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Saturn is retrograde through 13 August. Don't push ahead in business. Instead, take stock of where you are now and how you can improve. During the Ringed Planet's five-month retrograde phase, we are meant to take care of unfinished business and to tie up loose ends that are interfering with our pursuit of important goals.

Saturn retrograde can slow down our efforts to organize people or ideas. Our work may not go as planned over the next few weeks, but the delays can prove fruitful in the long run.

Saturn retrograde usually helps us find the missing pieces; if there is a delay, refine the work at hand, the final product will be better as a result.

Because Saturn retrograde symbolizes a reorganization of security, structure, and authority, it suggests a reorganization of who’s in charge and how the work gets done. Look for a shakeup in people positions of authority, shifts in power, and changes in the polls.

Astrologer Bil Tierney writes that during Saturn's retrograde phase : A proper timing system is taking place. While we should still work at manifesting our goals rather than giving up, we should not push for immediate results or demand satisfaction. We should be more ponderous and reflective rather than ambitiously striving to achieve outer goals. Extra obligations at this time could prove to be more burdensome and draining than anticipated. Saturn is teaching us to slow down and to be more careful about wasting or misapplying our resources.

Although the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) will be the most influenced, we all have Saturn square Neptune in our charts.

Neptune Square Saturn By Sign
Read this for your sign and, if you know your rising sign, it is suggested that you read that description as well. If you need a copy of your chart, you can get one for free by clicking here.

ARIES : The big picture is of utter importance to you. However, it is necessary that you view the big picture realistically and start approaching the things you want to conquer one step at a time. This does not mean that you give up on your dream, it means that in order for your dreams to manifest in reality, you have to give birth to them in some practical form.

TAURUS : You need to get control of your financial picture while developing associations with others that will help you achieve your goals.  This would be best achieved by joining groups or clubs that are aligned with your current objectives and where you feel like you are part of a group that helps support your visions.

GEMINI : Relationships with others may be a bit frustrating, but there is a need for you to associate and be connected with solid people — that you can rely on.  Career matters could prove illusive and many new opportunities could be presented.  Do not be afraid to let your creativity flow, because it will help you get to the next level.

CANCER : Your day to day life may prove to be frustrating as responsibilities may overwhelm you.  It’s necessary that you connect to your higher self and be guided by spirit and refuse to never give up. 

LEO : It’s time to invest in yourself and give birth to all the creative ideas you have in your head, but first you may need to let go of any fears or inhibitions that are plaguing you.  With Neptune in your 8th house, use your intuition to guide your decisions, but make sure those decisions are realistic. 

VIRGO : Lingering family issues may make you feel stifled and out of control, which could also affect your personal relationships and partnerships. It’s best to become very clear about your relationship in general and to not be afraid of upsetting the apple cart.

LIBRA :  It’s time to discipline your thoughts and really get a clear practical plan in motion. This could be complicated by chaotic experience in your day to day life. Try not to get thrown of course and try to control the overwhelming voices in your head. 

SCORPIO :  Your finances are going to be a major concern and Saturn in your second house indicates that you need to work hard and conserve your resources. This is not a great time for risky investments, because you may act on them compulsively. Be cautious of any financial traction at this time.

SAGITTARIUS :  Feelings of personal frustration and inhibitions might be apparent while this aspect is active. This could be connected to family issues or familial expectations. If you experience depression or difficult times coping, try to get to the root of the problem, because it will provide you with intensive breakthroughs.

CAPRICORN :  Saturn your planetary ruler lands in your solar 12th house. Unresolved past issues may come to the surface that require you to deal with them, once and for all. You may feel disoriented and confused while this aspect is active, and it may be necessary to wait until later in the year to make huge arching decisions.

AQUARIUS :  Saturn in the solar 11th house can be difficult because we feel responsible for friends and associates and often isolated by them. It may be necessary to reach out to others more frequently. Your finances may prove troubling with Neptune in the solar 2nd and you may need to pay closer attention to your bottom line than you ordinarily would.  It is recommended to avoid laziness, because money simply doesn’t grow on trees and effort needs to be made.

