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Winter retreat in Charlottesville

There is going to be a meditation retreat happening in Cville from Dec 22 thru Jan 1st.

Each day will start at 6 am and end at 9 pm. There will be delicious vegetarian meals provided for $5 each (lunch cost). Will be doing shamatha, metta loving kindness, dream play, Zapchen Somatics and more.

Contact me for the specific schedule because you can come for one hour, one morning, one day or more. We just need to know who is coming ahead of time. And we ask for participants to arrive on time for each section.

Comment here to register or for more info.

Thank you and may all beings have the chance to participate in authentically transformative meditation practice.

Mars conjunct Pluto (transit)

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Recently, we on the Planet Earth experienced this raucous little aspect. Transiting Mars caught up with transiting Pluto and they danced for a couple of days. So what happens with the “gods” of the underworld and war get to dancin’?

Well, this answer depends on one’s individual chart. However, because astrology does not merely affect people, this dance may have also been reflected in the now-escalated conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East. Every organization and country also have a “birth” as it were and therefore they also have birth charts which will reflect their relationships with other such organizations.

But I doubt you are reading this post to hear about astrology and politics. And if you are, you have perhaps come to the wrong place because I specialize more in working with individuals.

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Individually what did this aspect mean? Again, I wish there was a simple answer. To give this subject at least an inkling of an appropriate sketch, I must say that it depends on where this aspect took place in your individual chart and on top of that, it depends on what this aspect touched in your chart (which of our natal planets was aspected by this conjunction).

No matter what, Mars dancing with Pluto equals increased passions. There is a good chance that for a few days your juices were flowing more than usual, meaning that either you had an increased sex drive or your irritation levels got a touch too high and boiled over, resulting in arguments and conflict. Basically this conjunction would escalate whatever energies it encountered.

If this conjunction falls in the 7th house, there could be increased attraction toward others, both a desire for partnership and sexual union and potentially a magnetic quality attracting others to you (whether you want this or not!). This would almost certainly be the case if this conjunction aspected Venus.

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If this aspect makes a hard relationship with Uranus, then look out. Uranus is already the surprising, lightning bolt of instant progress whether we desire it or not, so this combination could lead to explosions of all sorts – emotional, mechanical, firearm-discharge etc. If this is the case, be extra careful around sharp objects and firearms.

If you have a Moon / Saturn / Mercury T-Square in your chart (a challenging, potentially emotionally constipating aspect), then this could be a time of literal constipation and blockage. This particular example would be very rare, but if you happened to have a few days of increased stress with chronic dehydration, then the conditions could be in place for an unpleasant few days to be sure.

These are just a few of the potential manifestations of this energy as reflected in the sky above. Considering I am writing this post about a week post facto, you can use this information for next time (which would be about 670 days away). If you do have Mars and Pluto coming together in your chart AND they will make a hard aspect to something in your Natal Chart, then it is highly advised to consult your astrologer. And if you need one, you can always give me a call. 🙂

May all beings successfully navigate the streams of challenging karma!

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Transiting Pluto square Mercury: possible effects

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“Do not make enemies by accident.” I loved this quote from the Dowager Countess on the first season of Downton Abbey, which I recently got into. I also think it is the perfect quote for people who have Transiting Pluto making a hard aspect to their Natal Mercury.

I do need to start off an article like this by saying that our personal Mercuries are all unique. Sure there are similar degrees – I have Mercury in 8 degrees of Aries, while someone else might have their Mercury at 9 degrees of Aries, and you would have a serious question if you asked “So what’s the difference?!”

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Well here’s the thing: Mercury is the connection between head and heart and it is the planet of communication. It is also the most fickle planet in the Zodiac, as it takes on characteristics from whatever environment it finds itself in. In my opinion, in addition to being the butterfly of the Zodiac (Gemini especially), Mercury has some shapeshifting / chameleon-like traits. And this is why two people having the “same” Mercury could experience an entirely different result / situation as Transiting Pluto makes a square to their Mercury.

