Saturn AQUARIUS could look like this team! Hard at work, high in the sky!
No longer on foot, or on the ground. Saturn has bought the plane and we’re flying now in Aquarius! Some are closer to being in the commercial space business. Drones will replace some-on-the ground deliveries. Robotics, and electric bike batteries will be improved.
Saturn was in his own sign Capricorn, and successful Jupiter there too, powerfully supporting Pluto in Capricorn. That is changed now that they are in Aquarius as of Dec 16 and 19. Dec 16 Saturn makes his final change into AQ; Jupiter does not retrograde back into Capricorn, so this is it!
Saturn first entered Aquarius Mar 21, 2020! At that point there were no longer three outer planets in Capricorn. Saturn retrograded back into Capricorn July 1 through Dec 16, again making three outer planets in Capricorn. Saturn makes his final shift into Aquarius Dec 16, Jupiter follows 3 days later Dec 19! They will be traveling together in Aquarius until Jupiter joins Neptune in Pisces May 13 2021. Jupiter and Saturn will both again be in AQ when Jupiter retrogrades back into AQ July 28 through Dec 28 2021.
With The Crown and Saturn’s first sign change into Aquarius Mar 21, 2020, a new powerhouse set of aspects began. Saturn’s sign change has more significance than at first glance. It started a long chain of 20 Aquarian/Uranian aspects through Feb 2022. Saturn slips into Pisces March 7 2023, only 16 days before Pluto’s sign change into Aquarius March 23, 2023! Pluto will be in Aquarius 21 years, until January 2044! We need to strengthen Aquarius because Pluto rules Scorpio, a sign that can be ruthless, not usually friendly with Aquarius. AQ needs to be strong in himself when Pluto needs the powers of Aquarius.
Pluto was last in Aquarius 248 years ago, 1777 to 1799, a 22 year period of worldwide uproar and change – American revolution, the French revolution, the Industrial revolution in England. And it won’t be any different this time! Guarantee! So get your friends and alliances/networks in order, stand up, get used to acting progressively, and be ready to roll! Some will mightily resist; others will persist with new ideas. Change will beget change.
Pay special attention to the Dec 14, 2020 Sagittarius New Moon Solar Eclipse. It is only 2 days before Saturn left Capricorn, entered Aquarius, and only 5 days before Jupiter did. It brings a tonal quality to our finish, what we can, in this last minute short window, preparing for the new time. ‘Go deeper than usual. Tug at the roots. Clear and cleanse to receive new inspiration clearly. Are you ready? Give gratitude as you leave, celebrate your hard won achievements, the foundation of your new efforts.’ Stand tall at the gateway to your future! We are on our way to another amazing adventure!
Since Aquarius is Capricorn’s neighboring sign, Saturn and Jupiter will make no major astrological aspects with Pluto during their time in Aquarius. When Saturn enters 0 Pisces Mar 7, 2023, Pluto is at very late Capricorn, Pluto about to enter Aquarius. Again they will be in neighboring signs, so no major aspects by Saturn to Pluto while Saturn is in Pisces.
Saturn in Capricorn prefers steady progress. Saturn in Aquarius keeps a keen watch on whatever surprising opportunities became available and looks to a broad future potential. If he leaves old withering ways behind, he will prosper in coming times. Aquarius is seismic, literally, ruling earthquakes! The symbol of Aquarius is matching waves. As above, so below, level above level. Waves can be of quakes, ocean, sound – the singer’s song/sonic, light, air, electricity, right on down to frizzy hair! Those quakes and whether it is a breeze or a hurricane depends on pressure. Saturn understands pressures the power of compression – a forge, an anvil, weight. Regulation is part of Saturn’s skillset; we have to be able to breathe. There is pressure within our own expectations and how the world is moving today. Sometimes it seems we are rudely shoved along, but on the other hand, people are waiting for us up ahead…our arrival will be celebrated! It’s kinda like having to get to your own birthday party!
