One of the things that I find most interesting regarding prognostic techniques in astrology is to see them as an opportunity to experience your natal chart differently. To have a temporary experience of how different certain placements are from what you know (especially regarding progressions/solar arc directions).
For instance I have a tight natal square between Venus and Neptune (with Venus being the ruler of my 7th house) and this has been very obvious in my love life. All of the classic stuff that we usually link to that kind of aspect: evasion, confusion, being the saviour or saved by someone else… my sometimes (many times to be honest) lack of discrimination has consistently put me into trouble.
It is not a surprise then that having my progressed Venus exactly conjoined natal Saturn has somehow been feeling refreshing (a word that we hardly imagine paired up with Saturn’s symbolism). But that’s how it partly feels to me. Suddenly I am more sober, more serious and unwilling to delude myself.
I want to see who is truly in front of me rather than dream about it. As I get older I am increasingly tired of the Neptunian fog that comprised my love life and this progression seems to reflect that. This time is an opportunity to learn Saturn-Venus lessons (transiting Saturn is also trine my natal Venus!).
And I welcome that right now!
The other day I had a date with someone and it was brilliant not to do anything, it was great to just hold and give myself time to slowly meet someone else. I told him I want to be friends and make sure we do have anything before becoming physical. I’ve never really done that before. It was great!
Sure I do feel isolated and alone at times (all of the Saturn stuff), but it somehow feels good being able to be with myself. I don’t want any illusions anymore, I’d rather isolate myself instead and concentrate on important things, like my dissertation (which I just started the process) and my astrological practice.
So whenever you see something like that coming up (progressed Venus on your Saturn), this could be a great opportunity, an antidote to an old pattern represented by the natal astrological symbol, like my Venus-Neptune for example.
Saturn can be a great ally. I’ve learnt that over the past 3 years! I’m glad you’re enjoying just being with yourself. I’ve used Saturn’s transits to my Sun to my advantage and I’ve enjoyed the structure and discipline he’s brought to my life. I was so used to being a lone-wolf when lockdown happened I barely had to make any changes to my life! Now for Jupiter to cruise over my Aqua Stellium kicking off with the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in December! 😉
Well done you!! When Saturn was over my Sun I didn’t know much about astrology and all that so unfortunately I wasn’t aware of the possibilities… nevertheless I did learn loads, and it was a major time in my life as well. I am truly enjoying Saturn as I grow older.. 🙂 Which house does that Saturn-Jupiter conjunction fall in your chart? Mine is in the third! All about communication, writing, etc I guess. xx
It falls on top of my Mercury–Venus conjunction. That’s in either the 8th or 9th house depending on your house system. But also my 2nd if you’re going by solar houses! All I can say right now is PLEASE RELEASE ME! Looking forward to having more time if that’s possible please, gods of limitation and expansion?!
Which solar house does it fall in for you? X
Cool! Im not sure, how do I check this out? never done that before! Excited! 😀
Put your sun on the ascendant. A bit like when you write horoscopes. I love looking at transits from that perspective. Astrology is so multi-faceted, this is another dimension for you to explore! One of the things I loved about writing horoscopes was the added dimension it gave me into people’s lives.
So for you it would be in your 6H of service, work, routine and health. Another house with a mercurial flavour. Now I’m getting a deeper picture of what this transit means for you! X
Saturn can be a great ally. I’ve learnt that over the past 3 years! I’m glad you’re enjoying just being with yourself. I’ve used Saturn’s transits to my Sun to my advantage and I’ve enjoyed the structure and discipline he’s brought to my life. I was so used to being a lone-wolf when lockdown happened I barely had to make any changes to my life! Now for Jupiter to cruise over my Aqua Stellium kicking off with the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in December! 😉
Well done you!! When Saturn was over my Sun I didn’t know much about astrology and all that so unfortunately I wasn’t aware of the possibilities… nevertheless I did learn loads, and it was a major time in my life as well. I am truly enjoying Saturn as I grow older.. 🙂 Which house does that Saturn-Jupiter conjunction fall in your chart? Mine is in the third! All about communication, writing, etc I guess. xx
It falls on top of my Mercury–Venus conjunction. That’s in either the 8th or 9th house depending on your house system. But also my 2nd if you’re going by solar houses! All I can say right now is PLEASE RELEASE ME! Looking forward to having more time if that’s possible please, gods of limitation and expansion?!
Which solar house does it fall in for you? X
Cool! Im not sure, how do I check this out? never done that before! Excited! 😀
Put your sun on the ascendant. A bit like when you write horoscopes. I love looking at transits from that perspective. Astrology is so multi-faceted, this is another dimension for you to explore! One of the things I loved about writing horoscopes was the added dimension it gave me into people’s lives.
So for you it would be in your 6H of service, work, routine and health. Another house with a mercurial flavour. Now I’m getting a deeper picture of what this transit means for you! X