The Saturn Moon

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J illian Vera Norris, from Hobart, Australiahas studied western astrology for over 36years, which has included interests in motorracing, horse racing, synastry, hinduastrology, horary, animal charts, tarot, andcollecting names to analyse theirnumerological patterns. She has combinedtarot and astrology in predictiveconsultations, including on national psychicand astrology phone lines. Jillian has writtenweekly newspaper predictions, ran anastrological matchmaking service, taughtboth tarot and astrology with Adult

Education for over 8 years, and lectured inNew Zealand, and at UAC 89 in New Orleans.Also she entertained large crowds as guestspeaker at Wrest Po int Hotel Casinosmonthly birthday celebrations for patrons.Jillian is keen to write up her findings fromover 30 years of charts and astrologicaldiaries, and about her understanding of thetarot deck. Currently she compares both

Indian and western charts on her facebookpage Indian Astrology Australia www.facebook.com/indianastrologyaustralia...

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Jillian Vera Norris, Australia

ll of the planets will make helpfulor harsh aspects to their own natalpositions in a chart, and of

particular note are both the 28/29 yeartransit cycle of Saturn, and the 27 year

progressed cycle of the Moon. Over alifetime, they often abut or overlap eachothers positions, and reflect significantlife challenges, and a need to changedirection. They show when we have toreshuffle our deck of cards and adjust tonew conditions. This overview of thecycles applies in general to the life journey

of man, but will ALWAYS be moderated byeach persons individ ual chart activity.

Looking at Saturn - it representsstructure in our lives, and challenges us toget organized, work hard, be mindful ofour duties, and live up to ourresponsibilities. Saturn is the task -

master of the zodia c and shows where wehave to put in more effort, roll up oursleeves and commit to the task at hand. Itis very much a planet of having self-

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discipline and doing the right thing, and if we dont, then there is always some authorityfigure, or strict disciplinarian, looking over our shoulder, making sure that we keep ontrack!

The Saturnian figures we usually have to deal with or appease, are father, husband, teacher,boss, government authority, or some other communal patriarch. Rules, regulations,bus iness protocols, dealing with the establishment or the powers that be, and having towade through tiresome red tape are typical Saturn issues that we have to face.

Saturn is the indicator of long established things and traditions, and the slow passing oftime. Nothing happens in a hurry. In our rush to want immediacy, our patience gets testedas obstacles, frustrations, limitations and delays hinder our progress. If youre in a hurry,Saturn makes you get in line and wait in the queue! As a cake baking in the oven needs awhole 35 minutes to cook, it doesnt matter how often we look at it or wish it cooked, it stilltakes the time it takes, to develop and mature to completion. That is one of the lessons ofSaturn to cultivate patience.

Old age and elderly folk also come under Saturns domain, and this brings us into contactwith seniors, grandparents, advisers, teachers and mentors, who can bring wisdom,guidance, advice, and show us how to go about things.

Saturn is about the rules of how to run our life, and its catch cry is to get organized anddo the right thing and recommends we all adhere to the rule of the six Ps - P.P.P.P.P.P. planning and preparation prevents piss poor performance. Saturn brings rewards forpatience, persistence and perseverance, and efforts bring well earned success.

Saturn shows where we have to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders, and oftenwe bend, under the load. When Saturn is afflicted in our charts, this is where we no longerfeel part of the bigger picture of structure and organization that is in place in our lives. Theexpectations and demands and pressures of our outer world become too difficult. We nolonger want to persevere, or be patient, or wait and see what happens. We dont want toplay by the rules, or do what is expected of us. We feel challenged to do or give more thanwe can. We tend to withdraw, isolate or alienate ourselves from such demands orcommitments. One can feel stifled by restrictive conditions, circumstances or people, andneed to break free. We dont feel that we want to be part of the status quo any more, andlikely feel imprisoned in our current situations or relationships. Time to pull away, or cutthe ties that bind us.

The Moon - is all about our emotional responses. It shows where we get in touch withour feelings, where we have a sense of emotional ease and wellbeing, and feel comfortable


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in our own skin at an inner level. Also our ability to express those feelings and make closeconnections with others. Alternatively it shows where we feel ill-at- ease, or emotionally atodds within ourselves, and in our dealings with others. So the Moon gives an insight intoour own inner peace, as well as reflecting both our emotional engagement with, orwithdrawal from, people and situations.

The Moon represents our dealings with women in general, our home and family, alldomestic matters, living conditions and those people with whom we share that space. Inparticular, the Moon reflects how we get on with, and the impact upon us, of significantfamily females, i.e. mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and niece.

