Finding liberation through the integration of two principles Saturn and Neptune is a key process on offer in the period 2015-2016
We are bathed in the cosmic soup, an ever-changing combination of vibratory energies which alter us on every level. Being able to mentally comprehend the meaning of any prevailing influence gives us opportunities to heal and develop our personal expression.
The current Saturn-Neptune cycle began in 1989. 2015-2016 sees these planets at the final phase of the cycle.
Look back to 1989 for significant life experiences which signify the qualities of Saturn and Neptune in your own life.
Further stages in the resolution of this dynamic pair occurred in 1998 and 2006 -so refer to these periods also.
To identify the way Saturn energy is different from Neptune energy -
Saturn is the dam. Neptune is the water being contained
Saturn is structure, form, states of separation and protection
Neptune is formless, fluid, spirit energy, no boundaries, total connectedness, oneness
Saturn is the structured Earthly life
Neptune is the Spiritual Journey
Saturn expects commitment, discipline, stability
Neptune delivers compassion, service, unconditional love
Liberation comes from being able to resolve the polarity between these two very different energies within each of us.
Some people will identify as being more a Saturn personality. Others will see themselves as more Neptune.
But both are incomplete. Both require the integration of other energies to be resolved.
The Saturn-Neptune cycle marks a period in everyone's life when the time is right to find that balance.
In this end phase of the current Saturn-Neptune cycle, Saturn is in Sagittarius and Neptune is in Pisces
In 2016 Saturn creates challenges for Sagittarians born in the first week of December any year [also Pisces, Gemini, Virgo - the other mutable signs - born first week of March, June and September]
read the post on mutable signs of the mind
The potentials of Saturn in Sagittarius range from supreme achievement to extreme failure - and can occur in the realms of recreational or sporting activity, advanced education or study, overseas travel, or in the development of a mature, wise or profound spiritual framework for a person's place in the world.
In 2016 Neptune in Pisces is most strongly resonant for those born in the first week of March any year [but also very relevant for the other mutable signs as noted above]
Neptune plus Pisces is a double whammy situation because Neptune is the planetary force that carries the energy of Pisces [in the total time frame 2012-2025]
This combination enables Pisces in particular, but also its mutable sign team-mates, to become much more spiritualised - initially evidenced by becoming much softer, more sensitised, including more allergic and food sensitivity issues, ultimately more compassionate, humanitarian and sensing the connectednesss of all that exists.
The blending of Saturn and Neptune in 2016
For each individual the outcomes depend on personal potentials evident at birth and seen in the personal birth energy astrological picture - this determines which emphasis will dominate - whether it is time for Saturn to have more influence over the unfolding personality, or for Neptune.
Some of those people identified as being in the most influenced group will have extremely positive personal development in 2016 -though not achieved without hard personal growth work. Others who are not at the level for that will experience varying degrees of crisis, pain, tragedy, loss - all giving the opportunity to grow - but may not identify their gains and may fail to recognise the significance of a change in thought, philosophy, belief or faith which can initiate a new level of personal growth.
In other words, the reality of the situation as always is that different people will benefit in different ways and to different degrees as a result of their life challenges regarding integrating Saturn and Neptune for self development in 2016.
Questions that can arise include
How can I function in the everyday world [Saturn] and incorporate my sense of being a spirit in a body ?[Neptune]
How can I connect with people [Neptune] and still keep my boundaries ? [Saturn]
What sort of lifestyle [Saturn] will allow me to show my compassion and spiritual consciousness ? [Neptune]
How much structure [Saturn] do I need for my sense of security - versus being able to flow freely ? [Neptune]
How can I put into practice my beliefs about humanity, goodness, kindness, tolerance and the spiritual realms of existence [Neptune] while still needing to meet practical needs for work, income, shelter, food ? [Saturn]
How much escapism, fantasy, addictive behaviour, avoidance can my life sustain [Neptune] if I want to achieve stability in my personal and professional lifestyle ? [Saturn]
How much separation, self protection, blocking, controlling can I maintain [Saturn] if I truly want to feel spiritually connected to humanity and to relate deeply to others ? [Neptune]
How much serious, pragmatic, security-based thought is needed in making decisions [Saturn] versus the input from imaginative, idealistic dreams? [Neptune]
Each of us is urged by these planetary vibrations to reconfigure our thought processes, our decisions, our choices to find a form of liberation from the negatives that arise when any one of the energies is expressing too extremely in your life - too much Saturn, or too much Neptune.
Saturnian people are at risk of being too shut off, too blocked, too insecure despite extreme self protective measures because separation is not the pathway to the true state of connection.
The way through these negative survival choices is to identify the essential potential of Saturnian people as mentors, guides and nurturers of others - both in parental and professional roles. Truly accepting this type of adult societal position allows Saturnian people to recognise their true worth.
Neptunian people are at risk of being too sensitive to the harsh realities of practical existence -and so seek many forms of addictive escape through substances or behaviours which create an alternate world or an intoxicated or drugged state of mind.
The way through these negative survival choices is to use the most positive Neptunian qualities of compassion, service to others, everyday kindness to establish a spiritual connection to humanity and all sentient beings.
If you are too rigid, too uptight, too serious, too fearful, too security conscious, too tied up with work, career, ambition or commitments -your Saturn needs to be chilled out with some of Neptune's positive, uplifting qualities.
If you are too loose, too undisciplined, too irresponsible, too
uncommitted to humanity or society - your Neptune is needing some Saturnian structure, focus and sense of contribution to the everyday world.
In confronting the need to rebalance these two principles many will be aware of difficult or crisis situations where the two polar energies of Saturn-Neptune are contrasted:
The facts versus the lies
Reality versus fantasy/deceit/delusion/fiction/imagination
Pragmatism versus idealism
Resistance versus going with the flow
But the process really is about a merging of the best of both.
The resolution of Saturn-Neptune in general society would express as compassionate governments, and philanthropic corporates - organisations and businesses with a humanity-based agenda instead of the soul destroying extreme business and profit models which have created such wealth disparity and income equality across the world.
Is is no surprise that issues of homelessness, the cost of real estate, poverty are some of the related social issues very much emphasised in this Saturn-Neptune cycle.
Data: courtesy Astropro
The current cycle began in 1989 with 3 Saturn-Neptune conjunctions in Capricorn - from 10-12 degrees.
The next cycle begins in 2026 at virtually 1 degree Aries
Between 2016-2026 is a decade during which humanity needs to resolve the societal and personal issues surrounding negative Saturn, negative Neptune and how to integrate these two energies in their finest expressions.
The new cycle in Aries from 2026 will give rise to much consideration about the development of inner personal strength, a well structured sense of self, as well as questions about the nature of courage and of strength; questions/confusion about personal identity "who am I ?", loss of self, [the end of the "selfie"? ], the promotion of greater personal spiritual consciousness, compassion, kindness, humanitarianism.
We are bathed in the cosmic soup, an ever-changing combination of vibratory energies which alter us on every level. Being able to mentally comprehend the meaning of any prevailing influence gives us opportunities to heal and develop our personal expression.
The current Saturn-Neptune cycle began in 1989. 2015-2016 sees these planets at the final phase of the cycle.
Look back to 1989 for significant life experiences which signify the qualities of Saturn and Neptune in your own life.
Further stages in the resolution of this dynamic pair occurred in 1998 and 2006 -so refer to these periods also.
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| a controlled release of water from a dam |
Saturn is the dam. Neptune is the water being contained
Saturn is structure, form, states of separation and protection
Neptune is formless, fluid, spirit energy, no boundaries, total connectedness, oneness
Saturn is the structured Earthly life
Neptune is the Spiritual Journey
Saturn expects commitment, discipline, stability
Neptune delivers compassion, service, unconditional love
Liberation comes from being able to resolve the polarity between these two very different energies within each of us.
Some people will identify as being more a Saturn personality. Others will see themselves as more Neptune.
But both are incomplete. Both require the integration of other energies to be resolved.
The Saturn-Neptune cycle marks a period in everyone's life when the time is right to find that balance.
In this end phase of the current Saturn-Neptune cycle, Saturn is in Sagittarius and Neptune is in Pisces
In 2016 Saturn creates challenges for Sagittarians born in the first week of December any year [also Pisces, Gemini, Virgo - the other mutable signs - born first week of March, June and September]
read the post on mutable signs of the mind
The potentials of Saturn in Sagittarius range from supreme achievement to extreme failure - and can occur in the realms of recreational or sporting activity, advanced education or study, overseas travel, or in the development of a mature, wise or profound spiritual framework for a person's place in the world.