► Jupiter and Saturn end 2020 and start Aquarius by merging their efforts at the Dec 21, 2020 Winter Solstice GREAT CONJUNCTION! At 0 Aquarius 29, this is Jupiter’s first aspect in Aquarius and is the first aspect of the Aquarian sequence! The conjunction occurs every 18 – 20 years – not so rare. However, the last time it was in Aquarius was 1405, over 600 years ago! The conjunction is super potent at only 6 arcminutes apart, the closest since 1623, nearly 400 years ago, and the closest observable since 1226, almost 800 years ago! It will look like a double star – slightly elongated, is being called the Christmas Star! Anything that close between big outer planets like that, to me qualifies as an eclipse! The channel is powerfully focused, both of their planetary energy and the sign Aquarius! The next Great Conjunction in Aquarius will be in 2080. So when you see people saying it’s rare, it is and it isn’t!
Jupiter will cheer Saturn up, get away with laughing with him and at him! They will have fun and Saturn’s business with thrive. Jupiter emphasizes the sign it is in. When it is serious it will be VERY serious, but not for long. This genius combination makes us quickly see the problem! Jupiter in Aquarius wants to be happy and free and is a natural at making things better! These two will laugh again and carry on like that never happened! All better. Next!
And, this aspect is more than just a ride in the sky. It has a serious relationship to US Presidents. In the past 200 years, since 1840, seven American presidents who were inaugurated on a Jupiter–Saturn conjunction have either been assassinated or died due to health problems while in office. Only two, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, are exceptions to this rule.
All the Presidents who died in office experienced Jupiter Saturn Conjunctions in Earth signs. Reagan’s conjunction was in Libra, an Air sign, which might be why he survived. G. W Bush survived a conjunction in Taurus but it occurred in the spring of 2000 six months before he was elected. All the Presidents who died during Jupiter and Saturn conjunctions had at least one of them occur after they were elected. All the upcoming conjunctions in the 21st Century are going to be in Air signs so maybe future Presidents will be safe.
Trump is in this category since the conjunction occurs during his presidency – no 2nd term for him. Biden is in this category since the conjunction occurs after his election – we’ll see.
When Saturn and Jupiter are both in Aquarius with Chiron in Aries, they are in fire and air signs. Saturn is the only one keeping any order, LOL! If Saturn offers a project with teeth, they may all bite! Jupiter ups the amps, widens the horizon. Aquarius’ unique futuristic ideas are delightful. AQ is a bit breezy, sometimes stormy, with plenty of awe filling views. In Aries, supercharged Chiron wants to heal the whole crew quickly! He may be snappy and a bit uppity in Aries, but is also a good business person, a leader into new investments!
The Great Conjunction and Saturn’s six 2021 aspects are Saturn’s only aspects until it enters Pisces March 7, 2023! In 2021 it makes three squares to Uranus, the planet of Aquarius! Feb 17, June 14 and Dec 23. They are spread widely throughout the year. There is plenty of breathing space and time to think things through. Saturn makes no aspects at all in 2022.
Saturn can act as a tremendous focus to achieve superb change for the future, but square the Aquarian planet can block certain elements and delay progress if Saturn doesn’t think we are ready for them yet. Types of communications may be censored, banned. Contempt of court, blocked methods can interrupt. Laws may be applied for better or worse, or broken, or voted out to allow reasonable progress. Fortunes can be lost or breakthroughs finally made. Some friends will fall away while other networks will solidly unify as those who are not as talented for the purpose or dedicated are weeded out. Time, timing, can be crucial. Saturn is a hard worker, builder. Saturn may protect and blast through to make channels to build on rare and amazing Aquarian insights against long odds. Trial and error may be necessary, especially in the beginning. Saturn wants proof, evidence what you say will actually work. Both Saturn and Uranus/Aquarius are research oriented. Check it out!
Saturn’s 2021 companion aspect, its sextile with Chiron, also happens three times. The first two are close with the squares to Uranus – Feb 9 & 17, then the retrogrades June 14 & 23. The last three are a month apart, Nov 26 and Dec 23. As Saturn censors the friendship/network list, seeks technological breakthroughs, his eye is on new Chiron in Aries businesses, and is working to better his own health. Sometimes carrying too many burdensome alliances, over mentoring, our energy is depleted, quality suffers, we don’t get things done and we fret. Some of them block our progress to new ventures. Let them go. Time to streamline to our new purposes. You will always care about those people, just not in the same way as you used to.