The Moon also shows something of our public image, reputation and popularity.

When the progressed Moon favours our natal Moon, the ability to bond and makeconnections with others is easier. But when the aspects are challenging , then it is harderto reach out and express our feelings, which may be in turmoil, bringing inner discontent,restlessness, and a sense of emotional alienation.

The sextile and trine aspects that the Moon makes to its own position can hold greatpromise for bringing positive activities involving our image, dealings with importantfemales, and family matters - eg reunions, births, marriages, important celebrations, and

house moves or renovations. Moon sextile Moon ages 4 or 5, 22 or 23, and 31 or 32, also 49or 50, and 58 or 59. Also 77, and 86, and 104 or 105. Moon trine Moon ages 9, 18 or 19, 36or 37, and 45 or 46. Also 63 or 64, 72 or 73, 90 or 91, and 100 or 101.

Of particular interest, is that the 28 year transit cycle of Saturn, and the 27 yearprogression cycle of the Moon, both coincide in the early years, with the approximate agesof 7, 14, 21 and 28 being most notable. These ages have a leeway of a year either side, dueto the changes in the Moons and Saturns motion from slow, to average, to fast, which willvary from one person to another. These ages reflect very testing times, and even criticalturning points in our lives.

Ages 6 or 7 there can be an overlap of transit Saturn square natal Saturn, and progressedMoon square natal Moon, and we may experience some sense of loss or alienation, mostlikely within the family. Other peoples comings and goings can u pset our equilibrium andput us out of our comfort zone. Perhaps there is an illness or accident to deal with. Agrandparent may depart, parents may split up or temporarily leave, an older sibling maymove out of the house, a new brother or sister may be born, or a parent may remarry.

There may be a house move, with a loss of friends, or a change of school. At this early age,the effect of Saturn square Saturn will come from outside circumstances and other peoplesactions, over which a young child has no control, and likely brings an accompanying sense


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of helplessness. If Moon and Saturn both become exact in the same year, then it is isolationat both an inner emotional, and outer worldly level, and changes will be felt more intensely,or be harder to deal with, than if the two aspects happen a year apart.

Age 14 - progressed Moon is opposing Moon, and transit Saturn is opposing Saturn. Theopposition of different but compatible elements (i.e. fire/air or earth/water) allows a littlemore lee-way than the previous square. More expectations come at this age behave likean adult, work hard at school, dont do sex, drugs or alcohol, dont mix with bad types, dontforget your manners, and play nice. Puberty, religious ceremonies and manhood rituals alladd to the mix. The pressured teenager accuses all that no -one understands him and theywill try to break free. Maybe they run away from home, report you to the authorities, or atvery least, challenge your opinion. Other ways they may experience both inner emotional

turmoil, and outer-world alienation, may be through births, deaths, remarriages, housemoves, separations within the family, troubles with siblings, changes around friendships,or pressures in their school life. An unsettling time. It was common in the past to seeteenagers leave school and start work at this age.

Age 20 - progressed Moon square Moon, transit Uranus square Uranus, and transit Jupitersquare Jupiter can all overlap now, showing restless if not irritable emotional reactions,and more changes on the home and family front, or upsets with females.

Age 21 - with the next harsh squares of Moon and Saturn to their own places, joined bythe transit of Uranus squaring natal Uranus, its time to fly the nest. This time the youngadults wont take no for an answer. Time to spread their own wings, be their own personand do their own thing. People used to marry to escape the parental authority at this age.The impact of the change that comes now is more extensive and far reaching. A big leaprather than a little step - to some place or activity much further afield from the comforts ofhome base marriage, moving away, travelling the world, working further afield and theconcept is filled with new found freedoms, independence, adventure and excitement. Onthe first Saturn and Moon square around ages 6 and 7, the child felt helpless at what washappening around him, but on this second square at around 21, the individual takescontrol.

Age 22 - can continue to be a challenge as the transits of both Saturn square Saturn, andUranus square natal Uranus, can still overlap. New possibilities continue to presentthemselves, resulting in movement away from established or untenable situations orcommitments. An inner tug of war about who and what fits in your life now.

Age 27 - the progressed lunar return. This only happens three times in an average lifespan and is a powerful indicator of us needing to make strong emotional connections, focuson family and domestic matters, reconnect with our roots, go home and reunite with past


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or distant family, feather our nest and make babies, or make changes in our own livingconditions.