PISCES :  Your natural ruler lands in your solar 1st house, which reflects a period of soul searching and inner discovery. You may feel confused about your personal goals, yet Saturn in the solar 10th house is a powerful position to use to get your career, life purpose, and reputation on track. Try to avoid staying stuck in self-pity or a lack of self-confidence, as this will be a primary force in preventing your forward movement.

This big square has been “cooking” for the last month or so and will be on the stove for a few more months. The category in your life this impacts depends on where it lands in your natal chart. Scroll down the newsletter to see how this aspect will affect each of the signs. Dreams may hit a wall as nebulous Neptune squares pragmatic Saturn. It might be extra difficult to build a foundation around one of your highest ideals in order to make it happen. That doesn't mean you should give up, though. Unless, of course, you are being completely unrealistic.

Business-like Saturn makes an exact challenging square to non-materialistic and dreamy Neptune at 8.23p this evening. It’s time to give up the dream that never had a chance of being real so that you can replace it with ideas and plans that will improve your life and times. Be aware that some folks will get deep into drugs, booze and their fantasies tonight and in the weeks that follow. Be cool Friday night and call it early.

Saturn square Neptune is known as the aspect of internal disappointment and it can lead to enormous frustration in your personal and professional life. You will find that areas in your life where you feel overwhelmed, victimized, or out of control may be a hint of where this aspect is activated. While this aspect is active you may experience fears, phobias, anxieties about particular areas of your life. Further, an area of your life may feel inadequate at this time.

Saturn square Neptune requires one to wait for the answers or wait for the aspect to be over in order to begin to move forward because you need to be able to see the forest between the trees to make beneficial decisions. This aspect is one that requires a lot of soul searching and patience.  It may mean that you need to question every aspect of your life and decide whether or not your current purpose is still aligned with your desires, which ultimately may be changing.

If you tend to lean towards rigidity and structure, then Neptune will often make you feel like a victim to life’s circumstances because it will be difficult to create anything tangible that gives you inner meaning. If you lean towards Neptunian infantilism (hiding under the bed not wanting to be born) and refuse to face life as it is, then Saturn will often bring forth experiences that effectively force you to grow up and face reality on its own terms. It is necessary to give meaning to both of these planets in order to get to the core of Saturn square Neptune’s deepest meaning and be able to channel them into something meaningful that promotes individual growth.

A new era begins as realistic Saturn moves in a challenging square to idealistic Neptune. This is a difficult square that will form, back off, and realign through the Summer. Saturn tests the path you are on and your plans for the future. Neptune would rather go have a beer and ignore the facts.

Mars and Pluto, the energy planets,  are both retrograde and push us toward rebellion for rebellion's sake and a search for purpose. Difficult power dynamics lace through the headlines, and can add an uncomfortable note with coworkers as Pluto retrogrades.

The dark side of Pluto becomes more internalized during this long retrograde phase (through 26 September). The outer planet's retrograde will affect you deeply if it passes over one of your personal planets.

With Pluto's influence strong now, we are aware of certain aspects of our lives that are not within our control. We are also deeply engaged in a process of release that is clearing the space in our lives for something new to be born. We will ultimately rise from the ashes of what has been and experience a rebirth.

During the next several months, you will be called to look deep inside for answers. Don't fight it.

Opportunistic Jupiter enters practical Virgo for a yearlong stay (through 16 Sept 2016) adding amazing emphasis to work, health, and details in life. If any of these areas need a boost, you can be sure that Jupiter in Virgo will help make it happen.

Jupiter wants to blow up everything, while Virgo wants to focus only on what is most important. As a result, this transit of Jupiter will become more focused.

Earth signs will be in their glory!

It’s a yearly cycle where our focus should be on life management. There are many areas of our lives that need to be managed more efficiently, repaired, or changed all together. It’s time to closely examine our daily rituals, habits, and hobbies. In most cases, changing and expanding our outer environment will directly influence our inner world and will help us feel more contentment and happiness in our lives

Aug ʼ03 to Sept ʼ04 was his last visit and you can expect an event or situation in your life to reappear from that time in the months ahead. It won’t be the same as the other planets are in much different places, but the theme will be the same.

We grow more concerned with learning what is useful, rather than acting first and regretting it later.

