Are Saturn transits to the Sun in the natal chart
destined to be depressing, to suck the joy out of your life?
My article, How can Saturn
help us live from the Heart? discusses this concern. It was first published in Infinity Astrological
Magazine and was recently re-published on the popular astro.com website.
Here's the introduction below and you can read the full article here
If you've ever taken an interest in self-help books or films,
especially of the more spiritual variety, you'll have heard about the
importance of following your heart, being true to your heart and living
your truth.
There's no doubt that having a sense of purpose unique and
authentic is crucial, but what does following/living from your heart really
mean? Fortunately, astrology offers some clues.
The
Sun in our birth chart represents our heart – the organ in our chest, but also
in the emotional and psychological sense. Think about how we describe
unsympathetic people as heartless or cold-hearted and supportive, generous
people as warm-hearted or all-heart.
An
understanding of the sign our Sun falls in, the House it tenants and its
aspects with other planets and points, helps take us to the centre of
ourselves, where our true heart lies. Our Sun complex describes our life
direction and purpose and the hero we are meant to be.
When
transiting Saturn contacts your Sun, it can feel heavy, restrictive, depressing
even. Saturn's challenging transits – the Conjunction, Square and Opposition in
particular – ask you to question whether the structure of your life supports
your heart purpose, questions whether you are living in a heart-centred way… Read
more here
And while you're there, check out some of other articles - astro.com republishes articles from every issue of the three main astrology mags - The Mountain Astrologer, AA Journal and Infinity Astrological Magazine (IAM). You'll find the work of some of the most respected names in astrology amongst them and a good mix of all the major schools of astrological thought - just scroll down on the home page http://www.astro.com/horoscope
