♉️ Saturn Square Pluto ♒️
The History
In this article, we analyze the historical context of their square, but not just any square, but the same one that we will experience in 2028. We will only review exactly the Saturn in Taurus, Pluto in Aquarius waxing square. This means that we will explore history looking for Saturn in Taurus and Pluto in Aquarius.
It is important to remember that their current cycle started on January 12, 2020 at 22º 46' of Capricorn. This event coincided with a global event (the Covid Pandemic) which favored the upward redistribution of power by which the corporate industrial establishment multiplied their wealth many times. At the same time, the lower economic part of society sunk deeper into poverty, helplessness, and despair. Jupiter conjunct Pluto in Capricorn (in three instances that same year) strongly contributed to this phenomenon. This eventful beginning of the Saturn Pluto cycle should be considered at the time of interpreting the rest of their cycle into the future (waxing square, trine, opposition, etc.).
Keep in mind that a planetary cycle can be likened to a couple who want to have a baby. When two planets get together in conjunction is like Mom and Dad having sex and conceiving. The rest of the cycle is the birth and development of the 'baby'.
The waxing square Saturn in Taurus Pluto in Aquarius is so rare that we found only three instances from the year 1000 of our Era until now. This square happened three times in 1058-59, one time only in 1293, and three times between 1794-95. Of course, every time Pluto is in Aquarius for thousands of years since recorded history, he's been out-of-bounds.1
Why is this so significant? Well, when Pluto is OOB South, like in this instance now, is generally in Aquarius and the power is better distributed throughout all levels of society. In other words, it goes back to the people. This process is contrary to the times when Pluto is OOB North, when the power is centralized in the hands of one person, generally, an absolute King, a Dictator or Tyrant. 1
Because of the shift we are experiencing with Pluto in the sky now, people have the chance to reclaim their rights and society is empowered back. With both North and South OOB Pluto phenomena, Empires have risen, Empires have fallen. Due to those dramatic -sometimes tragic- changes, there is a great re distribution of geopolitical power players as well.
No Plutonian transformation comes peacefully. On the contrary, Pluto brings death, (often literal mass death, extermination or extinction), and rebirth to whatever he touches, recycling of matter, powerful destruction, demolition of reality that later gives way to rebuilding and reconstruction. Sounds like something we are witnessing? Of course! Because "as above, so below".
Jul 20, 1058 @ 9:17:56 pm (Pluto is OOB)
Nov 6, 1058 @ 1:33:44 pm
Apr 19, 1059 @ 7:35:33 am (Pluto is OOB)
The cycle in this instance started in 1051 in mid Aquarius. Here is the fascinating chart of the first of the three times the square perfected between 1058 and 1059.
Next chart is the third square in 1059 when both planets were direct. Notice the perfect T-square with Uranus in Scorpio!
Historical events
In the history of England and Normandy, we find that during this period William, called later the Conqueror, had been increasing his power since 1051 (year of the Saturn Pluto conjunction).
"William had become so powerful that his former allies had teamed up against him, forcing him to defend his position. However, by 1060, both Henry I of France and Geoffrey of Anjou had died [in 1060] leaving weak successors, and William was poised to expand again. This expansion had a purpose. [...] to ensure that Normandy - and the personal patrimony of its dukes - would remain secure.In 1058, William of Normandy successfully defended against an invasion by King Henry I of France and Geoffrey Martel, Count of Anjou, in battles at Varaville and during the siege of Thimert. These victories solidified his control over Normandy, allowing him to act more independently from France and paving the way for his future invasion of England."2
Before he could achieve his ultimate goal of becoming King of England in 1066 (at the Saturn Pluto opposition), it was exactly in 1058, that William's forces captured the French fortress of Thimert, located in the County of Dreux. King Henry I personally led a long and ultimately unsuccessful siege against the fortress that continued into the next year. Also in 1058, William decisively defeated Henry and Geoffrey Martel at the Battle of Varaville. 3
As a side astrological note, Pluto was OOB South in Aquarius, the Sign associated with the plebeian by contrast with Leo, the Sign of Royalty. The story of William gives us an insight on this subject because he was the son of a Nobleman with a commoner woman.
"Born in either 1027 or 1028, the only son of Duke Robert I of Normandy and a woman named Herleva, who was “probably the daughter of a tanner – someone of lower social status”. His parents’ union wasn’t consecrated by the Church, which made William bastardus in Latin, a label that would dog him throughout his life."4
As Pluto in Aquarius empowers the common people, William, issued of a lower condition, becomes a Nobleman.
