Saturn in Libra
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bookofmirrorsThis is more a quick cut-and-paste post, partially because I'm at work, and not necessarily in a position or mindset to be contemplative, and also don't have as much time to expound as I would like. This might also be incorporated into a later post I have in my head regarding finding out my rising sign is Capricorn and not Scorpio.
A few notes about the below...
It comments that if Saturn rules your Ascendant, things are felt more strongly. Saturn apparently does rule Capricorn. It also mentions something about Saturn being exalted in Libra, which is my sun sign... not sure how that would affect things, but seems like it would further enhance/focus the energy. It also mentions something about if the sun and moon have a hard aspect... my sun is sextile my moon, but I have no idea if that's a hard aspect or not. (Never mind... duh... Google. This is an easy aspect, I'm told.) My moon is trine Saturn, and that's apparently an easy aspect, too.
At any rate, like just about everything else in my life I've "happened" to come across recently, "that explains much". Again, a longer post about that is forthcoming next time I can get to a coffee shop and blog. :)
It also helps shape some more nebulous and confusing ideas I've been having.
But for my own ease of finding it later, I add the below:
Libra
Saturn is transiting your all-important first house. The first house rules our personal identity. During this transit, you concern yourself with how you come across to others on a personal level. Your physical body becomes a focus as well. It may be a time when you feel the weight of your age, or it is a time when you see your body quite clearly instead of seeing what you want to see. As a result, it's an excellent time for beginning health regimens, diets, and the like.
Your outlook on life changes as you adopt a more serious, mature, and responsible attitude. In the beginning stages of the transit, you may feel lacking in self-confidence and frustrated with yourself. You might reach out to others in an attempt to validate yourself, looking for ways to boost your confidence. When these attempts fail, you may feel temporarily let down and discouraged. Rest assured that Saturn will re-work these feelings, with your help of course, until you reach a point (as Saturn moves through the house) where you have a stronger sense of self. This transit acts to transform your self-confidence in such a way that you question the source of your confidence to date, and discover a more solid base for pulling up inner strength and thus true confidence. Saturn here acts to rip away the superficial. Illusions about the self, the body, and personal abilities will no longer be tolerated. You may no longer be comfortable with any superficial mannerisms that may have carried you to date. You might decide to slim down or simplify your approach to the world, and perhaps slim down your body as well! The end result is a newfound identity and a realistic understanding of yourself.
In terms of career and projects, outward signs of progress may not be as forthcoming, yet the work that you do during this transit will lay a foundation for future success and progress. For example, some years ago, a client began a hobby/project during a Saturn transit to her first house, something that took up a lot of her time and energy and that yielded nothing in terms of immediate financial gain—until later! In fact, this "hobby" turned into her career in the years to follow.
At some point during Saturn's movement through Libra, Saturn will conjunct your Sun (or Ascendant). Your level of maturity, realism, and responsibility comes up for inspection. The goals you have set for yourself, as well as your very character, are now re-evaluated for strength and purpose, and tested against reality. Saturn has a way of slowing down our life, as if it is forcing us to take a really good look at it. Because the Sun rules our vitality, you may feel that your energy is somewhat depleted. You begin to feel your age, and the pressures that may go along with it. You may feel alone and un-parented or unsupported. Your achievements to date become especially important to you, and you are extremely sensitive to whether or not you have been recognized on a professional level as well as on a personal level. Whether your talents and abilities, and your unique individuality and character, are recognized by others becomes especially important to you. You might be self-critical and/or feel that others do not support or recognize you enough. You might find yourself pulling away from others as you take the necessary time to re-evaluate your life. This process is necessary, as you are learning to see yourself more realistically—without rose-colored glasses—so that you can move forward with a stronger sense of purpose. Some commitments or plans might need to be let go. You are likely to feel some regrets for how you have lived your life to date, but once you honor those feelings (which seems to be necessary in order to move forward), you are in a better position to make improvements.
