Saturn Retrograde
वक्री शनि
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Śani, the venerable son of Surya Dev (Sun), takes his place as a shadowy figure astride a crow. He is the planet of restraint and duty, the essence of patience, the measured one, the bestower of longevity, and the guardian of time itself.
Please note there’s a potent window for remedies and bestowing of blessings as Śani becomes stambhi (stationary), a few days before and after he stations retrograde (26/6-3/7).
From June 29/30th to November 14/15th, Saturn begins its annual retrograde motion (vakrī) in the constellation of Pūrva Bhādrapadā पूर्वभाद्रपदा (Aquarius), the Scorching Star.
Pūrva Bhādrapadā
Pūrva Bhādrapadā desires to bridge heaven and earth and holds the power to elevate through sacrifice. This sacrifice contains the energy to produce and draw down spiritual energy through tapasya (austerity). This energy elevates to melt the hidden moon in our brain, gracing us and raining down blessings.
Retrograde Power
When planets become retrograde, they are said to increase in power. This cycle beckons metamorphosis as this asterism is all about life and death, rebirth, tapas (penance), perseverance, and transformative fires. Confronting energies are motivating change.
Reassessing Goals
Artwork by: Jahnavi Lucas (Samadhi Collective)
During Saturn retrograde, we are encouraged to reassess our long-term goals connected to the house where Aquarius falls in our birth chart. Aligned with Aquarius ruling the natural 11th house, it prompts us to refine our social networks and connections. Embrace those who light you up, foster genuine connections, and share like-mindedness. Surround yourself with individuals who encourage, welcome, and support your authentic self and personal growth. Simultaneously, this period may unveil the necessity of releasing toxic connections that no longer serve your well-being.
Personal Guidance
For more personalized guidance on this long, impactful transit, know that I am here to support you and do offer one-on-one Vedic Astrology readings, which you can book at the link in my bio.
All my Relations
"I believe in all that has never yet been spoken. I want to free what waits within me so that what no one has dared to wish for may for once spring clear without my contriving.
If this is arrogant, God, forgive me, but this is what I need to say. May what I do flow from me like a river, no forcing and no holding back, the way it is with children. Then in these swelling and ebbing currents, these deepening tides moving out, returning, I will sing you as no one ever has, streaming through widening channels into the open sea." ~ Rilke