Georgia -
Saturn is a drag -- I'm a Leo. I'm not sure I like what all this stuff about Saturn in my sign. Gotta favourite source you can tell me about where I can learn more about this? Thanks much!
G.
Dear G.
Most bookstores don't have many astrology books. I'm not sure what city you live in. Banyen Books in Vancouver is excellent.
They will ship books to customers. As will Bodhi Tree Books in West Hollywood (another fabulous store).
Also Astrology et al in Seattle - another great selection.
It's important to remember that Saturn is the Great Teacher in the zodiac. Yes it does seem to confine and restrict us, but it's all for a purpose.
People are much more inclined to learn more about themselves and their limitations during a Saturn transit. I think the definition of maturity is: discovering your limitations, accepting them, then learning to function to the best of your ability within those limitations.
(The other definition is knowing how to eat in public without spilling food all over yourself.)
We are constantly bombarded by extremes. On one hand, we have the hope and dream that if we want something bad enough -- anything is possible. The other extreme is -- that will never happen to me. But both extremes are not realistic.
And I think Saturn is all about finding that middle ground that actually works for us. Saturn teaches us what we cannot or can do. This knowledge is empowering. (In large measure, we can all do far more than we think we can.)
Under a Saturn transit, we often have to work harder and live with limitations. But this is a maturing process, and at the same time, it builds our confidence. Sometimes we're at school; sometimes we're on vacation. Saturn is the school experience.
And remember -- Saturn rules our life structure, even down to our skeleton and teeth. It defines our shape. It also rules the skin. It contains us or holds us in. Without Saturn, we'd be a disgusting, mushy mess on the floor! (Yuk.)
Therefore, do not think of Saturn as just a bad news trip. It's an opportunity to learn -- to become more mature, to pull your act together, to understand yourself better, and also to learn how to work and live in the universe with more efficiency and responsibility.
Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio are learning this now.
Hope this helps -
Georgia
