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Lessons from Saturn

Just days ago, we experienced the first of seven squares of Uranus and Pluto, undoubtedly the start of some major shifts in humanity. Such changes can be so huge that we may actually need a decade or two to see objectively just what has happened. A little closer to home, though — a little more personal — are the effects that you likely experienced from Saturn’s recent movement through the heavens. With a little knowledge of your own astrological chart, you can gain some clarity as to what lessons Saturn needs you to learn this year.

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Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Pluto in Harmony

No doubt many astrologers will be writing about the Mercury retrograde phase we are entering this week, warning us of impending snags in technology and of fumbled communication. And you will certainly hear about the stressful square aspects made by Uranus and Pluto in the next several months — harbingers of upheaval and definite change. But this week, on Tuesday night, March 13, four bodies will create in their orbits a Grand Trine (an equilateral triangle) in our heavens. Jupiter and Venus will conjoin at 9° of Taurus, Mars will be positioned at 9° of Virgo, and Pluto will be at 9° of Capricorn. This, friends, is a time of great opportunity, good fortune, energy, transformation, and joy that will be there for the taking of many people. Grand Trine configurations don’t hit us over the head, though. They don’t surprise us with sudden benefits bestowed upon us.  They are like temporary buried treasure, requiring just a bit of effort to attain their riches. And there are some people for whom the keys to the treasure are waiting.

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The Element Of Fire

Fire brings energy and enthusiasm, initiative and leadership. The Fire element instills optimism, creativity, and confidence. People with a lot of Fire in their charts can certainly provide the spark required to get any project moving. A lack of Fire can cause doubt in one’s ability or make someone generally apathetic.

Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are the three Fire signs. The placement of the Sun, Moon, or any of the planets from Mercury through Saturn in these signs can give an individual a noticeable “dose” of Fire.

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The Element Of Earth

Earth brings stability, determination, and reliability. Earth is steadfast and predictable. The Earth element is the realm our our five senses — the appreciation of physical beauty, the taste of fine food, the enjoyment of music. With  an overabundance of Earth, a person can be materialistic or sluggish.  A lack of Earth may make someone impractical or scattered.

Taurus, Virgo,and Capricorn are the three Earth signs. Havin Sun, Moon, or any of the planets from Mercury through Saturn in these signs can secure in the native the qualities of Earth.

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The Element Of Air

Air is the realm of the mind. It invokes curiosity and brings an eagerness to make connections with other people. Air circulates ideas and thoughts, and it understands function in the world around us. Having too much Air can make a person overly chatty or too intellectual about even the simplest things in life. Not enough Air and a person may have difficulty communicating with others.

Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are the three Air signs. Having some of Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn placed in these signs can ensure a good representation of the Air element.