Accomplished Wisdom ~ Saturn in
Capricorn
@4:49gmt ♄♑ from 20th December 2017 to March 22nd 2020
& 2nd July 2020 ~> 19 December 2020
@4:49gmt ♄♑ from 20th December 2017 to March 22nd 2020
& 2nd July 2020 ~> 19 December 2020
According
to the Western seasonal zodiac, Time Lord Saturn now leaves forward-thinking,
risk-taking, hopeful Sagittarius, and move into its sombre and statuesque home
sign of Capricorn, on the 20th of Dec. Stately Saturn’s passage is only
one day before the North’s Winter Solstice, when the Sun will also follow Saturn
into the Zodiac’s 10th sign of great accomplishment: the Capricorn
Sea Goat.
Crossing
thresholds and opening portals into the chamber of the New Light King, Saturn
and Capricorn represent the celestial initiation from yin to yang, dark to
light – unconscious to consciousness (as well as the other way around –
especially if materially bound). With beautiful cosmic timing, Saturn’s 2017’s ingress
into his own sign also assists the Solstice Sun renewing the radiant Golden light
at the Cardinal Earth turning point.
Of all
the planets in celestial pantheon, and signs of the Zodiac, Saturn and
Capricorn respectively highlight wisdom and judgement, as well as fear and
doubt, achievement and expertise. Variously called the Medium Coli or
mid-heaven, their associated 10th zodiacal House is the ‘career
point’, the summit of our profession – as well as the parental axis in
psychological astrology. Both sign Capricorn, and planet, Saturn, also reveal
those parts of our horoscope which require discipline and sustained concerted
effort. When presenting others our skills to the outside world, we need to be
practiced and familiar with whatever we work upon, in order to be recognised and
talent to shine at this zenith point of the horoscope. To overcome any said Saturn-Capricorn
dread and trepidation, one also learns it is necessary to become proficient at releasing
any knots in the heart(mind) which constrict the ability to love. Remember: only
love conquers fear.
Beware a dour Saturn in Capricorn that tends towards pessimism and a limited, rigid world view – a characteristic made extraordinarily ironic if we contemplate Saturn’s imposing but constantly moving rings (which 19th century theosophists claimed held Akashic records); the funky hexagram at the poles, accenting phenomena in creative flow; also that Capricorn is the mythical half-goat, half fish instils a magical sense of wonder even Walt Disney would be proud of, with his own natal Saturn in Capricorn (conjunct Mars and Jupiter). Perhaps it is overcoming such anomalies, physical verses the spiritual that can make something real and durable by bringing together the feminine Elements, stabilising Earth and nourishing Water, of which empirical Saturn in Capricorn is the concretising symbol for the pinnacle of accomplishment.
Beware a dour Saturn in Capricorn that tends towards pessimism and a limited, rigid world view – a characteristic made extraordinarily ironic if we contemplate Saturn’s imposing but constantly moving rings (which 19th century theosophists claimed held Akashic records); the funky hexagram at the poles, accenting phenomena in creative flow; also that Capricorn is the mythical half-goat, half fish instils a magical sense of wonder even Walt Disney would be proud of, with his own natal Saturn in Capricorn (conjunct Mars and Jupiter). Perhaps it is overcoming such anomalies, physical verses the spiritual that can make something real and durable by bringing together the feminine Elements, stabilising Earth and nourishing Water, of which empirical Saturn in Capricorn is the concretising symbol for the pinnacle of accomplishment.
Past Markers of Time
Together the ringed planet Saturn and Capricorn’s voice of authority define boundaries and structure, form and containment. Saturn in the horoscope represents all that holds us together, ruling bones, skin, walls, framework, frontiers, governments and judges. Capricorn’s sombre majesty is reflected in the skilled architect who builds monuments to glory.
