Saturn retrograde 2012
✭SATURN TURNS RETROGRADE – FEBRUARY 7 through JUNE 25 2012✭
Saturn turning retrograde will slow down the normal rate of activity so that better methods and strategies can be developed. Saturn rules the physical and psychological supports, structures and armatures in our life. It produces the rules and regulations by which we guide our lives, our sense of responsibility, and our limitations. It allows us to define boundaries for ourselves by saying NO! When Saturn is natally retrograde, this capacity does not function properly, making us insecure and unable to accurately assess what can realistically be expected in any situation. The most common flaw is the tendency to say YES when we should say NO, especially in activities and relationships ruled by Saturn’s house position.
Stress hits – do not make commitments or financial decisions on these dates: MARCH 2-4, (Venus), APRIL 2-4 (Ceres) MAY 5-6 (Mercury)
During the period when Saturn is transiting retrograde, it is essential that we go back and assess and solidify commitments made, projects started and responsibilities undertaken in the past. This must be done before we can continue. Saturn transiting retrograde provides the opportunity to reassess what we have taken on, to finally say NO, to back out of a commitment and to improve the organization of a project. While the process is going on, while you are working with what you have at hand, you should be warned against taking on any unnecessary responsibilities or long-range commitments. Only deal with issues from the past; do not take on new ones!
Saturn turning retrograde gives us the opportunity to go back and reorganize or renegotiate any activities or commitments that seem to be a source of frustration. If you merely persist under Saturn frustrations, the frustrations will merely persist! Weed out the source of frustration at this time. Remember, my definition for being responsible is in knowing how much you can do before you start to feel frustrated, trapped or confined – and drawing the line and saying NO before you reach that point! It is essential that you do not start any new business activity while Saturn is retrograde!! You will only find that a lot of reorganizing has to be done before any successes can be made.
Dec 20, 07:40 PM STARTING A BUSINESS or BUYING PROPERTY:
Starting a new business in January will pose problems but there is a way to get around this. This can be acheived by having a Grand Opening at a better time when Mars is Direct.
Starting a business with Saturn Retrograde indicates that the business will need some restructuring and reorganizing. If you are willing to do this, then it will be fine.
Starting a business with Mars Retrograde is a bigger problem in a business chart.
To get around this, as I said, have another Starting Date after Mars goes direct.
For this 2nd Starting Date, just have a party or some type of offical celebration for the new date. It works well with the Mars and Saturn Retrograde because, with the 2nd date, you will be re-starting the business date.
I hope this helps and much success in both endeavors!
Jun 27, 07:14 AM
SATURN TRANSITING the 8th, in general, is a time to empower yourself by paying off debts. If Saturn is transiting difficult aspects, you can feel powerless and out of control. Under favorable aspects, the resources of others may become available to you.
The 8th House rules all things totally beyond one’s control and your attitude towards all that is beyond your control.
Jan 8, 11:37 AM SATURN R Natally:
Saturn is Retrograde is about DEFINING BOUNDARIES for others – saying No! Saturn transiting the 5th is about 1) defining what makes you feel loved and appreciated — and then asking the people who say they love you to give you what you need. Years ago, I asked my friends to invite me to lunch .. and they were thrilled to do this. Virgo planets are not good receivers…so they always attract takers.
2) the 5th is about cultivating your creative skills in some productive way.
Saturn in Virgo keeps on very busy but it can be very productive in the long run.
Apr 1, 03:46 PM
SATURN TRANSITING MC I almost never take Saturn R into consideration when I give readings. This is only useful for people in business where they need detailed information for the comng year.
The passing of your Mom was connected to the Neptune transit. Neptune is in your 11th House ruling death in the family circle and it also rules your IC. Indeed, Uranus is coming from the 8th while crossing the IC so this can be a factor as well.
31 years ago there was a Saturn-Neptune solar arc progression.
There is an aspect in your chart that tells me that your mother is still with you through February 2010.
