Saturn Direct and Conjunction with South Node of the Moon

Image from NASA, Saturn's rings are melting

Saturn Station

Saturn Station Direct takes a total of around two weeks, from September 11 to the 25. From Earth point of view, Saturn seems not to be moving in the sky, he’s getting ready to turn ‘Direct’. It means that our study time is over now, we finished reviewing the past, reflecting on the unfulfilled projects, we’re done reconsidering the structures of the area of life occupied by Capricorn. Are we ready to take the final exam?
Saturn has reached the 13º55′ ♑︎where he was on January 22, 2019. So we’ve revisited something that happened from January 22 to April 30th (20º ♑︎). We re-evaluated our responsibilities, and we faced the limitations or discipline necessary to solve the demands of social conventions, of psychological conditioning, or of personal commitments. We experienced frustration and fear in the process, because we couldn’t accomplish or couldn’t have what we wanted when we wanted. Saturn always makes us wait, work harder, and responsibly for the things that are precious to us.

If we submitted to his discipline and fulfilled all his requirements, now we are ready to start that ‘thing’, project or dream all over again with a better vision, better tools, and better consciousness. If we wanted to do something the same old, by repeating our ineffectual automatic pilot, now we know that Saturn wants us to reset the button and do it His way.

While Saturn transits those 7 degrees for the third time all over again until December 24th, we may see people, experience events and circumstances show up again, so we can apply a new approach to them. It’s the final test for the next 28.5 years. We have the chance to bring closure, new insights, and healing to old stuff. Then, once he passes beyond the 20º, we can start a fresh cycle with a new level of maturity, new structures, having a new sense of responsibility, and discipline.

Saturn Direct

Saturn starts his direct motion September 18. That day, the Moon in Taurus, where she is the happiest, trine Saturn! We have the emotional temperance, steadiness, comfortable strength and clarity to face the new stage in the process, to solve relationship discomforts, to make sound decisions, and work with integrity at the project at hand.

When Saturn, finally!, turns direct, he is at 13º 55′ ♑︎ and will go over those 7 degrees  once more until 20º ♑︎. From now on, we are reviewing those circumstances or situations for the third time, from a new perspective though, with a new approach, and definitive actions. Saturn will reach the 20º♑️mark on December 20, 2019, just a few days before the Solar Eclipse at 4º♑️. At the same time Pluto would have reached the haunting 22 º♑️on December 19, 2019. It's like getting all the cast on stage for the fateful January Conjunction. I wish I were able to keep a chronicle of world events that have happened when Saturn was at 20º♑︎, not only because he stepped and stopped on it two times, but because Pluto has gone over and stopped on that same degree four times. However, the Saturn Pluto conjunction at 22º only happens once; not that we need or want more than that, just saying.

For those of you who love data like me, or the reader who wants to dig out some news from the clouds that can exemplify what the theme is all about, here it is.

Pluto direct at 20º♑️from 2/6/18 to 3/19/18; and from 12/13/18 to 1/12/19;
Pluto retrograde at 20º♑️from 5/27/18 to 7/13/18;  and from 8/24/19 to 11/10/19.
AND, none of the eclipses have occurred at 22º♑️, but two were opposite in Cancer 20º: Solar Eclipse 7/13/2018 and Lunar Eclipse 1/10/2020.

Diving a little deeper, according to the Dwadashamshas, the Hindu method of Signs subdivision by 12, the 20º♑️blends with the Libra energy of learning to balance, equal give and take relationships, fairness and justice. If we consider this nuance linked to societal structures, conventions, and government institutions, we see how much humanity needs and could use right now a re- balance and re-distribution of power between the different sectors of society.

However, with the same method, the 22º♑️blends with the energy of Scorpio, which doesn’t look as good, considering that this Sign often represents crisis, trauma causing loss, destruction, and death, that what is hidden, occult, and the wealth of the underworld. The theme of the Saturn Pluto conjunction there, with this nuance, could mean in fact, a great upheaval to the economic resources of the world, and the restructuring and redistribution of the shared resources, all caused by a great loss or cataclysmic event.

In any case, many serious Astrologers don’t see that event as “sunshine, rainbows and daisies” as Patrick Watson ironically titled his report on the fateful conjunction. Looking back in History, Saturn and Pluto have never made good friendship. I also reviewed some unforgettable events linked to them in my Sat Sangat Astrology blog.

If you have planets, angles or other points at 20º or 22º, consider the unique privilege of having such a rare transit, that will certainly erase lifetimes of karma. Not without some level of pain, but the more we accept whatever comes, the better we will do during and after. So just relax, everything is out of control! (Ajahn Brahm)

Saturn Conjunct South Node of the Moon

While Saturn gains speed forward, the South Node of the Moon comes ‘retrograde’ towards him. For a couple of weeks they will have this ‘fateful’ meeting, that is very significant in preparation for the final meeting of Saturn with Pluto in January next year.

South Node of the Moon glyph

The conjunction will not be exact until the 28 of September, significantly, the day of the New Moon in Libra. However, Saturn is traveling direct getting faster every day, and the South Node is normally going ‘backwards’, so it looks like they are running into each other to embrace. The applying period is powerful. The past, or past lives stuff (South Node) is coming up to meet Karma (unconscious storage of actions and immemorial conditionings). The sense of time is distorted (Saturn is Chronos, the Lord of Time), we may have déjà-vu moments, run into people we’ve met before, visit situations and events that needed some sort of closure... or a new start. All those happen with the purpose to revisit them, bring them to our awareness with a new perspective, a new strategy, and give them closure.

