Saturn retrograde
DECEMBER 19 2007 through MAY 2 2008
DECEMBER 31 2008 through MAY 17 2009
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 on these dates: March 15-17 2008 (Saturn opposes Mercury and Venus in Pisces).
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 19, 11:02 AM
Hi..
I am buying a new home Dec 20, 2007, and I plan to open a business in Jan 2008..
Will I fail because of Saturn retrograde..I have no choice but to move, going through a split up..and I don’t make enough money to live comfortably in my new home..
This is scary.
Thanks,
Nikki Favalli
Sept 2nd, 1:20 PM, 1963 Milan Italy
Dec 20, 07:40 PM
First, do not worry about Saturn Retrograde and buying a home or moving. Saturn will not affect a change of residence normally. It is Retrograde for half the year.
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!
Jan 2, 07:58 AM
Is it good to sit on a professional Exam during Saturn Retrograde Period?
Regards
Arijit
12th Junly 1970;19:00;Bhilai(India)
Jan 2, 07:59 AM
Is it good to sit on a professional Exam during Saturn Retrograde Period?
Regards
Arijit
12th July 1970;19:00;Bhilai(India)
Feb 1, 09:19 AM
Oh, thank goodness! I was wondering what’s been going on. I have been attracted to blue sapphires, stumbled across the origination of my health condition – which I am beginning to recover nicely – and have started drawing boundries with people in my personal life like I’ve never done before. I have also begun, slowly, cleaning and purging my home.
Wow! I am very excited about the changes and am reveling in this retrograde cycle. My natal Saturn is direct 23 degrees in Aries, in the first house.
Blessings and thank you for this wonderful and helpful info!
-ddw
Feb 13, 08:35 PM
Hi,
I am currently having my saturn return. I wonder how natal saturn conjunct transiting saturn retrograde will affect me.
Thank you.
Mar 19, 02:12 PM
hi….my Saturn is in my First House….I have always been dealing with a Temperomandibular joint problem….but it seems to have gotten worse in late january….since then things just havent been the same. I feel as though i have lost some more hearing in the left ear “subjectively”….I have heard saturn is “malefic” i also have pluto in the first house….
Will this problem last forever? I feel like im not able to move forward….and have been worried alot lately…
I wanted to know if this is because of the time period? Or if this will continue to worsen over time…
Mar 20, 09:10 AM
I cannot give a diagnosis to medical problems. I can look at the astrology of the events and make some recommendations. I may not be correct but I will try….
When you had this accident, the transiting Pluto and the progressed Mars were afflicting your Chiron-Jupiter/Uranus opposition (Gemini-Sagittarius). Chiron rules health issues with which you learn to live with the problem. I developed Epstein-Barr with a Saturn-Chiron transit and the pain would get worse with afflictions to and from Chiron. I still have the virus but, with an anti-inflammatory diet, the postherpatic neuralgia is gone (unless I eat sugar or an allergy triggering food).
Your current pain is being triggered by Saturn in Virgo transiting this same point with Chiron/Jupiter-Uranus. It will pass. Pluto is also squaring you Sun so there is stress connected with an Ending Cycle in your life.
When you tell me about all of the problems that were triggered after the accident, I am thinking of recommendations from the Edgar Cayce readings.
Many people who had developed either physical or psychological problems were told that it was connected to an accident they had years earlier. A lot of depression and even mental illness were attributed to this.
Cayce said that there was a misalignment of the spine, not a pinched nerve, but a misalignment that affected circulation that lead to physical problems or emotional problems (the emotional were really physical).
Cayce did NOT recommend a chiropracter but he did recommend osteopathic adjustments. Osteopaths are medical doctors. You might take this into consideration.
You have Mars in Leo and this, with Saturn, rules the spine.
Apr 17, 12:18 AM
Thank you so much for your reply, I appreciate your thought and advice!!
I hope I dont keep getting worse…It has been difficult these past few months…But I am trying to see more doctors and get through this….
How often do these saturn retrogrades happen? I have noticed things have been very difficult, ups and downs since Sept 2005….I was born in September 1983. I really hope this bad luck doesnt last forever!
Let me know what you think….
Apr 22, 07:35 AM
Your condition has nothing to do with Saturn retrograde – it is retrograde for half of the year. It is only transits from Saturn, as I gave above, that trigger problems. Do not focus on the retrograde motion. The planets from Jupiter outward are all retrograde for half of the year.
