Jupiter Square or Opposite Saturn
© 2004, 2012 Curtis Manwaring
Transiting Jupiter square or opposite your natal Saturn. This is often a time of adjustment and growth. Usually the issue is one of managing risk, whether to invest and try to grow in business or to cut back and keep overhead low. If you are not in business for yourself, then this is often a time of policy changes where middle management tries to become more efficient in order to help improve the bottom line.
Some people experience this time as a crisis of faith, where they don't know what to believe in. There seem to be many choices and you wish that there weren't so many so that it would be easier to choose. Plans and procedures have a way of becoming complex during this phase. Try to simplify your personal life at this time as it will give you more rest so that you will be better able to handle the complexities of business.
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If Saturn is lord of your first house, you may be perplexed about what direction to take in life. Others may urge that you take a chance and do something you wouldn't normally think of. New freedoms may make you feel uncomfortable. You may desire solitude now.
If Saturn is lord of your 2nd, you may have greater expendature than you would like. You may not be able to be as financially cautious as you wish to be.
If lord of the 3rd, your usual environment is changing and opening up new opportunities for you, but you may find it difficult to free yourself from old obligations especially regarding relatives.
If lord of the 4th, you may have legal issues regarding your home or estate during this period. Often the direction to take is unclear. You may feel like moving but find it difficult to cut loose from ancient matters that hold you back.
If lord of the 5th, you may be asked to take care of children, or may be put in situations that force you to become more expressive. Be cautious of your investments, both materially and spiritually.
If lord of the 6th, your daily routine is likely to go through changes, especially those related to work. You may be less cautious in routine matters than usual.
If lord of the 7th, you may be focused on an important committment such as a marriage or business partnership. You may be involved in a relationship that is going through growing pains.
If lord of the 8th, you may benefit through an estate or trust at this time, but often there are strings attached. You may find the price of benefits too high.
If lord of the 9th, this represents a crisis of faith. You are not likely to feel sure of what you believe in now. Usually this is not the best time for pleasure travel, though you may have to for the sake of business.
If lord of the 10th, this represents a turning point in your career, whether to take a gamble, or to play it safe. Often the status quo at work is not acceptable. Business is not usual.
If lord of the 11th, you may find that your acquaintances don't open appropriate avenues for success now. People on the edge of your life may not give you good advice.
If lord of the 12th, you will feel especially like retreating into yourself. It is a time of reflection. Some people seem to get restless and find the need to travel. Be careful about keeping proper perspective as your perspective on reality is likely to be warped in some area now.
