Saturn in Virgo

Saturn will be transiting in the sign of Virgo from September 10, 2009 – November 15, 2011. Virgo is related to health care, employment, service, and hard work in general. Saturn is the planet of patience, perseverance, hard work and responsibility. On the negative side, Saturn represents delays, obstacles and pressures. While it transits in Virgo, it challenges us to take care our personal as well as collective health. It is interesting to note that President Obama unveiled his health care plan for the US within a day or two of Saturn’s movement into Virgo. This transit will also challenge us to address the problems of unemployment. If we make efforts and take responsibility, Saturn offers great hope that progress will be made.

Virgo is a friendly sign for Saturn. This makes it more likely that this transit will produce positive results for the world in general. Each person is different, however, so Saturn’s transit here will affect each of us differently. Here are some brief comments about Saturn’s transit, based on your Vedic Sun sign. Remember, Vedic astrology uses a different zodiac than Western astrology. Please check the date of birth given next to the Sun sign to make sure that it is your correct vedic sun sign. If you happen to know your vedic Moon sign and Lagna (ascendant or rising sign), then you can read the results for those signs as well. Also remember that the these transits do not take your whole horoscope into account. In order to get a more complete picture of trends and events, the planetary period (dasha) and sub period (bhukti) need to be considered. For that, please consult your friendly neighborhood jyotishi (that’s vedic-speak for astrologer).

Vedic Sun Signs

Apr 14 - May 14 (Aries) Saturn is challenging you to take responsibility for your health. Diet and exercise become priorities during this period. If you have employees, you might have to operate in a leaner and more streamline manner.

May 15 - Jun 14 (Taurus) Saturn may challenge you regarding children, investments, education, or creative projects. It may produce initial obstacles or pressures regarding any of these things, but if you work at these things you will make headway and they will improve over the course of the transit.

Jun 15 - Jul 15 (Gemini) This transit may produce a change of residence, or office, or you might remodel or change something within your residence.

Jul 16 - Aug 16 (Cancer) Saturn is passing through the house of communication and information. It is challenging you to take responsibility for the process of communicating with other people. Be patient, and think about what you say. It is also a transit that is frequently seen at times when people get involved with processing big loads of information, as in going to school, for example.

Aug 17 - Sep 16 (Leo) Saturn is now passing through the house of money and food. It is challenging you to work hard, be thrifty and consolidate your finances. It is also encouraging you to exercise discipline with your diet.

Sep 17 - Oct 16 (Virgo) Saturn is moving through your first house, this can sometimes result in tiredness or general pressure. Take advantage of this time to stick to health disciplines. In your career you can do the ground work and make the preparations for future growth, but don’t expect these actions to come to complete fruition right away.

Oct 17 - Nov 15 (Libra) They say, men make plans and God laughs. Saturn is transiting in your twelfth house. Sometimes this transit causes a sense of uncertainty. Sometimes our best laid plans take side tracks or go in circuitous routes. Relax and go with the flow. Saturn is encouraging you to use your intuition. A little meditation will go a long way during this transit.

Nov-16- Dec 15 (Scorpio) Saturn is passing through your eleventh house. During this period you will reevaluate your goals. Saturn is encouraging you to make long term goals. If you are paying attention you will realize that it is showing you how to achieve big things through small steady steps.

Dec 16 - Jan 13 (Sagittarius) Saturn will be influencing your career house during this transit. You may find yourself working very hard, and in most cases, achieving good results. This is usually a good time for the profession. Sometimes it indicates a change of job.

Jan 14 - Feb 12 (Capricorn) During this period, Saturn will be passing through the house of travel, higher education, and the father. It may put pressure on any or all of these areas. Fore example, you could travel with a practical agenda, or for work. If you are in school, then Saturn challenges you to make and effort and suggests that there is a lot of work to be done.

Feb 13 - Mar 13 (Aquarius) Saturn is passing through your 8th house, suggesting a good deal of upheaval, change and metamorphosis during this period. This is a good time to take care of finances, pay down credit cards, and consolidate debt as well.

Mar 14 - Apr 13 (Pisces) Saturn is in your relationship house, challenging you to set clear boundaries and to take personal responsibility for your relationships, partnerships, and all one to one interactions. This might present some initial difficulties in relationships, but it will inevitably strengthen and clarify them as well.