Saturn in Virgo

by
Christine Arens, PTMAFA, NCGR-III

On September 2 the planet Saturn will complete its transit of the sign of Leo, and enter Virgo where it will remain for the coming 2-1/2 years. Transit Saturn’s placement in Leo tended to be a ‘wet-blanket’ for parties and social events – unless they were serious, structured programs with education as their primary objective. With transit Saturn’s entry into Virgo, it now lightens the party-scene, but places focus on the seriousness of keeping accurate records.

The sign of Virgo is mental and detail-oriented. With Saturn in Virgo you will need to begin to pay serious attention to records of all kinds, but especially those you keep on paper. Both Gemini and Virgo have the planet Mercury as their rulers, but for Gemini Mercury communicates verbally, while with Virgo Mercury communicates on paper. Thus with Saturn’s transit here this is an excellent time to work hard (and long) to reorganize all your papers – files, bookkeeping and especially notes kept on little ‘scraps’ of paper. Saturn will help you structure all of this so that information can be found with minimal effort.

Virgo also relates physically to our digestive system, and with Saturn in Virgo you can reassess your diet. Structure and self-discipline are the keys to using this transit successfully. New routines for physical benefit are emphasized, and with the planet Saturn if you don’t restructure your health regimines, you will face Saturn’s consequences and be forced to change your life-style!

Much will depend on where the sign of Virgo is in your horoscope, and the house cusp(s) that Virgo rules. These areas of your life will need to be carefully re-evaluated. If you can ‘cut down’ and ‘restructure’ here, you will be able to reap the rewards of your efforts. If not, well, Saturn will force the changes upon you.

1st House

If you have Virgo on your Ascendant this is an excellent time to begin a new diet. Yes, it may take a while to actually see the effects of those extra pounds you are slowly shedding. But the result will bring you increased strength and endurance.

2nd House

Saturn transiting here will force you to reassess how much effort you make for the income you earn. To be sure you will indeed need to work hard to make ends meet! One way to accomplish this will be to cut back on spending, eliminate the ‘frivilous’ and focus on what you need rather than what you want. Try leaving the credit cards at home and carrying a minimal amount of cash, and you will find you may actually be able to save something to set aside for a ‘rainy day’!

3rd House

Transit Saturn here helps you to turn your ideas into reality. Get those thoughts down on paper! This is an excellent transit for long-term planning. While authors may find it difficult to write ‘creatively,’ this is very good energy for writing step-by-step ‘how to’ manuals, or clarifying policies and procedures.

4th House

With Saturn transiting your fourth house you living circumstances will change. A family member may leave home, or an older member may come to live with you. You may find that business requirements have you traveling more than usual. Keep family activities minimal, and focus on the ‘milestone’ events of birthdays and anniversaries. This is an excellent time to make repairs to your home, although living conditions could be less than ideal with construction underway!

5th House

Saturn transiting your fifth house may place the focus on schedules relating to your children. Scheduling will be necessary to keep up with soccer practice and piano lessons. You may need to be more strict in supervising children, whether your own or those you care for. As for romance, you may find someone older who will gain a ‘special’ place in your heart. Speculation could be disastrous – so if you have to ‘bet’ look for an absolutely ‘sure thing.’

6th House

Issues with coworkers could find you with extra responsibilities to handle. Working conditions could become more cramped or confined, and your superiors may expect more effort in your performance at work. This is an excellent time to completely reassess your overall health. Make the effort to have a complete physical, as untreated minor medical problems could intensify into ‘chronic’ conditions. Throw out the junk food and focus on healthy eating – simply reducing portion sizes may be all that is necessary. Vitamins and nutritional supplements can help rebuild areas where diet is inadequate to meet your physical requirements.

7th House

With Saturn transiting here your relationships will either solidify or end with complete separation – there is no ‘in-between.’ Saturn requires complete integrity and dedication, and if your relationship is based on these qualities you may find your ‘bonds’ with others become more secure. If you are in a romantic relationship, this transit can bring a marriage, especially if your partner is older or more experienced than you. If you are in a marriage that is already precarious, Saturn could bring separation and divorce. But whatever ties are made or dissolved, the results will be ‘permanent.’

8th House

Use Saturn’s transit here to focus on your long-term goals for retirement. This would be a time to re-evaluate your investments, and look for financial security rather than income and appreciation. Saturn would relate to stocks and securities relating to business, especially heavy industry. With this placement of Saturn your spouse’s income may suffer, and as a result you may need to draw on savings to get by. But if you must dip into savings, do so sparingly.

9th House

Saturn here can indicate a desire to return to school to learn more to advance your professional career. Things learned during this transit can bring advancements – or even a completely new career – by the time Saturn is ready to leave Virgo in October 2009. With this transit travel is likely to be related to business and educational pursuits rather than leisure and entertainment. You may also find new insight and personal growth by re-evaluating your spiritual beliefs.

10th House

If you have worked hard, now is the time you will reap the rewards for your sustained efforts. Saturn’s placement here can also indicate a new boss, one who will make increasing demands on your time and effort. Additional responsibilities relating to your career can also bring changes in your home life. It is important to live up to your career responsibilities now, or you may find yourself out of a job.

11th House

Transit Saturn here can find you being drawn into a ‘circle’ of friends who have great knowledge and experience. You may also find yourself becoming increasingly involved with organizations to which you belong. In fact, this is an excellent period for you to become more active in professional groups related to your business and career. With this placement you may not always get what you want, but you can be sure you will always have what you need.

12th House

With Saturn’s transit through your twelfth house you will find your best efforts are made when working quietly alone – probably ‘burning the midnight oil’… This transit focuses on isolation and confinement, and if you have not lived up to your duties – both to yourself and others – such confinement could be imposed on you. If you have been negligent in handling your health issues, hospitalization could be required. On a more positive note, working in an institutional setting – such as a hospital – could actually bring benefits.

It is important to remember that the sign of Virgo relates to ‘details,’ and with Saturn’s transit through Virgo if you take care of the ‘little things’ the ‘big things’ will take care of themselves. The planet Saturn requires effort and integrity, and so long as you work according to the rules you will have fewer problems to interfere with your efforts.

Saturn is an Earth planet, relating to the ‘real’ world, the tangible, physical things around us. And with Saturn in an Earth sign, this need to deal with the ‘physical’ world takes on increased significance. This is a transit where your efforts can produce visible results. However, with the sign of Virgo, you may feel you are only accomplishing ‘small’ things. Keep in mind, however, that the cumulative effect of your many small successes will only be visible when Saturn enters Libra in October 2009. Remember too that Saturn is exalted in the sign of Libra, and your small success can lead to significant recognition in 2010 and beyond.