I grew up in a house with secrets. It was an atmosphere where it was dangerous to point out the obvious -- that one of us was struggling with a disease. Bringing it up caused a group reaction, to protect this secret, and this spun fear and anxiety around it, ever tighter to hold it all in.
Saturn's transit through Scorpio can show the way to face any fearsome inner or outer realities. We bring Scorpiocity -- will power, sharp instincts, the passion of a detective -- to peel the onion. And it takes discipline to begin that journey of coming to terms with what's heretofore unspeakable.
That's why I see Saturn into Scorpio as a time for healing symptoms whose cause has submerged roots. This is medicine for the individual, and for the human family. It's not the easy path, but who wants that? The path ahead, with Saturn Scorpio (starting October 5th), can be freeing, as we heal from dramas and traumas.
It begins with a harmonious trine to spiritualizing Neptune (in Pisces). Saturn shows us how to stabilize the way we metamorphose -- this ability to change gives us hope. It's also the raw material for inspiring art, letters, radio shows, speeches to colleagues. It's a way out of stagnation, to fresher waters. Thoughts?
This post and the one to which you linked both make for compelling reading. I wonder how Saturn’s journey through Scorpio will express itself for all of us who were born during Neptune’s fifteen years in Scorpio. What are your thoughts about this, Molly?
Spending this entire year with Pluto moving back and forth across my Midheaven, I have been experiencing a combination of these same Saturn/Capricorn and Pluto/Scorpio energies. I have been able to respond to the challenges of this year with a maturity that I was afraid I would never possess.
For perhaps the first time in my adult life, I am no longer worried about how I might “turn out” (my 20s and early 30s) or ashamed of how I did “turn out” (my late 30s and early 40s). For someone like me who has a Capricorn Midheaven and a First House Saturn in Aries to boot, this is tremendous burden lifted from my spirit.
I will experience my second Saturn return conjunct my Sun. At my first Saturn return, I divorced my husband and became a full-time working single mother. Now married for 27 years to my current husband, I wonder what new doors will open and what new lessons I am yet to learn?
This transit of Saturn has been through my 8th house – a taste of what’s to come for most I think. In a nutshell, it was my final testing and initiation as a Shaman (Cappy rising, Saturn is also my chart ruler).
It is my belief that we all need to become Shamans (Masters – whatever label works for you) to live in the New Earth and you are all about to go through what I just did. I’ll be honest, it was not easy. I strongly advise you to just surrender to it. Is it worth it? YES, a million times over! By the end of it, you will deeply, inherently KNOW that you are a Powerful, Divine Being.
Keep at the forefront of your mind “The depths you fall to are completely relevant to the heights you will attain”. Do whatever it takes to come to the realization that the down (the dark) is for a purpose, there is gold down there and you will resurface (this is the hardest part and requires, of course, mucho patience to allow the process to unfold). Do whatever it takes to get yourself through the ‘down’ – throw any sense of shame or pride out the window when reaching out for support and help – this is an act of courage, not weakness. DO NOT GIVE A S**T WHAT ANYONE THINKS OR SAYS ABOUT YOU!!! Just do what you need to do to get through it. And MOST IMPORTANT: have Love and Compassion for yourself. Be gentle with yourself. Learn to recognize when you are in a situation/experience that is beyond your control, surrender and go with the flow. Do not blame or criticize yourself for your experience (believe me, you’ll have enough people doing that for you! – don’t fall for it!!!). And, keep this knowing in your Heart: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
thanks Mandy for your strong post! I needed the reminder just like that and just now…
Great sharings all!!!
Mari, I’m seeing more of the Neptune Scorpio crowd formalizing their authority in some way. Stepping forward as spiritual leaders. Many of us have Pluto/Uranus in Virgo — and have a sense of service.
I think it can bring us forward with practical wisdom for the intense transformational challenges of our times.
I know I’m looking at how best to be of service. What are the skills I’ve acquired so far, and what’s the most effective/powerful way to share them? And being entrepreneurial with it — transforming how that service could look in these rapidly changing times.
Hi Molly,
just want to let you know that I have been reading you for a couple years now, and really enjoy your work. Great astrology and excellent writing are always a wonderful combination, in my book!
Thanks,
Martha
Hi Molly,
Thank you for all your words of wisdom.Today reading about giving birth….. that is exactly how I feel. I am lost to it. There is no where to go but stay in my labor pains and pray for relief. Reading all these other strong, beautiful women, and you Molly helps the process make more sense- and feel much less lonely.
This time feels different than the other thousand and one times- it is such a primal place of sorrow-that wants to finally release.
Thank you.
Clare
Hi Molly…….Thankyou always for your wonderful emails of deep, nourishing food for the soul through astrology……your gift resonates spot on for me……..Thankyou for being that angel guide for me……
Much Love & Light Sonya