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Saturn stations retrograde May 23, 2021 until October 11, 2021.

I frequently see people freak out about retrogrades, especially with Mercury retrogrades, but they are no reason to panic. Retrogrades are simply a time to review, to revisit the events and circumstances of your life, represented by the themes each planet represents. Saturn is the planet of structure, form and limits, so retrograde with this planet indicates a review of these topics. We all will experience the influence of Saturn retrograde in Capricorn in some way, but it will impact each of us differently, depending on the position of the planets at the time of birth. You can look to your natal Saturn sign and house placement, as well as the transiting Saturn sign and house placement in your natal chart for clues on how this transit will affect you personally.

Saturn limits, restricts and delays, which can cause people to fear that they are not in control (here’s a secret, you aren’t!) triggering bouts of the blues, depression, helplessness or hopelessness. When Saturn slows down its motion and turns retrograde, we have an opportunity to slow down ourselves and reflect on the rules and boundaries in our lives. Are they effective? Do they protect or imprison me? Do they allow the right energy and people through or do they isolate and embitter me?

At the moment Saturn stations retrograde, it forms a harmonious trine aspect to Venus in Taurus. Venus in Taurus wants us to luxuriate in all of the beauty and pleasure we can handle. Saturn in Capricorn can feel like a party pooper, asking annoying questions about rules and limits, but without these responsible questions, Venus in Taurus can be overindulgent, greedy and lustful. This Saturn energy is heavy and tedious, but if you concentrate on what really matters, you can make this energy work for you. Strengthening your foundation will enable you to be more realistic, better equipped to manifest your desires and experience a more satisfying and fulfilling life, but it takes work. Are you ready to do the work to be happy?

Some tips on working with this Saturn retrograde in Capricorn energy: