Saturn Turns Direct

[I Have A Dream]

Saturn is often considered the Taskmaster Planet, and when it's retrograde? Well, there's no two ways about it: Issues of authority come to the fore, and a conservative attitude toward responsibilities creeps into even the most free-spirited souls. Whether consciously or not, you've probably been experiencing Saturn's four-and-a-half-month retrograde as a time to reflect on past decisions and learn from your mistakes ... but definitely not a time to easily charge toward your goals. Well all that's about to change as Saturn turns direct on April 5!

That's right, Earthlings -- our cosmic chaperone is pushing curfew back an hour and reconsidering his ban on loud music and piercings. (And you'll notice the transition even more once the planet leaves its 'stationary' period, about 12 days after returning to direct movement.) Saturn's energy, which rules issues of control and organization, is becoming increasingly liberal and forward-thinking. Better yet, the time you've spent reflecting on your journey has left you poised to move full steam ahead.

This lifting of restrictions takes place with Saturn in Leo, and that drama-loving Lion always makes sure the spotlight rests squarely on the individual. Both Saturn and Leo also rule issues of leadership, making this a time to establish your own boundaries, strive for self-improvement and unleash your creativity on the world. Enjoy!

(From an E-mail sent to me from www.astrology.com.)

[sofedup]

1. thank you for the reminder

Saturn has stationed exactly square my ascendant I just realized...not exactly fun and games but responsible, very responsible. *sigh*

[BlueIris]

2. Heh. Thanks. That was just what I needed.

No, seriously. I was just coming here to ask whether anyone could post anything positive about Saturn's activities throughout the next few months because I was getting pretty bummed. I have felt so stagnated during this retrograde. So flattened. And I was just reminded that Saturn has now moved into my fifth house for...a long, long while, which indicates a worsening of relationships with aging parents and grandparents--issues which are already, quite frankly, wrecking my life.

It's good to know that there are positive elements to this change, too, which I think I did feel a tiny smidgeon of today and yesterday.

[u4ic]

3. Thanks for the reminder, I Have A Dream

Saturn went retrograde, and was within orb of my Mars (again). Now it's gone direct, and will hit my Venus again. Shortly after, my Mercury, then my Sun...arrgh! I need a break from Saturn! :crazy: