Saturn Conjunct Neptune - World Changing Events

On February 13 2026, Saturn enters Aries, where he will be until April of 2028. Saturn changes sign every two and a half years or so, and shows us where we need to work hard, be disciplined and where we may find more restrictions or things slowing down. Saturn takes 28 - 30 years to make his way around the zodiac, so the last time he was in this sign was April 1996 - February 1999. What's different about this go round is that Saturn will be meeting up with Neptune on February 20, something that only happens every 36 years. 

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Saturn and Neptune have very opposite energies. While Saturn is about rules, structures and reality checks, Neptune is about our collective dreams, ideals and illusions. Saturn is the rocky fortress, and Neptune is the waves that crash against it. When the two planets meet up in a conjunction, Neptune dissolves the structures that Saturn has so carefully built. Think back to the last time this happened in 1989, in the sign of Capricorn. Capricorn is about boundaries, walls and physical structures. In 1989 an actual physical wall, the Berlin Wall came down. Along with it the Eastern European countries broke away from communism and the Soviet Union collapsed. A structure and a dream we always thought would be there disappeared. 

This time the Saturn, Neptune conjunction is at 0 degrees of Aries. This very important as this is the start of the zodiac. The shift that we are seeing is not just once every 36 years but extremely unusual and marks the start of a whole new era. It is important to keep in mind that there may not be dramatic events right on the day, but perhaps either leading up to or shortly after. It may also start as something small that becomes much bigger over time. Whether it is in our face or gradual, we will look back at this time as one of profound change. Below are the top 5 themes I see as likely to emerge during this conjunction.

1. Things Fall Apart. When Saturn and Neptune meet up, things we took for granted can disappear. Saturn likes stability and rules, but Neptune comes in to clear the slate and wash things away. Often this is long overdue, as the structures Saturn built may appear solid from the outside, but have been rotting on the inside for a while.  The Soviet Union projected an image of a superpower, but with its military over expanded, its economy on shaky foundations and with corruption and lack of public trust, it collapsed quickly when people in Eastern Europe stood up to it. The Saturn Neptune conjunction often coincides with major power shifts in Russia (Fall of Berlin Wall 1989, Death of Stalin 1953, Russian Revolution 1917). It remains to be seen if this pattern continues. This time around it appears to be the US that is crumbling in the same manner as the USSR. How this falls out we will have to see. But one thing is for sure, something we thought would last, will dissolve.
    
2. Chaos and Confusion. When something falls apart, it is inevitable that something new will emerge from the ashes. This Saturn Neptune conjunction is in the fiery sign of Aries. This makes me wonder if we will see something literally burning up or exploding, or if this represents a sudden quick breakdown. After the last conjunction in 1989, there was a period where things were uncertain in the former Soviet Union and Eastern European countries. No one knew what would come next, what would replace the old structures. With Saturn co present with Neptune in Aries until April 2028, I expect the next two years to be ones marked by some uncertainty.
    
3. A Spell in Broken. Neptune represents our collective ideals and dreams, but also our illusions. When he meets up with Saturn, it can be as if a fog lifts off of us and we see things as they truly are. For a moment we get a glimpse behind the curtain and see that the emperor has no clothes, or that the wizard's power is all smoke and mirrors. We are seeing this now with the revelations of the Epstein files. We are seeing how the billionaire class acts with impunity and how a shady network of spies use and exploit the vulnerable to coerce politicians and advance their masters' power.
    
4. Religious Paranoia. An interesting correlation with Saturn in Neptune is the fear of secret societies or cults. At the last conjunction, we had the height of the "Satanic Panic" which turned out to be false, but led to people being accused of child abuse and losing their jobs or even going to jail. In 1953 we had the McCarthy ear and the Red Scare, where people feared communism was everywhere. There was also an aspect of this during the 1917 conjunction when there was a fear of anarchists and communists. Today we are seeing a repeat of this in the US with evangelical groups seeing secular culture as evil and defining politics as spiritual warfare.
    