Apr 27, 1293 @ 7:46:03 pm (Pluto is OOB)
The next Saturn Pluto square in those Signs came in 1293 featuring the Saturn Sun conjunction. Curiously, the beginning of this Saturn Pluto cycle was at 26º Capricorn in extremely similar manner as their 2020 conjunction.5
Let us take a look at the start of this cycle in the next chart. Exactly the same planets piled up together as they did in 2020. 5 The only difference is that the North Node was with them instead of the South Node which ushered them in 2020. Here, Saturn Pluto are opposite Uranus in Cancer also, in a very peculiar chart!
Mongol invasion of Java (1293)
That year saw the Invasion of Java (Indonesia) by the Mongols.
"Mongolia and Indonesia are two countries that are really far apart, both in distance and culture. However, in 1293, the Mongols decided to launch an expedition to invade and conquest Java, a key island in modern-day Indonesia. "What could possibly motivate the Mongols to travel across seas to attack an island that they had no prior conflict with?"China had a very strong sense of cultural superiority, believing they were the center of the civilized world. Everyone outside of China was considered a barbarian, unworthy of equal standing. This worldview influenced how Chinese dynasties dealt with other nations. Instead of forming equitable relationships, China often imposed a tributary system, where neighboring states had to acknowledge China's dominance by paying tribute.Thanks to its massive economic and military power, China could enforce this tributary system, extracting tributes from nations far and wide. Meanwhile, in Southeast Asia, the Malay Archipelago that includes Brunei, East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines nowadays, (traditionally called "Nusantara") was home to a different kind of civilization. The people there, known as Austronesians, became expert sailors because their region consisted of thousands of islands, making sea travel essential.Not only that, but the Malay Archipelago sat at a crucial point between India and China, making it a perfect hub for trade. The Austronesians thrived as middlemen, facilitating trade between these two ancient economic giants. But what really made this region rich was its control over the spice trade. Spices like nutmeg, cloves, and pepper were extremely valuable in the pre-industrial world, similar to how crude oil is today. These spices were prized across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe for their ability to enhance food flavors, and kingdoms that controlled the spice trade became incredibly wealthy and powerful. So there were lots of rich kingdoms came and went in the Malay archipelagokublai khan tries to invade java indonesia, after a seemingly victory, his military forces were defeated and pushed away from the islands."4
However, their attempt did not give positive results. This is the story of how things turned out.
If you don't have time to watch the video, here is the summary:
"The Yuan dynasty under Kublai Khan attempted in 1293 to invade Java, an island in modern Indonesia, with 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers. This was intended as a punitive expedition against Kertanegara of Singhasari, who had refused to pay tribute to the Yuan and maimed one of their emissaries. However, in the intervening years between Kertanegara's refusal and the expedition's arrival on Java, Kertanegara had been killed and Singhasari had been usurped by Kediri. Thus, the Yuan expeditionary force was directed to obtain the submission of its successor state, Kediri, instead. After a fierce campaign, Kediri surrendered, but the Yuan forces were betrayed by their erstwhile ally, Majapahit, under Raden Wijaya. In the end, the invasion ended with Yuan failure and strategic victory for the new state, Majapahit."Raden Wijaya founded the Majapahit Empire in Java after defeating the Mongol invasion fleet. The founding date is often linked to his coronation on November 10, 1293." 5
Of course these hand-to-hand battles were bloody and resulted in massive amount of deaths. Other equally deadly events happened then. This was the case of "an earthquake struck Kamakura, Japan, on May 26, 1293 (just a month after the Saturn Pluto square), resulting in an estimated 23,000 to 30,000 deaths." 6
However, other events reflected the OOB Pluto in Aquarius that relates to intellectual developments of society. One notorious example was that the "King Sancho IV of Castile created the Study of General Schools of Alcalá, which later became the University of Alcalá [in 1459]," 7 and is still standing and open.
"In British Islands, King Edward I, levied high taxes on the Irish, Welsh, and Scottish. He was a ruthless invader, forcing the Scottish clans to claim fealty to the crown, by harassing the Scottish King" [during the year 1293] Followed years of Scottish rebellions that ended up with their victory in the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. 8
All these events show very long term consequences and durable results, associated with the crystallization of Saturn and the empowerment of Pluto.
