Today Saturn has moved forward in Sagittarius. It has been retrograde since March and will now slowly move itself out of the T-square that it has been part of since late 2015. As Saturn makes this switch, it receives a connection from Venus, which is in Virgo. Venus does not favor Virgo, as it has its exaltation in the opposite sign of Pisces. This weekend, Venus’s connection to Saturn is that of a square, a challenging aspect. So, Venus is not exactly at her sexiest. But it is a great weekend to get some projects done and seeing to practical matters. She will greet Neptune on Sunday by opposition, so this is wonderful for creative and visual projects. This is the best use of the energy, it’s not exactly the best time to go out and meet new romantic prospects. That would be an exercise in frustration this weekend. Gathering with people you know is a good thing, though. No new risks involved there.

Meanwhile, if there were projects you had been working on since March, you may see the fruits of your labors now. Or if you put aside a project, perhaps it’s best to go back and have a look. As Saturn moves ahead in these next weeks and months, it will greet Neptune with the last square on September 10. At that point, the lesson of these two planets in our lives will be finished for now. Remember also, that these planets in this journey have been connected with the Nodes of Destiny. The North Node in Virgo and the South Node in Pisces, which indicate embracing and focusing on the practical and as a result, the creative and inspirational will come.

Saturn is about detachment, something to keep in mind as it moves forward. No worries about outcomes, just do the task at hand. Since it will reside in the sign of Sagittarius for a while, we may find that we are drawn to languages, other cultures, philosophies, publishing and legal matters. There is a lesson there for us, a learning experience, one that can be quite enriching. Saturn isn’t always bad news. It can give us good and important information for our lives.

If you find yourself mentally going down the rabbit hole this weekend, distract yourself with something entertaining. The energy build up from Venus, Saturn, Mars (still in Sagittarius) and Neptune will shoot itself into the empty space – in Gemini. It’s typical to over analyze, overthink and make ourselves crazy with what could happen in the Gemini area of our chart. Again, practice detachment. Maybe some meditation would help, going to the movies or a nice long beautiful walk. Let these days pass and just watch the events as if they are happening on a screen. And buy some popcorn!

SATURN MOVES FORWARD