Aquarius! There are planes, birds, clouds, weather and storms, stars and space. Electronics, social media, networking in neighborhoods to planet wide! Evolutionary development, migration patterns, immigration, personal and cultural changes/shifts, economic and environmental adjustments. Frequency, seismic shifts, airwaves, sound waves, radar and laser, computers and internet, electric/flying cars, robots. Humanitarian upkeep from children to elders – disaster rescue and recovery, growing food, distributing food and water, establishing businesses, addressing climate change/sustainable living, human and animal rights to a safe life. Saturn/Cap is big biz; AQ is humanitarian. Saturn/Cap is Earth with a capital E, while Aquarius is Air, mind and ethers! Saturn in Aquarius will mingle them and may work in or research any of these.
Aquarius is a sign of genius, evolution, awakening. They can be loners or engage people in planet wide causes. At first Saturn may be a little shocked by AQ’s exotic out of the box ideas and style, but soon realizes it is he that must keep up! AQ is smart, increases efficiency quickly without much effort! Saturn is jotting down the solutions as quickly as he can because they are bringing more than he had hoped for results! He will also find Aquarius needs time out just to be free. Let him off for the weekends, at odd times, let him work odd hours. Be grateful and tell him so. It will pay off.
Saturn in AQ will improve vehicles with further computerized driving, no dashboards, driverless cars on their way – cheaper to produce in the long run. Electric cars will take precedence. Buses and improved e-bikes will become the primary vehicles for many as we go through pandemic recovery. Saturn will regulate electronics, make laws for driverless cars, press research to explore, assist and collaborate with humanitarian efforts. Internet problems will be challenged, he will make wizardlike micro technology in the lab! Saturn and Jupiter in Aquarius will build huge networks, restore communities that have failed. Space ventures will have mixed success.
Relationships ~ Saturn may seem a bit cold, have cold feet, and Aquarius often likes being alone, absent minded, seems uncaring at times. But still. Most of us like a little love and appreciation if it’s the right kind. This combo needs a little more additional compatibility in their astrology charts. It may be a puzzle for partners because Saturn often likes a steady comfort zone, but Aquarius needs a lot of room to maneuver. if you are both good with this, you might be happy to live near each other and take separate vacations. Maybe married, like married ‘friends.’ Maybe not, and it can still be a dedicated relationship.
Friendships may come and go or be lifelong. Saturn tends to break away from connections that don’t serve a purpose or have outgrown their original purpose. They may have guilt at abandoning what, who they can’t be helpful to or just be matter of fact about it. If there is a favorable basic match, just for the joy of being together, sharing activities, they can be personal friends forever! Friends can extend to collaborative group/organizations with a purpose greater than individual differences, each contributing their special expertise. Saturn brings the law into play and legal groups can be formidable whether for a business or a cause.
Health! Sometimes Aquarians carry a bit of weight, but Saturn may help you trim down if you want to. Turning your ankle can be painful. If you are taking up some exercise, book it with a group. Some good friends will keep you coming back! You might enjoy the speed of a motorcycle! Saturn will help you know your limits and stay safe and lawful. Try out some hang gliding ~ makes you feel free up there floating and looking out over the terrain. If that’s not for you, try out different kinds of volunteer work. You can always quit. No obligations, but Saturn is pleased to feel useful. Keeps your molecules humming. Saturn is a hard worker, especially when a deadline is immanent. Aquarius is famous for being at the computer whether working or game playing. It can be a rather ‘out of body’ experience, food and water can become a critical need. Sodas and chips don’t quite do the job after a while. Saturn may need to grab the Aquarian part by the scruff of the neck and drag him to fresh air and quality food. If there is not time at a deadline, order the good stuff in! You can see how sitting in front of the computer for hours and days can cause circulatory issues especially in the legs. Pay attention to iron deficiencies and forget stilettos! Saturn rules breaks and falls, cold that slows you down. AQ can have odd accidents. Stay rested; take it easy if you are tired.
