VIRGO

The Sun’s opposition to Uranus the planet of change and disruption over the next week may bring change and unexpected circumstances into your life. Then again it may only make you feel restless and unsettled. Question what it is you want.

LIBRA

The alignment of Venus with both Mars and Mercury suggests that if you aren’t actually spoiling for a fight then the defensive attitude tends to imply you are. If your position is valid then stand up for your rights.

SCORPIO

Pluto you ruler has been in retrograde motion over the past five months has now turned direct indicating that the time of reevaluation of your personal resources is now over. Hopefully new perspectives have been gained.

SAGITTARIUS

The last four months has seen you venture on an inner journey of discovery where a greater understanding of your own personal values has been sought. With Jupiter now turning direct adopt of fresh new attitude.

CAPRICORN

If you have spent the last few weeks judging and evaluating then not only has your vision been broadened but also you have gained a better understanding the rules. Your movement forward can now gain greater acceptance.

AQUARIUS

The expenditure of a close other may see your finances fluctuate over the next week or so. Then again it may be those bills that you have forgotten or unexpected expenses that drain the bank balance.

PISCES

If you have been looking for support from others then it is time to put your networking skills to the test. Explain how their participation will enrich not only their lives but also those in the wider community. All benefit

ARIES

With Mars and Mercury in a stressful aspect to Jupiter don’t let an argument with a loved one get blown out of proportion. It could be very easy to run off at the mouth without taking all factors into consideration.

TAURUS

With Venus and Jupiter squaring off this week you may be very tempted to blow the diet or budget. Your going to need a little bit more self control than usual as your discipline is at low ebb.

GEMINI

Your feeling pretty optimistic this week so may be inclined to make a few big plans. This is great but be aware that there could be a tendency to be a bit sloppy about the overall details. Correct any faults

CANCER

Jupiter’s forward movement in your solar seventh house after months of retrograde movement, heralds a release of any obstacles that you have felt has stood in your way of asking for assistance. Freedom to move

LEO

Beware of a restless feeling this week that may have you throwing caution to the wind in order to follow an impulse. By all means try something different just make sure there are no financial repercussions.

The Astrological Saturn

Saturn takes approximately 29 years to complete one cycle of the zodiac, spending around two years in each sign. Up until the discovery of Uranus in 1781 Saturn was the furthermost known planet, hence the reputation for boundaries and limitations.

In Greek mythology Saturn was known as Kronos and traditional astrology had him known as the malefic planet associated with agriculture, animal husbandry, farm laborers and basically hard work. Today the frustrating experiences of Saturn whether we use psychological or esoteric terminology, the basic fact remains the same: human beings do not earn free will except through self discovery, and we do not attempt self discovery until things become so painful that we have no other choice.

Saturn is connected to the educational value of pain and with the difference between external values – those which we acquire from others – and internal values-those which we have worked to discover within ourselves.

The personal planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars) and the Luminaries (Sun, Moon) have been dealt with and make up the personality and character of an individual. What we see here with the Transitional Planets (Jupiter, Saturn) is how the personality will broaden and learn wisdom (Jupiter); and where we will face lessons of responsibility and growth of maturity (Saturn). These two planets work together and are the first steps in playing our role in society, in discovering a sense of belonging and ability to contribute to law and order in all facets of human behaviour and happenings.

Saturn’s position in the horoscope indicates the kind of responsibility we are obliged to face and the type of lessons we must learn. By dint of hard work and discipline, we learn to cope with many difficulties and in this way find order and security.