Saturn retrograde 2010
JANUARY 13 through MAY 30 2010
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: JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 9 (Pluto), MARCH 9 (Venus), MAY 17-18 (Venus)
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!
Apr 28, 03:20 AM while saturn in retrograde from dec 2007,i felt some of my strong belief was tested.
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.Jun 27, 07:14 AM
Not being a psychic but an astrologer, I cannot tell you about your situation. You only say that Saturn is transiting your 8th House and you are shutting down your business.
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, 02:51 PM
Would you recommend not getting married during a saturn retrograde period? Or would it not matter as long as the date is decided during a direct period? I am looking into dates for next year and noted that Saturn will be retrograde Jan – May, 2010, with Saturn in my 11th house.
Aug 17, 07:58 PM
Elsewhere on this website, I have mentioned that I do not hold with the idea that the chart for the wedding will determine the outcome.
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 12, 03:34 PM
Hello Lynn! Just curious, what is Saturn Retrograde’s connection to karma? I know karma is always in the process of manifesting/doing its work, but I heard mention that Saturn Retrograde has a connection or a “meeting with your karma.” I’m not sure. Do you know? And by the way, thanks for the good information you provide us with. Happy 2010!
Jan 14, 12:42 PM
MELODY: 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, 04:54 AM
saturn retrograde is transiting my 7th house. In my natal chart it’s in my 2nd house. Right now I’m having relationship problems with my boyfriend. He’s putting distance between us, I don’t think our relationship is going to make it, him too is making excuses. Is this the effect of saturn retro transit? thanks
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, 05:57 AM
Hi Lynn, as you say, if we merely persisit, the frustration will persist. I have a family problem (with my mother, brother and sister) since month, now I made efforts to try to fix it, but it seems they don`t want to fix it. They keep on making harder the situation. So, what can I wait? I try, but it is not enough, and I don`t want to keep on with this frustration in me. I have now Saturn in my 1st house in conj with my natal Pluto in Libra, and Pluto in 4th, in conj with my natal Moon in Capric.
Thank you in advance, for your help!
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 21, 11:38 AM
Hello Lynn,
I was reading these discussions, and i feel that you really are very very deep astrologer.
In heart i want to put something from my side to you.
I am virgo ascendant as per Sideral Ephermeris mine comes to 26’08 as start of the ascendant.
What does saturn in libra is denoting for the upcoming year.
Thanks
Tarun
May 21, 06:43 PM
TARUN = There is no way that any astrologer can tell you what Saturn in Libra will do for you by only knowing your Ascendant. I do not give personal readings on this website, only privately. I receive 1500 hits a day so this is impossible. I can only answer questions about the articles.
Your entire chart needs to be calculated and an astrologer would then look at the aspects that the transiting Saturn is making. An excellent resource would be Erin Sullivan’s book on Saturn would be very helpful.
Event then, the outer planets will have a greater impact upon your life, although Saturn portends cycles in your life and how you will handle the cycles.
May 25, 03:10 PM
Hi Lynn,
What does Saturn retrograde or Saturn moving through Virgo mean specifically for someone whose Saturn is in Virgo? Will the effects be more challenging to them than other people?
I’ve been having challenges with my company. In January, I was invited to Europe by a very large company who was extremely impressed by the work I did for them. My trip to Europe was to negotiate my company being their official representative in the US – a very big contract, and one that would catipult my company after 7 years of relentless hardwork. My conversations with them had gone so well that I made the mistake of neglecting to pursue other new business while finishing negotiations. Unfortunately, the contract with the European company never came through, for reasons I’m unsure of as they completely ceased all communications with me with no explanation. I later found out the company had some major layoffs after my visit – although this doesn’t justify their lack of correspondence with me. For the last 5 months, I’ve had to sell everything of value I owned as I searched for new business. Surmise it to say, I understand the Saturn lesson here – I should not have put all my eggs in one basket.
I’m curious if these turn of events are a result of Saturn’s retrograde. I am currently awaiting a signed contract from another company, which will help put me back in financial ground. I’ve also started doing more new business development than I’ve ever done in the past – also as a consequence of this Saturn lesson.
