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Saturn leaving my 5th house
January 10th, 2010 by taurusrising.net received 5 Comments »
Leo rules the 5th house
I mentioned in my last post (Taurus Rising is back!), Saturn has entered my 6th house. My 5th house, ruled by Leo, is now housing Mars retrograde until March 10, 2010.
Although, Mars retrograde is transiting through 5th house, my 5th house is free from the restraints of Saturn. Saturn is a planet that teaches lessons, such as how to survive within certain restrictions.
Saturn‘s transition from one sign to another lasts around two and a half years. In the last two years, my life has undergone several changes. The 5th house is the home of self-expression, children, and sex! As Leo is the natural ruler of the 5th house, I believe that Saturn’s power was amplified.
Some of the changes in my life (mostly things that were out of my control), put a restraint on my “me-time”. With Saturn’s move into my 6th house (the house of daily chores, scheduling, health, and fitness) , I feel that I’m managing my time better. I have been “scheduling” time for creative projects.
Now, Mars is the planet of ambition and vitality. It represents what “drives us”. With Mars retrograde, the energy is focused inward. As I said in my previous post, this may be the cause of inward aggression. Anger. The key to dealing with Mars retrograde is to channel that energy into something other than anger (Mars is also the god of war!). For me, I have been focusing this energy into creativity – art, music, and writing. Self-expression!
Although it sounds odd, I believe that Saturn has taught me about the lack of self-expression. I had been prone to writer’s block and often avoiding art and music – even though they were things that I wanted to work on. I am grateful for Saturn transiting into my 6th house – teaching me that even though I still have restrictions, there is a way to balance things (how appropriate with Saturn being in Libra!).
Image courtesy of josecarli from sxc.hu
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Tags: 5th house, 6th house, Leo, Libra, Mars Retrograde, Saturn
Posted under: Astrology
I also have a taurus rising, though at 29 degrees, so Mars has transited my house of work since last Oct. Like you, I often have writer's block, but what a year it's been! I've gone back to school and finished a degree that has been undone since 2004, got myself into grad school (a long cherished dream), attended a professional development workshop, the first time I've ever done such a thing, and have been finishing long, uncompleted projects. I can't believe my focus- I have always been hardworking, but as a Pisces with a Libra Moon, I tend to overthink everything and lack confidence. I also have both Jupiter and Saturn in Libra. I believe that Saturn enjoys being in Libra and it's much less scary in that sign that others, but also that it's much less scary that I generally believe. All these planets in Libra loosely quincunx my sun so I know I will be dealing with their lessons for a long time to come, so the more I know the less intimidated I feel. Thanks for your post!
Hi Karine!
Thank you so much for stopping by to comment! You've done a LOT in the last year. I'm also a Pisces with a Libra moon, so I can completely relate to you. Also, let me add that I've never met another Pisces with Libra moon and Taurus rising, so it really is lovely to meet you!
~Kat
I just wanted to take the time to tell you how much I love your blog. I also love reading people’s experiences with Saturn. When Saturn was in Virgo, it was a difficult time for me. I have. the sun-mercury-venus all in Pisces in the fifth, I felt like my creativity did not exist! It squared my Gemini Moon, and that was really hard for me.
Saturn in Libra has now entered my 12th house and conjuncted my Pluto [and trining my Jupiter in Aqaurius in the 4th] I feel alot more disciplined, and creative.
Hi Nicole! Thank you for stopping by to comment. :)
I'm becoming pretty fond of Saturn. There are many things to be learned from this guy! I find that the more that I learn about Saturn, the more that I am intrigued! I love the Sun, Merc, and Venus in the 5th ~ you sound like a really beautiful and creative person (especially with that Libra rising!). I can see how it would be incredibly difficult with Saturn opposing your personal planets!
After I wrote this post, I forgot about Saturn going retrograde… so he'll be returning back to Virgo and into my 5th house!
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