capability. Just get on with it. You need to build your muscles instead of procrastinating or getting lost in depressive bouts of futility or feelings or failure or wanting to quit (perhaps before you have even started?). Saturn will keep you grounded — and be warned, if you stray too far into “negative Pisces” territory, there will be a price to pay. You don’t get away with that, these days.
Use your imagination. Apply your visionary skills. Work on your escapist needs by finding work you enjoy escaping into.
Mars-Uranus opposition on Saturday falls across your mental axis, suggesting a heightened likelihood of volatile conversation and weighty words, shocking exchanges or news, or just those who refuse to see things from another point of view. Not worth trying to persuade or convince, justify or explain. Save your breath, spare yourself the stress (and try and resist fanning any flames with a smart mouth).
Venus into your 8th can often suggest material or practical support from others, enjoyable intimate moments and the process of cutting things out of your life is actually a pleasurable pastime now - the more you can offload, the smoother things get, the lighter your burdens and responsibilities - and the less you are restricted and limited. Beautiful Balance comes with Consistent Clearouts. Since the 8th rules intimacy, Venus can only draw you closer and closer to someone, so allow yourself to. Dates; nights out, nights in, day excursions, watching sunsets, sitting chilling with music, relaxing walks, feel free to luxuriate and even be lazy with someone you enjoy. Sharing pleasure is what this is all about. It also works in reverse; Libra is all about yin-yang so this period can bring the peaceful release of certain relationships.
Libra
Your ruler Venus moves into your sign & Cycle 1, and though every other sign would be envious of this news, they can’t help but see you in a better and brighter light. The magic glamor spell seemingly cast over you when Venus visits, is unmistakable and undeniable. You seem to look better, even when you may not feel it.
Others seem to offer comments and compliments on your appearance. You seem more interested in beautification in various ways - accessorizing, personal beauty products, colognes and perfumes or simply attending to yourself more, a self care passage and pampering package. It’s really a chance to show yourself more love, which ultimately is reflected back to you, by those around who invariably pick up on this change in attitude or the new sparkle you seem to emit.
This heightened attractiveness can, of course, bring unwanted attention so you have to filter the reception you get.
Mars-Uranus clash on Saturday across your material axis, shifts your impulse control and intensify your cravings,, desires, hunger and hormones, making you more inclined to overdo it, or react in more extreme ways - or you could find others are suddenly blowing hot and cold. Channel your passion into worthy people but be ready to make a quick exit: dormant volcanos are ready to blow.
Saturn moving direct again in your 6th is a sign of strengthening health, as long as you take care of the delicate balance between your default emotional state and your physical state, for the two are intrinsically entwined. Getting back to a fitness program and giving a damn about your body is non-negotiable. You have to or you’ll be forced to, one way or another. Take control over your Health before your body takes control of you.
Be like a shift leader, keeping all those under you working efficiently. To do that, give each part what it wants and needs, not what you feel like giving it (or neglecting to).
Each part of your body had a requirement. You’ll get to see how the various parts and pieces affect the whole, whilst Saturn spends time in your 6th. It’s right back at the beginning of Pisces after retrograding, so you have a while. Pace yourself. Give your body what makes it feel good, and you will feel great.
Your feet and bloodstream are connected to Pisces in your 6th. Onions clean the blood. Reflexology massages release the “crispy” blockages in your feet. Find them and smooth them out and drink water to flush out the toxins. Take care of your feet regularly; they are connectors to your entire body’s organs.
Saturn rules the bones, teeth, joints, your spine. These also require special care and attention. No skimping. No avoiding the dentist. No refusing to stretch. Ever had a back give out? You’re immobilized. One small part affects the whole. Take care of the many small parts. Daily maintenance matters.
Some foods you really just can’t absorb without inevitable issues, which aren’t worth it unless you’re a masochist. Hydration becomes even more important. Water is your friend. Keep it by your side. It’ll even calm you down during those inevitable pesky problems you have to handle now that Saturn is direct and your to do list is filing up.
Taurus
Your ruler Venus moves into your 6th, which always seems to smooth things over on the job and work front. Could be that you are easier to get along with for whatever reason, or coworkers are friendlier & more courteous. Maybe new paint or decor makes your time there more pleasing to the senses. Beauty always makes you feel better, so wherever you can, try and take this into work with you - in the scents you wear, the way you look.
