Saturn can be a difficult planet. Known as the authority figure in astrology, Saturn isn’t afraid to show us a little discipline whenever we start to stray. Saturn has rings, representing the cycles of life; everything that happens to us comes back as a lesson. This is why Saturn is known as the master of karma. Saturn also represents maturity, structure, restrictions, and resilience. Saturn puts us through challenges to see how we can overcome them.
When stern Saturn is in dreamy Pisces, it’s a pretty odd couple. Saturn creates a world through boundaries and rules, while Pisces creates their own reality. Ultimately, Saturn in Pisces lives by their own set of rules and morals that often go against tradition. Because Pisces is the last sign in the zodiac, Saturn in Pisces represents the end of a long journey. We’ve reached our limit and now have to think about what to do now. As a collective, we’ll need to let go of any toxicity that is holding us back and forge our own way forward. This can come in the form of spirituality, healing, or destruction. Our karmic return will guide us down the path.
While Saturn is in Pisces, there can be some frustrations achieving practical goals until we learn to integrate our material and non-material values. We can feel uncomfortable with big shows of feeling or vulnerability/weakness. However, by not fully allowing ourselves these very human qualities, we end up limiting ourselves. Lacking some faith or trust in our intuition (or life itself), we can frequently feel vaguely fearful. We may feel more comfortable offering tangible help and advice than emotional shows of support. We should learn to recognize how we may limit ourselves and our experiences if we deny our connection to the more vulnerable, messy, or chaotic side of ourselves. It’s a step by step, slow-but-sure process.
There is some tendency to avoid scrutiny at all costs, which can lead to missed opportunities. Even if we’re strong and resilient, we can sometimes doubt that we are able to cope. There is a possibility of persistent or formidable enemies. Quietly working hard can be a real strength of this position. We’re learning to allow ourselves to be creative and imaginative. We’re also capable of considerable effort and hard work in support and service. It’s easier for us to put our ego aside in order to get things done.
The themes of spiritual awakening and mental health that have been growing over the last few years will be in full bloom. We are all hitting our rock bottoms during this return, but this is not a bad thing. The dreamer in us will realize that a better world is possible and by the end of this return, we will have to tools to make our dreams a reality.
Saturn in Pisces is a time of doing inner work. If we’re introspective, we will be rewarded with the discovery of our higher purpose. Saturn in Pisces also rewards compassion as they are often the healers. When we actively help others, we are becoming our best selves. The world is hard, but you can make it easier.
Saturn in Pisces will give us plenty of sink-or-swim moments and our karmic tests come from how we can navigate the rough waters of emotional depth, including insecurities, escapism, and fears. How do we help others without drowning? What will our life preservers be? Don’t hold on too tightly to anything turning this period, it won’t help you. Instead, you’ll need to learn to ride the wave.
The Saturn Return
It takes Saturn two and a half years for Saturn to move through one zodiac sign and 28 to 30 years to go through the zodiac wheel. When a planet moves back into the same sign and degree it was in the moment that someone was born, it’s called a return. For those experiencing their first, second, or third Saturn Return, think Patrick Mahomes, II, Halle Berry and George Takei, respectively.
A return represents a new cycle and opportunities for personal growth. Our first Saturn return happens right before our 30th birthday, meaning we have some serious “adulting” to do. Our second return happens before our 60th birthday, often known as the midlife crisis. Saturn returns are deeply intense but, ultimately, help us transition from one phase of life to another. A Saturn return in Pisces is an emotionally intense experience as this will be a period of ending. The wounds that we have gained over the last three decades need to be healed.
If you were born during the following dates, you will experience a Saturn Return:
February 14, 1935, to April 25, 1937
October 17, 1937, to January 14, 1938
March 23, 1964, to September 16, 1964
December 16, 1964, to March 3, 1967
May 21, 1993, to June 30, 1993
January 28, 1994, to April 7, 1996
March 7, 2023, to May 24, 2025
September 1, 2025, to February 13, 2026
If you are experiencing your Saturn Return and would like more information, feel free to email me.
The themes of spiritual awakening and mental health that have been growing over the last few years will be in full bloom. We are all hitting our rock bottoms during this return, but this is not a bad thing. The dreamer in us will realize that a better world is possible and by the end of this return, we will have to tools to make our dreams a reality.
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