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SATURN IN SCORPIO IN YOUR CHART  — PART TWO

Back again, dear Readers and Friends…You can look back at the Saturn in Libra posts and get a handle on the houses.  In this post there will be more emphasis on the Scorpio themes through the various houses.  Eventually, as you gain experience, you’re going to master the key words for the houses and be able to begin interpreting for yourself, for your own individual and unique chart.  Astrology is like an alphabet.  As you master the letters, you’ll be able to make words…

As I’ve written before, the first step is to memorize which planets rules which signs.  2^nd is memorizing the natural order of the zodiac — this will help you remember the main themes for each house.  A solar chart is simply putting the Sun on the Ascendant because you don’t have the birth-time.  A natal  chart is done by using COMPLETE birth data and the TIME sets the degree of the Ascendant.  Most magazines and forecasts are using solar.  I much prefer NATAL — I want you to have as accurate information as is possible with general writing of this kind…

If you have Aries Ascendant (rising sign), then Saturn in Scorpio is most likely transiting through your 8^th house, the natural Scorpio house of shared money, power, love and intimacy.  A  late degree Aries might shift Saturn back into your 7^th, but eventually it WILL transit your 8^th house.  Aries rising will have an easier time understanding the houses since Aries IS the first sign/ first house in the natural wheel of the chart (zodiac).

ARIES rising means Saturn moving through your 8^th puts a lot of emphasis on finances and resources that are NOT solely under your control.  You need to be meticulous and precise with all transactions for the next 3 years — taxes, insurance, inheritance and large corporations are some possibilities.  Some of you may be an executor or a conservator and the same applies — manage other peoples’ resources as carefully as you would your own.  Remember that Saturn can bring rewards for previous efforts — if you work for a large company or the government and have decent aspects to the transiting Saturn you might find that a raise, bonus, or promotion you’ve been waiting for finally happens.  If you have stressful transits from Saturn in Scorp, you might find it really challenging to get a loan, raise capital, negotiate with others, etc.  Do your best to be patient and thorough, just figure you’re strengthening your character and character builds destiny.

This is a serious time for your love and relationships.  Again, not necessarily a problem, but if there IS one a quick fix will be elusive.  Aries, this is a time to strive for the balance between selfishness and self-sacrifice.  Sharing power does not come easily to Aries.  Try dividing areas of authority — maybe you plan for your mutual retirement and your partner plans the vacations.  If you are single and wish you had a partner, then use Saturn to define what you most want in a partner.  Make a wish list.  Post it where you can see it every day.

Saturn in your 8^th is an excellent time to write a will, set up a trust, plan for retirement, review your insurance, purchase life insurance, sign an advanced health care directive (puts the power in your hands to determine what happens to you), and if you are young parents it’s a good time to set up guardianship papers for your children.  NOT that you’re leaving the planet early, it’s just one more way to use this transit to protect those you are responsible for.  Do remember that depending on your situation, you may choose one person as physical guardian and another person as financial guardian.

If you have TAURUS rising, then Saturn in Scorpio is transiting through your 7^th house of marriage and partnerships.  I’ve seen many people commit to and/or separate from partnerships when  either Saturn or Jupiter transits through the 7^th.  Saturn here can mean that the burden is heavy, like you feel like you have more than your fair share of responsibility in the partnership.  Saturn can also mean your relationship is serious, deep, and you commit to a long and stable partnership.  The 7^th also could indicate a business partnership and the above also applies.  Check the aspects in your natal and how this Saturn transit affects those aspects.  Regarding love relationships, I don’t see how they can work if people are always keeping book — who does what and is it fair?  Usually, where there is implicit trust, each person does what is needed at any given time and things balance out over the long haul.