Let me go a little more in depth here. As Mercury is the planet of connection between head and heart, and it is the Throat Chakra of the Zodiac as it were, the curious communicator, it depends greatly upon what is in said head and said heart as to what comes out of the mouth. This is another reason this transit will look different for all of us. We are at differing frequencies – we have made different choices in our lives to get where we presently are. You could call it karma, or you could say it is Divine Fate or whatever, but we have some choice in our lives, and our choices influence who we are.

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With this said, I will try to nail down some generalities about Tr. Pluto making a hard aspect to Mercury. But do keep in mind that for someone who is well-balanced, who generally is able to speak their mind and who seems to have a practical head on their shoulders, this transit might not be a big deal. It might just be a few days or weeks of added intensity with communication or issues with relatives or in-laws, etc. However, for others, specifically people who are naturally pleaser types or people who placate others with ease or people who are too soft and you might call them push-overs, then Pluto making a hard aspect to Mercury might get a bit messy.

Generally speaking, what can happen when the power-hungry planet of the Underworld meets the busy-body, messenger of the gods? Righteousness. That’s right – we can suddenly (or because this aspect will last for at least a year or two off and on – gradually) notice that we are picking fights with people because we feel we are right. Although, Pluto is a very insidious energy – we will rarely ever notice our own righteousness. Unless we have a habit of reflecting on our words and comments and actions and unless we are open to the truth of a situation, rather than what we want it to be, Pluto will blind us for a few months. We might become more picky about someone not doing their job – pointing out the tiny details where they can improve, or we might respond to people in a new, intense and steamy way, because we feel they are somehow wrong and someone has to point it out to them. Really? In the long run will it really matter?

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This is because Pluto does seek power and control. Whether we’d like to admit it or not, pointing out someone else’s flaws can be fun (especially under this ill-fated transit). But does it help anything? Are we just picking fights for petty reasons? Pluto can and will bring whatever is hidden to the surface, so if you find that you are becoming a monster under this transit, saying “crazily awkward” or “intense fighting” words, then you should know that that part of your nature has been there all along. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I noticed this in myself. At first it is hard to swallow. You might say, “this is not who I am?!!” Well, we have news for you – that is who you were in your unconscious and now you are more conscious of your lower self honey… Ooph!! Yep, this transit can shed a lot of light on our personal fallacies. Where do we want control in our lives? Where do we need to stand up for ourselves in our lives (appropriately)? Where are missing the forest for the trees – being so concerned about every little detail that we miss out on the beauty of life around us? Any of these things are possible with Pluto making this challenging dance with Mercury.

Generally speaking, Pluto’s transit over any planet forces some type of transformation. As I mentioned above, for someone who easily speaks their mind and is not afraid to speak their truth to power (this is a rare trait I should add), then Pluto’s passage may not be that transformative. Like I mentioned, Mercury also rules local travel, relatives (aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings) and communication. So there are other facets of life that could be “stirred up” as it were. But for any of us who do have some lingering fear of upsetting people in power – whether we are projecting old stuff onto the present, or whether we need to keep our mouths shut to keep our job, Pluto will begin to press for us to transform and to step into our truth and empowerment. As you know, this can be a messy or a sticky process, but it is well worth it in the long run.

Pluto’s ability to bring to the surface stuff that has been hidden can also have another effect. There is a small chance that during this transit, we will realize that we have been deceiving ourselves in a certain area of life. And of course, if we are deceiving ourselves, then it follows that we are deceiving others. And this would be a time when our deception gets noticed by others and we have to start cleaning up our act. You see, Pluto demands or provokes confrontation. This can take many forms, and Pluto / Scorpio energy people are very good at finding the right angle to approach an issue or to open up a potential sticky conversation. But the most difficult person with whom we might have a conflict is with ourselves, especially if we are older and / or set in our ways. Pluto might be asking us to change (for the better, even though most of us fear change in one way or another).

