Saturn in Leo
Saturn in Leo
This article presents a brief study of the impact of Saturns ingress into Leo, giving particular
attention to its effects in Europe. With such a large geographical area, it is not possible to
enter into a discussion here relating to specific regions or nations.
To understand the effects of Saturn we should first note the mundane expression of the
planet itself. Saturn is the last of the visible planets, the slowest and darkest. It is one of the
Rulers of Time (the other being Jupiter) the Chronocrators which mark the epochs and
times of societies, nations and the masses. The ingress of Saturn into a new sign marks a
shift in the attention of such groups.
As Saturn enters the Sun-ruled sign of Leo, it will draw attention on authority figures of every
kind. As Saturn is debilitated in this sign, it will show corruption of government and governors,
bringing fear and worry to those in positions of leadership. It announces the fall of old rulers
and the rise of new ones, new governments arising and the restructuring of those preexistent.
Above all, it will focus our attention on issues of sovereignty.
These events will be particularly noticeable in the European area due to its connection with
the Fire element1. Italy and part of central Europe (the Czech Republic, parts of Austria and
the south of Switzerland) are regions to watch, for they are under the sign of Leo and thus
directly subject to this transit of Saturn. Other places in which to expect these effects are the
Middle East, particularly Syria, Lebanon, Kuwait, part of Arabia and possibly Turkey because
they all have an affinity with Leo. These effects will continue throughout the duration of the
transit, that is, from the 16th of July 2005 (as it enters Leo) to 2nd of September 2007 (when it
ingresses Virgo).
A brief overview of previous Saturn passages through Leo in the 20th century reveals periods
during which Europe was being restructured and thus periods of confusion and turmoil. Such
periods were:
- the middle of World War I, with new nations and states being formed as others disappeared;
- just after World War II, with all the reconstruction of Europe, Plan Marshall2, and the
beginning of the European Union, with the appearance of several economic agreements
between European nations (for example: the Benelux countries).
The issues of Israel and Palestine also date from this period, as well as the independence of
India. We must note that India is not traditionally related to Leo, but our research suggests
that the country responds quite intensely to the transits of Saturn in this sign;
- from 1975 to 1978 we have the reinforcement of the EU with many countries joining (like the
UK) and others submitting their applications (for example, Greece, Portugal and Spain). The
ECU, the first version of the European currency, appears at this time.
In Italy (a Leo country) there is the fall of the government, followed by the assassination of
Aldo Moro, the new prime minister. There were also terrorist attacks in Corsica and a terrible
chemical accident in Milan. In Lebanon (also ruled by Leo) we have the peak of the civil war.
Now, on the verge of a new ingress of Saturn into Leo, Europe discusses the issue of the
European Constitution as it continues to adapt to its new members. This will no doubt bring
instability to the EU; the negative referenda causing the postponement of the European
Constitution could well be the crisis represented by this transit of Saturn in Leo.
Of course, all of these events (past and present) must be considered along with other major
mundane configurations occurring at the time. To understand the effects of the current
ingress of Saturn into Leo we must look at least at three other mundane events.
Firstly, we must take into account the square between Jupiter and Saturn. The ingress of
Saturn into Leo and the subsequent entrance of Jupiter into Scorpio (26 October 2005) will
place them in a square aspect later this year. This aspect marks the first critical point of the
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larger cycle that was begun by the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in 20003. So we can
expect a period of change and adjustment at that time.
Secondly, we must observe the Revolutions of the Year for specific countries in order to
understand the impact on them of Saturn's ingress. It is significant that Leo will ascend in the
Vernal Ingress, for the majority of European countries. This means that Saturn will have a
direct impact throughout European continent, particularly as it transits the first 10 of Leo and
as it conjoins the ascendant in the annual revolution of each of those countries.
If we take the Revolution of the Year for Brussels (the capital of the EU) as an example, we
can observe the following highlights:
- Violent argument and controversy regarding government (Mercury in Aries on MC) reflects
governmental instability or diminished power to act (Node on 10th, Mercury in opposition of
Jupiter and in square to Saturn)
During its passage from 29 Cancer to 11 Leo (where it will make its first station), Saturn will
aspect the Moon, the Ascendant, the Sun (ruler of Ascendant) and the MC, triggering the
signification referred above.
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have Sagittarius rising during the eclipse and so the ruler will be Jupiter with Saturn
participating. In any case there will be a strong saturnian tone to the eclipse, bringing a sense
of restriction and containment tinted by some kind of conflict or struggle, especially in those
cases where Mars-ruled Scorpio rises, or ameliorated by the influence of Jupiter in the case
of a Sagittarius Ascendant4.
The eclipse at 10 Libra will affect many of the European countries with horoscopes having
relevant cardinal positions. Here are some examples:
The combinations of all these events suggests a time of great social and political activity in
Europe. It will be an epoch of crisis and change from which new objectives and goals for
Europe will arise.
Footnotes:
1
According to Ptolemy in Tetrabiblos.
2
Economical aid plan devised by the USA to assist Europe after the Second Word War.
3
The conjunction took place at 2243 of Taurus on the 28th April 2000.
4
We must note that the quality of the eclipse will vary according to the location where the
observation will take place. Here we are only providing a general overview.
5
William Lilly, Annus Tenebrosus, London 1652, annotated electronic edition by Sue Ward
(www.sue-ward.co.uk).
6
Again this is an approximate measure of time. Adjustments must be made if one is studying
a particular nation or region.