Remember Saturday morning cartoons with Tom the cat of the Tom and Jerry cartoons? The one most remembered image of Tom and Jerry is of the Devil on one shoulder whispering ideas into Tom’s ear while the Angel perched on the other is scolding Tom for considering such bedevilment represents that even today, we can relate to the predicament of deciding to raise hell or keep the peace in many situations we encounter in life. This can only relate this with the recent planetary movements of Saturn and Jupiter as they return to Direct motion after spending some time “raising Hell” with recent disruption in our lives,
Saturn went direct on October 10, 2021 in the astrological sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer, after being in Retrograde for over 4 months. Saturn rules the Tenth House of Reputation and how the World views you, as well as the astrological sign of Capricorn, the Sea-Goat. The energetic qualities of Saturn is considered controlled and conservative. Astrologer Jan Spiller indicates on their website that Saturn also represents karma, authority, discipline, perseverance and responsibility. Some say that the Tenth House rules careers, reputations, ambition, professional image and how people see you, and your position in society. Considering this idea that the planets that can station Retrograde are in opposition to their inherit nature, you can figure that Satern in Retrograde is on a mission to destroy how the World sees you and does it with a “devil-may-care” attitude that is not considering the ramifications of going “rebel” or “hog wild” in decision making and the possibility of consequences thereafter.
Jupiter, as being in Retrograde motion for almost 4 months, goes Direct on Sunday, October 18th, also in the sign of Aquarius. Jupiter, the “Great Benefic”, rules the Ninth House of Philosophy in an astrological chart and the sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. Astrology.com notes that the Ninth House qualities are that we are searching for the Truth. With Jupiter in “the driver’s seat”, you would think that the planet formerly known as Fortuna would not only know where the best of all possible outcomes are but would also give a lagniappe of Luck along with it. Consider Jupiter in Retrograde stationing, dodging hard questions of where the last cookie went that was in the jar but also that maybe you should look at yourself in regards to the last cookie.
As we consider that these two planets were acting in complete opposition of what their true nature is when in Direct motion, remember that both planets go Direct in Aquarius. Aquarius is the sign of the Good of Man, Social Conscience, Humanitarianism, and making the world a better place for all. As with the cartoon characters on Tom’s shoulders, the Angel is chanting “Revolt!” and the Devil is saying, “Now wait a minute! Let’s talk this out!”. Confusing messages coming from vessels representing the opposite. How confusing and discomforting that could be for all of us who are operating with polar opposites on our shoulders – we want the benefits for all but at what price will it come down to?
There needs to also be consideration that Mercury had been in Retrograde since September and will turn Direct on October 18th and earlier in the month of October Pluto stationed Direct after it’s Retrograde season all last Spring in the sign of Capricorn. As we move towards the end of 2021, we are facing the consequences of decisions that have been made
Jupiter, as being in Retrograde motion, goes Direct on Sunday, October 18th, also in since Spring, and the outcomes that “have come home to roost”. In order to survive the fallout of the actions of others, we need to come out of the discombobulating fog that we have been spinning in and with all these planets turning Direct may be a actual ‘turning point’ for not only the Collective but also each of our personal lives. Patience, clarity of thought, and empathy are some of the tools needed to get through this time. Understanding that the decisions made today will have lasting effects until change can be made. Let’s hope that we all can see clearly now the “fog” is gone and made decisions for the betterment of all.
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