Saturn enters the sign of Libra on October 29th, 2009.
Saturn will occupy the sign of Libra from October 29, 2009 to April 7, 2010; and then from July 21, 2010 to October 5, 2012. Saturn retrogrades at 4-5 degrees Libra mid-January 2010, re-entering Virgo on April 7, 2010. Saturn then turns direct near the end of May, 2010, and returns to Libra on July 21, 2010.
SaturnSaturn takes about 28-29 years to come full circle, and thus spends on average close to 2-1/2 years in a sign.
Saturn Transits: General
Saturn transits and cycles can be considered cycles of achievement and maturity. When Saturn forms a hard aspect to a personal point in our chart, we might feel that everything is slowed down--we encounter delays, frustrations, and pressures. But these times also challenge us to face reality, thereby opening ourselves up to increased wisdom and the freedom that comes with living in truth.
Significant decisions are often made during Saturn's hard transits to our personal planets. These transits slow life down (or at least, that is how we perceive it) and force us to live our lives in the present. Although Saturn transits can make life feel like a drudgery (these are often times when our lives seem to move at a snail's pace and advancements are hard to see), they also give us the opportunity to gain inner strength, to become more responsible for what we do and say, and to cut out waste or excesses in our lives. Basically, what happens is a form of paring or slimming down in the area of life affected by Saturn. We are getting rid of things in our lives that are not working for us in the real world, and focusing on improving and strengthening the things that do serve a useful purpose.
Saturn transits can also be considered times of conservation in whatever area of life that Saturn is affecting. We generally build up our reserves and conserve our energy during these periods. Delays and little but irksome problems might be experienced. Things break down, our needs often go unmet by others, we often feel misunderstood and even left out, we tend to find others harsh and unsympathetic (although this is often a perception thing - we, in fact, may be lacking a sense of humor), and we often feel burdened or put upon.
Saturn transits teach us to take responsibility for ourselves. At the outset of a Saturn transit, we might feel like the world is a cold place. If we are mature, we will at some point come to the realization that we cannot always pass blame for the problems in our lives. We need to reach within and pull out our own inner strength -- to rely on ourselves.
Depression can be a byproduct of heavy Saturn transits. However, if we focus our energies into meaningful endeavors without pushing too hard for recognition or support from others, we can fight the inclination towards a gloom-and-doom attitude. Saturn reminds us of reality and the need for greater self-discipline. Re-organizing the area of life represented by the house or personal point that Saturn is "hitting" can lead to great rewards. Remember that Saturn transits do not completely flatten us, by all means. Instead, they slow us down, force us to live in the here and now, keep us from taking unnecessary risks, and help us to build and structure our lives in ways that will benefit us later.
It is interesting to consider the transits and themes that ran through our lives before our Saturn transits. If we were riding high during a high-speed Uranus transit just before Saturn "hit", this period can mark a significant time in our lives when we "pay" for the risks we may have taken during that Uranus phase. If we've been experiencing heavy Neptune transits, then this can be a particularly disillusioning time. If Saturn transits come shortly after a Jupiter-themed period in our lives, we may feel particularly hard hit as well. Perhaps the Jupiter period has lead us to overspend or ignore our basics; and then Saturn moves in to "correct" that situation and to force us to face our personal realities. Life is not, in fact, all fun and games. We have to work and save--and that is what Saturn teaches us. Thus, it is helpful to consider the context of the our recent and past experiences when considering how Saturn transits might affect us.
We should also look to the position of transiting Saturn by house, the zodiac signs involved, and the condition of the personal planet/point itself. If the personal planet/point happens to be our chart ruler (that is, it rules our Ascendant), we may experience particularly powerful events and circumstances, for example. If our natal Sun and Moon are in hard aspect to each other, then Saturn transits will be impacting both personal points at the same time. If transiting Saturn is making a hard aspect with a stellium of planets, then we will be experiencing a more complex set of circumstances and attitudes that might have a greater impact than if the personal point alone was affected.