Saturn
in Capricorn’s markers can also be barriers and blocks, insecurities internal
or external, i.e. physical, psychological, or spiritual, but always karmic. Lines
drawn or placed by self or others as a means of law, order and control are not
always a bad thing, e.g. teaching a child to use breaks on a pedal bike. A Saturn in
Capricorn knows when we cross lines, with others and from our moral own
standpoint. One
needs to be aware, however, restrictive authoritarian behaviour may not always have
one’s best interests at heart.
The
last time Saturn traversed into and through its own domain of Capricorn was
1988-91 (beginning Feb ’88). Almost 30 years ago, the last visitation was an
interesting transit, in as much as some walls and structures taskmaster Saturn
is inclined to erect – especially when feeling the fear and under threat –
actually tumbled down, particularly when Saturn encountered watery, dissolving
Neptune AND dramatically changing Uranus in a very rare 172-year conjunction of
all three planets in Capricorn 1990-91. Think Berlin Wall. And also after
concerted international outcry, South Africa’s Nelson Mandela was finally
released after 27 years of prison (almost a Saturn cycle of incarceration)
addressing freedom from the severity of apartheid, exactly when Saturn opposed
Mandela’s natal Cancer Sun (FYI: Mandela’s natal Saturn conjunct Mercury AND
Neptune in regal Leo: the man was a Prince).
This time of Saturn in Capricorn also resonated deeply within Nelson Mandela, as reflected in his speech when he became President of South Africa (in ’94, when TSaturn opposed his natal Saturn), and when he read this poem by Marianne Williamson
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
Also back in ’89, philosopher Joseph Campbell’s vision as an image of ‘Earth’ as a symbol for uniting humanity as ‘One’ began to materialise. For the ordinary person Earth certainly shrank when black IBM computer screens flashing luminescent alien-green digital font translated dial-up fax-machine messages; and for the first time in history a small business had access to the same level of computing power as an international bank or large country. Saturn in Capricorn certainly generates a time for professionalism in enterprise. On the other hand, Saturn in Capricorn is also capable of being incredibly heartless. In 1989, we also witnessed Saturn’s heavy means of governance with China’s Tiananmen Square, as well as war in the Middle-East; and the stashing of ‘elite’ trillions offshore began in earnest.
This time of Saturn in Capricorn also resonated deeply within Nelson Mandela, as reflected in his speech when he became President of South Africa (in ’94, when TSaturn opposed his natal Saturn), and when he read this poem by Marianne Williamson
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
Also back in ’89, philosopher Joseph Campbell’s vision as an image of ‘Earth’ as a symbol for uniting humanity as ‘One’ began to materialise. For the ordinary person Earth certainly shrank when black IBM computer screens flashing luminescent alien-green digital font translated dial-up fax-machine messages; and for the first time in history a small business had access to the same level of computing power as an international bank or large country. Saturn in Capricorn certainly generates a time for professionalism in enterprise. On the other hand, Saturn in Capricorn is also capable of being incredibly heartless. In 1989, we also witnessed Saturn’s heavy means of governance with China’s Tiananmen Square, as well as war in the Middle-East; and the stashing of ‘elite’ trillions offshore began in earnest.
Saturn
is titled ‘Lord of Time’ and ‘Lord of Karma’ for a reason, and the karmic impact
of events that take place during his home passage can last for decades – or
longer. Early ’89, for example, one of the then biggest oil spills oozed from
Exxon Valdez in a once pristine Alaska, destroying the ecosphere (and we now wonder
why cetaceans are suiciding (who can be over 400 years old!)). At that time, as mentioned previously, Saturn conjunct
oceanic Neptune, planet assigned to oil and gas. The latter tragedy a reality
check that helps comprehend how time-honoured Saturn in Capricorn, symbols of judicious
acumen, even in the home sign of powerful initiation, sometimes goes through
gruelling circumstance in order to reveal what we really need to achieve and
work on. Ultimately, Saturn in Capricorn’s task is to cultivate and honour our
spiritual connection to our all-important Mother Earth. Without whom we would
not have a home to live on. Respect for our environment our greatest collective
responsibility.