Your question is about the Saturn-Uranus opposition on the angles. Sometimes this can denote a conflict between your personal environment and the career. With Saturn, there should be a focus upon the career but NO COMMITMENT should be made when Saturn is afflicting any planet in your chart. You would take on frustrating responsibilities. Just say NO under Saturn.
The 4th House rules the place in which we live, our environment and the place in which we work. During its 7 year transit, both your personal and work environment will undergo many changes.
Uranus in Pisces is associated with activism so that taking activist action can be a positive use of this transit.
Uranus square NN is a time of liberation in our lives.
Uranus makes us aware of what is limiting and frustrating our lives and we need to end what we have outgrown. Uranus will be aspecting Ending Planets so it is a time to end limitations in your life.
When these hit you, with Saturn, I like to use the “Uranus Transit” essence from www.soulsign.com Now I have no connection with this website so I am not promoting these but URANUS TRANSIT (not Uranus”) makes me feel like I am free. I do not feel Saturn. It helps when despondent because of the pull of Saturn and Uranus together.
Apr 21, 07:54 AM SATURN TRANSITING THE 11th HOUSE: I enjoyed Saturn transiting my 11th House because I am a group person. It favors aligning with friends, groups, organizations, networking with others…people who share a common belief or opinions.
I have noticed that Saturn in Virgo keeps people very, very busy. I am busier now than ever but it is all good busy and I set priorities.
When offered a promotion, you have to ask what is the cost-benefit — am I really making more money or is it just a lot of responsibilities. If it is the latter, say NO!
With Saturn hitting my Mutable planets, I was offered a position as Director of the National Council for Geocosmic Research. This is a LOT of work but I chose a position that I can easily handle — International Liaison…connecting with astrologers in other countries about forming a less expensive “Study Group” chapter so that they can have their articles and research projects published through this organization. This is very easy as I travel abroad visiting with astrologers every year. So, I modified my commitment.
May 11, 07:27 PM
If someone is experiencing allergies while transiting saturn opposes natal mars, will the allergies subside when saturn goes direct and starts to move away from natal mars?
May 12, 08:15 AM
DANINE – Since I have allergies myself, it is very rare for allergies to manifest for a short period of time and never come back. As we get older and as we have taken a lot of antibiotics over the years, we are very susceptible to all types of allergies. And, environmental pollutins are just getting worse.
One needs to address the source of the allergies. Stinging Nettles tincture (HerbPharm) taken every day (and it takes 14 days to kick in – and, if you stop taking it, you need to start all over again) is very helpful…but it does take 14 days.
Saturn opposing Mars generates stress that can compromise the immune system and make allergies worse.
I cannot guarantee that they will never return.
Aug 17, 07:58 PM
MARRIAGE & SATURN RETROGRADE:
First, Saturn is R for 5 months out of the year. While it does mean something, possibly where you have trouble defining boundaries, but this is not serious in itself.
The reason I do not hold with the idea that a perfect wedding date chart will portent a perfect marriage is that I have seen so many astrologers select a perfect date — and the marriage lasted 18 months…or less.
A horary chart would be asked — “Will our marriage work out?” This type of chart would give more information about the relationship, as well as a synastry chart. Most important is the maturity of the two individuals.
Dec 16, 04:12 AM
SATURN IN PISCES: These people can shoulder responsibilities, putting the weight of the world on their shoulders. This can lead to illness or a lot of whining and complaining. Define boundaries for others, define your own boundaries and shoulder responsibilities for something that you believe in strongly.
BEGINNING SATURN (1 degree): With my initial observations, I found that individuals born with a Beginning Saturn often feel that they were never taught how to live in the real world so that they often do not have a real concept of responsibility, no innate common sense, and no concept of what is expected from them in terms of commitment. In approaching tasks, they do not start early enough, they may take on too much, they have no concept of how long it will take to do something and they have no sense of when to stop.