Saturn teaches us about the value of moderation and caution. Perhaps the best way to "handle" hard Saturn transits to personal planets and points is to avoid fighting these lessons. Accept that, at this time in your life, things may move at a slower speed (even a snail's pace). Saturn wants us to work hard, put our energies into practical, useful, and meaningful projects, and to live in the here and now. This period in your life is a time for building a solid foundation. Understand that moderation at this point in your life is necessary for your spiritual growth and your physical body as well. Avoid blaming others for where you are at now--doing this will only lead to feelings of melancholy and anger. Know that this period in your life, while temporary, is a time for learning about your personal limits as well as your inner strength. Carry these lessons as you move beyond this phase, because how you handle your life now will make all the difference the next time (7 years later) Saturn makes a hard aspect to the same planet or point in your chart.
Saturn's Transit Through Libra: General Influences
Taking a more serious look at our one-to-one relationships is a theme with Saturn in Libra. Whether a partnership restricts us or not comes into focus, as well as whether or not the goals of each partner complement one another. Treating each other fairly is a theme, and it can take numerous negotiations and examinations in order to get to a place we will consider fair. We will be looking for a true equal in our partnerships during this cycle, and anything that is imbalanced will be harder to tolerate.
Are we pleasing a partner because we are afraid to assert ourselves, our needs, or our goals? Are we compromising our own needs in the process?
Saturn will be looking for balance, integrity, and fairness in the sign of Libra. We will be redesigning our definition of "self" that includes an "other". Our ability to commit comes into question. Our ability to play by the rules in partnership also becomes critical. This is a time during which we explore our personal boundaries in partnership. Just how much a partnership limits us becomes glaringly apparent, especially in terms of our own fear of losing someone, or fear of rejection, and how that fear might limit our personal freedom.
If we've been giving more than taking, or taking more than giving, in an existing partnership, Saturn's transit through Libra will point out the flaws in that type of arrangement. It's all about responsibility and doing our share. If we've been unhappy with a partner's contribution to the relationship, Saturn's transit might magnify that problem in our minds.
Saturn does invoke a craving for the qualities of whatever sign it inhabits or planet it touches. In Libra, we will be craving balance, but it will take some time to get there. Saturn slows things down to a near-stall, and this can be agonizing if we are impatient or desirous of instant results. Saturn takes its time, and this is a good thing. We can get to a healthy, balanced decision only if we take our time doing so.
Initially we can experience reluctance to compromise ourselves, but compromising in a balanced way brings about the eventual realization that we need the "other" in order to achieve. With Saturn, a desire to gain control is present, and some of us might attempt to control an "other", and it's a tendency we should try to avoid. Eventually and ideally, we understand that it is only ourselves who we can control.
Many of us are at a loss for defining the relationships we have nowadays. Saturn demands definitions, structures, and commitments. But for many of us, as soon as something is defined, structured, or committed, we might feel caged, trapped, or limited. During Saturn's transit through Libra we may be called upon to define our goals in partnership, or even the partnership itself. For some of us, we might feel pressure to commit to someone or to a relationship lifestyle, but we must first figure out what it is that we truly want before making any commitments. This is a time for making clear relationship choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn't working for us, for letting go of lost causes, and for defining our relationships by defining what it is we want or expect from them. We need to know where we stand on the whole "relationship thing", whether we're coupled or not.
The more negative expressions of the sign of Libra are things that won't work for us now. These become glaring under Saturn's stern eye. Resorting to appeasement as a means of keeping the peace is one such negative expression. Too often, partnerships turn into "me against you". The goal in partnership should be to work as a team rather than as adversaries.