We can consciously make wishes for what we want during the ensuing year, and we may get what we ask for if we visualize our future with intent.

Jupiter’s energy urges you to expand, and in this case, to get healthier. Virgo rules holistic medicine and healers and directs our attention towards nutrition, and working with all natural forms of healing.

Jupiter in Virgo By Sign
Read this for your sign and if you know your rising sign, it is suggested that you read that description as well

Aries : Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 6th house. The 6th house pertains to your job, day to day activities, your rituals, health, and your responsibilities.  Of course, this can be rather drab and far from exciting for the king of the gods, yet it is one of the houses we see enormous benefits.  Jupiter likes to expand your consciousness and provide a ‘higher’ meaning to the day to day grind of the 6th house, which on its deepest level refers to your house of personal growth.  This is a great year for you to put your life in order and you will notice improvement in your job, satisfaction with your responsibilities and overall good health. In fact, do not be surprised if you take on additional responsibilities because people will be pleased with your performance.  Further, Jupiter in the 6th could signify new job opportunities and promotions for a job well done. However, there is one warning with Jupiter in the 6th, Jupiter expands the house it transits and since the 6th house represents your health and the physical world, there could be a tendency to gain weight.  It would be a good idea to maintain a regular fitness regime and balanced diet at this time. 

Taurus : Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 5th house.  The next year for you is going to focus on personal growth and expansion of who you are as an individual.  You will begin to understand your life with greater wisdom, and despite past frustrations, will perceive the big picture.  Your creative juices will flow like never before, and if you are artistically inclined, financial gain is likely through your craft.  Since the 5th house rules children, your relationship with your own (if you have them) will take center stage and a deeper emotional bond will naturally occur.  Finally, your relationships with others around you will go through great improvement throughout the year.  As you tear down walls and barriers and begin to express yourself with courage and tenacity, you will notice the important people around you responding favorably. 

Gemini : Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 4th house.  The 4th house is mysterious because it rules our private parts – our innermost self and governs our home, family, personal life, and our past.  While Jupiter is transiting your solar 4th, you may find the need to seek inner peace and meaning.  In the outer world, this is a year to focus on real estate – whether that is purchasing a new home or doing repairs and renovations.  Further, you will find your relationship with your family enhanced and Jupiter’s benefic influence will provide an opportunity for old issues or familial problems to be resolved.  On the inner level, Jupiter moving through the 4th is a cycle of personal focus.  It is a natural time to withdraw from the outer world and its trappings and focus on creating a secure future.  If we do not have a secure inner world of peace and harmony, it is going to be difficult for you to find happiness in the outer world. 

Cancer : Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 3rd house of communication.  In most textbooks, the 3rd house is delegated to the house of communication, early education, and siblings.  However, after working with charts for the past 25 years, I have come to understand the 3rd house as the place in the horoscope where we process our experiences.  In fact, I believe one of the most undervalued resources we have are the experiences felt via the events, circumstances, and people we have encountered that helps formulate who we are as individuals.  While Jupiter is in the 3rd, the ‘social butterfly’ will emerge and the number of people in your social circle will expand.  This transit provokes an enormous urge to learn and express yourself to others in order to formulate your own unique opinions about life.  Further, because you need to experience more of the world in order to expand your consciousness, a return to school, taking a trade course, or expanding our education is likely.   A mind is a terrible thing to waste, and with Jupiter transiting the 3rd, you are likely to find it working overtime. 

Leo : Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your value oriented 2nd house.  In traditional astrology, the 2nd house governs money and resources.   In modern astrology, money and resources are viewed as symbols of what you value.  I have long believed that the most powerful book of revelation is a checkbook.  Your financial ledgers provide you with clear and concise information about what you truly value because it is what we spend our money on.  This is not to say that Jupiter in the 2nd house will not expand your resources; it will.  In fact, it will expand everything that you give value to – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Since the 2nd house does involve financial resources, this is a great time for investments.  However, you have to be careful with Jupiter in the 2nd house not to overindulge, overspend, or mismanage our money.  This placement can often lead to spending money that you may not have.  In the case of the 2nd house, too much of anything can be as harmful as not enough. 