Finally, there may be jealousy and / or resentment which crops up around a situation, and this situation must be confronted. If not confronted, the body / mind could be affected by mysterious maladies (which would actually be the inflammation of resentment turned inward on the body). Do not expect this situation to be an easy fix – there may be complications or sticky entanglements to peel apart first.

And as always, Pluto’s and Mercury’s house positions play a large role in determining what will actually come up during this transit. Also, is Mercury well aspected in the birth chart? Does it make an aspect to Saturn or Pluto natally? Is it a Singleton – a lone nomad planet without any aspects? These will all play a role in determining what this time will look like. And, right now, Uranus is also in this mix, as it is making a Transiting Square to Pluto in the sky, which means if these two transformative Giants affect one planet in a hard aspect, we will have to deal with both planets making a change-filled aspect as well. Therefore, I will end this long post by suggesting that if you have some planets in the 6 to 12 degree range of Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn), then you should have your chart interpreted by a competent astrologer, because there will probably be some significant changes ahead for you.

But this too shall pass. 🙂 So take a deep breath and know that we are doing the best we can with the resources at our disposal. And it never hurts to ask for support.

Have a great day! And thank you for reading.

Cause for Celebration

mistrust is beginning to give way
visceral adhesion slowly loosening, peeling
angels and outer wisdom beings cheer,
gradually my pace is becoming natural, easy, effortless

fear, karma, conditioning lead to tense mediastinum
no longer pushing, no more forcing
“may I rest down and relax completely” comes true
cause for celebration, inner wisdom beings smile

still work to be done
weeds still grow in my garden
but I’m becoming a more vigilant, relaxed gardener
mindfully liberating from conditional happiness

may all beings know ultimate happiness
and its causes

Drikung Kagyu practice resuming in Charlottesville

The Charlottesville Ratnashri Sangha is resuming regular practice in C’ville. There have been occasional practices off and on recently, but we are now resuming regular practice on Sunday mornings.

We are open to doing different practices, such as Green Tara, or focusing on Vajra Sattva purification practice, but at present we are going through a chunk of the Ngondro text (going for refuge, four thoughts that turn the mind toward enlightenment, purification, etc). Practice is from 10 AM to 12 noon in the Woolen Mills neighborhood of Charlottesville.
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We hope to see you there!

Prepping for major transition, beautiful moment

Today I swung by PVCC on my way from receiving a birth processing session with Janet Evergreen. It was a powerful session in which I explored and renegotiated my taking incarnation. Specifically, I explored what it would be like to have a “perfect” utero situation with 100% of my needs and required resources met. Very potent! I spent time growing my body, having taken incarnation in that well boundaried space. Aahhhhh…

Having done that, that is taking those baby steps, pun intended, I proceeded to check off another box on my list of things to do to transition to graduate school in California. I stopped by my old school, Piedmont Va Coomunity College, where I spent six years slowly grinding through resistance and eventually graduating. I spoke with someone who taught me French in middle school, twenty two years ago, which I thought was fitting. How best to bid Charlottesville farewell than to start from the beginning.

While I was at PVCC, I spent many hours helping to build and weed and water a Garden. It is called Plum’s Garden. The view of Carter’s Mountain from Plum’s Garden is majestic. There was a lot of history between me and the other gardeners from 2002, and I wanted to resolve it. I saw a crow nearby, which to me represents a creature of change and transformation, and I invited the crows to join me in the garden.

I walked through familiar beds, saw the stone wall I had helped lay and then saw the perfect rock to perch on. I had a splendid view of Carter’s Mountain, which is where Monticello is located, and I just soaked in the raw grace and beauty. And sure enough, a crow flew low in front of me and then perched above me. Then another landed in a nearby tree, and they started cawing. I took that as a definite sign that I am on the right path.

So I am slowly moving from incarnating, to growing a new body and soon I may crawl my way to grad school in Ca. I hope you will stay in touch on my journey!

Transiting Pluto Square Natal Mercury: Who are they?

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This post is about Tr. Pluto square Na. Mercury using Spiritual Astrology – that is Western Astrology as seen through a lens of choice-centered, frequency-based astrology with a touch of Eastern and Western spiritual traditions thrown in for good measure.