We're likely to deal with issues of blame while Saturn transits Libra. If we are blaming an existing partner for our unhappiness in the relationship, we're going to learn that we have to take back, or re-own, responsibility for our own happiness. If problem solving is weak in our relationships, we're going to be learning how to solve problems more effectively now. Some of us will be dealing with the fear of being alone, and how that fear might be undermining our relationships or our pursuit of relationships. Saturn reminds us to do our share in a relationship, but also to take personal responsibility for our actions, as well as for our own happiness in partnership. We will be learning about our boundaries and asking our partners to take responsibility for their part.
Saturn demands simplicity, definition, realism, and truth. Justice, fairness, and balance are now being tested in our lives. We are now more aware of inequalities in our relationships. How much satisfaction we are getting in our one-to-one relationships is a big issue on the table now; but we're also very much focused on what is fair and about being met halfway. If we've been giving too much of ourselves in a relationship, perhaps with expectations that we will get something back, Saturn's transit through Libra will bring awareness of this fact, and demand some form of compromise or change. If you've been compromising your Self, or constantly making concessions in order to make a relationship work, you'll be more aware of this fact, as well as more aware of how this negatively impacts your life.
Communicating clearly and effectively is another major focus of this transit. Saturn in objective, intellectual Libra might provide us with the chance and opportunity to detach ourselves enough to logically assess our lives and our relationships. Letting go of competitiveness in our relationships, with the goal of cooperation instead, is necessary now. We are likely to be very disturbed by disorder, rudeness, and vulgarity in others; on the other hand, we might be equally repulsed by excessive politeness or superficiality. There will likely be a stronger need for shared goals in partnership.
Trends we might be seeing more of are increased demand for relationship counseling, scrutiny of the beauty industry, an examination of the institution of marriage, nutritional focus on excess sugars in our diets, and increased focus on simplicity of design ("less is more").
Saturn's exalted position in Libra suggests perhaps easier lessons, or lessons that are more digestible, than they were while Saturn was in its "detriment" in Cancer and Leo, for example, and even while Saturn has been in Virgo.
Saturn squares Pluto, opposes Uranus, and opposes Jupiter while moving through the sign of Libra.
A few notes about the below...
It comments that if Saturn rules your Ascendant, things are felt more strongly. Saturn apparently does rule Capricorn. It also mentions something about Saturn being exalted in Libra, which is my sun sign... not sure how that would affect things, but seems like it would further enhance/focus the energy. It also mentions something about if the sun and moon have a hard aspect... my sun is sextile my moon, but I have no idea if that's a hard aspect or not. (Never mind... duh... Google. This is an easy aspect, I'm told.) My moon is trine Saturn, and that's apparently an easy aspect, too.
At any rate, like just about everything else in my life I've "happened" to come across recently, "that explains much". Again, a longer post about that is forthcoming next time I can get to a coffee shop and blog. :)
It also helps shape some more nebulous and confusing ideas I've been having.
But for my own ease of finding it later, I add the below:
Libra
Saturn is transiting your all-important first house. The first house rules our personal identity. During this transit, you concern yourself with how you come across to others on a personal level. Your physical body becomes a focus as well. It may be a time when you feel the weight of your age, or it is a time when you see your body quite clearly instead of seeing what you want to see. As a result, it's an excellent time for beginning health regimens, diets, and the like.
Your outlook on life changes as you adopt a more serious, mature, and responsible attitude. In the beginning stages of the transit, you may feel lacking in self-confidence and frustrated with yourself. You might reach out to others in an attempt to validate yourself, looking for ways to boost your confidence. When these attempts fail, you may feel temporarily let down and discouraged. Rest assured that Saturn will re-work these feelings, with your help of course, until you reach a point (as Saturn moves through the house) where you have a stronger sense of self. This transit acts to transform your self-confidence in such a way that you question the source of your confidence to date, and discover a more solid base for pulling up inner strength and thus true confidence. Saturn here acts to rip away the superficial. Illusions about the self, the body, and personal abilities will no longer be tolerated. You may no longer be comfortable with any superficial mannerisms that may have carried you to date. You might decide to slim down or simplify your approach to the world, and perhaps slim down your body as well! The end result is a newfound identity and a realistic understanding of yourself.
