Astrology is the study of cycles, and now is a time when two very different planetary energies are facing off in the sky: Saturn and Neptune. This astrological event will not go unnoticed. Almost everyone will feel its influence in one way or another.
Until the telescope was discovered, Saturn was known as the furthermost planet in the solar system. Hence, it was known as the boundary-maker, the planet of limits. Saturn rules hard, cold reality -- the physical manifestation of things. Since reality involves unfortunate topics such as illness, death, hardship, trials and the like, Saturn also governs most of what is difficult or challenging in our earth-bound life.
Neptune, on the other hand, is the planet of dreams, fantasy and mysticism -- all that cannot be measured or handled. Neptune relates to our desire to escape from the limitations of being in a body and having an ego -- identification with an "I." This yearning to break free of the attachment to one's self can show up in a variety of ways -- indulging in alcohol and drugs, making music and art, and practicing yoga and meditation, for example.
Until the telescope was discovered, Saturn was known as the furthermost planet in the solar system. Hence, it was known as the boundary-maker, the planet of limits. Saturn rules hard, cold reality -- the physical manifestation of things. Since reality involves unfortunate topics such as illness, death, hardship, trials and the like, Saturn also governs most of what is difficult or challenging in our earth-bound life.
Neptune, on the other hand, is the planet of dreams, fantasy and mysticism -- all that cannot be measured or handled. Neptune relates to our desire to escape from the limitations of being in a body and having an ego -- identification with an "I." This yearning to break free of the attachment to one's self can show up in a variety of ways -- indulging in alcohol and drugs, making music and art, and practicing yoga and meditation, for example.
The Impact on Our World
When Saturn and Neptune face-off, these two vastly different energies mix it up in a number of ways. Saturn tries to place boundaries around Neptune, while Neptune tries to dissolve all things Saturnian. The following are examples of how this theme could manifest in today's world:
Saturn attempts to bring Neptune's dreams into reality, to manifest our fantasies.Currently, Saturn and Neptune are at opposite sides of the zodiac, and will stay that way until the Summer of 2007. Read on for more detailed information on this aspect and how it will affect you personally.
Neptune dissolves the structures built by Saturn.
Neptune's illusory nature combined with Saturn's fear can lead to paranoia.
Saturn brings negative experiences regarding water and oil, both under Neptune's domain.
We become disillusioned, as Saturn's reality-check flattens our Neptunian idealism.
Neptune rules viruses during these periods, epidemics often occur.
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