Ages 28 and 29 - this is the time of Saturn return. It also only occurs three times in an

average life span. Its time to read the writing on the wall, and to acknowledge and addressthe reality of our current situation. If the foundations are strong, we can build upon themand consolidate our position, but if the foundations are weak, current structures will fall,and its clear that its time to move on, and away from outlived situations. So marital issues,family activities and career direction are all high on the agenda for reassessment now.Sweeping changes occur, and likely with some sense of relief, or loss.

The accompanying aspect that can also be felt as early as age 29, is the 30 degree semi-sextile aspect, where all planets and points in a birth chart progress by solar arc directionto the adjoining sign from their own natal position. This brings in a different energy andattitude to the way we now look at and handle things. An example would be Sun at 5 Leowill now direct forward to 5 Virgo. So instead of a fixed/fire way of expressing itself, theSun moves to a mutable/earth way of functioning. It is like changing gears up from 2 nd to3 rd when driving the car.

So the ages of 28/29/30 are quite important years for changing our perspective, goals,surroundings and actions.

Age 41 - progressed Moon opposes Moon and brings domestic change; restless Uranusalso opposes natal Uranus and brings a strong desire to get out of the rut, be free and dosomething different; transit Neptune squares Neptune and shows a dissatisfaction ordisappointment creeping in because things are no longer fulfilling; North Node squaresnatal North Node suggesting certain relationships, friendships and acquaintances may havepassed their use-by date, and Jupiter opposes Jupiter where the grass looks very muchgreener on the other side. Time for that horse to jump the corral fence and discover what

else life has on offer! A pivotal year where we again find ourselves at an importantcrossroads in life. (With Moon and Node activities overlapping in the same year, watch outfor family separations, e.g. a child may leave home now, a parent may move away, a newbaby is born, a marriage may come or go).

Age 43 - can be a bit heavy going as the transits of both Saturn oppose natal Saturn, andUranus oppose natal Uranus, can overlap. One has to assess who and what fits into theirlife now. New possibilities present themselves, and there will likely be some parting of theways, or letting go of outlived or untenable situations, relationships or commitments.

Ages 44 - 47 - the 45 degree semi-square by solar arc direction of all planets and anglesaspecting their own positions, now moves into place anywhere within this age group. The


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semi- square is said to be a mild harsh aspect, and its position is now a sign and a half awayfrom the birth chart position, e.g. Sun at 5 Leo will have moved to 20 Virgo. But Sun at 22Aquarius will have moved to 7 Aries a compatible sign to Aquarius, thus making thetransition less stressful by being in a the helpful fire element which nurtures air. Time tochange gears yet again, and reshuffle the deck and see where things lie. Life can be verydifferent now.

Within this time frame of the semi-square aspect coming into play, transit Saturn willoppose natal Saturn around ages 44 - 45, which will see some structures, or the stability ofsituations, fall apart. And come age 47 the progressed Moon squares natal Moon, and canbring emotional unease, or family and domestic change. Perhaps the children want tomove out, or the family elders need to move in!

Ages 48 51 - sees the 50 year Chiron return. Chiron is known for the wound thatdoesnt heal and represents where we have empathy for the suffering of others, or wherewe likely deal with some kind of sadness. This can involve the loss of a relationship,sorrow around a pet, some farewell, or maybe even the death of a family elder.

Within this time frame, progressed Moon square Moon can overlap Chirons return, at age48, and the transit of Saturn square Saturn comes into play at age 51. So both of theseyears may bring either more emotional upset, or, a higher level of caring responsibilities.

Age 54 - is the second lunar return, as progressed Moon again conjuncts natal Moon. Thisbrings all family matters and domestic changes to the fore. A time of increased need tocontact distant family, explore your roots, go home, enjoy family reunions, attendimportant family gatherings, visit grandchildren, or even move house. An easy ability toconnect with others emotionally now favours all relationships, especially those you havewith significant females.

Ages 58 and 59 - transit Saturn conjuncts Saturn. This isnt as difficult as the first Saturnreturn at ages 28 and 29, because now it is accompanied by progressed Moon sextile Moon,bringing ease of inner emotional feelings, and ability to connect easily with others. Andespecially at age 59, is the helpful arrival of the Jupiter return, bringing with it newopportunities for growth and expansion. Also starting from as early as 59 years (throughto 62 years), the 60 degree solar arc direction of all planets and angles to their natalpositions starts where they will all have moved two signs (compatible elements). So thisoverlap of happy energies will certainly take the pressure off the second Saturn return.Saturn still makes us look at our current structures and foundations, to see whether we addon and consolidate, or whether we need to cut back and prune our tree of life. Will we keepour commitments and live up to ou r responsibilities, or will we say enough is enough? Wecan also look at how we will approach our latter years, and make new resolutions about


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our health, diet and fitness levels. Saturn being Saturn, there is still likely some sadfarewell or sense of loss at this time.

