BACK TO THE GRIND !!!

Saturn, currently nearing the end of its retrograde journey this year which began on January 13th, left the sign of Libra and backed into the sign of Virgo for one final sweep before it turns direct the end of May ... Saturn re-entered the sign of Virgo last Wednesday, April 7th at 2:55 PM EDT ... it will only go back as far as 27 degrees this time ... Saturn began its transit through Virgo on September 7th, 2007 ... Saturn in Virgo makes one tend to be very dedicated and hardworking or causes one to avoid responsibility for fear of making a mistake ... being too self-critical with this energy can intefere with ones capacity to work well ... this energy wants to do everything right in regard to ones job and health ... but it could also have caused one to do more than their share not trusting others to carry their load of responsibility ... feeling that the work you are doing is not worthy of ones skills, illness can often result as it will "free" one from the work without causing guilt ... this energy is very discriminating, dutiful, service oriented and painstaking ... one is usually very good with details and very conscientious working constantly to improve ones skills ... tangible results are needed here and one will function most efficiently when there is measurable output and productivity as well as having some control over the job in order to keep it up to ones own high standards ...


Saturn in Virgo is all about being tested in analyzing ... for the last two and a half years we have been learning to distinguish between what is essential and what is not essential ... the test has been one of creating a purity of being without becoming too exacting ... it is said that the true objective of Saturn in Virgo is for one to become an example of living simply but enjoyably as well ... As Saturn completes it journey through Virgo, we have all been tested in the areas of daily work and service, health and nutrition, and possibly with family issues ... it's been about analyzing and making changes to secure a firmer foundation in these areas in order to improve our lives ... unfortunately, many of us may have lost jobs and careers, had ongoing health issues especially relating to the intestinal area, and had family issues which ultimately resulted in the loss of loved ones ... this last minute "back in", so to speak, is all about tying up loose ends and attending to last minute issues that have arisen we haven't addressed yet ... when Saturn leaves the sign of Virgo in mid July, it won't return for 29 years, so it's best to take care of these matters now if possible and not leave them hanging ... anyone want to bet the Health Care Reform Bill is going to get some serious analysis and possible re-adjustment before Saturn leaves Virgo ??? ... also interesting to note, Virgo is an earth sign, and with Pluto currently in retrograde motion in the sign of Capricorn which is ruled by Saturn, is it any wonder why there is is so much seismic activity and Volcanic activity as well ... just asking !!!

Virgo born individuals will begin to feel the relief of the heavy weight of Saturns energy ... you've had a little taste of this relief when Saturn entered Libra on October 29th, 2009 ... even though we all have had to, Virgo born espeically have been made to reexamine their foundations and structures to make sure they are solid and reflect who they are as an individual ... for anyone that turned 29, 58, or 87 since September 7th, 2007, you are now completing your Saturn return - 1st, 2nd or 3rd respectively ... at some point during the last two and a half years, transiting Saturn has crossed over your natal placement of Saturn thus referred to as ones "Saturn return" ... it's a time when you are processing what has transpired during the 29 year period that is ending and you must make up your mind as to what is no longer working for you or serving you and preventing your from achieving self growth ... it's been a time when you must decide what people, places, things, ideas or values are no longer in your best interest and should be let go ... holding on to them only slows you down and prevents you from becoming more productive ... in many cases, the Universe will simply remove it from your life for you whether you like it or not !!! ... it is a time to redirect your vision and energies towards forward growth over the next 29 year period ...

Saturn remains in the sign of Virgo one last time, for now, until July 21st ... make use of this energy and, even though it may seem heavy, restrictive or at times down right unbearable, know that what ever you are able to let go of in order to move on with your life only makes you stronger and more productive ... once Saturn leaves Virgo it will not return until October 16th, 2036 !!!