On August 5 and November 2, 2001 and on May 26, 2002, the planets Saturn and Pluto oppose each other – this time, from Gemini to Sagittarius.

Saturn, is the ruler of Capricorn. In Greek Mythology, Cronus was one of the Titans, and the father of Zeus. Cronus ate his children to prevent himself from being dethroned as the King of the Gods. That is, until his wife, Rhea, tricked him into swallowing a stone when Zeus was born.

Saturn is the planet of order, organization, ambition, caution, discipline, and hard work. It limits and restricts (or tries to) any other planet which it aspects.

Saturn's place in the chart highlights the area in which you are likely to shoulder heavy responsibilities and encounter obstacles. Saturn is the planet of restrictions and limitations, and its position marks the spot where difficult challenges will be met.

As astrologers we seek to corroborate human behavior and events to astrological patterns. As human beings experiencing developmental growth, we seek justification for anxiety and negative experience.

Adapted and annotated by Deborah Houlding References in the footnotes include explanatory remarks and modern translations of Lilly's terms

I have been proclaiming the ending of the Saturn in Cancer cycle for the last six months, so I am confident that you all have a good handle on the issue. Saturn changes signs every 2 1/2 years. It will be entering Leo, a fixed fire sign. Run and get your chart so you can see what I am writing about.