Though
we continue to ignore our innate connection to the natural world at our peril,
in as much as the more pollution there is in our environment, the more toxic we
ourselves become. Thus making it more difficult to be true to our inherent nature,
which is clear and light, intuitive AND rational. The greater imperative is to therefore
find balance in the area of Saturn’s
exaltation – Libra – and the planet which esoterically rules Capricorn,
Venus (which rules Libra); i.e. one needs to dedicate oneself to learn how to be
fair and just, to come from the heart with loving kindness, with a regard to being
released from Saturn’s often cold and cruel clutches. The paradox is how callousness
(often in the name of capital or profit) piles on the negative karma that stops
Saturn evolving into the characteristic wisdom. All of which can be found with
planets in Capricorn, associated with Saturn, or in the 10th house.
Time Lord’s Future Transits
Time Lord’s Future Transits
Saturn sextile Neptune & Saturn conjunct
Pluto (dates below)
We have
however, come a long way since December ‘88, when Saturn was also conjunct the
Sun at the home-ruled Capricorn ingress. Note 2017’s move of Saturn into
Capricorn also features a strong Neptune aspect in the ingress chart: Neptune
Trine Jupiter, imparting hope and faith (especially as the Sun at the time of
Saturn’s ingress is still officially in Sagittarius). About half way through
its extended, almost three-year journey through Capricorn, in January 2019, Saturn
forms a (closing) sextile to Neptune (within Saturn and Neptune’s 36 year cycle) when old and outworn Saturnian
structures again dissolve (timing indicated by the degrees listed below). And
although Saturn briefly dips into Aquarius (which it also traditionally rules) for
three months in 2020, it isn’t until another Solstice, December 19th
2020 that Saturn finally leaves Capricorn, to unite with Jupiter for an
exciting, futuristic adventure in Aquarius.
Before
then however, authoritative Saturn conjoins with potent Pluto at 21°Capricorn,
January 12th 2020, for only one exact conjunction. Although the
weightiness of this transit may feel like Saturn
and Pluto are together for much longer – most of 2019 and a lot of 2020,
but the actual perfection only happens once; which leads me to believe that
when it does, whatever happens around that time, it could well be critical shock
and awe that affects nearly everyone – save the poised and practiced yogis – just
as it did when Gemini Saturn exactly opposed Pluto in Sagittarius, revealing
dark forces at work as New York’s Twin (Gemini) towers in NY were attacked and destroyed.
Not
that I want to incite nervous panic, but it’s time to face up to the past, for
it is in this present moment that we prepare for the future, aware that nothing
lasts forever, not even Saturn’s steely structures as traditional pillars of support.
It’s likely that all kinds of established structures will, if they aren’t already,
undergo a massive transformation, particularly due to Pluto’s combined current
transit through Capricorn. This transit of Saturn in Capricorn – especially
conjunct the Lord of the Underworld, Pluto, may indeed provide evidence that karma
and impermanence are only a natural part of the cycle of life that something is
born, grows, peaks and sustains, then declines to pass away.
Those
born in 1982 may especially feel like they are into a new cycle, as the Saturn Pluto cycle is approximately 31-38
years, 1982 was the last time these two influential and commanding planets
unified (in Libra).
From a
worldly perspective, Capricorn is the leading Cardinal Earth sign of action and
accountability, governments and policing, corporate organization and gleaming
empires of brands and logos. When Saturn and Capricorn are driven by tyranny or
a hunger for power is tested to the max, with issues of corruption and
cronyism, secrecy and trust, being the impediments which also prevent the glory
sought.