Virgo : This is your lucky year because Jupiter will transit through your personal oriented 1st house.  Doors that have been closed and opportunities that have been denied will open up for you with minimal effort throughout the year.  The main thing for you to focus on this being a major cycle of growth combined with an opportunity to express who you are by shining (and sharing) your inner light.  Further, you will notice that people are drawn to you like never before (or at least since 2003) and are more than willing to help you achieve success.  Use your increased self-confidence and charisma to your advantage.  Moreover, do not waste this year, Christmas in the astrological world only happens once every 12 years, and this year Santa delivers the presents to you. 

Libra :  Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 12th house.  Out of all the houses of the horoscope, the 12th house may be the most confusing.  Traditional astrology has labeled it the house of self-undoing and its association with hospitals and prisons always raise a curious eyebrow or two.  In modern astrology, the 12th house reflects the patterns, drives, and compulsions that operate beneath the level of conscious awareness, but not in the personal sense, yet those habits and dysfunctions which have been passed down from generation to generation.  Jupiter in the 12th can be a blessing or a curse. On one hand, this transit augurs a time when one begins (often for the first time) to see their inner truth.  Circumstances, situations, and events begin to have meaning and one begins to acquire insight into their lives.  Often this opens the doors to a spiritual journey of self-discoveries.  On the other hand, Jupiter’s transit represents where we begin to seek the truth and in the 12th house the truth lies within oneself.  If one does not have the inner courage or current capabilities, one will seek “their” truth through escapism – sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling, food or any other reckless behavior.  Simply put, Jupiter in the 12th house is a year for you to do inner work and access the real you. 

Scorpio :  Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 11th house.  Traditional astrology has described the 11th house as clubs, friends, hopes and wishes and like the 12th house these descriptions are often not helpful.  In many ways, the 11th house reflects your need to be bigger than who you are and to strive towards improving your life.  You will do this through becoming involved with individuals beyond your familial structure.  Your friends, associates and likeminded individuals fulfill these requirements and assist you by providing networks to encourage your success.  Jupiter in the 11threflects a cycle where your social circle can assist you in achieving your hopes and wishes for the future. In fact, you will notice the need to change your world for the better with Jupiter transiting this social house.  In most cases, the changes you make will also benefit those around you significantly and your goals will be achieved.  Finally, Jupiter is the planet of expansion and you will notice your social circle and sphere of influence expand over the next year. 

Sagittarius :  Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 10th house.  In astrology, the 10thhouse describes our careers and position in the world.  Jupiter transiting this house is considered favorable, improves and increases your reputation and often prompts you to be all that you can be.  During this cycle you can take advantage of Jupiter’s benefic energy to advance your career, begin new businesses, or receive long deserved recognition for your accomplishments.  If you have struggled to get to the next level, this year could be your breakthrough. However, it is necessary to avoid being overbearing, dictatorial, and keep your ego in check because problems could occur at the end of the transit if others perceive a haughty attitude.  Finally, you can expect to see promotions at work, financial increase, and an inner self-confidence while Jupiter transits this house. 

Capricorn :  This year Jupiter begins his yearlong transit through your solar 9th house.  For you, this is a great position because Jupiter naturally rules the 9th house. Your desire to learn will be magnified as Jupiter transits the house normally associated with higher education.  Your learning experiences will broaden your mind and your perspective upon things will change and mature.  This transit is associated with wisdom because your quest to learn will often give you deep insight into aspects of your life that you have either ignored or found trivial. Often when this transit is active, interest in the arcane sciences, religion or philosophy are typical because interest in esoteric and teleological subjects reflect the need to expand your worldview.  Finally, you may find yourself interested in foreign cultures or taking vacations to foreign lands to broaden your experience.  The one thing to expect while Jupiter transits your 9th house is that your view of life will change and always for the better. 

Aquarius :  This year Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 8th house.  The 8th house is similar to the 11th and the 12th and has a rather mysterious and confusing aura around it. Traditionally, it is associated with death, inheritance, and taxes and I have seen these descriptions to be relatively true.  Jupiter in the 8th can mean you will receive an inheritance or an unexpected tax refund.  But, what does this house really mean?  After 25 years of doing astrology, I am convinced that the 8th house has to do with inheritance, but not just financially; it reflects our psychological inheritance as well.  While Jupiter is transiting through the 8th house, issues from the past that may need healing will rise to the surface and the healing of past familial trauma begins. This can come from powerful changes or psychological wounds, yet these changes will be to your ultimate benefit. On the more mundane level (which you Capricorns will love), this is a great time to begin a business partnership or apply for loans because Jupiter in the 8th makes it easy for people to share their resources with you. 

