Comments on: Saturn’s Delays and Why We Should Embrace Them

By: Donna Cunningham

Donna Cunningham — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:45:27 +0000

HI, Kristy, it IS hard to overcome those cultural beliefs and to get parents to understand our lifestyles. I know I gave my Mom a few grey hairs! If you haven’t seen my article on Venus-Saturn aspects on this blog, it sounds like it pertains to your situation and you might want to send her a copy of that too! Donna

By: kristy

kristy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:19:57 +0000

God’s delay is not his denial. Today I said something along these lines to my (Mexican American, just to show a cultural side to this, lol) mother who thinks it’s terrible that I’m not married and with kids in my mid-30s!! My livelihood and career matters didn’t take root and solidify in my life until my late 20s (Saturn return? Yep.). I image marriage/children may occur in the same way. I think I’ll print this page and send it to her!! Thank you for presenting this perspective on Saturn! Good things do come to those who wait!

By: Donna Cunningham

Donna Cunningham — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:38:13 +0000

Oh, sorry things have been rugged of late. Saturn intervals are not easy, and they surely test our mettle, and alas sometimes we need a heavy mettle detector to find it! Donna

By: Wanda

Wanda — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:22:52 +0000

I want to express my gratitude for this reminder when I was feeling more “stuck” than I perhaps have ever been so aware of in my life. Tearing self apart internally. I have not been following my chart especially now because of nearly all the outer planets doing a major transition/transformation of my entire being. You said somewhere in your blog that (when we can sit down, shut up and wait) the right angel with skin will come to assist. Thanks my very special FRIEND!

By: Duse

Duse — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:12 +0000

Ah, thank you so much Donna. And I look forward to following and being a part of this blog.

In talking about retrograde planets, it’s important not to forget Jupiter, currently doing his own retrograde thing. And especially when he’s going to station Direct on an Eclipse Degree!

In fact, the Feb 2008 Solar Eclipse at 17 Aquarius 44 (the degree in question) is what heralded the whole Paris private bank situation. And although during Jupiter’s first direct pass the week after the non-meeting in March nothing appeared to have happened, I am optimistic — especially with Saturn now direct — that his visit via retrograde, his station and then his direct motion will bring something.

One thing I love about astrology is there is always a question to answer, a curiosity to satisfy and something new to learn lurking around every corner. Blogs like this certainly make following the path a bit easier.

Oh, and Happy New Moon! :^)

duse

By: Donna Cunningham

Donna Cunningham — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:11:18 +0000

Hi, Duse, Welcome to my blog. That’s a good example of the retrograde and direct cycles of Saturn. I’ve so often found that when a transit crosses over a planet in the chart the first time, a possibility arises, but then when the transiting planet retrogrades away from it, the possibility seems to fall through. I counsel patience and going back to the drawing board to refine whatever skills or abilities are being tapped, because so often when the transiting planet turns around and comes back over the same spot, either the original offer or something very similar comes up again. By using the retrograde period productively, you’re in a better position to capitalize on the opportunity. We’re just not a patient species! Donna

By: Duse

Duse — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:00:29 +0000

Have only just discovered this site and am already feeling at home. “God’s delay is not his denial” is stuck in my head forever!

My partner and I are also learning to work with Saturn’s delays. When Saturn was Direct in Dec, he was politely let go from a job he hated. Yippee! He had a meeting scheduled in March with a private bank in Paris he had already met with in May ‘08 immediately after Saturn had turned Direct, but right after Jupiter had JUST turned Retrograde on the cusp of his 5th/6th House.

In fact, they liked him very much and would have hired him — according to the CEO who telephoned with the news — had it not been for the financial crisis. In any case, we weren’t too worried.

But then we get to Paris this past March and the meeting is abruptly canceled! Nothing to do with him, of course. An internal crisis had hit the department that week and there simply was no time to see him.

Saturn approaches his Station in late-April/early-May and a different opportunity — this one in London and with a totally different company — falls in his lap. A hectic month of meetings and trips and phone calls follow and, as Saturn turns Direct, we learn there will be no offer. The job has gone to the son of a friend and is now considered a favor repaid.

But now the Paris bank is back in play. I can’t help wonder if that situation might not move forward in mid-July after Saturn passes the 17 Virgo 36 degree he was at when the first meeting was canceled and leaves his Shadow Period in late-August.

As Saturn would say, “Only time will tell”.

And that’s my first Post on this site. :^)

By: Donna Cunningham

Donna Cunningham — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:08:25 +0000

Wonderful example, Nancee. We’re such an immediate gratification species, we tend to chafe at delays, but they are so often a blessing in disguise.

By: Nancee

Nancee — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:26:34 +0000

Years ago, my husband and I were searching for a new place to live (Saturn was in my 3rd/rx). We would try getting a contract, again and again. We managed to get one on a wonderful house, but when the “time ran out” on the contract, they sold it to a friend in the family.
We tried to get different contracts and each was stopped–in its own unique way.
Finally, when Saturn went stat. direct, we found a house not too far from the one we were living (only 2 miles!) and it turned out to be the best deal/house. It was an area we had overlooked completely in our search.
Actually, had we bought some of those other places that we were pressing to buy (prematurely), we would have gotten in way above our heads. Saturn saved our as*es actually.

By: Donna Cunningham

Donna Cunningham — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:11:44 +0000

Ah, you see god whispers his messages into many ears! (LOL I once got a fortune cookie that had a blank message on it. Scared me a wee bit, but then I spun it to mean that my future was my own to write.
The second Saturn return is pretty awesome if you’ve spent your time since the first one in living out the best of Saturn. I always say, take care of Saturn and Saturn will take care of you. Happy Return! Donna