But while we talk of naked material ambition and social climbing, we must never forget that Capricorn is the mythical beast, a Sea-Goat, elevated above the pounding waves of life, death and rebirth, steady in its stance as guardian of the soul’s secrets. Ultimately Capricorn is the hard-working pragmatic and principled disciple who humbly kneels as a gesture of devotion, whilst being initiated into a hierarchy – spiritual or material. Much depends upon individual’s karma and ambitions as to how such commitment is expressed. As noted, both Saturn and Capricorn can be hard and ruthless, selfish and proud. But our choice is whether we are to overcome and clear the obstacles with Saturn’s practicality and patience – or allow the weight to suppress creativity. From the spiritual aspirants’ point of view, Capricorn also slowly reveals the light of spirit and the hidden secrets of the soul, and the initiating renewal that lends itself to Capricorn and Saturn as markers for the returning light (within).
But while we talk of naked material ambition and social climbing, we must never forget that Capricorn is the mythical beast, a Sea-Goat, elevated above the pounding waves of life, death and rebirth, steady in its stance as guardian of the soul’s secrets. Ultimately Capricorn is the hard-working pragmatic and principled disciple who humbly kneels as a gesture of devotion, whilst being initiated into a hierarchy – spiritual or material. Much depends upon individual’s karma and ambitions as to how such commitment is expressed. As noted, both Saturn and Capricorn can be hard and ruthless, selfish and proud. But our choice is whether we are to overcome and clear the obstacles with Saturn’s practicality and patience – or allow the weight to suppress creativity. From the spiritual aspirants’ point of view, Capricorn also slowly reveals the light of spirit and the hidden secrets of the soul, and the initiating renewal that lends itself to Capricorn and Saturn as markers for the returning light (within).
So
while Saturn may be cautious in high achieving Capricorn, best mark these next
years, especially early 2020 as THE year of consolidation and giving form
whatever you are working on; and if you can’t – for whatever reason, hindrance and
hurdles are a Saturn in Capricorn speciality, then it may be time to start
again. Look to where Capricorn lies in your personal horoscope to see where you
can harness your own discipline and organisational abilities, to see what you
can achieve there – as well as what you might need to be more responsible for. Also
check key future dates and degrees at the bottom of the article.
The Future is Now
2017 Present Markers of Time
2017 Present Markers of Time
Saturn
and the Sun now are together for the ingress into Capricorn it got me thinking:
is Saturn always with the Solstice Sun to dignify its entry into its home sign?
For my own amusement I went through every single entry of Saturn into Capricorn
since 1488 (giving thanks for the ability to now compute such things with the
touch a button, well several buttons, but doing so makes this astrologer happy ☺ ). I figured 500+
years should be enough time to verify if the ingress of Saturn's move into
Capricorn is always around Winter Solstice. And, would you believe, it is! It
is true Saturn is often with the Sun at the Winter Solstice ingress (AND,
interestingly, Saturn, at the end of a retrograde, often goes forward around time
the Sun is in Libra, at Autumn Equinox, Saturn’s sign of exaltation). Who knew?
Not me, even with a second Saturn return firmly tucked under my celestial belt.
How I love these personal astrological 'Ah-ha' Eureka moments! For me it shows that no matter how much we
study this glorious subject, there is always something new to learn, which is a
bit like Saturn’s greatest lesson: understanding the natural law of light’s renewal
and the karmic consequence of initiation, all the while taking personal
responsibility for actions, words and thoughts.
Although
Time Lord Kronos at home Capricorn hasn’t always been as exact as it is coinciding
with the upcoming Solstice at 0° Capricorn, it is usually somewhere between 27 Sagittarius
or 5 Capricorn (i.e. within 10 degrees of the Galactic Centre and the
all-important Sunlight-turning Solstice point). Also fascinating is in many old
prints of the old man Kronos-Saturn archetype holds the ouroborus, the snake
that eats its own tail. Interesting how the home sign rule for Saturn is very
literal! This definitely puts a new spin into Great Time Wheel, and the meaning
of 'Saturnalia' which always begins December 17th.
