“Tell your story.
Shout it. Write it.
Whisper it if you have to.
But tell it.
Some won’t understand it.
Some will outright reject it.
But many will
thank you for it.
And then the most
magical thing will happen.
One by one, voices will start
whispering, ‘Me, too.’
And your tribe will gather.
And you will never
feel alone again.”
–L.R. Knost
I found this poem in a wonderful Facebook group called “Ravenous Butterflies” and it really resonated with me because of my current Saturn transit. All of us are experiencing a tightening of the conjunction between Saturn (tests and challenges) and Pluto (total transformation) to some degree. The combination of these two planets generally denotes a destructive force that can clear the path of any debris that is interfering with the natural movement of the Universe towards balance. This has the potential to be a positive force, but it is also associated with contraction and challenge, especially now since both planets are in the contracting sign of Capricorn. This week I’ll be writing a comprehensive post about this alignment, which just gives us a sneak peek this summer and culminates in 2020.
Anyone who has planets between 18 and 26 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Libra and Aries will be affected more personally by this planetary alignment (if you want to know how you are affected leave your birth data in the comments and I’ll tell you), and I am one of those people. I have four planets in those degrees, including my own Saturn/Sun conjunction. This Saturn/Sun conjunction is a rough challenge that often brings a deep sense of loneliness and isolation. The beauty though of Saturn is that if you can live through the difficult early years, the years after midlife are so much easier. I always heard that Saturn people are old when they’re young and young when they’re old, and it really is true.
Many of us feel that we are somehow defective, and that if we expose our inner selves to the world that we will be rejected in some way. But what I have found in many years of writing this blog, and on Facebook as well, is that when we allow ourselves to really be seen it resonates with the people around us and there is so much appreciation about having done this. Humans crave connection with other humans – not the curated perfection of our Facebook and Instagram lives, but the real gritty details that help us to relate to one another.
Saturn is in Capricorn now, along with Pluto, demanding that we be real. Saturn and Pluto tell us now toe honest, tell the truth, don’t get lost in fantasy or illusion but face the hard truths and deal with them head-on. We can all benefit from learning from each other’s inner worlds when we share how we manage our lives and the ways in which we find greater peace and understanding.
April 1,1941 in Buenos Aires with Aquarius ascendant and Mars in Capricorn in the 12th house. I feel horrible physically, emotionally and mentally
Susana, Pluto is opposite Chiron in your chart right now. This is like soul surgery and will bring to the surface any old poisonous emotions that have been repressed. It won’t hit that point exactly until next year, so this is just the beginning of what will be a relatively long cycle. It sounds awful but it can be extremely therapeutic once it’s over. It’s like when you feel like you have to vomit – you don’t want to but after it’s over you feel so much better. If you need a context for how this will take place you might want to consider a reading with your favorite astrologer.
My birth data is 4/6/1946, 9:57 am, St Paul, MN. I am in the crosshairs and appreciate getting your insight. Thank you!
I too have this, Saturn/Sun and Neptune at 18-21 degrees Libra, square Uranus in Cancer (10/13/52). I retired a year ago and, freed from the demands of the workplace, am transitioning into confidence that allows me to expose my inner self. The resonance you mention is there and it supports greater confidence to be real. A long time coming, but so sweet in its authenticity and the ability to make greater contributions to peace and understanding.
Valerie and I have virtually the same chart. Valerie, I love how you describe this. It resonates with me as well.❤️
Curious if I have this planetary alignment with Saturn and Pluto in my chart. Lots of life lessons and letting go of things and people in the past are currently transpiring. April 3, 1958,, CST, Libra moon (born during a lunar eclipse), Leo rising. I was told by my astrologer friend that I have a reset of all four cardinal signs this month, all reaching zero tomorrow. Seems very profound.
Hi Kristin, if you were born around 12:30 pm then the Saturn and Pluto combination are triggering your Midheaven and astrological nadir. These points represent our inner and outer worlds and are major points of change. I have no idea what your friend was talking about regarding a reset of all four cardinal signs reaching zero, though.
December 29 Pori Finnland 11 AM. Asc 28’57 Capricorn. Sun 07’16 Cap, 11th house Sag, Mercury 11’33Cap 12th house. Moon, Saturnus, Uranus 20-26’54 all in Taurus 2th house. Pluto 5’13Leo 7th house. Jupiter 13’43Gemini 3th house. MC 15Sag27.I have been sick a long time, better now.
Hi Marja, you didn’t leave your date of birth but from what you’ve given me here I’m afraid Saturn and Pluto won’t provide answers to your problem.
Dear Lynn,
Thank you for your clear and always useful lessons. I would be interested in how the aspects will impact my chart. First House Libra is 23 degrees and also ASC. 23 degrees Capricorn on cusp of Fourth House.
Gratefully,
Marti
Hi Marti, of course it will depend on the rest of your chart but with Saturn and Pluto triggering all four angles (ascendant 1st house, descendant 7th house, midheaven 10th house, and astrological nadir at the 4th house) this is a time where things will be deconstructed and rebuilt in all areas of your life. Because Libra is rising (and perhaps your Sun as well from your comment?) relationships and the idea of balancing personal needs (Aries descendant) with your desire to connect with others (Libra) will likely be a factor.
Thank you! 1941 December 29 in Fin