I am writing these posts to educate others and for my own good. How often have I personally overlooked aspects to my Natal Mercury saying to myself, “oh, it is just Mercury, what large issue could possibly arise due to this configuration?” He he… Well, we shall see! Even mere mental constructs can have significant ramifications in our lives. And, as we will notice, Mercury has rulership over some physical areas of life too.

What do these two planets involve on their own? (Who are they?)

Mercury is the swift messenger of the gods. It orbits the sun at approx. 30 miles a second, due to being so close to our giant star. Therefore Mercury is the butterfly of the Zodiac, constantly flitting from flower to flower and drifting about on the breeze. I like this metaphor because Mercury is very impressionable – it takes on characteristics of whatever environment (wherever and whoever) it presently finds itself in (or with).

Like Gemini, the diurnal sign of Mercury, there is an element of “monkey mind” to this planet as well. Mercury is extremely witty and intelligent. It is also the prankster of the Zodiac, occasionally tying grandpa Saturn’s shoelaces together. The fiery Mercury (and Mercury in its home signs of Gemini or Virgo) can be very busy, full of nervous mental energy, however the primary characteristic of a well-placed Mercury is curiosity. A child-like sense of wonder and excitement at new mental adventures is what sets Mercury apart from the other, typically more stern planets.

Mercury, along with its higher octave reflection in Uranus, rules the nervous system in the body. So therefore in my opinion, a well-aspected earthy Mercury speaks of having a slower metabolism and less nervous energy, whereas a fiery or airy Mercury may reflect more nervous energy which requires an outlet. Mercury also has to do with the small tubes in the body – and since the body has an enormous amount of tiny tubes, you must look at the sign and house placement to see what if any effect this may have on the Medical Astrology (health) outlook. For instance, Mercury in Libra might reflect the tubes of the kidneys (Libra’s rulership) vs. Mercury in Aries reflecting occasional issues with the tubes of the sinuses (Aries rules the head).

Pluto is the furthest planet from the sun. (Technically it has been reclassified as a dwarf planet, but to me, it stills packs its old punch.) It is one of the three outer planets, which, along with Uranus and Neptune, are generally seen to indicate transformation. Pluto has not gotten the best reputation though, because as the Lord of the Underworld in myth, it can indicate extremes of emotion. And the emotions under Pluto’s rulership are not pretty – jealousy, intrigue, manipulation, seething suppressed resentment, venomous hatred, etc.

Like Pluto’s abduction of Persephone in Greek myth, erupting out of the earth to grab her, the planet reflects surprising eruptions. Whether eruptions within (violent expression of pent up anger) or without (Pluto actually ruling volcanoes and mines). Pluto is also associated with death, procreation and transformation – degeneration, generation and regeneration. It has association with the 8th house of death in the astrology chart, which is also the house of deeper thoughts regarding sex and our philosophy of what happens after we die. And I think the French get it right when they refer to the orgasm as the “petit mort” or little death (uniting these concepts).

Now let us leave the lower frequencies of Pluto behind for a moment. What else does Pluto represent? We have all discovered the primal urges of our lower selves, which Pluto may or may not reflect in the astrology chart, but have you heard of Minerva the goddess of wisdom? When the Oracle declared Socrates to be the wisest of all men, it was not referring to a specific god or goddess. Socrates seemed to be beyond the pantheon of quarreling gods and goddesses (and priests and priestesses). He believed in wisdom and in a supreme being, but he knew that mankind could not analyze or know what was happening in the mind of such an omnipotent being.

Similarly, wisdom does not dawn immediately for most of us when we are young. Generally speaking, we have to go through several cycles of the lower frequencies of Plutonian anger / jealousy / covetousness / lust before we begin to realize that the roller coaster of emotions is really quite tiring. We can choose to get off that roller coaster whenever we want, but we typically require a strong mentor or role model to lead the way. In other words, wisdom does not come swiftly to most people – when we are younger, our hormones play a larger role in our decision making than we might like to admit. So who / what then is this Minerva or goddess of wisdom?