Time-honoured ancients, who held timed and sacred ceremony within the stone circles, knew of this connection of Saturn and the renewal of the Sun King, which is why a wise old Saturnian man (the Senex in psychological parlance) is often seen holding the Ouroborus, the serpent eating his own tail represents life, rebirth, immortality and wisdom. Saturn’s connection to 2017’s ingress therefore enables one to renew one’s own internal light, as the inner Sun is renewed we too carry within our eternal personal ‘Ouroboros’, and a symbolic understanding of the celestial wheels within wheels, and how light, life and rebirth are held together in the heavenly gift of the Solar cycle of time, through the yearly zodiac, as well diurnal, night and day.
Time-honoured ancients, who held timed and sacred ceremony within the stone circles, knew of this connection of Saturn and the renewal of the Sun King, which is why a wise old Saturnian man (the Senex in psychological parlance) is often seen holding the Ouroborus, the serpent eating his own tail represents life, rebirth, immortality and wisdom. Saturn’s connection to 2017’s ingress therefore enables one to renew one’s own internal light, as the inner Sun is renewed we too carry within our eternal personal ‘Ouroboros’, and a symbolic understanding of the celestial wheels within wheels, and how light, life and rebirth are held together in the heavenly gift of the Solar cycle of time, through the yearly zodiac, as well diurnal, night and day.
2017’s ‘Time Lord’s’ entrance
into Capricorn also coincides with the sensitive Moon conjunct profound Pluto, insinuating
how the collective is aware of the need for a transformation of mind, body and
soul. All-the-while Saturn is with Black Moon Lilith indicating women who feel
abandoned by the patriarchy are also the very people to work with, in order to
create balance through recognition, which Saturn in Capricorn so desires.
Saturn in Capricorn’s ingress also takes place just after a New Moon conjunct the Galactic Centre, accenting a new collective phase aiming towards the heart of our Galaxy. Solstice also reignites our personal responsibility to kindle the light within, and to tend the light over the next few years will require dedication and devotion. Two points of fortune in our favour: 1) Mercury, planet of the mind is at retrograde station to go direct during the ‘Solar Standstill’. Tuning his Mercurial antenna towards the radio signal source in space, accenting thoughts have wings the heavenly messenger – as planet of the mind - aims his Sagittarian centaur’s arrow towards a place in the heavenly firmament known as ‘The Great Attractor’. We’d do well to heed the words of Buddha: ‘What we think we become’… And 2) according to the Asian calendar, in 2018 we leave behind the blustery ‘Fire’ elemental years, and begin two ‘Earth’ element years in a row. First the yang Earth Dog, vigilant and loyal, followed by the Yin Earth Boar, that provides peace – and sense.
The portents now, however, are to conserve and concentrate resources. The Sun with Saturn is a clarion call to be sensibly heroic, to fashion and shape all kinds of creations by working steadily with our individual egos, with all our desires and aversions in a practical manner. We may even impress ourselves (and others) by entwining the Capricorn’s skilful means with Saturn’s wisdom and generate something of personal importance, a ‘Golden Age’ in only a few short years.
Saturn in Capricorn’s ingress also takes place just after a New Moon conjunct the Galactic Centre, accenting a new collective phase aiming towards the heart of our Galaxy. Solstice also reignites our personal responsibility to kindle the light within, and to tend the light over the next few years will require dedication and devotion. Two points of fortune in our favour: 1) Mercury, planet of the mind is at retrograde station to go direct during the ‘Solar Standstill’. Tuning his Mercurial antenna towards the radio signal source in space, accenting thoughts have wings the heavenly messenger – as planet of the mind - aims his Sagittarian centaur’s arrow towards a place in the heavenly firmament known as ‘The Great Attractor’. We’d do well to heed the words of Buddha: ‘What we think we become’… And 2) according to the Asian calendar, in 2018 we leave behind the blustery ‘Fire’ elemental years, and begin two ‘Earth’ element years in a row. First the yang Earth Dog, vigilant and loyal, followed by the Yin Earth Boar, that provides peace – and sense.
