Mother Saturn

“It’s often when our potential fails to express, that we feel the most depressed.”

Astrology is all about shifting our mindset. As humans, our identities are shaped by our internal narratives, and this is the power of language. We can use it to create or destroy realities, becoming or not becoming anything we choose.

Some may find it absurd to look to the planets and stars for answers, but this is similar to dismissing the understanding of our genetic predispositions because we don’t believe in pre-determination. By understanding our blueprint, we can use it as a tool for self-discovery and empowerment.

Many people today struggle because they simply don’t know who they are. But to live a fulfilling life, it’s essential to understand yourself. Whether you want to uncover your innate gifts, unlock your potential, or cultivate more compassion for the world around you, astrology can be a powerful tool.

Understanding Strengths, Challenges, and Areas for Growth

Astrology offers comfort and guidance by helping you feel more connected to something larger than yourself. It encourages alignment with your authentic self, fostering transformation and leading to greater self-awareness and acceptance. These shifts in mindset can be a key component of personal growth.

But simply knowing your cosmic blueprint isn’t enough. If you get a reading from an astrologer, it’s wonderful to hear all the insights. But how incredible would it be to take those insights into your life and use them practically to enrich your life, career, and relationships? The real power of astrology lies in the mental shifts it encourages.

For example, if you have fixed energy in your chart, knowing this can help you set boundaries. You no longer need to force yourself into situations where change is constant. You might realize that you require extra time to leave something behind. By understanding the inherent energies in your chart, you can live more authentically, bringing balance and peace to your soul.

The Nodes and Aspects – Life Purpose and Areas of Interest

The North Node holds a unique significance—it’s the essence of your karmic journey. While the South Node reflects what we’ve mastered from past lives, the North Node points to where we need to evolve in this lifetime. It shows the direction for your soul’s growth. The sign and house placement of your North Node provide deep insight into your sense of purpose.

Understanding the aspects in your chart, especially if any planets form aspects to the Nodes, is equally important. These aspects highlight areas of growth and transformation that will shape your life path.

Identifying Patterns in Your Chart

Pay attention to concentrations of energy in certain signs or houses. If you have multiple planets in one sign or house, this can indicate a focus on specific areas of life. For example, having a stellium (three or more planets in one house) highlights those themes as important in your life.

I have a 9th house stellium, with my Sun, Mercury, and Jupiter in Virgo. This gives me practicality, resourcefulness, and a strong attention to detail. However, I’ve also struggled with perfectionism and worry-prone thought patterns. Activities like yoga and surfing, which help me get into a flow state, have been instrumental in channeling the higher expression of Virgo.

My 9th house also represents a lifelong quest for deeper meaning, particularly through travel and learning. Given my 9th house emphasis, it’s no surprise that I’ve partnered with someone from a different country, and we’ve settled in a third country. This has been a central theme in my life, demonstrating how a stellium can shape the course of one’s experiences.

Stelliums can offer a laser-like focus, bringing immense strength in related areas. However, without balance, they can lead to an overemphasis on one area. Understanding your stellium and its significance can help channel that energy effectively for personal growth.

Understanding Which Planets Affect Your Career and Material Success

In astrology, certain planets influence your career and material success. Recognizing these planetary influences can guide your decisions in pursuing professional growth and financial stability.

Improving Relationships with Astrology

Astrology won’t give you a manual for your relationship problems, but it can help you understand both yourself and your partner. By uncovering the mechanics of your relationship, you can foster deeper acceptance.

For example, if you have a lot of mutable energy (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) in your chart but your partner has fixed energy (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), this can create a beautiful balance. Their steadfast nature can help keep you grounded during moments of chaos, and understanding this can lead to more compassion. You can recognize their slower decision-making as part of their methodical approach, seeing both the lower and higher expressions of their energy.

Synastry Charts

A synastry chart compares two birth charts to evaluate relationship dynamics. It’s not a compatibility chart but a way to understand the challenges and strengths in a relationship. Even with challenging aspects, a synastry chart can provide insight into areas that require more attention. By understanding these dynamics, you can approach your relationship with greater awareness and compassion.

You can also use a composite chart, which shows the relationship as an entity. It’s like the “birth chart” of the relationship itself, showing how the relationship expresses itself rather than focusing solely on the individual.

The Power of Preparation

Just as you plan a budget or a meal plan, preparing for upcoming planetary transits can empower you to navigate life’s challenges. Transits highlight the energies that influence your life. Some are easy and bring excitement, while others require learning and growth.

Being aware of challenging transits and preparing for them gives you an advantage. These transits are not to be feared. Instead, by anticipating them, you can equip yourself with the right mindset and tools to navigate them. For example, a challenging Saturn transit might signal a time of hard work and restructuring, but approaching it with patience can make you stronger and more focused on long-term goals.

Similarly, challenging aspects from Pluto, Uranus, and Neptune often correlate with midlife crises or transformational phases. Rather than being blindsided, knowing these transits are coming allows you to make proactive adjustments.

The key to handling difficult transits is preparation. Knowing when they’re approaching gives you time to lay the groundwork for necessary changes or to practice patience during more intense periods. Embracing tough transits as opportunities for growth—rather than resisting them—can help you emerge more resilient, self-aware, and aligned with your true purpose.

Thank you for reading. I hope some of this has resonated with you and encouraged you to look into your own birth chart to pave the way to actualizing your highest potential.

Keep blooming like the wildflower you are, sweet child.

Yours Truly,
Mother Saturn