The goddess of wisdom was the Roman equivalent of the Greek Athena, although Minerva seemed to be more about music, medicine, arts and wisdom versus the typically Athenian association with war. Minerva was the daughter of Jupiter and Juno, and when represented with these two, Minerva brings out the wisdom seeking side of her father and the wise crone of her mother. Why is Minerva in the conversation with Pluto?

Some metaphysicians and spiritual astrologers, myself included, see Minerva as being the Light behind the Shadow of Pluto. Once we scrub away our afflictions, and if we can prevent the causes for further affliction from arising, then what are we left with? Wisdom and compassion I should think. But most of us are so attached to our lower self egos, that we do not even realize what is possible with (Minerva) authentic spiritual practice. But it is possible to pierce the veils of confusion and ignorance and arrive at an altruistic, inclusive, interconnected realization of our role in the universe. But it takes time, appropriate effort and a willingness to see it through to the end.

Therefore Pluto rules the worst of the venomous emotions and the best of the altruistic mindsets. Pluto / Minerva represents the best of what is possible in transformation and growth in wisdom. Pluto is the dark, murky swamps of the lower self, while Minerva is the humble light of wisdom which is always ready to shine forth when called upon.

And finally, I just want to clarify, the cycles of the lower frequencies of self-oriented ego and Pluto can take many years to sort through. Depending on how much conditioning we choose to re-pattern and how fast we are willing to go to find deep, stable embodiment and broader awareness, perhaps by the time we are 30 or 40 we might start to see Minerva’s Light. Otherwise, we might be more the type of person who believes that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Then we would hold on tightly to old patterns and be resistant to change unless a crisis forced it upon us. Therefore, we must discern our own or our client’s frequency before we can predict exactly where we or they are, and what Pluto’s dance with Mercury will look like.

Thank you for reading and soon I will post more about what Pluto square Mercury might actually look like.

Pluto square Mercury, adrift on a sea of flotsam

I am starting a short series on this topic. Personally, I have been undergoing transiting Pluto square my natal Mercury for six to twelve months, but now it is exact. You might say the heat is now on HIGH.

In a future post, I will mention who these actors are (Pluto and Mercury), plus I will get into generalizations on the subject. But the most important thing I am communicating is, just because little ‘ole Mercury is involved, don’t discount this time as being potent and transformative! Because good grief! I have been scraping away the layers of my own psyche for some time now, and yet I have been surprised by what treasures Pluto is “helping” reveal.

Day Zero, Cleaning up my diet

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For the past ten months I have been working full time in a restaurant. This means I go into work around 2 to 3 pm, and I am unable to eat between five and eight on a busy night. In a nutshell, my diet is way off! Actually I ate french fries burgers and sandwiches most afternoons, for more than six months! Ooph! That is a lot of fries! So it was only a matter of time before signs started appearing that there are cracks in my “vessel.”

Yes, I went to the dentist today, and I have one cavity and several potential cavity spots. He recommended I do fluoride trays for a year to get my teeth to remineralize. I told him I wanted to do some research before spending $200 on a contentiously debated product like that. And after research? Yeah, I’m not going with fifty yards of that crap! Sodium fluoride was a waste product of aluminum manufacturing, and they wanted a good industry to dump it in. It has also been used as a rat poison, and the amount of body systems disrupted and depressed by fluoride is unreal. There are numerous studies that show that the percentage of hip fractures in older adults rises dramatically in areas with fluoridated water. Before receiving any fluoride treatment, and especially before giving fluoride to your kids, do some research!! Or just change your diet and avoid it all together.

So I started looking up alternatives to fluoride treatments to remineralize the teeth, and I came across several blogs and articles about the teeth as living organs which can, given the right conditions, heal themselves. This sounds right up my ally!

How can we coax our teeth to remineralize without toxic chemicals being involved? Easy, clean up our diet. We can also try mineralized tooth paste, but I’d prefer the natural approach. There are also many examples of indigenous people eating natural local foods and meats (no processed food) and their teeth are perfect – white and radiantly healthy.