Apr 28, 03:20 AM
hi, while saturn in retrograde from dec 2007,i felt some of my strong belief was tested. i had to cross check my values due to situational tests. i was on verge to come to terms with my values to make few of my dear ones happy.but it often kept me void in keeping others happy.i felt nothing good from inside.it was like constantly my inner self tortured me not to loose my self to make others happy.sometimes i even thought people around me are right more than myself.I knew my genourosity was being used,my kindness being hampered for others selfishness…yet,i had no control on myself to stop that.atlast what i did was…PRAY…i prayed for everybody’s wellbeing and left all decisions in god’s hand.after such a hard struggle…now,i feel iam won..atleast temporarily.people around me has recognised my true self and has stop itching my values.i feel good when this retrograde is comming to anend this may 2nd.
but,i have heard saturn is going retrograde again in jan 2009 to may 2009….iam afraid if again iam tested for my values it will sap away all my energy and leave me dull because people around me may not once again agree with God’s decision….how to deal about this in future?can you please suggest and help….
May 1, 12:16 PM
Since Saturn is retrograde half of the year, we can say that Saturn has been retrograde for half of your entire life. So, difficulties do not happen simply because Saturn is Retrograde — only if Saturn makes any difficult aspects at the time.
During the end of 2007 and early 2006, Saturn (retrograde has trouble establishing boundaries with others so you can be more vulnerable), Saturn was parallel Hygiea and Pluto. This causes you natal perfectionist sense of responsibility to cause problems for you, especially with the people whom you love. Hygiea is an asteroid that I use as it can cause problems when some aspect of your life is “out of balance.” In your case, it would be connected with work and your perfectionist sense of responsibility.
When I looked ahead to 2009, Saturn is not making any aspects then so there is no need for concern here. The transiting Uranus will be very strong so there will be a powerful urge to break free of the demands of others and to become more independent. This is a good thing.
In your natal chart, Saturn has difficult aspects indicating that the programming from your childhood was that, before YOU can be happy, the people you love must be happy. The truth is that they will never be happy so, at some point, you need to think about YOU. However, you have most of your planets on the Occidental or Right side of the chart. By nature, the needs and emergencies of others will always take priority over your own needs.
Using our newest planet, Eris, Saturn forms a Yod configuration. Using the text from Alan Epstein….
SATURN: Authority and respect are major issues. Responsibility may have been placed upon individual too early – may have been forced to be responsible for a parent. May attract people who do not handle responsibilities well so they limit their own freedom by assuming the responsibilities of others.
With any Saturn inconjunct, there is a need to allow others to make their own mistakes. In assuming too many responsibilities for others, these responsibilities cannot be executed effectively. During the childhood, having fun and being spontaneous may have been foregone in order to perform chores and to worry about the family situation. “If I am not responsible, everything will fall apart.” So, people who are not really responsible are often attracted to these people. There is a need to lighten up and not take your role in the family too seriously. They need to learn to trust their instincts! TALENT: Working with a musical instrument, being in control in emotional crises, mastering the art of timing in human affairs can give management abilities.May 1, 05:32 PM
Hi,
Wow…. wild month for me.
march 30 was heartbreaking to hear my exhusband tell me of his upcoming marriage while saying he loves me, made the biggest mistake of his life divorcing me, and he will learn to love his wife. him: oct 23 1958.
failed out of school april 3, allowed to continue on april 23,
me: jan 15 1965 cancer rising, saturn in my 8th house with pisces.
I have worked hard on spirituality, school and remaining in a place of hope and faith to reunite my union for the past 2 years. I have learned much more about who I am and what I need and want to experience in this lifetime. I know that all there is is love.
I am looking to the stars for any insight into the craziness of the past month, as well as the past 2 1/2 years.
Kind regards,
PJ
May 1, 06:46 PM
Hi PJ – Thank you for writing and reading my website.
However, this area is only for asking questions about Saturn Retrograde. Astrology requires more information than just a month-day-year. It sounds like you need a personal reading to sort out a lot of what is going on in your life. You can find astrologers in your area at:
www.geocosmic.org and www.astrologers.com
May 3, 12:50 AM
Hi PJ
Im on a crossroad at the moment in most aspects of my life. I need a good reading for the period as well as one for my relationship! Im really confused and need guidance urgently… Can you help me..?