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Ask the Oracle – March 30, 2014

By Julia Bondi

I was born April 22, 1955. I have enjoyed using astrology as a tool for transformation and came upon your site when I was trying to figure our more information about my second Saturn return. I’m an educated amateur in this field. I am unclear as to when my Saturn return will be over, feeling as if I’m right in the middle of it. I’m thinking I’ve got until the end of the year with this (it feels like there is a black cloud over me) and I would just like your input. There seem to be lots of opinions about when it’s “over” or at least when the deepest recognitions come. My last Saturn return brought me the ending of a deep involvement with a spiritual group which turned out to be the best thing for me, ever. I began a business soon after, had some years of success and fun, but it seems that I never learned self love and I’m really having a hard time looking at any past “success” now with any seriousness. I carry a lot of financial debt from my business but I can also say that I am very blessed to have a wonderful partner in my life. I’m grateful for a lot in my life. I am not new to anything alternative but feel like even though I know what’s “right”or good for me (and I do it much of the time), I feel sad, lost and as though the goddess herself has given up on me. I feel like a lost cause. Nothing I do seems to make a big difference. I’ve started doing EFT, which has helped, and I am in pretty good health (all that tofu over these 30 years, I guess)…I remind myself to be grateful and I am, as that feeling helps me get “through it”. Do you have any words of encouragement for me now and is there a point in the near future when this aspect truly lessens? I know this sounds dramatic but I feel like I need help. I feel like I’m dying here without a lifeboat. Thanks and many blessings. (CU)

You are correct. Your Saturn return will not be complete until September of this year when transiting Saturn completes its passage over 19 degrees of Scorpio, your Saturn degree. The timing of a full integration, a full recognition of your Saturn lesson is dependent on your natal Saturn, what you choose and do during your life and at your Saturn return and other astrological indicators in your natal chart as well as your current transits/progressions. It is very helpful to review one’s life and previous Saturn return during this second Saturn time – your previous Saturn return was successful and beneficial indicating that this one should be as well but you are now face to face (as we all are as we approach 60 years) with your inner world, whatever was left undone in your past. Fortunately, you are healthy, supported by a wonderful partner, grateful for all you do have, and are working with EFT healing. Congratulations on all you have accomplished. Saturn times are ones when we need to congratulate ourselves as much as we need to face our shadow. Your Saturn return is complicated, described by your natal Saturn squaring Pluto surfacing a deeper, karmic (if you believe in karma) despair resulting in your feeling sad, lost, deserted by the Goddess herself. Born with Neptune rising, your natural sensitivity feels, has felt and will always feel much more than the ordinary leaving you carrying pain that is yours and not yours. This is the time to delve deeply into your natal Saturn in Scorpio, Saturn square Pluto and Venus quincunx Neptune in order to heal and to enjoy your emotional, spiritual sensitivity, vision, and wisdom. A grand trine in water signs is a beautiful gift leading you to emotional healing, to emotional contentment which you will then be able to share with others leading to your fulfillment in this next chapter of your life.

I am writing to you because I do not know where to turn. I have been dealing with this for many years. I am trying to understand my gift and calling. I often see spirits, hear them – angels, fairies, things in my dreams. I have seen these things since I was a child but I have a blockage I don’t understand. I have seen other readers, tellers who often tell me my gift is more powerful than theirs. How is that possible if I don’t know what it is? I have gone to churches where pastors will stare at me. I can tell if they are fake or not; one told me there were angels all around me. I knew what he was talking about though my husband thought he was crazy. I am going to Christian clinical counseling to help as many people as I can. I did have a rough childhood which could be the reason for my blockage. Right now I am going through a little financial hardship but I have faith. I am confused about whether God wants me on this path; if so, why isn’t it clear? I was born May 8, 1974 on Mother’s Day. (TT)

Spiritual vision and clear insight are certainly visible in your chart; your Moon conjunct Neptune is an indicator of your spiritual vision and sensitivity which often manifests as seeing the “unseen” as you do when you see angels and fairies while your natal Venus opposite Pluto describes both your clarity and depth of insight as you described noting that you can tell if the pastors are fake or not and it describes your “rough” childhood. The importance of your Venus/Pluto is indicated by your Venus position in your 8th house and the fact that Venus rules your Taurus Sun which is quincunx Uranus and your Moon. Depth of insight and depth of pain are often experienced side by side as pain opens us insight, compassion and knowing. Absolutely, your childhood suffering does and should create a blockage for you in order to protect you until your foundation is strong and grounded. It is necessary to first devote yourself to your own healing work which is now urgent as transiting Pluto is opposite your natal Mars which rules your natal Pluto – the message is to do the deep work required to heal your past in order to be fully of service as you wish to be. The old adage “healer, heal thyself” is true. Sun quincunx Uranus, Moon conjunct Neptune, Venus opposite Pluto and Mars conjunct Saturn all point to the trauma which underlies the blockage you experience. Healing this past will release your blockage resulting in your ability to hear the guidance you seek for your life purpose. These recent years have been difficult due to transiting Uranus and Pluto aspecting your natal Venus/Pluto/Saturn and Mars, which is not quite complete for another year. Take this time to focus on you, to enjoy your marriage and life, trusting that the time for your work in the world to begin is a few years in the future when your progressed Venus reaches your Mercury, you reach a progressed New Moon, and Uranus solar arcs over your natal Neptune.

Filed under: Ask the Oracle, Home Oracle New Moon

About Julia Bondi

Julia Bondi began her study of Astrology and Metaphysics in 1973. Julia has been an accomplished counseling astrologer, intuitive, teacher and writer for more
than 30 years. With degrees in clinical psychology and esoteric philosophy Julia brings insight, clarity and caring to her work. As a seeker, intuitive and teacher Julia draws her wisdom and dedication to spirituality from her moon rising on her ascendant, her 12th house stellium in Gemini and her Pisces midheaven. Julia can be contacted by email.