The portents now, however, are to conserve and concentrate resources. The Sun with Saturn is a clarion call to be sensibly heroic, to fashion and shape all kinds of creations by working steadily with our individual egos, with all our desires and aversions in a practical manner. We may even impress ourselves (and others) by entwining the Capricorn’s skilful means with Saturn’s wisdom and generate something of personal importance, a ‘Golden Age’ in only a few short years.
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Saturn in
Capricorn – Aries
Take responsibility
seriously: grow up, be brave, aim high, and be the hero you always wanted to
be.
Saturn in
Capricorn – Taurus
Play cards close to your
chest, but keep an open mind. Rewards
are found exploring philosophical values.
Saturn in Capricorn – Gemini
Shared ventures might seem like hard work, but
others can also be deliciously entertaining.
Saturn in Capricorn – Cancer
The next two years are a chance to overcome any
fear of commitment, in love and at work.
Saturn in Capricorn – Leo
Transform body and soul and be the best you can
with a healthy regime: eat well, sleep well and be well.
Saturn in Capricorn – Virgo
Creativity requires artistic talent, craft and
skill, all of which you could have in spades.
Saturn in Capricorn – Libra
A father figure could benefit from forgiveness.
Support from the home-front could transform your life.
Saturn in Capricorn – Scorpio
Examine your thoughts. Root out negative ideas
or influences, and transform your mind.
Saturn in Capricorn – Sagittarius
Achieving stability and security for your self
can also be a means of taking care of the welfare of others.
Saturn in Capricorn – Capricorn
Avoid selfish motivation. And try not to be too
hard upon yourself. With an awakened mind, you can achieve greatness.
Saturn in Capricorn – Aquarius
Cultivating spiritual friendships is a source
of joy, while contemplation and meditation reveal great insights.
Saturn in Capricorn – Pisces
Professionally, it’s often not what you know, but who you know. And people of influence could help at work – and play.
Professionally, it’s often not what you know, but who you know. And people of influence could help at work – and play.
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Dates of interest for Saturn in Capricorn
2018
March
14th Jupiter semi-square (45°) Saturn
April
17th Saturn Retrograde 9° Capricorn
September
3rd Jupiter semi-square (45°) Saturn
September
6th Saturn Direct 2° Capricorn
December
27th Jupiter semi-sextile Saturn (30°)
2019
January
31st Saturn sextile Neptune 14°
April
29th Saturn Rx 20° Capricorn
June 14th
Jupiter semi-sextile Saturn 19°
June 18th Saturn sextile Neptune 18°
August
19th Jupiter semi-sextile Saturn 14°
September
18th Saturn direct 13°
November
9th Saturn sextile Neptune 16°
2020
January 12 Saturn conjunct Pluto 22°
May 11th Saturn Rx 1° Aquarius
September 29th Saturn Direct 25°
December 21st Saturn conjunct Jupiter 0°
Aquarius & much to look forward to…
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I leave you at this poignant ‘Great Yin-Yang’ turning
point in our collective history with a poem from Milarepa, the 12th
Century Himalayan Yogi Saint, who was interconnected to the nature all around
him, with Earth as his place of soul’s containment.
“Faith is the firm foundation of my
house,
Diligence forms the high walls,
Meditation makes the huge bricks,
And wisdom is the great corner-stone.
With these four things I build my castle,
And it will last as long as the Truth eternal!
Your worldly houses are delusions,
Mere prisons for the demons,
And so I would abandon and desert them.”
From Astro Agent Dakini, with LOVE, wishing one and all a fulfilling Saturn in Capricorn, a very happy SOLstice, and wonderful 2018!
© Laura Boomer-Trent ~
Astro Agent Dakini December 2017
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