This Saturn often indicates a poor paternal role model. Sometimes the father was not really there for them which can make them feel insecure in dealing with life’s problems and responsibilities. These individuals need a relationship with someone who acts as a structuring parent, someone who assumes responsibilities for them or who teaches them how to be responsible. They need some type of “parenting” in a relationship – but not like dad! They really need a mentor, someone who “shows them the ropes” and helps them to learn how to define boundaries. One individual commented that, as an adult, he suddenly realized that his father had never even taught him how to change a tire! A Beginning Saturn that is also Retrograde has an even more difficult time defining boundaries and saying NO, especially in those matters ruled by its House position.
In essence, his problem with responsibility will be very frustrating to your Virgo Sun.
Jan 7, 07:49 AM
SATURN IN 12th: Since this is an article on the transiting Saturn, I presume that Saturn in Libra is transiting your 12th House.
There is a great book on the transits of Saturn by Erin Sullivan. This is a retreat time, a time to shed the old persona and prepare for the cycle when Saturn enters the 1st House.
I do not know if you will really notice a different when Saturn is Retrograding or Direct. I usually do not but it is important in the timing of events. In the 12th, Saturn R may be better for letting go and releasing the activities of the past.
It is also an excellent time to change aspects of yourself — to stop smoking, lose weight, change any patterns.
Jan 14, 12:42 PM
KARMA: When you are as old as I am, you realize that everything in your chart is Karmic and karma related.
Because Saturn definitely brings lessons into our lives (but all of the planets do actually), then you can say that these lessons are karma working in our lives.
When the Law of Karma is not in effect, it is the Law of Grace that is working.
Jan 14, 11:32 PM
I am born mar 29, 1978 at 430 am in India. I over-reacted with a new love interest and broke it off with him the day saturn went retrograde. It made me emotional and because natal saturn is in my 7th house, its retrograde motion always affects my relationships. I realized I was hasty and am trying to make amends. What are the chances that I will be able to recover?
Jan 16, 09:30 AM
ANU – Common sense tells me that, if a man ends a relationship like this, he was just looking for an excuse to end it. Your over-reacting was his excuse. Let him go, as a man who loves you would work it out. Do not go begging.
When Saturn transits the 7th House, it is always the other person, the man, who is actually having personal problems and these problems impact the relationship.
I do not use Mars Transits, except for the Mars Cycles and this article is on this website. Mars hitting fixed signs usually causes poor cooperation with others and, with Uranus, it contributes to a mood of contrariness. If it is accident prone, it is due to repressed anger.
Difficult Saturn Transits are a time to say NO to commitments or responsibilities as they will be more difficult to handle than one expects.
Jan 17, 08:54 AM
SATURN IN 7TH HOUSE:
What you are describing is not the Retrograde but simply Saturn transiting the 7th House. This transits causes the people in our life to have a lot of personal problems and, therefore, they cannot be there for you. There is usually something else going on with the other person and you may not know what it is.
When Saturn last transited my 7th, many of my friends were in 12-step programs. Some could not drive so I was hauling them to meetings (male and female friends). No one was there for me!
It is not a cycle for getting married or getting pregnant — both situations bring lots of responsibilities.
I recommend Erin Sullivan’s TRANSITS OF SATURN as an excellent resource for Saturn.
Mar 14, 07:53 AM
You cannot fix others; you can only fix yourself. Since you are experiencing very difficult aspects, you must learn to say NO — unless it is totally your own problem. If not, say NO!
The crises of others, since they cannot be fixed by you, will only make you ill.
May 31, 07:42 AM
SATURN TRANSITING the 9th:
Saturn transiting the 9th is actually very good for higher education and international activity. It favors gaining any type of credientialling or experience that will help you advance when Saturn enters the 10th House.
Only when Saturn makes difficult transits, do blocks occur. As it squares your Neptune, the blocks can be associated with illusions and impractical expectations — or simply the confusion you experience before a major change. You could move forward after this passes.
TRANSITS TO EARLY DEGREES:, as I have written elsewhere on this site, aspects to planets in early degrees are never bad….it only describes a NEW SITUATION. Because it is totally new, there can be difficulties in adapting…so do not worry.