In terms of career and projects, outward signs of progress may not be as forthcoming, yet the work that you do during this transit will lay a foundation for future success and progress. For example, some years ago, a client began a hobby/project during a Saturn transit to her first house, something that took up a lot of her time and energy and that yielded nothing in terms of immediate financial gain—until later! In fact, this "hobby" turned into her career in the years to follow.
At some point during Saturn's movement through Libra, Saturn will conjunct your Sun (or Ascendant). Your level of maturity, realism, and responsibility comes up for inspection. The goals you have set for yourself, as well as your very character, are now re-evaluated for strength and purpose, and tested against reality. Saturn has a way of slowing down our life, as if it is forcing us to take a really good look at it. Because the Sun rules our vitality, you may feel that your energy is somewhat depleted. You begin to feel your age, and the pressures that may go along with it. You may feel alone and un-parented or unsupported. Your achievements to date become especially important to you, and you are extremely sensitive to whether or not you have been recognized on a professional level as well as on a personal level. Whether your talents and abilities, and your unique individuality and character, are recognized by others becomes especially important to you. You might be self-critical and/or feel that others do not support or recognize you enough. You might find yourself pulling away from others as you take the necessary time to re-evaluate your life. This process is necessary, as you are learning to see yourself more realistically—without rose-colored glasses—so that you can move forward with a stronger sense of purpose. Some commitments or plans might need to be let go. You are likely to feel some regrets for how you have lived your life to date, but once you honor those feelings (which seems to be necessary in order to move forward), you are in a better position to make improvements.
Saturn enters the sign of Libra on October 29th, 2009.
Saturn will occupy the sign of Libra from October 29, 2009 to April 7, 2010; and then from July 21, 2010 to October 5, 2012. Saturn retrogrades at 4-5 degrees Libra mid-January 2010, re-entering Virgo on April 7, 2010. Saturn then turns direct near the end of May, 2010, and returns to Libra on July 21, 2010.
SaturnSaturn takes about 28-29 years to come full circle, and thus spends on average close to 2-1/2 years in a sign.
Saturn Transits: General
Saturn transits and cycles can be considered cycles of achievement and maturity. When Saturn forms a hard aspect to a personal point in our chart, we might feel that everything is slowed down--we encounter delays, frustrations, and pressures. But these times also challenge us to face reality, thereby opening ourselves up to increased wisdom and the freedom that comes with living in truth.
Significant decisions are often made during Saturn's hard transits to our personal planets. These transits slow life down (or at least, that is how we perceive it) and force us to live our lives in the present. Although Saturn transits can make life feel like a drudgery (these are often times when our lives seem to move at a snail's pace and advancements are hard to see), they also give us the opportunity to gain inner strength, to become more responsible for what we do and say, and to cut out waste or excesses in our lives. Basically, what happens is a form of paring or slimming down in the area of life affected by Saturn. We are getting rid of things in our lives that are not working for us in the real world, and focusing on improving and strengthening the things that do serve a useful purpose.
Saturn transits can also be considered times of conservation in whatever area of life that Saturn is affecting. We generally build up our reserves and conserve our energy during these periods. Delays and little but irksome problems might be experienced. Things break down, our needs often go unmet by others, we often feel misunderstood and even left out, we tend to find others harsh and unsympathetic (although this is often a perception thing - we, in fact, may be lacking a sense of humor), and we often feel burdened or put upon.
Saturn transits teach us to take responsibility for ourselves. At the outset of a Saturn transit, we might feel like the world is a cold place. If we are mature, we will at some point come to the realization that we cannot always pass blame for the problems in our lives. We need to reach within and pull out our own inner strength -- to rely on ourselves.