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Astrologers use a variety of house systems, or methods of dividing up the sky into twelve sections. I use the Porphyry house system; another popular house system is Placidus (this is the default on https://astro.com). If the chart I send you looks different from what you are used to seeing, then likely a system other than Porphyry was used. Whole signs, Equal House, Regiomantus, and Campanus are examples of other systems. If you find all of this confusing, do not worry. It is likely not critical to your report.

m  Conjunction:  Like peas in a pod, planets in conjunction tend to come from the same place. They act together, but it’s also hard to tell them apart. This aspect can increase talent, focus, and intensity (“two are better than one”). Or one planet can disappear as the other dominates. Their connection feels so natural, it’s easy to think everyone blends these planetary energies just as you do—but mostly, they don’t!.

p  Sextile:  Planets in sextile are compatible, though without any fireworks. This aspect doesn’t demand your attention. It quietly presents an opportunity. You can join these archetypal forces. Donna Cunningham has called this the “Oh, that!” aspect, because that’s generally what her clients say when she describes their benefits.  To get the most from sextiles you need to actively work them.

q  Square:  Squares are wild and wonderful—but difficult too. The power struggle between these planets was likely defined in your youth, when they were impossibly challenging. People are usually aware of their squares. They force the issues that make you to grow. And that’s their gift. They ensure you learn your lessons. When you rise to the occasion, they bless you with energy, action, and success.

r  Trine:  Michael Munkasey has dubbed this the “goddess aspect” because it’s so lovely. Identifying talents you may have perfected in a previous life, trines can bring you joy. There’s a nice flow of energy between planets in trine. They support and reinforce each another. But without any struggle, you might take them for granted—neither using nor developing their gifts. An unattended trine can sometimes trick you into negative behaviors.

t  Inconjunct/Quincunx:  Your quincunx planets are innately incompatible. Bringing them into harmonious expression requires constant adjustments. This can be stressful, also motivating. You’ve got to keep changing your process, opinions or attitude—which promotes highly creative solutions.

u  Opposition:  They say opposites attract—and planets in opposition are never far from each other, though they’re constantly bickering. You may be triggered into awareness of this aspect by other people who seem to resist or undermine you.  An opposition can make you feel uncertain, insecure, or discontent, until you can accept and see yourself in both energies. Typically people find it easier to identify with one side and project the other onto unsuspecting others in the outer world.

First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies and soul growth.

A  Sun: Our vitality and magnetism; self-identity, ego.
Roles: The Self, the Hero, the Performer, the King.

B  Moon: Intuition, emotion, nurture.
Roles: The Mother, the High Priestess, the Child.

C  Mercury: Mind; physical dexterity and mental agility.
Roles: The Thinker, the Communicator, the Student, the Trickster, the Merchant, the Thief.

D  Venus: Our capacity for pleasure, receptivity, creativity, and social connection. Also indicates our relationships, self esteem, and financial abundance.
Roles: The Lover, the Seductress, the Artist.

E  Mars: Desire, initiative, anger.
Roles: The Protector, the Athlete, the Warrior.

F  Jupiter: Luck, opportunity, expansion, higher learning, religion.
Roles: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Traveler, the Monk, the Professor.

G  Saturn: Hard work, commitment, focus, inadequacy, leadership, suffering, loss.
Roles: The Task Master, the Grim Reaper, the Wise Old Man, the Builder, the Cynic, the Boss.

H  Uranus: Change, breakthroughs, upsets, discoveries.
Roles: The Revolutionary, the Humanitarian, the Visionary, the Snob.

I  Neptune: Imagination, spirituality, idealism, addictions, deception, compassion.
Roles: The Artist, the Romantic, the Guru, the Addict, the Martyr, the Victim.

J  Pluto: Transformation, power, psychological dynamics, helplessness.
Roles: The Terrorist, the Detective, the Psychotherapist, the Dictator, shady people.

a  Aries: Pioneering, competitive, selfish, impatient, courageous, reckless, independent, dynamic, domineering, “Me first!”

b  Taurus: Patient, stable, lazy, dependable, practical, sensual, stubborn, artistic, possessive, greedy, gentle, loyal.

c  Gemini: Intelligent, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, restless, clever, scatterbrained, lacking follow-through.

d  Cancer: Nourishing, intuitive, protective, moody, sensitive, maternal, domestic, childish, cautious, creative.

e  Leo: Proud, dignified, vain, expressive, romantic, generous, childish, overbearing, self-assured, creative.

f  Virgo: Perfection-seeking, practical, methodical, petty, critical, studious, discriminating, cautious, never satisfied.

g  Libra: Charming, sociable, peace-loving, refined, diplomatic, artistic, indecisive, apathetic, easily deterred.

h  Scorpio: Passionate, secretive, penetrating, resourceful, suspicious, manipulative, jealous, sarcastic, intolerant, determined, aware.

i  Sagittarius: Freedom-loving, philosophical, optimistic, enthusiastic, careless, impatient, talkative, a know-it-all, broadminded, athletic, honest.

j  Capricorn: Serious, responsible, practical, hardworking, stubborn, brooding, inhibited, status-conscious, domineering, unforgiving.

k  Aquarius: Progressive, individualistic, unpredictable, cold, intellectual, artistic, eccentric, shy, impersonal, scientific.

l  Pisces: Compassionate, intuitive, ungrounded, romantic, impractical, self-sacrificing, seductive, musical, artistic.