I have a manual available on this website (no, it is not free) and, for those who have Neptune in early degrees, they always start new cycles by feeling confused, in a fog and disoriented. This is actually a good thing.
This is from the Manual so that you do not have to buy it….
BEGINNING NEPTUNE: These individuals often do not know how to incorporate creative imagination, psychic receptivity and even the influence of spirit guides into their life. Since they do not recognize such influences, they often begin new situations in a state of confusion. They need to learn to allow themselves to be guided by faith in a High Power when making such transitions.
They may want change and the future to be well planned out but this is NOT their lesson! Their lesson is to learn to trust, to have faith and to truly believe that there is a Higher Power or the Higher Self in their lives who has their best interest at heart, who will guide and influence if the individual will only listen and follow the directing intuition. They need to learn to “float” and to allow things to happen without knowing how it will all turn out. If they learn to follow their Inner Guidance, it will all turn out well, although maybe not exactly as they planned.
✮ One student commented that, during a new transition in her life, she simply tunes out until everything falls into place.
✮ “When I feel that I am beginning a new cycle, I feel in a void, daydreaming and floating, sensing that something is going on but I do not know what.”
In starting new cycles, the Beginning Neptune person seems confused. Others may not understand what is happening in their lives. Friends and family need to learn to exercise faith as well.
Jun 23, 08:25 AM
NINA: What is happening in your life has nothing to do with Saturn being R or Mars transiting your 8th House. They can be triggers but there are obviously major transit occurring in your chart.
I discourage people who are homeless or out of a job to have readings, as these are a luxury and not a necessity.
Not knowing where anything is in your chart and while I do not give personal readings on my website, I can say that 2009-2010-2011 is a great Ending and Beginning Cycle for most people. It is a time to let go of the past, let go of many people from the past and move on to something new.
Since you know your chart — and this applies to all — look to see when Uranus aspects something in your chart, esp. in early degrees. This portends a significant change for you.
Yes, Saturn-Uranus together makes people feel like jumping off a roof at times. Saturn feels trapped and Uranus wants to do something about it immediately. This is when you need to get out and talk with supportive friends. This does pass.
Jan 5, 08:47 AM
KOUSHIK: In 2013, Saturn will progress Retrograde in my own chart. I have asked many people about this and it seems like a good thing.
All have said that demands were made upon them and they rose to the occasion. Saturn R develops an internal structuring so that, in the future, you can handle any situation that arises more efficiently.
Sometimes there is a loss in the family. I feel that this will be true for me and I will have to handle family finances all alone.
Turning Direct, Saturn brings some external structure into our lives and this can be quite limiting. One man, who had always been independent, had to take over the family business after the death of the father. This external structure makes him feel trapped, yet others might enjoy feeling empowered.
Jan 28, 09:52 AM
DEB – While it is impossible to give personal readings to everyone who writes (1500 hits a day), I am always happy to tell someone where something falls in their chart or share information that will be helpful to other readers.
Since August 2010, Saturn has been transiting your 10th House of the Career and it will remain there until October 2012. Eris Sullivan has a great book on Saturn Transits, especially through the Houses.
Saturn in Libra (for all) marks a time to coordinate and cooperate with others. It supports negotiations and working more susscessfuly with others — note our American Congress is starting to work together better.
Coordinating and negotiating is favored.
Saturn is basically well aspected in your chart while in Libra but from End November-Early December 2010; 2nd half March and 2nd half August 2011 it will oppose Eris. This causes disappointment with those in authority.
Eris is usually a benefic when it transits to our natal planets but transiting or progressed afflictions TO ERIS often causes disappointment with those in authority. This is just my observation.
NOTE: After a 2 day power outage, my trusty desktop will not boot up so I am limping along with this netbook.
Mar 24, 12:22 PM
Very interesting information indeed.
I also have a question to ask..
What if Saturn is stationery to direct in a natal chart?
