by Robert Wilkinson
Since I believe my new book “Saturn: Spiritual Master, Spiritual Friend” contains more than a few gems of wisdom and insight, I’m posting a few pieces from various parts of the work each week. Today we take a brief look at some qualities of Saturn in Chapter 3.
Saturn is said to “rule” the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius, and is said to be “exalted” in Libra. What does this mean?The two signs a planet rules show us the dual nature of the planet’s qualities. Capricorn is a Cardinal Earth (initiating/practical) sign, while Aquarius is a Fixed Air (stable/interactive) sign. So Saturn’s nature is to be initiating in its practicality and self-organization, and stable in its associations and ideals. This part of us is able to take the initiative in organizing practical methods in ways we choose, and stabilize ideas and relationships within an idealistic frame of reference. By accepting our power of practical initiative as well as the power to structure or restructure a synthesized overview of things, we come to understand what worked yesterday may not work today, and what works today may not tomorrow….
Both Capricorn and Aquarius are motivated by protocol and "good policy." We all have all the signs in our astrological charts, and the sectors where we have these energies active show us where we are deliberate in our public expression, especially in situations where we are in the public eye. Both signs have their own sense of protocol, and their expression is governed by the protocols of the situations in which they find themselves….
Saturn is said to be “exalted” in the Cardinal Air sign of Libra. A planet’s sign of exaltation indicates that sign energy is the arena of greatest growth for that planetary function. This implies Saturn finds its best expression as it embodies and expresses the qualities of Libra.
Libra exemplifies the qualities of justice, fairness, balance, and equipoise. Libra is about finding the many nuanced ways of approaching the various shadings of any given thing. It is not that Libra is necessarily perfectly balanced or centered in some internal equilibrium, but it searches for the perfect equilibrium and perfectly balanced perspective in every situation.
Libra is the part of us able to act of its own initiative to find an appropriate self-direction. It is the sign of idealistic spiritual virtues representing those actions bringing us harmony or disharmony. It is the sign through which we come to a perfect balance in view and action through a multitude of minor adjustments.
This book takes an entirely new look at our inner Saturn and the power it gives us to take command of our lives and destiny. If Saturn represents all that limits us and holds us back, it’s only because we must master those lessons so we may become spiritual adults and fulfill our purpose for being alive on Earth. By knowing our Saturnian strengths, we can overcome fear and any sense of victimization or powerlessness.
It was written for both astrologers and non-astrologers, and gives the reader the power to understand why some things happened when they did. Throughout the book, it offers ways for us to “make friends” with this part of our existence and take command of our destiny. As you read each chapter, you’ll become more aware of all the factors assisting Soul growth through understanding how our Saturn lessons relate to Dharma (our Highest Spiritual Function) and various types of karma, both those we cause and those which are "Sacred Wounds" leading us to a greater compassion and understanding.
And as you've just sampled, we explore the concept of Saturn representing our Ring-Pass-Not, or that part of us which is limited while we learn certain lessons related to our understanding of who we are and why we can or cannot do certain things. As our Saturn expands its understanding and wisdom, then our Ring-Pass-Not expands so we can find purpose and meaning in each chapter of life. It is the secret to our power to guide our own evolution as we become conscious of the meaning of why we are on Earth.
The second part of the book examines how Saturn cycles mark major points of choice and change throughout life, and what we can expect when Saturn makes conjunctions, squares, and oppositions to our planets and Ascendant. There are tables assisting the reader to know when Saturn was in each sign, so even those with little or no understanding of astrology can track the timing on their major life changes. There is an entire chapter dedicated to the Saturn Return, perhaps the most important times in life when our decisions profoundly shape our future.
Part two closes with a chapter on one of the most crucial factors in our personal unfoldment: how the progressed Moon and transiting Saturn cycles track each other throughout life and relate to our emotional growth, and a chapter on a global phenomenon happening since 2003 impacting everyone on Earth. The Epilogue offers a few insights about living “the spiritual life,” and opens dimensions of higher and broader possibilities of personal evolution, regardless of which path to Truth we may be on.
This is a book you will reference many times for many reasons, and each time you pick it up you’re sure to find undiscovered gems of insight on each page. This book can help you throw off all the attitudes and memories which have held you back from finding and living the life and purpose you’ve been searching for since you were young. Welcome to the journey of self-discovery, and finding your power to live your life on your own terms, fulfilling your reason for being alive as an Eternal having human experiences!
Please order your copy today! You can go to the Saturn: Spiritual Master, Spiritual Friend page and order your copy of either the paperback or the ebook. I’ve been told that people who live overseas can get their copy much faster by going through Amazon. And if you would, please write a review on the Amazon site, since the more reviews, the bigger the boost on their site.
© Copyright 2016 Robert Wilkinson
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