Saturn Standing Still
Time to Complete the Past
“Setting the goal is the work of the Conscious Mind and achieving the goal is the job of the Subconscious Mind.”
Saturn retrograde is winding down, and we’re now in the final stretch of this retrograde period, which began on June 29, 2024, and concludes on November 15, 2024. It’s a moment of cosmic reflection — a call to review and re-align with the structures that define our lives. Saturn, the planet of discipline, responsibility, and enduring impact, has been pushing us to take a hard look at what’s been working and what hasn’t. It’s time to wrap things up, complete the past, and prepare to step into a new cycle of manifestation.
What Are Retrograde Periods?
Think of retrograde periods as cosmic "reaping" seasons. They offer a chance to revisit the themes of the retrograde planet and harvest the fruits of your efforts during its previous direct motion. Essentially, it's a time to integrate lessons learned and course-correct where needed.
With Saturn, these themes are about:
Consequences: What has manifested from your past decisions?
Boundaries: Have you held firm where needed, or compromised too much?
Duty and Responsibility: Are you living up to your commitments to yourself and others?
Manifestation: Have you brought your ideas into tangible form?
Community Building + Sharing Your Gifts: How have you contributed to society by granting it access to your unique talents?
Legacy: How have you been creating something that will endure?
Delays and Frustration: How have you cultivated patience and perseverance?
Endings: Have you let go of what no longer serves you?
This is a chance to confront any frustrations, delays, or feelings of stagnation that might have surfaced, and to turn those experiences into stepping stones for what’s to come.
Saturn in Pisces: The Energy of Sacrifice and Inspiration
Saturn’s current journey through Pisces adds a layer of complexity. Pisces, with its themes of divine connection, inspiration, and the subconscious, invites us to align our tangible efforts with a deeper spiritual calling. It’s not just about checking off to-do lists; it’s about finding meaning in the mundane.
Saturn, the planet of structure and limitation, might seem out of place in this nebulous realm. However, its presence in Pisces calls us to give form to our inspiration, to translate our inner visions into tangible creations. This process of manifestation reveals our true selves.
In Pisces, Saturn prompts questions like:
Are you giving form to the inspiration that wants to flow through you?
Are you sacrificing what is no longer serving you to create space for something new?
Are you aware of self-undoing behaviors that limit your potential?
Pisces is ruled by Jupiter, and Venus is exalted here, which means that while Saturn retrograde has focused on the nuts and bolts of reality, it has also required us to tap into our intuition, artistry, and connection to the divine. This energy is expansive, but it’s also uncontainable — a paradox that Saturn, the planet of limits, has to navigate carefully.
Pisces is ruled by Jupiter, and Venus is exalted here, which means that while Saturn retrograde has focused on the nuts and bolts of reality, it has also required us to tap into our intuition, artistry, and connection to the divine. This energy is expansive, but it’s also uncontainable — a paradox that Saturn, the planet of limits, has to navigate carefully.
The Influence of Jupiter and Venus and Saturn’s Antiscion in Libra
To fully grasp Saturn's journey through Pisces, we need to consider the roles of Jupiter and Venus. Pisces is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion and wisdom, while Venus finds its exaltation in Pisces, lending grace and beauty to its expression. Furthermore, any planet transiting Pisces also activates its antiscion in Libra, the sign of balance and harmony ruled by Venus.
Jupiter has been in Gemini since May 25, and although it’s not at home in this sign, it’s been trying to support Saturn by encouraging curiosity, communication, and a willingness to explore new approaches to identity and expression. Meanwhile, Saturn’s antiscion in Libra reveals the shadow side of Saturnian expectations — the need to recognize which rules we need to break free of to allow for more authentic and inspired expression.
In this context, Saturn retrograde in Pisces has been about reaping the fruits of the projects you’ve worked on between November 4, 2023, and June 28, 2024. The task is to evaluate what’s been accomplished and identify areas for further refinement as you prepare for Saturn’s upcoming direct motion and eventual shift into Aries on May 25, 2025.
Pulling It Together: The Harvest and the Seed
Before Saturn goes direct on November 15 — coinciding with the exalted full moon in Taurus and a conjunction with Uranus — use these next two weeks to:
Inventory Your Progress + Complete the Past
Review Q1 to Q3 of 2024, especially during the Saturn retrograde period.
Reflect on Saturn-related themes: duty, boundaries, community, and tangible manifestations.
What projects, commitments, or responsibilities are unfinished? Use this time to bring them to a close.
Do this by examining your past efforts and outcomes.
STATE your intended results.
ACKNOWLEDGE what actually happened.
LEARN from these experiences.
ADJUST your approach for future attempts.
Find Opportunity in Regret: What do your regrets reveal about areas for improvement? How can you turn these into opportunities?
Practice Gratitude: Counterbalance regrets with intentional gratitude practices:
BEGIN/END your day with meditation and focused reflection
EXPRESS thanks for the good things in your life.
KEEP a gratitude journal.
USE the "George Bailey" technique: Imagine life without something positive, highlighting its value.
Confront Limiting Beliefs
Examine beliefs you’ve assumed to be unchangeable. Are they truly set in stone? This is a powerful period for breaking old patterns.
New Moon in Scorpio on 11/1
The upcoming new moon in Scorpio on November 1st offers a powerful opportunity to delve into the depths of your subconscious and confront any limiting beliefs or boundaries that are holding you back.
Use this new moon’s transformative energy to set intentions around what you want to let go of and what you’re ready to call in.
Prepare for Saturn’s Direct Motion
With Saturn going direct on the same day as the exalted full moon in Taurus, get clear on what you need to solidify for 2025.
The full moon in Taurus conjunct Uranus will enable you to access a surge of energy and disrupt whatever status quo has kept you chained to old measures of security and emotional satisfaction to propel you forward.
Whether you’re a driver or a passenger, you will be prompted to complete what’s been holding you back in order to move forward, set more aligned intentions, and initiate action towards manifesting your goals in 2025.
KEY TAKEAWAY
This is your cosmic call to gather what you’ve learned, clear out what no longer serves, and make space for the next chapter. Are you ready to harvest the past to seed the future?
