.Be Prepared to Move

For the week of October 14-20, 2009.

This week, and the next several weeks, a powerful undertow pulls
daily life in all its myriad manifestations in a new direction. The
zeitgeist is in the midst of a mood swing, and its sway is going to
affect everything from simple interactions to tangled webs. Be prepared
to move, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. But try
not to presume what the final destination will be. This new current
runs deep as well as wide, which opens up a broad spectrum of potential
and possibility. The best way to handle the intensity of this
transition is to set your internal compass on “steady.” That way, as
the external shifts occur, you can stay centered and grounded
within.

Saturn is the prime mover in the transition. In two weeks, on
October 29, Saturn moves into Libra, ending its sojourn through Virgo
that began in September 2007. Several components of Saturn’s move are
important. (1) Whenever a planet changes sign, we experience a
concentrated retrospective on what’s occurred during the phase that’s
ending. So look back on the last two years and see if you can discern
Saturn’s pattern in your life. (2) Saturn will retrograde back into
Virgo on April 7, 2010, which means all its Saturn, in Virgo, lessons
do not have to be learned, completed, and processed in the next two
weeks.

(3) Saturn’s transit through Libra is, yes, all about relationships.
As many of you already know, I prefer to think of “relationship” as a
verb rather than a noun; a relationship is something we participate in,
not own or possess. As the next two years of Saturn, in Libra, play
out, many of us will find ourselves recalibrating how we relate to each
other, as well as who we relate to. Keep in mind, your primary
relationship is with yourself. Not in a selfish way, but in a
paradigmatic way: we treat others as we treat ourselves or would like
to be treated. So everyone will experience Saturn, in Libra, regardless
of his or her relationship status.

(4) As Saturn enters Libra it also moves into a square with Pluto, a
difficult interaction that intensifies our experience of Saturn’s
move.

Technically, we are already in that Saturn/Pluto square, which is
why personal and collective wobbles in the continuum seem to be
increasing in intensity (as if that’s possible). And that
intensification will only increase over the next several weeks,
culminating on November 15, when the square is exact for the first
time. Be prepared for fanaticism, personal as well as collective. Also
anticipate a hardening of hearts, as strict adherence to a certain
point of view, symbolized by Saturn, collides with the inexorable
process of death and rebirth, represented by Pluto.

Over the course of the next several weeks, this column will explore
Saturn’s move into Libra, as well as its square to Pluto in greater
depth. Just be aware, as this square tightens its grip, self-righteous
stands will seem like reasonable solutions. So if at all possible,
instead of digging in, soften, and do your best to stay open.

If you know your Ascendant and/or your Moon sign, read that,
too.

ARIES It’s been two years of Saturnian devotion to detail,
and while accuracy never hurts, part of that insistence to precision
inhibited your spirit. Now as the perspective shifts, the burden of
responsibility will ease a little.

TAURUS Saturn’s challenge to your creative process had the
potential to restrain your self-expression. On one hand, it cramped
your style, but on the other, Saturn may have turned raw talent into
expertise.

GEMINI Saturn’s been disturbing your inner waters, with a
particular emphasis on family matters, as well as safety issues. Use
this time to review what has changed and what still needs your
attention.

CANCER Saturn required a conscientious approach to repetitive
patterns of the day-to-day. As the emphasis moves away from mundane
matters to emotional concerns, you’ll be glad for organizational
structure you’ve created.

LEO For two years it’s been “all money, all the time” and
while that was hard to bear, it catalyzed a new evaluation of what your
true currency is. And that realization allows you to confidently carry
your financial obligations.

VIRGO Yes, the pressure is off, but before you celebrate with
complete abandon, notice what Saturn’s two-year journey in your sign
taught you about being you. You’ll be surprised to realize just how
much you’ve learned.

LIBRA Consider the last two years a psychological makeover in
preparation for the next two years of an identify crisis. Don’t worry;
Saturn is exalted in Libra, a quality that will make your
transformation exhilarating.

SCORPIO For the last two years, Saturn restructured your
interactions with your community. Notice how comfortable you are in
sharing your gifts with others, and what might still need
refinement.

SAGITTARIUS Saturn focused on your career, and while this
phase may have meant loss or disappointment, at the core its presence
helped you to clarify what you really want to do.

CAPRICORN You’ve been on a vision quest, seeking greater
wisdom, and although the search has been valuable, it’s also been
exhausting. Take a deep breath, and welcome a small break from the
intensity.

AQUARIUS Saturn plumbed the deep waters of transformation,
and because transformation always requires a death and a rebirth,
you’re still in a process of becoming. Treat the new you with care.

PISCES Your personal two-year relationship intensive is
coming to an end, and even though the world is moving into its own
version, you’ve probably gained enough wisdom to ride those waves with
a modicum of ease.

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