Depression can be a byproduct of heavy Saturn transits. However, if we focus our energies into meaningful endeavors without pushing too hard for recognition or support from others, we can fight the inclination towards a gloom-and-doom attitude. Saturn reminds us of reality and the need for greater self-discipline. Re-organizing the area of life represented by the house or personal point that Saturn is "hitting" can lead to great rewards. Remember that Saturn transits do not completely flatten us, by all means. Instead, they slow us down, force us to live in the here and now, keep us from taking unnecessary risks, and help us to build and structure our lives in ways that will benefit us later.
It is interesting to consider the transits and themes that ran through our lives before our Saturn transits. If we were riding high during a high-speed Uranus transit just before Saturn "hit", this period can mark a significant time in our lives when we "pay" for the risks we may have taken during that Uranus phase. If we've been experiencing heavy Neptune transits, then this can be a particularly disillusioning time. If Saturn transits come shortly after a Jupiter-themed period in our lives, we may feel particularly hard hit as well. Perhaps the Jupiter period has lead us to overspend or ignore our basics; and then Saturn moves in to "correct" that situation and to force us to face our personal realities. Life is not, in fact, all fun and games. We have to work and save--and that is what Saturn teaches us. Thus, it is helpful to consider the context of the our recent and past experiences when considering how Saturn transits might affect us.
We should also look to the position of transiting Saturn by house, the zodiac signs involved, and the condition of the personal planet/point itself. If the personal planet/point happens to be our chart ruler (that is, it rules our Ascendant), we may experience particularly powerful events and circumstances, for example. If our natal Sun and Moon are in hard aspect to each other, then Saturn transits will be impacting both personal points at the same time. If transiting Saturn is making a hard aspect with a stellium of planets, then we will be experiencing a more complex set of circumstances and attitudes that might have a greater impact than if the personal point alone was affected.
Saturn teaches us about the value of moderation and caution. Perhaps the best way to "handle" hard Saturn transits to personal planets and points is to avoid fighting these lessons. Accept that, at this time in your life, things may move at a slower speed (even a snail's pace). Saturn wants us to work hard, put our energies into practical, useful, and meaningful projects, and to live in the here and now. This period in your life is a time for building a solid foundation. Understand that moderation at this point in your life is necessary for your spiritual growth and your physical body as well. Avoid blaming others for where you are at now--doing this will only lead to feelings of melancholy and anger. Know that this period in your life, while temporary, is a time for learning about your personal limits as well as your inner strength. Carry these lessons as you move beyond this phase, because how you handle your life now will make all the difference the next time (7 years later) Saturn makes a hard aspect to the same planet or point in your chart.
Saturn's Transit Through Libra: General Influences
Taking a more serious look at our one-to-one relationships is a theme with Saturn in Libra. Whether a partnership restricts us or not comes into focus, as well as whether or not the goals of each partner complement one another. Treating each other fairly is a theme, and it can take numerous negotiations and examinations in order to get to a place we will consider fair. We will be looking for a true equal in our partnerships during this cycle, and anything that is imbalanced will be harder to tolerate.
Are we pleasing a partner because we are afraid to assert ourselves, our needs, or our goals? Are we compromising our own needs in the process?
Saturn will be looking for balance, integrity, and fairness in the sign of Libra. We will be redesigning our definition of "self" that includes an "other". Our ability to commit comes into question. Our ability to play by the rules in partnership also becomes critical. This is a time during which we explore our personal boundaries in partnership. Just how much a partnership limits us becomes glaringly apparent, especially in terms of our own fear of losing someone, or fear of rejection, and how that fear might limit our personal freedom.
If we've been giving more than taking, or taking more than giving, in an existing partnership, Saturn's transit through Libra will point out the flaws in that type of arrangement. It's all about responsibility and doing our share. If we've been unhappy with a partner's contribution to the relationship, Saturn's transit might magnify that problem in our minds.
Saturn does invoke a craving for the qualities of whatever sign it inhabits or planet it touches. In Libra, we will be craving balance, but it will take some time to get there. Saturn slows things down to a near-stall, and this can be agonizing if we are impatient or desirous of instant results. Saturn takes its time, and this is a good thing. We can get to a healthy, balanced decision only if we take our time doing so.