What sort of attributes does this give the native?
To be more exact, I have my Saturn in Taurus in the 11th house at 29’35.
Mar 24, 03:26 PM
VERSIFIER: If there is an S (for Station) after the planet in the printer horoscope, this means that it is apparently sitting still in the sky or Station.
Such a planet will always be the most powerful planet in the horoscope. The qualities of that planet will dominate the life, good or bad.
I have Mercury S and, even though it is in its fall (Leo) and in the 12th House, Mercury colors my life as a writer and communicator.
Sometimes, if the planet is not used properly, it can cause health issues. My heath problems have been ruled by Mercury with ear infections, infections that have left much scarring in my ears and impaired my hearing.
Mar 24, 06:31 PM
Thank you for your answer, I appreciate it very much.
Yes, there is an S beside it and the reson why I asked was because some sites say that there’s a difference if its stationery about to turn direct and a whole other thing when its stationery about to turn retrograde. Of course this applies to the three collective planets (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) but I have found nothing on Saturn.
Moreover, yours as you said is in the 12th house so I guess it could lead to health problems 6-12 axis… mine as it is in the 11th do I intrepret it with the according to the area of life the 11th represents?
Or as you said, all planets wherever they are if not used properly could lead to health problems..
Finally, I am sorry to hear that about you…
Mar 24, 06:41 PM
I would just interpret Saturn in the 11th. I have this also. Usually, such people were raised in a world of adults. They can often feel like wallflowers in groups. So, they often seek a position of responsibility within a group so that people have to come to them — they do not have to reach out. It draws them into naturally belonging. After awhile, they do learn to reach out.
I am an only child raised on a farm, not close to other children. I was raised around adults – parents, grandparents and the men who worked on the farm.
As I started to socialize in groups, I would become the VP or editor of the newsletter. When I went to a gathering, people had to come to me.
As I am older, all of my Air and Mutables work more easily in outreaching. However, I still gravitate towards a position of responsibility in groups. I am president of the Annapolis NCGR, I am on the National Board as International Liaison, I am coordinator of Silver Spring Ghosts and, last but not least, I am Vice President of the Maryland Slovenian Womens’ Union — and I am not even Slovenian!! And, this is just what I do now. I have a long history of being President, VP and newsletter editor for many groups.
Mar 24, 10:09 PM
Hi Lynn,
I started a new career late last year and am still working to put the last few building blocks in place… Do I wait to fully launch or go public until the Saturn Retrograde is over in June? OR seeing that I started this process Before the Saturn Retrograde began, does it not effect my forging ahead?The Retrograde process confuses me because, in the end, we have to moving forward because “Life” demands it.
Mar 25, 05:30 AM
CMONKEE: Saturn R is important only for the official openning of a business. This would not be a good time as the Openning chart would show a need for reorganization.
You can start a business at any time but have an official opening when Saturn is D. Since Saturn is R for 6 months, it is impossible to put everything on hold.
Apr 20, 09:24 AM
CLEON: I never really look at Saturn R, only the House it is transiting and aspects it makes. It is in your 7th House so there is always problems in relationships.
Usually, the problem is that the people in your life are making a lot of problems so that they cannot “be there” for you.
Under favorable aspects, the 7th House favors finding a practical person who can counsel or “parent” you in some way.
Years ago, when this occurred in my chart, it seemed that all of my friends were in Recovery. No one was there for me and I had to haul them to their meetings.
I did ask Noel Tyl to “parent” me with my astrological research and he was wonderful!
I would advise all to read Erin Sullivan’s book on the Transit of Saturn…excellent!
May 8, 02:22 PM
Lindita & Marcy: Since I receive 1500 hits each day, I cannot give personal readings on my website. I can only answer questions pertaining to the article or questions that would be of interest to readers.
Saturn transiting the 7th:
First, I would recommend reading Erin Sullivan’s book on Saturn Transits. I personally find that, when Saturn transited my 7th House, my friends were having so many problems that they could not be there for me. I was taking them to rehab and doctor’s appointments.