Jul 6, 1794 NS @ 6:38:56 pm
Dec 11, 1794 NS @ 7:04:44 pm (Venus is OOB)
Apr 6, 1795 NS @ 4:03:55 pm
During this period, Saturn square Pluto from 24 to 27 in three instances, retrograde and direct. Look at the perfect T-square again with Uranus in Leo this time around. The next chart is the second instance with Saturn direct and Pluto retrograde. Another fascinating chart that speak to extreme power struggles and out of control violence. Then, Pluto had already ended its revolutionary OOB declination, and the initial liberation gave way to the Reign of Terror in France.
While Saturn and Pluto were within orb of a square, the year 1793, there was yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. We know very well that these two planets are associated with the propagation of contagious diseases (i.e. 2020 pandemic).
Other than that, during the two years that the square aspect lasted, there were several Peace treaties. Looking at the chart, one can understand why: Mars conjunct Neptune at the beginning of Scorpio sees the belligerent spirits dissolve. Venus conjunct the North Node in Leo encourages to look for harmony and concord. Telling by the nature of those treaties, one gathers that all conflicts had been about trade, taxes, paying tribute, or economic imbalance of some kind. However, not all were actually solved in an equitable manner, there was some disadvantage for one or both of the parties. That's the art of the compromising Venus.
For example, for the United States, it was part of a period of transition from colonies to an independent country, not without internal and external challenges. The US government had to deal with Great Britain the Treaty of Jay, which ended up very unpopular for people of the Union, but concessions were necessary to help maintain a stable relationship with the Motherland.
While these planets were already within orb of their square, trade discrepancies and problems arose between US and Great Britain:
"By spring of 1794, America appeared to be on the brink of war with England. Citizens claimed that the British government resisted opening its ports to American ships, interfered with neutral shipping rights to fight its war with France, and violated sections of the 1783 Treaty of Peace that ended the American Revolution. Amid clamors from Federalists and Republicans that ranged from negotiations, defense measures, and commercial non-intercourse, President Washington chose to nominate Supreme Court Chief Justice John Jay as a special envoy to negotiate disputes between the two nations."9
On November 19, 1794 (see chart below, Mercury, Venus and Pluto OOB), the Jay Treaty was negotiated with Britain by John Jay, the envoy from the then President George Washington. The Jay's Treaty with Britain generated great outcry in the Union because it held dependence from the Motherland. Although it faced loud opposition from people, it was ratified in August 1795, and helped avert a full-scale war by securing the British evacuation of forts in the Northwest Territory.
"Washington did not consider the treaty "favorable," but believed ratification far better than "unsettled" conditions."10
In addition and simultaneous to the Jay Treaty issue, the US saw the Whiskey Insurrection.
"The Whiskey Rebellion (also known as Insurrection) was a violent tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 and ending in 1794 during the presidency of George Washington. The so-called "whiskey tax" was the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government. The "whiskey tax" became law in 1791, and was intended to generate revenue to pay the war debt incurred during the American Revolutionary War. Farmers of the western frontier were accustomed to distilling their surplus rye, barley, wheat, corn, or fermented grain mixtures to make whiskey. These farmers resisted the tax."11
Another significant event in the US, was the establishment of the US Navy. The Naval Act of March 27, 1794 authorized the building of six frigates, formally establishing a permanent U.S. Navy. This was the origin of the essential instrument used in the imperialist expansion of this belligerent country (Sagittarius Ascendant).
Also in 1794, U.S. forces defeated a confederation of Native American tribes at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, leading to the Treaty of Greenville on August 3, 1795, where Native Americans lost by cession much of Ohio.
The period of this opening Saturn Pluto square marked the end of the revolutionary period ushered by Pluto OOB, and the events are the germ for the next "Vision" period as conceptualized by Rosie Finn in her Persephone's Revolution book.1
In other parts of the World, the revolutionary results starting to be evident and sometimes the changes gave way to chaos. For instance, in France, the revolution reach an extreme in the so called the Reign of Terror. It was a period of extreme violence that ended in the execution of key revolutionary figures like Danton and Robespierre. But, globally, the French Revolution continued with the abolition of slavery in all its colonies. In August 1795, the National Convention ratified the Constitution of the Year III, which established the Directory, a new executive body that replaced the Committee of Public Safety.
During this period, Napoleon Bonaparte's career took off. He was promoted to Division General and became the Commander of the Army of the Interior after repressing a royalist insurrection in Paris in October 1795. Ironically, eventually he had himself crowned Emperor.
