Today, Saturn is matching degrees with the nodes of the Moon.
Saturn is at 13:20 degrees with Ketu and Rahu quickly closing ranks. Ketu in Gemini and Rahu in Sagittarius create an interesting juxtaposition (square) with Jupiter Rx and Saturn. In addition, Ketu in Mercury’s sign adds a nice twist to Saturn’s position in Virgo as Mercury exchanges with the Sun in Virgo. Saturn’s stare-down with Jupiter as Rahu transits Sagittarius, is jerking Sag around and if this were not enough, Saturn gives 10th house aspect upon Ketu. Ok…so now what does all of this mean? (Beside fact that Saturn is super strong today).
In medical astrology, Virgo rules the digestion system and specifically, the small intestine. The function of the small intestine is to sort useful nutrients from the chaff of what goes into our mouths, gets mostly chewed and then swallowed…in other words, the good from the bad and the ugly. Saturn is a dry planet and in Virgo (an earth sign), is even more prone to contraction and over-exacting behavior. What we’ve seeing are the effects of Saturn on Jupiter (indicator of growth and abundance) as the much hoped for economic recovery, like a watched pot, never really boiled.
Now Saturn is conjoined the Sun (in Virgo) and one would think this could add much needed heat (agni as digestive fire) to the digestive process. Instead, it’s an acid-burn. Mercury in Leo exchanges with the Sun in Virgo indicating collective heart palpitations, nervous stomach upset and indigestion as the summer comes to an end.
Saturn conjoined the Sun is a classical yoga associated with government. The nodes, well known for their ability to twist and distort, are having their way with Saturn and the Sun. As the nodes close rank by degree upon Saturn as is the Sun, watch for media distortion and political twisting (both parties) of economic numbers and foreign policy concerns.
Sort the facts from distortion, fear from genuine concern.
Balanced perception is a function as indicated by Mercury. Sadly, Mercury due to current transit and the recent past, rugged retrograde , is tired and very dry. These conditions generate vata (air and space) condition which most people experience as anxiety and panic.
Jupiter sliding backwards through Pisces, indicates the financial slowdown along with a drying up of hope for growth as a result of the government stimulus packages. The economic setting currently, is like the digestive system, it’s having a hard time absorbing nutrients in order to rebuild tissues and generate energy.
Watch the 24 hour news ‘feed’ or better yet, don’t watch and avoid the resulting painful-gas as the slowdown continues and distortion-distraction builds. Jon Stewart and his Daily Show, “March for Sanity” provides a welcome release and breath of fresh air via lampooning political gas-bags and fear mongers.