The problems were not mine but I felt alone saying, What About Me!?
When married, often one partner takes on new responsibilities and this interferes with the closeness in a relationship.
Jupiter & Saturn R in the 9th: This usually indicates that the individual will drop some aspect of their education and continue it later in life. They can obtain a 4-year degree but feel, later on, that they need to get more advanced education.
May 24, 02:25 PM
Hi Lynn: I came across your site looking for positive information on Saturn. I feel that Saturn is so misunderstood and maligned, even by those who should know better. I recently had a friend tell me that her astrology teacher told her that since Saturn is transiting her 4th house, she couldn’t sell her house or move. Hellloooooo….
May 24, 08:25 PM
HALEY: Saturn transiting the 4th House actually puts a strong emphasis upon changes in the home, family and even the workplace (the place or building where you work is ruled by the 4th).
Saturn in the 4th forces us to focus upon our personal life, fixing up our home, making repairs, making changes and dealing with family issues. It is a good time for this, specifically when the transitng Saturn is making favorable aspects to the other planets in your chart.
Naturally, during those periods when T Saturn is afflicting other planets, do not commence changes as these will take more time and be fraught with delays.
Saturn going through the 5th is a time to learn to make your creativity more practical (turning hobbies into something more marketable) and it is a time to realize what you need in order to feel loved and appreciated. This can make you a bit demanding of others but, if they truly love you, they will be happy to do things for you.
When this happened to me, I started resenting my doing everything for my friends. I told them to invite me to lunch! They were thrilled and I knew my friends were my true friends. So, when they are too busy, they are not your friends.
See SATURN TRANSITS by Erin Sullivan for her insights.
Jun 7, 02:38 PM
Hi Lynn,
Thanks for your answer. My general question is: if I have natal Saturn in Libra, does this make the current Saturn transit a challenging time for me?
Thank you very much!
Jun 7, 03:20 PM
READERS: When people post personal questions as Ellie did in #30, I always ask that you rephrase the question to be of general interest to all, since I receive 1500 hits each day and it is impossible to give personal readings.
Ellie did an excellent job of rephrasing!
In 2010, Saturn in Libra made what we call a First Saturn Return. It is a cycle, occurring around 29-30 years of age, when the person (hopefully) is forced to grow up and face life realistically. Many feel that it is a difficult time. Responsibilities come into the life that force us to tackel life very differently. Note that William and Kate married at their Saturn Return so it portends a new way of living. Marriages after the First Saturn Return have a better survival rate as the individuals are more mature.
Saturn in Libra forces us to get organized, set priorities and do not waste time of people and situations that are a waste of time.
A great book on Saturn is by Erin Sullivan. Even I refer to it when I need more information on Saturn transits in the Houses, other than what I already know.
Saturn has passed the Return and it is not an influence now. Whatever happened in 2010 is over. Saturn is transiting the 3rd House is that is often a time to study or acquire knowledge that rounds out the personality.
Years ago, when Saturn was in the 3rd, I was studying metaphysics, teaching and lecturing on astrology and I even took a German course.
Currently, Saturn is opposing Eris, the new planet discovered in 2005 by Michael Brown. In End November-Early December 2010 and March-early April and End August-Early September 2011, this was exact. This aspect often causes a disappointment in men or people in authority.
An important decision making aspect will occur when Saturn is from 19-23 Libra, aspecting the Mercury-Pluto trine.
Mercury is STATION, appearing to be sitting still. Mercury will always be the most important planet in the chart because it is Station.
When Saturn enters the 4th House, our attention turns to our home and personal life.
Sep 11, 01:33 PM
SECOND SATURN RETURN (9-2011):
The 2nd return is very different from the first. So, you cannot make any comparisons.
First, I would recommend SATURN IN TRANSIT by Erin Sullivan, although she does not say too much about these returns.
It has been my experience that the 2nd return makes us aware of our mortality — that we are getting older and, if we do not fulfill our dreams now, we may never get to do this.
