Saturn and Mars Retrograde - Doors ain't opening just yet

Wow have I heard so many people complain that they are stuck lately. So if you are feeling this way, join the club.

"If only one door would open for me", "If I could just get a foot in the door!" and "It feels like nothing is moving".

Blergh. But at least there is a pattern here and it is clearly cosmic energy with the gears in reverse - so don't take it too personally.

Saturn has been retrograde since January and will only go direct again at the beginning of June. This could stall many things in your life, depending on your natal chart, and I suspect it is particularly difficult for folks experiencing their Saturn Returns.

You are being asked to go over things that have happened before, to make sure you're on the right track and this means "the new" doesn't start just yet.

But I know you are definately ready for the new if you have Saturn in Virgo. You are on the proverbial plateau. So when does the new you get to premiere his or herself?! Only after you've fine-tuned your changes that's when. And now you have this precious time before June to do just that.

Might as well all get on with it instead of grumping about :)

But let's not leave Mars out of the picture. The planet of action, passion and energy is also retrograde until around mid-March. This means nothing much is happening! Well in terms of new projects that is, but a whole lot is happening in the house that Mars is retrograding in, in your chart.

You are seriously paying a whole lot of attention to that area of your life, putting lot's of energy into revising your strategy in that department of life and finding what works better for you.

So you should find that when Mars goes direct in March, things will definately start moving for you again, and when Saturn goes direct, a whole lotta things will start moving again!

So plan your strategies for when Mars goes direct. And before then don't initiate any fights with people, because you won't win. If they initiate, then it's another story.

Hang in there, meditate and do the inner work. You won't regret it.


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Saggo Energy Infusion

Aren't you loving the new infusion of lighter Sagittarian energy with the Sun and Mercury now both in Saggo?

I for one was dancing in the dark trying to sidestep mental shadows in late October and the most part of November with so many planets in Scorpio battling it out. And of course Pluto in Capricorn squaring Saturn in Libra was exact around mid-month.

Heavy times and of course a rough start for those beginning their Hero's Journey with Saturn Return in Libra.

I felt the energy shift as soon as the sun moved into Sagittarius, and only realised later on that that was why I was suddenly finding great pleasure in comedic relief which fits perfectly with the expansive, fun-loving and optimistic energies at the moment.

See you at the stand-up comedy later :)
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Neptune Nudges Forward

Been knocking back drinks lately? Any strange stomach bugs or food poisoning? Lucid dreaming? Feeling over-sensitive? Suddenly feeling inspired and rushing off to do something interesting?

Hello Neptune!

Neptune, which has been retrograde since May, has now gone direct. Neptune in Aquarius might have given you intuitive insight into connecting the invisible dots and patterns in your world.

This is especially great for you if you have Pisces Rising, since Neptune is your chart ruler (although Jupiter would be the traditional ruler, so it's always good to look what's going on there too).

I for one, am feeling totally inspired and am losing track of time working on an exciting new creative project. I am totally feeling this Neptunian change in gears.

A good time for extending compassion and opening your heart, heeding your inner wisdom which has ripened in the preceding 5 months, following hunches and staying clearheaded, sidestepping deceit and illusion.

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Saturn Enters Libra!

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way...

Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities, 1859

I'm sure we have all been feeling the stress and weirdness in various ways in the last few weeks as Saturn crawled through the last few degrees of Virgo. Virgo's might have received a final kick, wake-up call or have been through especially difficult times.

Of course it depends on your chart though as a lot of others might have been feeling just as freaked out. But all Saturn in Virgo Returners will be pleased to know that Saturn, as of today, has OFFICIALLY ENTERED LIBRA!

This means your Saturn Return is over for the most part (apart from the retrograde back into Saturn briefly next year - just to check up on us and make sure we're still on the right track), and all of those with Saturn in Libra have officially started their Saturn Return.

Please don't fear it, it is a right of passage and a necessary phase of life in order to readjust your course, values and habits IF you are screeching along on the highway going the wrong way and ignoring that feeling in your gut that things aren't as authentic as they could be. If you are on the right path, expect affirmations from the universe and personally relevant major achievements.

Now Saturn is exalted in Libra, so Saturn is now officially happier than when it was in Virgo. This is good. And this means plenty of especially life-affirming things could happen during this time for you which improves the quality of your life.

Think firmer, more authentic commitments, in love and business, and more voices rallying for social justice. Think more breakdowns of corrupt corporations and shadow-heavy religious figures. Think make or break time. Think more attention paid to quality of associations, balance of give and take, pulling your weight, fairness in teams and thinking seriously about commitments of all kinds.

Quit messing around with relationships that don't fully empower you - you are being tested! And the ones that are working, are still going to require a lot of hard work.

I for one, as a lover of justice, fairness and equality, am looking forward to this time, aware of the harsh measures it could bring but still mesmerised by the balancing act it promises.

Venus Rules
So don't forget to give your make-up bag a good clean out, and reassess your skin-care regime. Also watch your sugar levels and all sugary habits - are there any habits you could transform here? Get yourself some sleek, well-made clothes and present yourself as a vision of power, elegance and taste. Oh this old thing? I just threw it on.

Sabian Symbol for 1 Libra - The Theme of the Moment
Saturn, at this very moment, is at 0-1 degrees of Libra.

The Sabian Symbol for Libra 1 is "A butterfly preserved and made perfect with a dart throught it". The brilliant Linda Goodman talks about an "archetypal death" with this placement. Are you stuck or postponing something due to sacrifice or an inability to move? Are you stuck on the past or being too superficial? Are you sticking around somewhere far too long without seeing a clear future?

Also, investigate what house has Libra on the cusp for clues into upcoming themes in your life. If a house has Libra 0 bang on the cusp, it is highly significant too (if you don't use whole signs, when this would always be the case).

So, welcome to Saturn in Libra everyone. I am going to enjoy observing and blogging about what transpires. :)
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New Moon in Libra - A Clean Slate

The sun, venus and mercury are all in Libra at the moment and we are about to top this off with a New Moon in Libra on October 18.

It is safe to say that peeps are wigging out on a number of Libra themes at the moment - with the new moon focusing the spotlight on harmony, relationships and relating, money, beauty treatments, putting your best foot forward and trying to get your life balanced again.

But most importantly, it is about new starts in relationships - whether it be new ones, enhancing your existing ones or putting old bah-humbugs to rest. Libra is all about love and forgiveness for the sake of peace and getting along and sometimes it's best to just bury the hatchet. And why not? Carrying it around with you the whole time can become extremely burdensome.

Meditate on your relationships this weekend. Where can you heal and put old ghosts to rest? Where can you spread the loveliness? How can you rebalance?
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