I realized I need to make some major changes if I have any chance of cleaning up my diet and mouth. And more than just regular flossing, which is an easy way to disrupt that nasty bacteria. First I went out and bought Blue Ice – one of the highest quality Cod Liver oils on the market. This provides great vitamin A and D and more. Next I read about the best way of absorbing minerals from veggies – eat healthy fats with them, like coconut oil or butter from raw milk. But most importantly, dropping sugar and processed food from the diet seems to be paramount.

Plus I made my own (cheap and healthy) toothpaste. I got this recipe from a fellow blogger who I will site soon (silly iPad makes citations difficult). But I used baking soda, coconut oil, hydrogen peroxide, stevia and peppermint oil. The peroxide makes the toothpaste bubble and pop when I open the jar, which makes me think it is alive! What fun!

I think this is good timing too. I need something to focus my energy on, and I need to improve food intake anyway. I presently am experiencing my Progressed Moon in the Sixth House, which is the house of discipline, routine health and diet among other facets. And I think the sixth house loves to have a problem to solve or a cause to serve. In my case, a $500 dentist bill is a problem, and if I can solve this issue through healthy eating, well how many other areas of my life may also improve?! So this is my new hobby.

I am running an experiment using my body (teeth) as the subject and I am going to give it a year. One year of no added sugar, no desserts at my home or at work, although with holidays coming, I have to eat my mother’s baking. But I will soak my grains, seeds and nuts, eat more greens with coconut and olive oils and primarily go for organic meats and fresh fish. Oh, and that means I have to give up my obsession with the nearby Chinese restaurant. Sorry Taiwan Garden, I don’t trust your $5 lunch special to have free range or local meat 🙂

Wish me luck! I plan to check in from time to time to update my dietary shift. Yay!

Saturn in Scorpio, exaggerated concern

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By this point, I have heard from various friends and several readers that they are concerned about Saturn’s transit through Scorpio. I want to attempt to alleviate those worries or concerns here. And perhaps, this example might help.

Imagine yourself as a baby, about to be born. You are ready, but there is still another day or so before your mother’s water is going to break. Are you concerned? If you believe in reincarnation and the possibility of “remembering” previous difficult births, then heck yes you are concerned. But does that concern always reflect what the circumstances are? Perhaps, at times yes. But if your mother has many resources in place to support you both through the birth, to make you feel welcomed and to continue to let you know that you are loved and taken care of, then your concern, pre-birth, would be an unnecessary fear. Right? Imagine that child has all the resources in place to grow and develop in a caring, healthy environment, if you can.

Is it possible you have heard so many negative things about Saturn and / or Scorpio, that you have potentially skewed fears? Is it possible that these fears are unwarranted? Of course. So here in this post, I am going to mention a few combinations of planets and aspects which might lead to concern being realistic and being worth investigating. But otherwise, without many of these combinations occurring in your chart at this time, then what do you have to worry about?

For those of you who read my blog regularly, this piece of info will be no surprise: Astrology is a complicated subject. If you do not consider yourself to be objective and well-versed in the subject, then it is highly recommended you go out and receive an astrology interpretation from a competent astrologer. Or, better yet, go out and find a competent body-worker and allow them to assist you through releasing any unwarranted tension and concern from your system (Osteopath, Craniosacral Therapist, Zero Balancing Practitioner, Rolfing – Structural Integration, Polarity Therapist, etc).

I mention this because I do not want my suggestions below to cause anyone any more concern than can process – because that is neither my intention nor would that do a bit of good!

Personally, what raises my inner yellow caution flag when I see a major planet like Saturn transiting Scorpio? It is the fact that Scorpio is a Fixed sign. And the Fixed signs are also known as the Serpent signs. They represent karma which is more deeply ingrained. Patterns that are slightly more difficult to uproot. And someone with a lot of Fixed signs in their chart would probably have Saturn aspecting a number of those planets during its time in Scorpio. For instance, say I had my Venus in Aquarius, Uranus in Scorpio, Mars in Taurus and my Moon in Leo (these are the four Fixed signs). Well guess what? First I might have a Grand Cross running, but depending on their degrees, Saturn will be making a hard aspect to each of these planets sometime in the next two years.

