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Saturn, the planet of karmic justice will go retrograde in Pisces from June 17, 2023 till Nov 4, 2023. Along with Pluto Retrograde, Saturn’s retrograde will be a massive energy & ego cleansing process. For the most of June, Saturn will appear to be frozen in the sky at 7-6 deg Pisces, and will retrograde till he reaches 0 degrees of Pisces. This will be a time of deep introspection and spiritual healing, inside & out. 

It’s only been a few months since Saturn entered Pisces (March 7, 2023) and lo and behold, there are major conversations happening about drug use & abuse. Neptune & Pisces rule the world of the subconscious also serves as the safe haven for escapism. This sign & it’s associated 12H house deals with healing, medicine, therapy & rehabilitation. But when the boundaries are blurry even the things that provide health benefits can become a form of escapism. Saturn seems to be plowing down on the misuse of this very healing sign/house. Saturn is currently at 7 deg Pisces, so all the issues bubbling up to the surface now will keep getting bigger matters of discussion. 

Those who have grown accustomed to their ways of being self-centered or completely delusional, we will witness these people telling on themselves. It’s one of those transits that will not be kind to people who are overindulging in things that they have long numbed their sensitivity to the real world. One of the many reasons why Saturn is most feared is because he will force us to clean up our own mess. This transit will be a good wake up call (depending on the severity), we have no choice but to take off the rose colored glasses and look at things for what they are, before we clean up everything, wipe the glasses a little too, and put it back on. 

This is where the karmic nature of Saturn is highlighted, because when we ignore the real life problems that our indulgent ways may have created, it becomes vital to clear things out that only seem to be holding us back and enabling our bad habits/toxic patterns. Regardless of if we have been overindulging & neglecting reality or not, this period usually comes in as a major-ego cleanser. We will be held accountable for the duties that must be followed. With Pluto in Aquarius now moving back into Capricorn, this period will be a big redemption process for some and revelation time for others.

Taking accountability is the first lesson of Saturn, always and in every area of our life. Dealing with problems and circumstances that seem out of our control and more karmic in nature can make us feel trapped in a loop where no practical solution seems to work. So, even when we are caught up in situations that we didn’t have a say in or that we didn’t really cause, Saturn will test us by seeing if we will take the first step to resolve those issues before helping us out. Hence, this period will bring major revelations about such situations and how to break out of vicious cycles methodically. Likewise, Blame-shifting, escapism and paranoia even in the face of actual consequences will lead to painful lessons.

One of the best things about Saturn in Pisces is the discernment that we learn, about our empathy. “How to share our compassion and how much to share, most importantly, who deserves it”. This can be a harsh lesson given that Pisces/Neptune/12H always extend empathy to everyone and everything unconditionally. But, that is also how we fall into traps of manipulation, deceit, theft, misuse, etc. Saturn here brings us clarity on why we need to discipline our compassion & empathy. This retrograde will hence bring up any issue with regards to over-extending our care & compassion. 

Jupiter Sextiling Saturn for the early part of Saturn Rx will be a great relief. Jupiter now in Taurus will help us solve any extreme issues that Saturn in Pisces digs up, allowing us the opportunities & resources to learn from & resolve them. This aspect can also alleviate the occasional depressive episodes that Saturn Rx (especially in Pisces) can bring with periodic boosts in optimism. So, even the most dramatic upheavals that arise can see happy outcomes in the log run. We can certainly make use of this period to rest & relax through both introspection and practical means, via self care (or even counseling & therapy). This combination can also help us dive deep into spirituality through religion, meditation, philosophy or education, while simultaneously increasing our creativity through insights & inspiration.

Delays are to be expected when Saturn goes retrograde. But, we can also see the silver-lining in them a lot more quicker than usual. Although, July can be a bit challenging month when it comes to dealing with delays & obstacles, since Mars in Virgo opposing Saturn in Pisces will prove to be a huge spectacle. We might be more inclined to losing our temper and patience. Any new project or venture that we try to start during this month might feel blocked or met with opposition. Navigating this period with caution and a little less impulsivity will be well-advised. There can also be chances for arguments and disagreements with elders/authorities which can soon turn into ego-battles. But, this can also be a good time to stand up for our beliefs and decisions. Overall, this period must be handled with extra care and patience even when our tolerance is running low.

Venus and Lilith will be facing off Saturn in an opposition next in October, which can bring up many unresolved self-worth issues that may be sensitive to address. Personal & professional relationships may feel strained or distant. Finding our independence vs. maintaining relationships can prove to be a bit difficult with responsibilities related to both ourselves and others clashing. This can also be the time when we can break away from oppressive or unhealthy situations to uphold our integrity and duty towards fulfilling our life purpose. So, our self-esteem can hit rock bottom prompting us to make the necessary shifts in our relationships, goals /ambitions and mindsets, to allow room for a more self-assured and determined version of ourselves to emerge.

Overall, this will be a great period for purposeful rest where we can introspect and dive deep into our subconscious to clean out any emotional baggage from our past (…lives even) and remove energetic/mental blocks. This process can help us heal our inner child, revitalizing our hopes & dreams. Finding balance and healing through self-love will be essential. Any self-hate, doubt or even paranoia that we come across now will need to be resolved through deep contemplation, accountability & self-love. This period can also help us break out of karmic cycles/bonds, habits/addictions, and mindsets/programming. 

So, this Saturn Retrograde will bring us opportunities to clear out the clutter from the past that may be holding us back from our true potential while simultaneously helping us make room for new beginnings. Since this is also the period of karmic cleansing, we can expect to see some well-deserved rewards and blessings heading our way for the dedication we have shown towards Saturn’s lessons. ✨

Transits 2023 ✨