Perhaps my direct question is that now that Saturn will be moving forward again, will the trials of these last few months be over? While I’ve taken this period to really focus on my company, and have finally forced myself to create a greater foundation than I had before, and as a result, have been communicating with more potential clients than before, a part of me is still worried that the hardships of the last 6 months aren’t over yet.
I would be grateful for any insight you can provide.
If it helps, my sun is in Capricorn, moon in Virgo and ascendant in Aries.
Thanks.
May 25, 03:40 PM
WARRIER: Neither a Saturn transit nor Retrograde would cause the problems that you describe. Dramatic changes and disruptions are caused by the outer planet transits — Uranus, Neptune or Pluto. Look in your chart to see what these planets are doing to see what is happening and how long it will last. If such a planet is going through a T-Square or Cross, the problems will last until the Outer Planet leaves the Configuration.
But, to answer your question, NO, Saturn Retrograde is not affecting you.
May 29, 11:47 AM
Hi Lynn! Thanks for your insights! i didnt know your website! so now its fav*.
16july 1985 (my birth)
I have this saturn slow smotion dance for some time in my 9th house, and its my goal to study abroad, so… i am already bilingual person, now i want to learn another one, and i want to do it in 6months starting from next month, so that i can scheduale myself with all the papers and so i could go.
My 9th house goes from 11Virgo to 12Libra.
I am sun/moon/mars conjunction in cancer with a cap(saturn) rising!
I would be greatufl if u have any insights on this ! would it take too long for me to go? i still havent even decieded what country !
Thank you!
May 29, 11:55 AM
Sorry. i made the question too personal.
So here it goes.
If someone wants to travel/study abroad, and have saturn turning direct in the 9th house of international traveling and high education, would that be restricting some way or another, even becouse of the fact that we have now Uranus and jupiter in strong oposition to saturn in our charts, would be wise to wait until saturn gets out of the 9th house, or would be wise to strategically do it and carefully.
I would be greaftful for any insights on that!
Thanks !
May 30, 07:52 PM
Hello Lynn. I have just realised why it has felt like I have had my wheels spinning but not going anywhere in my career since Jan 20th. I am a Leo with a Sag rising and Saturn in Leo.
Since returning from overseas, I have applied for so many jobs, been so close but just missing out. I do have one job offer but, as they are currently constructing the office from scratch I do not yet have the employment contract. Can I expect things to move forward in work now that Saturn is going direct?May 31, 07:42 AM
VINCLUNA: Thank you for rephrasing your question so that it does not require a personal evaluation of your chart. Since I receive 1500 hits a day, I cannot do this.
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.
BUT, 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.
The Jupiter-Uranus conjunction (read this article) is in your 3rd House favoring education, communications and changes in your immediate environment…but timing is important. Changes occur when Uranus actually makes an aspect to a natal planet — good or bad aspect does not matter.
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.
May 31, 02:32 PM
Thank you so much LYNN !
This was timing for me as well, and very well put, and i really didnt think about neptune influence in this period, but i have strong neptune influence in my chart, and it is in early degrees in capricorn, its scary sometimes, but it feels like a endless journey without and absolut end, and thats kind of a virtue these days !
Thanks again !
Jun 15, 09:01 PM
hello, Im am very much enjoying the discussions on your site, you seem very knowledgeable. Currently im going through an Awful sad almost suicidal time in my life. Mars sun, and Venus in my 8th house. I’ve never had a good relationship before and during Jan 20 2010 I had met someone and we claimed we were in love.. Once Mars in Leo went Direct in April I got a urge to leave the relationship because of the stress and conflict that began between us. My mother kicked me out of my home due to my new lover, I stayed with my step father. When my 25th b day hit and the moon was in Scorpio (natal 8th house moon) My father betrayed a kicked me out. I’ve gone from the streets to 4 different locations and had a hard travel every time. being homeless and in poverty and this has never happened before. There have also be constant betrayals and im emotionally beaten up.I also miss my ex sooo badly and regret the break up. Saturn in Virgo went from my 8th and now in my 9th.. my question is when Saturn goes in Libra will that make things lighter, or even when Mars gets out of my 8th house will things get a little better in love and finance? im terrified of all these 8th house transits at once. if this is too detailed of a question please let me know your rates in chart readings because i am in deep need of help and healing :) thank you
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.