Don’t forget that winning smile or yours - even on those dull days you’d rather camp out at home with a movie and chocolate, the smile you wear in public really does soften others who in return makes your life much easier and your days smoother and more pleasant. Love is found when you care about who you are working with and for. You could even find a nice fat tip or gift is bestowed on you, for your efforts, during this period. Enjoy what you do or at least make peace with it, even the mundane and usually annoying chores. Sing your latest favorite song and refuse to let anyone sully your good mood.
Keep your wits about you on Saturday, when Uranus in your sign is opposed by Mars in your 7th of other people - whose anger issues, haste or pushiness could trigger some surprising reactions and results. This is one of those ‘accident prone’ alignments so watch who and what you get involved with, steer clear of retaliation of inflammatory responses and people who clearly are looking for a confrontation, and ensure you are wearing seat belts while driving - and avoid racing to catch the light etc.
Saturn direct in your 11th makes it easier to strengthen friendships which may have been a little distant recently. Some people have fallen down rabbit holes, and they may surface again now or you’re the one who has silently slipped away and make a reappearance. You can’t be too hard on others when you yourself have been battling your own emotional demons so try and exercise compassion, though you can only give so many chances to those who have repeatedly let you down.
The 11th is where you focus on your future. Saturn now gives you the strength to get real, get serious and get motivated to move once more towards circumstances you’d like to see yourself in.
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Sagittarius
You’re learning to care and be compassionate, not allowing anything to dilute your nurturing nature, and to know that you can provide, but not take away the lessons and responsibilities others have signed up to face.
Mothering issues or childhood lack or limitation can resurface, reminding you of what you never had, and what could never be. Enforced situations you had no choice but to ‘put up and shut up’. But those needs still remain; Saturn helps you figure out the smarter ways to fill them. Providing what is needed is becoming a great skill of yours but figuring out what that is, is your greatest challenge now. You need mood stabilization. Too many ripples in the water.
You are laying the foundation for a stronger home, firmer roots, a safer personal domain - and a stronger sense of home within yourself too. That comes when you let yourself feel how you feel, but not to let yourself wallow. Sink as deep as you like into how you feel - for it is justified and you must honor it, as a sign of authenticity.
If you roll your eyes or laugh off this whole area of life, you have even more work to do. You are fire and don’t like to get bogged down with feelings for too long. It’s baggage, to you. Stops you from moving and grooving. But you also are smart enough to realize that those prophetic hunches you get that so often prove right on the money (or pretty damn close) are courtesy of your emotional sensitivity. Numb out and tune out your feelings and you muffle those signals.
Foundation work may need doing, where you live. Carpets, floorboard, cellars, basements. Are tree roots ripping up pathways? Are old pipes leaking? Do you need damp proofing or better insulation?
What needs working on at home?
Family wise, another aspect of the 4th, can bring up Saturn issues - blocks to closeness or extra caregiving required for those in need. As long as you have your own sanctuary to soothe and refresh yourself, you’ll handle it all. Time management is important.
Build on what has already been established so far but don’t let the past keep you chained to what’s no longer wanted or needed. You have vast successes in your history, no need to start over unless you have to. But even then, see this period as a continuation of a long term plan. Farmers see no results of their labors for a while, and in the same way you’re now working on nourishing your own roots, accordingly.
Time by water soothes in mystical ways - fountains, rivers, lakes, streams, waterfalls , the ocean. Where’s your closest so you can go experience this?
The Mars-Uranus clash on Saturday suggests internal conflicts or a build-up of frustration or resentment or bottled up anything, could throw a wrench in your work, or daily functioning. Lighting the candle both ends isn’t worth it, nor is pushing too hard to get anything done. If you need to control anything, let it be your need to have things a certain way. Much better to go with the flow and adapt and adjust to changes with periods of complete shut downs followed by quick bursts of effort. Regular breaks ensure you keep your cool and save your sanity.
Venus into your 11th is a call to get out and spend time with a friend - company keeps you connected and less isolated or prone to dwelling too long on dreary subjects. Socializing returns you to your usual carefree and spontaneous nature. If that’s not an option, gallivanting around socially to check out new offerings is equally rewarding. Enjoy the benefits of technology now - Venus is relating and the 11th rules the online world. A great time for enjoying breaks from life’s boring monotony. Sone unique or unusual meetings could spark new life in you, you never know who you’ll bump into during this period but with Venus, they’re usually pleasant and beneficial surprises.