In this next paragraph, I am going to speak about Saturn like it is having an effect on the astrology chart. But we should know that this is not the case. The planets do not compel from the outside, rather they reflect one’s inner karma. So do not fear or worship or thank Saturn as an outer “entity,” rather look at your challenges and blessings as ways of purifying negative karma or as ways that your positive karma has ripened. If anything, Saturn is an internal process, simply reflected in your Natal chart.

Saturn, being one of the Lords of Karma (the other being Pluto), often means a test or a challenge when it makes a hard aspect to another planet. But is this always the case? Not in my opinion. For those of us with a strong Saturn in our birth charts, Saturn’s transit can mean a stable, slowly-building time of ease and abundance – provided we follow Saturn’s advice of being disciplined and taking responsibility. Saturn is recommending (often with very strong words) that we take small steps to work towards our goals with solid ethics and effort, and to mature as a result of this mental shift.

What else does Saturn in Scorpio mean in particular? Well first look to see how many planets you have in fixed signs. One? No problem – believe it or not, in this rare case, you may need to build in more stubbornness and rigidity. Two planets? Still no problem, although it is worth checking to see which planets they are. If we have Pluto and / or Uranus and / or Saturn in a fixed sign in our Natal Charts, and if one of these giants are making an aspect to our Sun or Moon, then we should investigate further. Otherwise, two planets in fixed signs is nothing.

And there are flexible or more fluid planets like Mercury, Neptune and Venus – these planets in Fixed signs might not bring as much physical manifestation as other planets would. Although house placement and aspects to other planets make a big difference. So if we have three or four planets in fixed signs, and two of these are the flexible planets just mentioned, again this is probably not an issue. However, trust that Saturn’s transit over these planets and aspects will heat up that particular dynamic in your life. (Meaning understanding house placement and other aspects becomes a must.)

What if we have a majority of our planets in fixed signs? Well then it would be worthwhile to look at your chart more closely. Where are those planets located? Some houses make for easier transits than others, especially with Saturn being the fulcrum as it were. How many of those fixed planets aspect each other in orbs or six degrees or less? If we have Mars at 1 degree of Scorpio, with Saturn at 11 degrees Leo, Moon in 18 Taurus, Jupiter at 19 Scorpio and Pluto at 27 Scorpio, how many of these are actually aspecting each other? In terms of close aspects, just the Moon / Jupiter square, although Saturn and the Moon would be in a wide orb along with Jupiter / Pluto. So this is a more pleasant spread of planets through the Fixed signs.

So you must be discerning to peel apart any subjective concern for your chart and an objective reality of what you are perceiving. In the above case, when Saturn approaches the 18 degree of Scorpio, and especially if it is stationing either retrograde or direct, then that might be a challenging month (or at least couple of weeks). But again, you must apply the idea of frequency-based astrology. If you are at least 40 years old, what was happening the last time Saturn crossed through Scorpio? This time around, unless Pluto and Uranus are making strong difficult aspects, you can expect Saturn’s transit to be easier.

I need to wrap this up soon, but there is one more piece I want to mention. I just touched on it with Pluto and Uranus. Right now, and for the next year or more, there is a transiting Pluto / Uranus square occurring. They are passing through the early to mid degrees of Cardinal signs (Aries and Capricorn respectively). So if you have a plethora of planets in early Fixed signs (with Saturn involved here) and several planets in early to mid Cardinal signs, then I would recommend having your chart interpreted by an open-hearted, choice-centered astrologer. Because then there could be several potential speed bumps to unpack. Otherwise, do not worry about any of the above transits. Just relax and have some tea and rest down when you can.

I hope this has been helpful. Please feel free to leave a comment. Thank you for reading.