Pisces :  Jupiter begins its yearlong transit through your solar 7th house. The 7th house is typically associated with partnerships, marriage, competitors, and legal matters.  Perhaps it would be creative to define it as the ‘world out there’ or the ‘not you’ house because it describes your relationship to society in general.  Jupiter transits through the 7th can increase your relationships and expand your experiences of society by widening your sphere of influence.  This is great for business alliances in which your partnerships are mutually beneficial. Of course, Jupiter influences your love relationships by being a generally favorable influence.  Any difficulties experienced in your relationships should be smoothed out or resolved during this cycle.  Finally, the 7th house also pertains to legal matters.  Any legal issues (especially civil cases) should resolve in your favor since Jupiter casts a protective shield over any house he influences.

A big significant cycle pulling you in a much weightier direction. Saturn, the planet of restriction and limitation, but also discipline and focus, is in the philosophical sign Sagittarius. He will remain here until December 2017.

The greater meaning of Saturn in Sagittarius is for us to learn how to manage our expectations without completely losing our faith. In essence, it's about learning how to provide a realistic structure around our beliefs -- to define them and then to follow through with sticking to them.

You may begin to think that dreams are for fools and fairytales for suckers around this time and, if so, your greatest challenge is to figure out a way to grow up and gain a sense of maturity without losing hope.

Some of the areas of life that Sagittarius rules are religion, philosophies, and belief systems; foreign cultures and travel abroad; and higher education, mind expansion, and the development of wisdom. Astrologer Isabel Hickey wrote that the symbol for Sagittarius -- the bow and arrow aimed heavenward -- « represents our attempt to liberate ourselves from our lower nature and become that which we already are on the higher plane. »

Saturn, the planet we associate with learning, work, restrictions, organization is in Sagittarius, the sign of travelers of the mind and body, education, and ecosystems, and will be there for over two years. This speaks of an opportunity to work towards healthy change in all Sagittarian issues: educational systems, labor law, international relationships, and our work with the ecosystem.

With Saturn, the key word is work. It may be our business to travel, contact old friends in faraway places, or revive a dream of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Feel horizons expanding, and don’t be dismayed by the extra work needed to clear the path.

While Saturn is in Sagittarius it is necessary that we all understand our purpose. We find our life calling and begin a heroic adventure of our own, but in the process it is necessary for us to embrace the real world.

Our life calling my take some time, but we need to prod forward to realize that we are simply the manager (Saturn) of our purpose (Sagittarius) and that by having humility we can create our own unique light.

Highlights of Saturn through Sagittarius :

The key to understanding Saturn is found through the placement of Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, as this provides the backdrop for Saturnian activities.

2015- 2016 : Through the rest of 2015 and until September of 2016, Jupiter will be transiting through Virgo. Our jobs, health, and day to day lives will be the focal point. This is a great time for you to see where your day to day life and your activities sparks your purpose.

2016-2017 : Jupiter moves out of Virgo in September and into Libra. Libra has to do with relationships – all of them. While Jupiter is moving through Libra, you will find your sense of purpose activated through your relationships. During this cycle, it’s important for us to acknowledge what those around us do for us in order to help us on our path.

Pluto in Capricorn from 2008 until 2024 works a slow but profound revolution on all things Capricornian, like organization, structure, financial institutions, the very systems by which we govern and are governed. Pluto revolutionizes the arena of whatever sign it resides in, it brings those issues to the brink, shows us the shadow sides and asks us to evolve. No matter how strongly drawn we are to our spiritual and creative lives right now, we cannot hide there. We need to not give up, but stay involved in the political process while Pluto is in Capricorn. If we don’t claim our personal authority, there will be others who will try to claim authority over us. We can use this era to strengthen our individual authorship instead, if we stay consciously involved.