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FOR FEBRUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2004

by Brian Habit

Saturn trines your Neptune from roughly September 2003 till July 2004.

Before we bring Saturn into the picture, let’s review what your natal Neptune symbolizes.

Neptune is related to our consciousness, that fourth dimension of our selves that moves on the stage that is the world. He’s that part of us that stands apart from our identity, that observes us as we go through the day-to-day dramas of our lives like a fly on the wall. Neptune is a bird’s-eye view of our lives. This planet also represents the development of an awareness of what we might call God and the weakening of the barrier that separates our consciousness or ego from our unconsciousness or soul. When our consciousness penetrates the shell of our egos, we’re more sensitive. We experience ourselves as part of a much larger whole. We get the cosmic joke about our lives. This might happen through vivid dreams, false beliefs, or impressions that re receive by means other than our five basic senses.  Neptune symbolizes our idealism, intuition, imagination, and compassion. Neptune also represents where we may be visionary…and where we’re most vulnerable to confusing our hopes and fears with reality. Activities such as compassionate self-sacrifice, imaginative creative work, meditation, and religious practices can help us develop Neptune.

Neptune represents inspiration and imagination, idealism, and dreams. Saturn represents solidification and structure, realism, and practicality. Oftentimes, these two principles take us in different directions.

For example, we can put a lot of elbow grease into something, and maybe it pays off, but the pay off is in ways that improve our lives on a practical level but don’t really inspire us. That’s more of a purely Saturnian experience.

Alternatively, we can spend a lot of time fantasizing about dreams coming true, but that’s what they remain—dreams. They don’t come to fruition, but they provide moments of magical escape from life’s less pleasant realities. That’s an example of a purely Neptunian experience.

During this transit, however, Saturn readily supports Neptune. Perspiration can support inspiration. You can put foundations under your castles in the air, provided that you lay the groundwork by approaching yourself and your circumstances realistically and pragmatically. The purpose of this time is to take realistic, purposeful action to give tangible form to your dreams. That’s what Saturn is trying to teach you now.

To be a good student, consider how you might deepen your commitment to something that you believe in, how you might take another step that helps you realize an important dream. For example, if you’ve been dating someone for a while, then consider whether it’s time to get married. If you’ve been writing a book for a while, maybe you can get it published. If you’ve been in training to become a religious leader, then maybe you finish that up and become ordained. If you’ve been campaigning for public office, maybe it’s time to see what the voters have to say.

Saturn is moving through your 6th house of work and other responsibilities, triggering your Neptune, which rules your 2nd house of money and other resources. Your Neptune lies in your 9th house of life philosophy and routine-busting experiences. Therefore, you might apply the potential of this transit toward some related area. For example, if your dream involves taking on some new philosophically- or psychologically-oriented pursuit that would help you have a deeper sense of life’s meaning, Saturn could help you learn the techniques necessary to do that successfully now. If you’ve wanted to get your finances in a more organized state, then this could help you tackle the details involved in getting from here to there.

Whatever dream you’d like to accomplish now, plan to act in classically Saturnian ways to do it. Plan to work hard, with dedication, to achieve a goal. Act seriously. Put a firmer structure in place. Show the world how steadfast you can be. Take on greater responsibility. Perhaps you could play a supervisory role in some inspired, ambitious endeavor.

Saturn demands responsible behavior, so as you try to realize your dreams, make sure that you do so without trying to take advantage of other people. If you’re tempted to treat people brutally and then cast them aside (for example, by exploiting them financially), try to rein that in. Otherwise, you might find yourself in legal trouble or other hot water.

Sometimes people experience disappointing situations during this transit. They find that they have to scramble to meet demanding circumstances, such as financial obligations. If you’re feeling sad or discouraged now, be careful not to act in a self-destructive, escapist way. Even if it’s a spiritually challenging time, one requiring patience and self-discipline, you can still take satisfaction in knowing that you are keeping the faith, keeping your dream alive while you exercise the patience or do the work that’s necessary, until you can make it a reality.

Be sure to consider the realistic limits or requirements that life imposes on you—things like health, weather, and the potential for danger. Don’t get so caught up in accomplishing something that you ignore the risks to which you might be exposing yourself. For example, if the weather’s bad and you need to catch a flight for a business trip, keep in mind that it’s better to get there later and unharmed then to stick to your schedule and risk an accident. If you’re feeling fatigued or physically weaker than usual, don’t pretend that you can get away with maintaining an ambitious level of activity. Slow down and get medical attention, if need be, so that you don’t make your condition worse. If you’re going to use drugs or other potentially dangerous substances, be sure to exercise caution so that you don’t suffer any unintended consequences. 

The payoff for acting with such self-discipline and determination could be the fulfillment of some ideal that you cherish. By taking on more demanding projects at work, you could realize a professional dream. Working hard to accomplish what you want could help you achieve a high level of success. You could be both effective and graceful. You could showcase your style--your ability to make the difficult look easy, like an athlete who wins a major competition. By acting “steady at the helm,” you could inspire others to put more faith in you. You could accomplish a major feat and capture the public’s imagination, like an astronaut who steps foot on the Moon.