More couples argue about money than any other subject and with these 2 signs (Taurus/Scorpio) there is even more emphasis.  LOOK OUT when the Full Moons are in the fixed signs — this will bring up issues!!!   Sometimes when Saturn is in the 7^th there is a problem with the mate’s employment.  It could be something like long hours keep him or her away from home, or a job that is less than satisfying, or even lack of a job.  It’s important to take the long range view with Saturn and trust that whatever challenges arise are meant to strengthen you.  Do your best to avoid running up a lot of credit card debt over the next 3 years.  Be cautious and sensible.  Financial infidelity is just as damaging as sexual infidelity.

It is also possible that you and a partner are not on the same wave-length sexually.  A health problem could interfere, as could outside worries or responsibilities.  Probably a good idea for men to get a baseline number with a prostate test.  This is a blood test, not a physical exam, I just can’t remember the name, maybe a PSA test?  It IS a good transit to seek a deeper understanding of each other’s needs and desires.  I always tell my clients not to talk about heavy subjects unless they have had a good meal, and these kinds of conversations are best held in a neutral place in the home, NOT in the bedroom.  Do your best to avoid being stubborn, accusatory, etc. — this applies to BOTH of you…

A potential positive of this transit is that you and your partner could accomplish a long-sought financial goal. You could achieve something you’ve wanted for many years…

If you have GEMINI rising, then Saturn is going to move through your 6^th house of health, employment, and service to others over the next 3 years.   I have several clients with this position and they are unhappy with their current jobs.  One has a boss that is a pain.  The 6^th is who you hire and who hires you.  This transit could produce the opposite effect, too…i.e. YOU are the boss or supervisor and one or more of your employees are behaving less than stellar.  Some people will get promoted while Saturn is in their 6^th, this transit can signal increased responsibility and authority.  Good managers know how to delegate and empower their employees.  Saturn in Scorpio could challenge you in this area — it’s just good training to improve any weak points and help you be a better boss.  So avoid paranoia and use self-honesty to evaluate your own personal pros and cons and what you need to do to succeed. Seek professional help if needed — books, workshops, management counseling, etc.

Gemini Sun or rising can indicate airborne allergies.  Since Scorpio rules the sexual organs, I would like to share something I have discovered from the clients  the last few years.  Most people already know that anti-depressants can cause sexual dysfunction.  So can allergy medicines, including the over the counter ones!  Just something to keep in mind…

The solar 6^th house is Virgo, so with Scorpio on the cusp of your 6^th in your natal chart, there’s more of an accent on the intestines as well as the bowels.  Multiple courses of antibiotics taken over a period of time, especially for the elderly, can contribute to  and/or exacerbate  those little pockets in the intestines that cause such havoc with the digestion and affect the bowels, too.  Diverticulosis, diverticulitis, and a whole host of other problems, none of which are fun — plus the more limited we are in our diet, the harder it is to gain our best nutrition through food.  Vitamins are fine, but food is better.  Here are some things you can do:  Starting with the desire to avoid getting sick in the first place, washing your hands frequently with soap helps a lot, and wiping down the grocery cart does, too.  If you work in a public place, Lysol on the door knobs, light switches, bannisters, etc.  — daily during the cold and flu season can help, too.  Doing this at home maybe once a week works well.  Eat food with natural antibiotics in them — cook with fresh garlic and onions.  Alfalfa sprouts are high in A, C, and zinc — these are the best for keeping the mucous membranes healthy.  If you don’t have a trusted source, then grow them yourself — easy and the cheapest health insurance I know.  Here’s what I’m doing…after reading articles about how sauerkraut boosts the immune system, I added it into my diet.  One big bite every day at lunch.  And I also eat some form of citrus every day.

Saturn in your 6^th is also suggesting that you take responsibility to improve your job situation through training in new technology.  Teach yourself new programs, new tricks and take short workshops if necessary.  Jupiter currently IN Gemini accents the value of job related training for you.

