Saturn Conjunct Sun
© 2004 Curtis Manwaring
Transiting Saturn conjunct your natal Sun. Saturn cools the purpose and will of the Sun. You may experience a slackening of will or determination, or you may feel that you are too overworked and have taken on too many responsibilities. Recognition of your efforts may be forthcoming from superiors. The need to prove yourself may no longer exist or perhaps you have grown weary of such contests. Physically you need to take care of your health, especially your heart, lower back and cardiovascular system.
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If the Sun is lord of your 1st house, this is a time when you may feel inhibited in your self expression. Be careful about your health if you are older, especially if you have cardiac or back problems. You tend to have a more serious outlook on life now and may want to simplify your lifestyle.
If lord of the 2nd house, a conservative attitude prevails in financial matters. You may prefer to hold back on investments or minimize risk. You may be more secretive than usual about things that you own.
If lord of the 3rd house, you may feel the urge to get more organized in your daily routine and prefer a more efficient schedule. You will not want to travel much and so may relocate so that important places such as the bank or place of employment are closer to where you live.
If lord of your 4th house, special attention is now needed in personal and family matters. Your relationships with older men or your father may change, or you may have obligations to take care of in these areas. Older people may feel a sense of isolation or loneliness.
If lord of the 5th house, your children may require greater supervision now if you have any. Otherwise, this often indicates a time when your ability to express yourself is tested. Lack of spontaniety and difficulty in love life is possible.
If lord of the 6th, your employer is likely to be more demanding now, making it necessary for you to become more efficient. It is often a time of hard work, so be careful not ot overexert yourself. Keep a watchful eye on your health, particularly in areas related to cardiac or spinal column. Your employer will probably hire more older workers.
If lord of the 7th, it is often a time for focusing on power issues within your marriage or in partnerships. Business proposals may come from those older and wiser than you are. It is a good time to seek guidance or professional help.
If lord of the 8th, inheritance may come from the death of older men in your family. It may be time to take care of old or mysterious matters related to your past. Financial institutions that you have dealings with may become more strict on credit or lending practices.
If lord of the 9th, this may be a time when you try to bring your dreams into practical reality. Often the reality does not live up to the dream. Doubt about your direction in life is likely, especially if you were born at night. Sometimes indicates that attention is needed in important legal matters.
If lord of the 10th, your focus turns to career matters, achievement and ways to get ahead. There is a possibility of promotion and the opportunity to take on a leadership role. An increase in responsibility is common. Be careful not to overwork yourself or you may develop heart of back problems.
If lord of the 11th, you may receive guidance from those older and wiser than yourself. It is often a good time for business or entreprenurial enterprises.
If lord of the 12th, be careful about advice you receive from others who are older and wiser than yourself. You may be led astray from your pursuits particularly if you were born at night. Hold on to your secrets and keep your confidences.