A significant piece of scientific data that agrees with the process of dissolving structures, boundaries and restrictions, I found watching this NASA video where scientists have observed the ice melting of Saturn's rings. According to this, and on a side note, what a waste of the taxpayers' money in the Wall building!

To build new structures, we should be ready to drop old obsolete patterns of behavior, limiting unconscious conditionings, restrictions and social conventions that do not serve us any longer. We are shown (’in your face’) what we need to leave behind or end in order to ‘mature’, to reach for our higher self, to envision our true life purpose (read about the purpose of the North Node in Cancer for your own Sign).

It may mean that we face an important turning point in our life, where we are forced to close a chapter, sacrifice something we were attached (bound) to, give up a certain cherished goal and embrace freedom, the freedom to be ourselves.

For those who resist the change and Saturn’s discipline, it may be a bitter pill to swallow. It may even involve physical pain, especially in the skeletal system (Saturn rules the bones or ‘solid’ structure of the body). A bone injury can indicate that one is refusing to rebuild or re-pattern anew, and can force us to look at reality face-to-face, without sugar coating or any cherries on top. Fear and depression are also possible if we refuse to accept reality. So the best option is to surrender to it, accept the discipline and necessary sacrifice, and take the required responsibility. In addition, Saturn requires integrity!

I am curious to learn what this will give in the political arena, with certain politicians that are now in the hot seat. 😇 The US chart has this transit in the 2d house of own finances, resources, and economy. The head of the state has this transit over his 5th house of creative self expression, romantic relationships and children. Where does it fall on your personal chart?

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Chiron transiting Aries - Part III - Taurus and Scorpio

For Taurus Rising, Aries is the 12th house
For Scorpio Rising, Aries is the 6th house

Chiron in Aries in the 12th House

(maybe for Taurus rising)

Chiron in Aries in the 12th house represents a journey within to find who we are. A conflicted sense of identity looks for solutions in confined, hidden, secret or isolated spaces. The individual may be triggered by daily events at work, health problems, tangible imbalances, and in relationships with service people or people in need of him or her,  to reflect on the 'who am I?' subjects.

One way of manifesting this process can be a disappearance of identity, denying or blocking innate shameful personality features. On the other hand, fearing the identity dissolution, one can try intimately proving one's sense of identity in dreams, or by retreating into isolated or secluded places.

Projecting the unconscious identity drama will show up in the relationships with 6th house people, i.e. service providers, employees, people in the fringes of society, the poor and needy, even on a small pet. Remember that other people work as mirrors. When we see someone else, we don't really see who they are, but the reflection of who we think we are. These people will end up being a great source of identity revelations. Therefore, if these relationships show us unsavory aspects, make sure not to react, and if you do, take it as an example of your intolerance for your own inadequacy feelings about that trait in yourself. Anybody and anything could be a great teacher if we are able to tune in to the lesson.

Yet, there will be individuals who would sabotage themselves by escaping the identity reassessment implied by Chiron. Some would numb themselves with substances, others may find other 'hidden' enemies that will arrive to sabotage their sense of identity. 'Hidden' enemies can be in the form of people, drugs, real or apparent external situations, problems. Feelings of inadequacy, of not being enough or being too much will dominate the time alone.

Given the intense introspection, and the sensitive nature of analyzing core issues related to the way one presents oneself to the world, the individual may be inclined to seek professional advice, or spiritual ways of relief. In fact, any kind of spiritual journeying activity can be a positive way to deal with 7 years of introspection. Formal meditation practice, like transcendental, vipassana (insight), breath, mindfulness, or metta (pure unconditional love) meditation styles, is an invaluable tool that can help the individual find answers to any identity question.

Ultimately, if this Chiron process gets too deep and the individual feels unable to handle it anymore, psychotherapy, counseling, hypnosis and shamanic journeying can alleviate the pressure and provide an  issue for releasing the conflict.

Chiron in Aries in the 6th House

(maybe for Scorpio rising)

In the 6th house, Chiron represents a journey of finding our identity through life imbalances. It gives the feeling of not being enough, or of having to prove who we are in situations of conflict, challenge,  or illness. The meaning of our existence, thus affirming the identity, will be found in the workplace, or in the service of others. Feelings of inadequacy may arise related to the way we conduct our work, be it methods, processes, or problem solving. The lack of boundaries between the individual and his or her employees or service providers may be the source of questioning the sense of being or an opportunity to prove it.

The inability to keep schedules, daily routines can also trigger feelings of doubt about self reliance.  The individual may project those inadequacy feelings on service providers, or needy people in order to prove or disapprove his ability to keep up with time management. Remember the mirror effect I explained above for the 12th house. The lack of organization and planning may be the reason why one feels inadequate in the workplace or daily life situations. One can develop an obsession with being on time or plan ahead, or conversely, always arriving a few minutes late or being unprepared, affirming, one way or another, our feelings of not being good enough in the completion of these tasks.

There is a tendency here, as well, to escape. The person can become more obsessive with his or her addictions, in order to flee the daily responsibilities for which he or she feels inadequate. On the other hand, the individual can get fixated on doing everything perfectly to the point of not accomplishing anything, but looking, in the process, for a satisfaction of being capable. 

One may become sick to prove one's existence by receiving health services. Somehow, hospital visits or stays can be at play in the search for self affirmation. Conversely, the individual may become fixated on dietary regimens and alternative therapy methods, in order to prove that he or she is able to be healthy and fit.

In conclusion, becoming aware of what the process is about, gives us the freedom to stop and observe it, and then decide how to best handle it. Best wishes to all! Go next to Part IV

If you missed them, please visit the Introduction and the Chiron transiting Aries description previous posts.

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