Initially we can experience reluctance to compromise ourselves, but compromising in a balanced way brings about the eventual realization that we need the "other" in order to achieve. With Saturn, a desire to gain control is present, and some of us might attempt to control an "other", and it's a tendency we should try to avoid. Eventually and ideally, we understand that it is only ourselves who we can control.
Many of us are at a loss for defining the relationships we have nowadays. Saturn demands definitions, structures, and commitments. But for many of us, as soon as something is defined, structured, or committed, we might feel caged, trapped, or limited. During Saturn's transit through Libra we may be called upon to define our goals in partnership, or even the partnership itself. For some of us, we might feel pressure to commit to someone or to a relationship lifestyle, but we must first figure out what it is that we truly want before making any commitments. This is a time for making clear relationship choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn't working for us, for letting go of lost causes, and for defining our relationships by defining what it is we want or expect from them. We need to know where we stand on the whole "relationship thing", whether we're coupled or not.
The more negative expressions of the sign of Libra are things that won't work for us now. These become glaring under Saturn's stern eye. Resorting to appeasement as a means of keeping the peace is one such negative expression. Too often, partnerships turn into "me against you". The goal in partnership should be to work as a team rather than as adversaries.
We're likely to deal with issues of blame while Saturn transits Libra. If we are blaming an existing partner for our unhappiness in the relationship, we're going to learn that we have to take back, or re-own, responsibility for our own happiness. If problem solving is weak in our relationships, we're going to be learning how to solve problems more effectively now. Some of us will be dealing with the fear of being alone, and how that fear might be undermining our relationships or our pursuit of relationships. Saturn reminds us to do our share in a relationship, but also to take personal responsibility for our actions, as well as for our own happiness in partnership. We will be learning about our boundaries and asking our partners to take responsibility for their part.
Saturn demands simplicity, definition, realism, and truth. Justice, fairness, and balance are now being tested in our lives. We are now more aware of inequalities in our relationships. How much satisfaction we are getting in our one-to-one relationships is a big issue on the table now; but we're also very much focused on what is fair and about being met halfway. If we've been giving too much of ourselves in a relationship, perhaps with expectations that we will get something back, Saturn's transit through Libra will bring awareness of this fact, and demand some form of compromise or change. If you've been compromising your Self, or constantly making concessions in order to make a relationship work, you'll be more aware of this fact, as well as more aware of how this negatively impacts your life.
Communicating clearly and effectively is another major focus of this transit. Saturn in objective, intellectual Libra might provide us with the chance and opportunity to detach ourselves enough to logically assess our lives and our relationships. Letting go of competitiveness in our relationships, with the goal of cooperation instead, is necessary now. We are likely to be very disturbed by disorder, rudeness, and vulgarity in others; on the other hand, we might be equally repulsed by excessive politeness or superficiality. There will likely be a stronger need for shared goals in partnership.
Trends we might be seeing more of are increased demand for relationship counseling, scrutiny of the beauty industry, an examination of the institution of marriage, nutritional focus on excess sugars in our diets, and increased focus on simplicity of design ("less is more").
Saturn's exalted position in Libra suggests perhaps easier lessons, or lessons that are more digestible, than they were while Saturn was in its "detriment" in Cancer and Leo, for example, and even while Saturn has been in Virgo.
Saturn squares Pluto, opposes Uranus, and opposes Jupiter while moving through the sign of Libra.
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Date: 2010-07-24 01:52 pm (UTC)I mean, hi. :3
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Date: 2010-07-25 05:47 am (UTC)Embrace the scroll function. Learn to looooove the scroll function.
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Date: 2010-07-26 12:14 pm (UTC);-P
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Date: 2010-07-29 07:51 pm (UTC)This post seems really interested and when i'm not being pulled in a hundred directions, i'd like to come back and read it.