If you have CANCER rising, then Saturn in Scorp is now moving through your 5^th.  You may have children reaching puberty or teenagers dealing with more adult issues.  Keep communication open and offer the wisdom of your advice about sexuality, drinking and driving, TEXTING and driving — all the heavy stuff these kids have to deal with and have so little experience to find their right path.  They also need to learn about money management — balancing checkbooks, the danger of debit and credit cards and how to use them properly.  If you get your kids started while they are still at home, they may be more sensible at college.  Saturn trines your Ascendant and this should help you have an easier time than most with your children for the next couple years.  Since food is a wonderful bond, please don’t forget to make shared meals an important part of your family life.

You have special transits, Cancer, now and next year with Neptune trine Saturn and Jupiter in Cancer as of 6-27-13 for a year.  Reverence for life and the wonder of it all — such a wonderful time to show little children how to care for pets, respect nature, possibly the miracle of birth.

Those of you who are not dealing with children may be focused on creativity and letting the child in yourself come out to play.  I’m not sure if play is  quite the right word, since Saturn is involved.  You can use Saturn to define what is fun and playful for you.  We need to remember that the 5^th house is also creativity, and since Saturn is about manifestation — bringing energy and/or ideas into physical reality — this transit could indicate a big creative project that requires focus, dedication, concentration and persistence.  You don’t need to obsess, but there’s nothing wrong with being a bit of a pitbull either.  Maybe you’re writing a screenplay, or composing music, or assembling the family history in scrapbook form using artistic touches.  Maybe you’re gutting the basement (Scorpio- the treasures buried beneath the ground 🙂 and it’s a huge reno job that will take a long time.  You might be in school heading toward a fine arts degree or looking for your big break in drama and acting.  Maybe you’re already an artist that works in multiple media, or a writer with an idea for a big project — these are just ideas, not meant to limit you in any way.

The interesting thing for Cancer rising and/or Cancer Sun is the coming Grand Water Trine — Jupiter in Cancer next year, Saturn in Scorp, and Neptune in Pisces.  Research and preparation, sure, but don’t forget the mystical breakthroughs that can aid your project.  Try meditation, try asking for more info before you sleep at night, reach out to the invisible ones who wish you well and are there to help you along your path.  You water signs and others with a lot of water emphasis in their charts, have a lot of potential blessings…

If you have LEO rising, then Saturn in Scorpio is transiting through your 4^th house of home and family.  This is traditionally a  toughie — Saturn in the 4^th.  I will give you the traditional interpretations BUT BEFORE YOU JUMP TO ANY DIRE CONCLUSIONS PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR WHOLE CHART BECAUSE YOUR UNIQUE NATAL CHART CAN MODERATE THE SITUATION.  AND IF YOU ARE WORRIED, I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO FIND AN EXPERIENCED AND COMPETENT ASTROLOGER AND GET A 2^ND OPINION.

If you happen to have a lot of water signs in your chart, things should be easier.  The ones who are most likely going to have a tougher time are the ones with a whole lot of fixed sign emphasis because then Saturn will be squaring and opposing planets in your natal.  I speak from experience on this one, though when I had it Pluto in Scorp was making things even more difficult, and this time you guys have trines in the water signs — makes a difference.  I lost 17 people within 8 years.  My training.  I accept it, I found the blessings, and I have used my experience to help others.  Was it easy?  Hell, no !!!  Life is a revolving door…some people are going out and others are coming in.  Nothing like holding a baby after you’ve been to a funeral — best medicine in the world !!!

With Scorpio natives, if there’s a death in the family, there is usually a birth within 2 years, and vice versa.  Saturn in the 4^th can indicate a loss in the family or an elder in the family needs some help — medical, possibly other kinds, too. Saturn here can also mean the house is too dark,  too small, you don’t feel compatible with your roommates.  Pay particular attention to any plumbing problems, as these can indicate there are emotions and issues buried beneath the surface that need to be addressed.   You also need to doublecheck the safety and the security of your home.  Eliminate hazards, both indoors and outside. Add motion lights if you see the need.  Use caulking to tighten up leaks, and check on locks or safer places to store financial records, valuables, etc.  I usually tell young people to at least get a lock box with a fire rating.  Older people can do more.  Doublecheck your homeowners’ insurance — not that there’s a problem, just make sure you have the coverage you want and/or need.  I read this about 6 months ago — DO NOT announce on Facebook that you’re going somewhere!  When you return, THEN you can tell everyone about the wonderful vacation you had, etc, etc.