Ages 61 - 62 - between these ages comes progressed Moon square Moon again,

overlapping with transit Uranus square Uranus. This shows as emotional or domesticripples, and the gale force winds of change are blowing. Transit Jupiter square natal Jupiteroccurs now also, with promise of greener pastures to be had, so restlessness and thoughtsof what the future holds, set in. As the 60 degree solar arc sextile is also likely to be active,it takes some of the pressure off.

Age 74 - both Saturn oppose Saturn, and progressed Moon square Moon can overlap now,bringing a sense that all is not well in our world either with emotional contacts,difficulties with females, family, domestic status, or other commitments. Some withdrawalaway from people, situations or issues that bring unhappiness is likely.

At the same time, there is also a nodal return where North Node conjuncts its natalposition. This operates at two levels one is about fate and destiny, and the changes thathappen now, are perhaps timely, destined or meant to be.

The other way North Node functions is all about relating with others, sociable as well asclose and more meaningful encounters. So this will bring people around who are able to be

helpful. (One way this can function is that a new social or romantic relationship comes in,perhaps that family and friends dont approve of with progressed Moon square Moon. Orone may find they are struggling emotionally regarding some relationship).

Age 81 - brings progressed Moon conjunct Moon, the third lunar return showing helpfulfemale contacts, happy family news and reunions, positive changes on the home front, andinner emotional contentment. Saturn square Saturn, along with transit Neptune opposenatal Neptune, show a need to rid oneself of unnecessary commitments and structures, andperhaps a stronger focus on spiritual matters. A time when some people, worries orunnecessary clutter fall away.

Age 82 - progressed Moon conjunct Moon may still be occurring, along with both theUranus return (84 year cycle) and the 12 yearly Jupiter return cycle. Apart from theNeptune oppose Neptune transit still toning down things, a great year to kick up your heels...not dead yet. Lots of potential to move house, or watch other family changes (birth ofgreat grandchildren maybe), and have fun. A very freeing combination of Uranus andJupiter, and a happy Moon, means the sky is the limit.

Age 86 - progressed Moon sextile Moon, and the transit of North Node trine North Nodeboth come into play at this age. It is very nice for inner emotional harmony and happy


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contacts with females, family and domestic activities. North Node favours relationships ofall sorts, so it is a favourable time to feel at one within, and at one, with others.

Ages 87, and particularly 88 - these years bring the third and last Saturn return in an

average life time. Outlived structures, responsibilities, commitments and routine are likelyto become redundant. As one is approaching frail age n ow, this Saturn could bring morefocus on health, especially involving knees, teeth, skin, joints and bones. The issues ofslowing down, and the need to use walking aids can also feature.

As the progressed Moon square Moon may also occur at age 88, the inner emotionaltranquillity is likely to be replaced with irritability or anxiety, making it harder to makeclose connections with others. Or it may occur as watching extended family members(including the younger generations), go through their own significant life changes andordeals, eg births, divorces, marriages, illness, or house moves etc.

Ages 89 to 93 - the 90 degree square occurs sometime in this time frame. Natal planetsand angles have moved by solar arc direction three signs away from their natal position.E.g. Sun at 5 Leo has now moved to 5 Scorpio and is in a fixed square to its original place inthe chart. Fire and water have nothing in common, so the square is a challenge. Or Mars at22 Pisces has now moved to 22 Gemini and is in a mutable square. Water and air havenothing in common, so again a challenge. This time in life will test us at every level, andoutside circumstances or other peoples actions may affect us, or push us into somedirection that we arent necessarily happy wi th. So we can be forced to made adjustmentsand adapt to the changing conditions around us.

Fortunately, in this time frame between ages of 90 and 91, progressed Moon trine Moonwill assist our emotional outlook, and our ability to connect, and helpful Jupiter will trine,or square natal Jupiter which brings new and expansive opportunities our way. Thuspositive for family assistance, and domestic change now, which will moderate some of the

difficulty of all planets squaring their own positions.

Age 95/96 - transit Saturn square Saturn, along with progressed Moon oppose Moon,again can bring some emotional unrest, irritations with females - or bossy people, and theirrules and regulations. Domestic change or within the extended family is likely now, alongwith a focus on age related health issues, or those which affect knees, joints, bones, skin orteeth. Fortunately Jupiter sextile Jupiter may bring helpful people around, and assist incalming troubled waters.

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