It is a time that, if we do not take responsibility for ourselves, our health will suffer.
Saturn transiting the 7th House is a time when those around us are going through difficult times (not necessarily your husband) and they cannot be there for us.
Do not devote all of your time to dealing with their crises. Take care of yourself and find friends who can help to parent you.
Much depends upon the entire chart for a bigger picture. I can only answer about the Return and the 7th House.
Oct 5, 09:19 AM
REBECCA (10-2011): Saturn transiting your 2nd House is a time (2.5 years) to work on financial stability. When Saturn transits a House, your interests are focused there. Conjunctions intensify the focus.
Do read the book that I recommended in #35. Saturn marks a time to reorganize that area of your life. Finances will be the theme but this is not always difficult. Yes, the squares and oppositions will point to the SAY NO events but, where there are problems, you need to reorganize and restructure your financial life.
Jan 4, 03:38 PM
Hi,
I opened a business last march 2011 which was doing very well, I then decided to turn my business into a franchise and opened during a Mercury Retrograde which was August 19th. Since then my business has been struggling.
Have you any advice how I could put this right?
One idea i have is changing the name of the business and the bank account so therefore it will be a new business?
Thanks
Rick
Jan 6, 12:59 PM
RICK (1-2012): You need to look at the outer planet transits and progressions to your natal chart to really understand what is going on and how long it will last.
Saturn R is good for finding out what is wrong and reorganizing — but not for starting a business.
I agree — the other astrological option is to re-start your business under more favorable aspects.
Jan 25, 02:53 PM
MULDREW (1-2012): When Saturn transits your 2nd House, it is a time to shore up your financial situation. DO NOT make any major decisions, changes or commitments that affect finances whenever Saturn is in the degree of your Mars, Mercury and Neptune. These will tie you down for a long time or take more time than you anticipate.
JACKIE: With Saturn aspecting itself, I do not use exact aspects. The entire time that Saturn is at 22 degree. The Saturn Return will end after June. This lasts from October 2011 through June 2012, not a specific month. Whatever the lesson, it will move out of the picture after June.
Eric Sullivan has the best book on Saturn Transits.
Feb 3, 06:17 AM
Hi,
Can you give me some idea about Saturn retrograde, is it really time of patience. I am looking for the change in job and would like to know is a suitable time or have to wait till jun. Need carrier guidance.
Birth details: 9th april 1974, time: 00.05 Hours, Place: Bombay India.
Thanking you,
Regards,
Tushar
Feb 3, 07:25 AM
TUSHAR (1-2012): Everything that you need to know about Saturn R is in the article.
No, it is not a time of patience generally. I do not think that I said this. It is R for about half of the year so it is not significant for the average person. It has NOTHING to do with getting a job.
Transiting Saturn – D or R – can indicate the success of a job if offered when Saturn aspects a natal planet but it is not a timing transit for getting a job.
The job market is terrible everywhere so that it is difficult to determine when someone will get a job. I feel that a horary chart for the question only would work best. I have discussed this system of astrology many times on my website.
Feb 4, 09:36 AM
Hi, you mention not to start a business during a Saturn retrograde, but how about taking a new job? Same issues? If it would involve putting a house on the market and moving towns? Does Saturn had an effect on family and home in addition to the business part being effected? Family stuff feels like it finally calmed down in the last month, hate for it to get stirred up again, but better to know its coming! I’m thinking of the upcoming retrograde. If it helps: 12-21-70 summit NJ 12 noon.
Feb 4, 09:56 AM
LISA (2-2012): Please read what I said in #47 about a job. Your answer is there!
Read #1 (and other posts) for business and property.
You really need an astrologer to read your chart for the total picture here.
Only Saturn’s aspects to natal planets will affect the outcome of property, a job or commitments of any nature.
Of a personal nature, I would start something this year to avoid commencing before Saturn in Scorpio enters your Fixed T-Square. Do NOT get yourself in debt!!!!