Keep a VERY close eye on family members, maybe someone needs a check-up at the doctor.  Saturn — take responsibility to protect and defend your loved ones.  This house is another nutrition house, the stomach, so keep an eye on your digestive and eliminative systems.  If you are upset, that is not the time to chow down a big meal.  Just eat lightly and maybe more frequently.  Try to make mealtimes special, calm, and peaceful.  This is a wonderful transit to learn more about cooking and nutrition.  Scorpio is a water sign — soups, fruit juices, smoothies, stew, homemade chicken broth — very healing…

Don’t buy a house during this transit unless you plan to stay for a very long time.  In your existing house, use Saturn to fine-tune your office.

If you have VIRGO rising then Saturn in Scorpio is in your 3^rd house of communication, siblings, the neighborhood, and local travel for the next few years.  You could see a lot of required business travel by car and also a lot of paperwork — reports, briefs, estimates, etc.  — nothing new for you but still requiring focus, concentration, and probably a lot of deadlines to meet.  This is not an ideal time to buy a car unless you plan to keep it for a long time.  You need to be responsible for your car — meet the deadlines for oil changes, servicing, safety checks, and big parts that need to be replaced at certain mileages. Since Scorpio is a water sign, pay attention to your car, especially the fluids and their levels, and check for any leaks.  You might consider keeping  a snack pack with you in the car in case you get hungry.  Same thing with water, though I read those plastic bottles are not safe if they’re in the sun.  We usually take a glass gallon jug with us on trips and there’s always at least a small cooler for snacks.  The longer the trip, the larger  the cooler 🙂 … I have this position and I try to avoid junk food when I’m on the road.

Siblings…sometimes with Saturn here, there is a problem with a sibling, possibly a cousin.  I’ve seen this  manifest a few different ways. One — A sibling is having a difficulty and needs your help and support. Two — a sibling is so obnoxious and out of control that it forces you to put up boundaries and even cut off contact, or set up a family intervention.  There’s a lot of drug and alcohol problems out there these days.  Three — there are fairly complicated financial interactions between siblings.  This could be due to the need for consensus decisions to care for elders in the family, due to the settling of an estate, and sometimes siblings are in business together or in a family business.  Many possibilities here — the point is to be precise and careful in all financial transactions involving family members.  This is a wonderful transit to set up communication and an account to fund a family reunion in the reasonably near future.  The larger the family the more planning goes into making the event memorable and successful.  Try to get everyone’s input and seek decisions that allow all parties to benefit.  The use of technology, email, etc. will make this stuff smoother.  Virgo rising is usually so good with the details — with Saturn in the Gemini  house, the 3^rd, try breaking the event into sections that are smaller and letting each member choose what they will work on.

No matter how this transit shakes out, underlying it all is the need for clear communication.  The last time I had this transit, I thought I was such a positive person but when I began to investigate my daily thinking patterns and inner self-talk, I sure found a lot of negatives.  The best way to overcome negative thought patterns is to immediately neutralize them by thinking, sometimes saying out loud, the opposite thought or statement.  At first this might seem silly, but in time this practice will free you from fears, thinking errors, etc. and strengthen your confidence and self-esteem.

Saturn in Scorpio in the 3^rd is a great transit for writing and teaching others a subject for which you have a deep passion.  One time I had a client who took a class in bee-keeping and the teacher made such an impression on him that he, too, became a bee-keeper!

Well, the hour is late and the day has been long…look for Part Three to cover the other 6 signs.  Comments and suggestions are welcome.  Blessings, Jenae