In Spain, the Treaty of Basel was signed between France and Spain on April 5, 1795, ending the War of the Pyrenees. Just the day before of the perfect alignment of Saturn Pluto square.
By 1795, Pluto OOB cycle had already ended. In August 1795, a major slave rebellion occurred in Curaçao, which was suppressed by the following month. It was too late for any kind of fight for liberation. 12
2028-2029 Cyber Wars?
Very important to consider is the fact that Mars Sun synodic cycle starts March 21, 2028 at 1ºAries 0'23". It's about a war that starts "under the beams", meaning a subdue, secret conflict, invisible to the eye, or 'virtual' (on the cyber waves). This war has a global implication.
Jun 24 2028 2:59:32 am
In 2028, the square starts right at the break of a New Cancer Moon cycle. The chart energy shows a lot of information noise related to some kind of rupture, disturbance of the peace, and maybe rumblings of war between two factions (Gemini Rising). Pluto in the 9th house shows an international ideological (or Internet, scientific or technological) power clashing with Saturn restricting resources or finances, or destroying the ecological balance of the Earth. In a nutshell, Saturn in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius has historically always been related to one sort of war or another. In general, as you read before, those wars were started due to disputes over resources and power.
The division -indicated by Gemini Ascendant- is caused basically from fear of not having control over the necessary resources to sustain life. There is an emphasis on the information broadcast (Asc in Gemini with a stellium), that generates a lot of anxiety and instability. Having both the Sun and Moon in Cancer signals that we focus on our safety, and look for shelter and care. But the Moon with the South Node indicates that people may be try to hide, or are suffering from lack of security. Both are in the last decan of Cancer, which is the realm of Pisces, associated with a broader spectrum of the issues at hand. In addition, Cancer is associated with nationalisms, times when a country, not only forcefully defends itself, but promotes its own supremacy. It's a highly emotional kind of energy.
Mars and Pluto are within bounds.
Nov 15 2028 12:57:04 pm
Pluto is OOB.
Mar 29 2029 11:08:49 pm
Mars and Pluto are within bounds.
The last instance of the Saturn Pluto square indicates a powerful and dramatic turning point. Scorpio rising with its ruler Mars in the 12th house and Pluto in the 4th may indicate financial dealings undercover. The most dramatic energy comes from this Aries Libra Full Moon not only in a Kite configuration of catastrophic prospects, but in exact square to the Nodes of the Moon: a clear Turning Point of no return headed to the structural holding of Capricorn rules, regulations and lasting systematic organization. Venus, ruler of Saturn, is under the Sun beams, which possibly indicates that the dealings are unfavorable, secret or don't hold very well. It is this contraction with the Capricorn North Node that may plan the seed for more conflicts eventually.
Conclusion
The main fact to keep in mind for the Saturn in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius is the period when Pluto is OOB.
Being in the Fixed Signs of Taurus and Aquarius gives the clash a lot of resistance from both sides, which provokes breaks or ruptures.
The common themes in all historical events are as follows:
The causes of wars are ambitions to grab resources from another region or to force them to pay tribute.
A continental power invades an island.
Attempts to impose power, not always successfully, and sometimes ending with disadventous agreements for one of the parties.
Wars cause massive death.
Reclaim lost power over resources.
Earthquakes and volcano eruptions are extra powerful and destructive.
Events come and develop fast, often out of a chaotic situation, but end with durable consequences.
The chaos is the breeding ground for a change of system, political power, or dynasty.
REFERENCES
- Persephone's Revolution by Rosie Finn
- The History of the Norman - BBC History webpage
- Year 1058 - Wikipedia and the Norman Conquest
- Life of William the Conqueror, https://www.historyextra.com/period/norman/duke-william-of-normandy-william-the-conqueror-life-reign-death/
- Saturn Pluto Conjunction - January 12, 2020 https://satsangatastrology.blogspot.com/2019/07/saturn-pluto-conjunction-january-12-2020.html
- Mongol invasion of Java (1293) How Indonesians defended against the Mongols. Great History EN video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-CRTr_f2DA
- Kublai Khan Invasion of Java - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongol_invasion_of_Java & Year 1293 in Wikipedia
- Persephone's Revolution by Rosie Finn,
- Jay Treaty, Mount Vernon dot org
- George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 22 July 1795," Letter book #30, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
- Wikipedia, Whiskey Rebellion.
- Wikipedia Curaçao Rebellion
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