Virgo
You realize now the limits you’ll have with some people and what specific relationships in your life entail and require. You also have been trained recently to realize your own limits when it comes to dealing with people who are either too slippery or prone to being their own worse enemies, or energy vampires or full time victims. It’s helpful and you’re all about figuring out ways to not waste your precious time. Some do need your compassion and sensitivity; others need firm limits so you don’t get sucked in.
You’ve learned the hard way what happens when you let down your defenses and try to rescue, save or become too codependency enmeshed - and how some folk are happy to manipulate your emotions to extract what they want from you. You also realize that you can’t become a brick wall and there are times when letting others off the hook helps - not trying to fix anything for anyone, but being available for emotional support and comfort and, yes, practical help when asked (again, within reasonable limits).
The same goes in reverse - you aren’t meant to never ask for help yourself so this period is also teaching you to enlist others when you aren’t sure or need help yourself, and to allow yourself to soften when you are getting too rigid and over analytical. You know how much you can shred yourself with criticisms, so allowing others to comfort you during this time and show you that you’re fine the way you are, really does go a long way to helping you in ways you are helpful to others.
Relationship take extra work now - and this period can help you build some key work and business partnerships or alliances, as well as solid long-term people you can rely on. The best ones will balance imagination/sensitivity/empathy with realism and responsibility.
Watch your tongue as you are more liable to say something really harsh that could cause some (provoked) reactions, you won’t like. Same goes for listening to anyone who hurls harsh ones your way. A hot head is way too easy this week. Rushing isn’t smart, extra attention needs to be paid while moving around and traveling in various forms. If you’re late, so be it. Extreme states of mind won’t lead anywhere helpful on Saturday or over the weekend. Learn when to hear no evil, speak no evil and if you see any evil, make a quick exit and handle it from a safe distance.
Venus into your 2nd says enjoy the resources you have - splurge a little, you’re worth it. What scents make you feel comfortable and cozy or seductive and sexy? Make things more pleasing to the eye. Gifts often come in during this period, someone offers you something or you find a discount or bargain you just can’t refuse. Be careful, as your cravings for nice things needs moderation, Libra is the sign of balance after all. Massage your own hands, arms, neck and feet if you can’t afford to book a session or offer to trade one with a friend. They need it, you could do with it. Win-win. Getting comfy in your body again makes everything feel better.
Gemini
Keep your chin up. You are mastering a hard path - navigating the world at large, parents/bosses or other assorted authorities (including bureaucratic systems, governments and all manner of red tape, rules and restrictions) - without slipping through the cracks, giving up entirely or drifting off track and letting others dictate your destiny. It can be exhausting trying to stay on top of things - especially since emotional wear and tear eats away at your desire to make an effort or keep trying.
Whether you feel lost, sidetracked or headed in the right direction, this period dispels a lot of doubt and clouds of confusion but you have to remain steadfast and refuse to let yourself be overwhelmed. Whatever you are trying to overcome or achieve demands patient persistence, and a spiritual edge that accepts there is a higher path you can’t see but which life will lead you along - if you can balance your over zealous need to control or desire to escape all responsibility.
The Mars-Uranus clash could cause some health issue flare ups, so try and find ways to relief pressure before it builds up too much. Count to ten on the job and find ways to rise above things that cause others to run around like headless chickens. Obsessing and fixating on what is wrong or what needs doing or balls you’ve dropped - or what someone else has messed up - is only going to intensify already existing aggravation and tension, which is sure to lead to knee jerk reactions and inner unrest …which then spills out and the viscous cycles feeds on itself.
Learn when to disconnect and go inside, away from external drama. Your inner and outer health depends on keeping a level head and remaining in the quiet eye of any storm you find yourself in.
Venus into your 5th - the best news saved for last - the planet of Iove, money and luxury moving into your house of pleasure and there’s plenty there for the taking and more chances for great dates, enjoyable times with mates, splurges and flirtation anywhere, at anytime. May as well enjoy this peacock time to strut the catwalk, even it’s just down the grocery aisle. You ooze ‘lover vibes’, even when you’re mentally preoccupied, others seem to tune into your attractiveness.
You are imbued with a magnetic charm so remember you’ll catch more flies with with honey than if you are pushing too hard for what you want. So, learn to be receptive, a bit more passive and allow the good stuff to flow to you. Yes, you’ll be more vane at times but that’s encouraged, so too is dishing out copious compliments - where you feel they are warranted. Don’t be fake but do be free with your positive praise, and watch the feel good vibes return to you magnified.