Spirituality. Saturn is traditional, often staunchly with Father God and the Patriarchy. Saturn will lay down his life to serve God, never failing to give credit to the Master. It is easy for Aquarius to be atheist, a culturally ultimate freedom. Yet it’s no surprise when we look at the heavens to think there may be some stunning ‘power’ out there. AA thinks of our ‘Higher Power’ when we feel forsaken by all others. To Aquarians, no religion, superstition, but a world filled with love and caring for all, the revelation of truth and the expansion of consciousness – Enlightenment is their ‘religion!’
The February 5, 1962 SEVEN planet New Moon grouping in Aquarius was no surprise to be thought of as the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius. 59 Years later we are again having two important planets, Saturn and Jupiter, in Aquarius. The longest stellium of 2021 is in Aquarius, four or more planets, Jan 19 to Feb 25, 37 days! It peaks with SIX planets in AQ Feb 10/11! In late 2020 through Feb 2022, we have 20 Aquarian type aspects formed in preparation for the March 23, 2023, Pluto, on a 248 year cycle, entering Aquarius! This may be the second installment of the ‘Dawning of the Age of Aquarius?!’
Since the ages are 2,150 years long, it is reasonable to think the transition from one age to another could easily take a 100+ years. The transition is likely a process with stops along the way for us to adjust. Wildest of all, there is no agreement, either astronomically or astrologically exactly when the Age of Aquarius begins! EarthSky discussion of it…
As things stand astrologically, someone needs to manage the new program, take responsibility for its progress. Saturn, quite capable and ultimately sensible, is the perfect choice, and his timing matches the schedule! Now through March 7 2023, Saturn will be in Aquarius. He will do a good job. At that point he enters Pisces, surrenders to leaving Pluto to enter Aquarius on his own only 16 days later, Mar 23, 2023.
Aquarian Saturn Returns – every 28/29 years, started March 21 to July 1, 2020 at 0 – 1° Aquarius! Dec 16 2020 to Mar 7 2023 Returns will be from 0 – 29 Aquarius. Saturn can bring you to your knees or make you stand up proud and swagger around a bit, LOL! You may need to get rest and take extra good care of yourself, not see so many friends, or let go of some of them. You may form a new super support network for yourself or your business that has your best interest at heart! Finally! You always knew you were different, but it has taken some time to name it, claim it and grow into it.
If you are older than 28/29, wherever Saturn is in your birth chart right now is where it was 28/29 years ago! Do know that the other planets are NOT where they were 28/9 years ago, so there will be some the same and a lot not! Each of your houses or sections of your chart have special purpose. Whatever ways Saturn is aspecting planets or factors in your chart, it is often memorable, sometimes profound.
Aquarius with other signs! Aquarius is a challenge with other fixed signs – Taurus, Leo and Scorpio. They can all be stubborn, even Aquarius. Aquarians are so smart they always think they are right. Or they need to stick to their guns because they are so ahead of their times! Other air signs, Gemini and Libra are a flow, though genius Aquarius may find even them way behind him and disappointingly not able to keep up. Fire signs Aries and Leo may be less humanitarian, a bit too into themselves – depends on the person, but Sagittarius is used to traveling new places and wants to learn everything and everyone to learn! Virgo wants to know how it all works. She will have to let go of the standard organization to follow this wild Aquarian leader! Capricorn is a lot by the book, but will loosen up along the way because his planet Saturn will BE in Aquarius and get used to a few zig zags with no warning! Cardinal sign Cap excels with quick recovery mountain goat feet. He tolerates that high altitude Aquarian thin air just fine!
Thank you all for taking on this extraordinary adventure! Nothing will ever be the same again! Make it so!
For perspective, please also see the Feb 19, 2020 earlier version Saturn into AQUARIUS March 21, 2020!
Updated 12.31.20
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♦♦ Here are your 2022 and 2023 AstroLogical Annual Planning Special Edition Newsletters! These infos will contribute to making all your plans potent, well timed, successful! With your calendar in hand…. See your astrologer for how they do or don’t connect with your personal chart! May it go very well with you…
Cerena Childress, Astrologer! 