In 2016 Neptune in Pisces is most strongly resonant for those born in the first week of March any year [but also very relevant for the other mutable signs as noted above]
Neptune plus Pisces is a double whammy situation because Neptune is the planetary force that carries the energy of Pisces [in the total time frame 2012-2025]
This combination enables Pisces in particular, but also its mutable sign team-mates, to become much more spiritualised - initially evidenced by becoming much softer, more sensitised, including more allergic and food sensitivity issues, ultimately more compassionate, humanitarian and sensing the connectednesss of all that exists.
The blending of Saturn and Neptune in 2016
For each individual the outcomes depend on personal potentials evident at birth and seen in the personal birth energy astrological picture - this determines which emphasis will dominate - whether it is time for Saturn to have more influence over the unfolding personality, or for Neptune.
Some of those people identified as being in the most influenced group will have extremely positive personal development in 2016 -though not achieved without hard personal growth work. Others who are not at the level for that will experience varying degrees of crisis, pain, tragedy, loss - all giving the opportunity to grow - but may not identify their gains and may fail to recognise the significance of a change in thought, philosophy, belief or faith which can initiate a new level of personal growth.
In other words, the reality of the situation as always is that different people will benefit in different ways and to different degrees as a result of their life challenges regarding integrating Saturn and Neptune for self development in 2016.
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| water has the capacity to destroy everything in its path |
How can I function in the everyday world [Saturn] and incorporate my sense of being a spirit in a body ?[Neptune]
How can I connect with people [Neptune] and still keep my boundaries ? [Saturn]
What sort of lifestyle [Saturn] will allow me to show my compassion and spiritual consciousness ? [Neptune]
How much structure [Saturn] do I need for my sense of security - versus being able to flow freely ? [Neptune]
How can I put into practice my beliefs about humanity, goodness, kindness, tolerance and the spiritual realms of existence [Neptune] while still needing to meet practical needs for work, income, shelter, food ? [Saturn]
How much escapism, fantasy, addictive behaviour, avoidance can my life sustain [Neptune] if I want to achieve stability in my personal and professional lifestyle ? [Saturn]
How much separation, self protection, blocking, controlling can I maintain [Saturn] if I truly want to feel spiritually connected to humanity and to relate deeply to others ? [Neptune]
How much serious, pragmatic, security-based thought is needed in making decisions [Saturn] versus the input from imaginative, idealistic dreams? [Neptune]
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| the breach of a dam occurs when one force overcomes another |
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| some Saturn versus Neptune polarities that need to be integrated as a balance of the two extremes |
The way through these negative survival choices is to identify the essential potential of Saturnian people as mentors, guides and nurturers of others - both in parental and professional roles. Truly accepting this type of adult societal position allows Saturnian people to recognise their true worth.
Neptunian people are at risk of being too sensitive to the harsh realities of practical existence -and so seek many forms of addictive escape through substances or behaviours which create an alternate world or an intoxicated or drugged state of mind.
The way through these negative survival choices is to use the most positive Neptunian qualities of compassion, service to others, everyday kindness to establish a spiritual connection to humanity and all sentient beings.
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| when a container holds a liquid Saturn is working with Neptune in balance |
If you are too loose, too undisciplined, too irresponsible, too
uncommitted to humanity or society - your Neptune is needing some Saturnian structure, focus and sense of contribution to the everyday world.
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| when humanity places structures in the way of natural cyclic processes, Saturn falls to Neptune |
The facts versus the lies
Reality versus fantasy/deceit/delusion/fiction/imagination
Pragmatism versus idealism
Resistance versus going with the flow
But the process really is about a merging of the best of both.
The resolution of Saturn-Neptune in general society would express as compassionate governments, and philanthropic corporates - organisations and businesses with a humanity-based agenda instead of the soul destroying extreme business and profit models which have created such wealth disparity and income equality across the world.
Is is no surprise that issues of homelessness, the cost of real estate, poverty are some of the related social issues very much emphasised in this Saturn-Neptune cycle.
Data: courtesy Astropro
The next cycle begins in 2026 at virtually 1 degree Aries
Between 2016-2026 is a decade during which humanity needs to resolve the societal and personal issues surrounding negative Saturn, negative Neptune and how to integrate these two energies in their finest expressions.
The new cycle in Aries from 2026 will give rise to much consideration about the development of inner personal strength, a well structured sense of self, as well as questions about the nature of courage and of strength; questions/confusion about personal identity "who am I ?", loss of self, [the end of the "selfie"? ], the promotion of greater personal spiritual consciousness, compassion, kindness, humanitarianism.