5. A Chance to Dream a New Dream. All this talk of things falling apart, and illusions being dispelled can be scary. When the old rules don't apply anymore, it gives us a chance to re-imagine something new. No longer are we stuck in a rut, or able to use the excuse that nothing will ever change. When the old and outdated are swept away, we have the opportunity to dream a new dream and start fresh again. Lets hope this time, we can replace it with something better for everyone.

As we consider the Saturn Neptune conjunction, I want to place it in the context of the other astrology this year. Firstly, this occurs during eclipse season, as we have a Solar Eclipse on Feb.17 and a Lunar Eclipse on March 03. Eclipses are often associated with rise and fall of leaders, and with hidden information being revealed. This adds another layer to this historic aspect. We also have Uranus moving into Gemini in April, where he will be until 2033. Uranus in Gemini has previously coincided with the US being at war, both internally (the Civil War) and externally (WW2). All these factors seem to be pointing towards big changes not just for the US, but the world. What are your thoughts about the upcoming Saturn Neptune conjunction?

 

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Full Moon in Gemini - Spiritual Downloads

On Tuesday December 04, we have a Full Moon at 13 degrees of Gemini. Full Moons occur when the Sun and Moon are in opposite signs and represent a point of heightened emotions, choice or balance. The Sun in Sagittarius asks us to think about our beliefs and big ideas like politics, religion, and philosophy, It is a sign associated with long distance travel, higher education and adventure. When the Sun is in Sagittarius we are asked to think about our dreams for the coming year and how we want to expand our minds, through things like travel and education. The Moon in Gemini is about details and the facts. It's great to have big ideas, but how are you going to actually carry them out? What are the details you need to attend to in order to make them happen? Gemini also reminds us that communication and facts are important. We can have a belief, but is it grounded in truth, or is it based off of fanatasy? This Full Moon we are asked to balance the fine details with our big overall goals. 

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This Full Moon does not have a lot of aspects to it, except that it is square the Nodes. The Nodes are not objects in the sky, but rather calculation points of where the Sun and Moon's paths cross, and are used to calculate eclipses. The South Nodes represent the past, our comfort zones and our accumulated karma. The North Node represents the future, being pushed outside of our comfort zone and our sense of purpose. The South Node shows us what to let go of and the North Node where we are being pushed to expand. The Full Moon squaring the Nodes (who are always exactly opposite each other) creates a grand cross between the Sun, Moon and the Nodes. This is a point of tension where we are asked to embrace an entirely new spiritual perspective (North Node in Pisces) and let go of needing to have all the details planned out in advance (South Node in Virgo). This Full Moon brings new ways of understanding that cannot be explained by logic alone. We may experience something that profoundly alters our point of view. This could be a big event, a sudden ending, or even just a subtle internal shift It may not feel like much at the time, but can have lasting impact for the future.

The Sabian Symbol for this Full Moon is "A Telepathic Conversation". This symbol speaks to the mystical and profound way intuition works. Sometimes we just know something, even though we logically shouldn't. No one has verbally told us or written it down, and yet we just know. This Full Moon is a time when many of us will receive what new agers often call "spiritual downloads". Wisdom and deep insight are more likely now. We are asked to be open to both the big profound Sagittarian ideas and the small Gemini details around us. Both of these will provide opportunity for us to see things from a new, more spiritual point of view. 

 

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New Moon in Scorpio - Insights and Dreams

 On Thursday November 20 we have a New Moon at 28 degrees of Scorpio. New Moons occur when the Sun and Moon are in the same sign and are a time to set goals and start something new. This New Moon is in the sign of Scorpio which rules the deeper aspects of life like psychology, sexuality, magic and mysticism. This is a great time to set goals for personal work like therapy, shadow work, psychic development or learning divination. Scorpio also rules long term finances and debts, so it is a good time to set goals around investing or paying down debts. Scorpio is not about get rich quick schemes or short cuts to self development. Any goals set during the Scorpio New Moon are ones that ask us to commit and go deep.

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This New Moon is an active an powerful one as we have multiple aspects occurring, including with the outer planets and Mercury in retrograde. The Sun and New Moon are conjunct Mercury, marking the half way point of the retrograde period. This is often accompanied by a profound insight as to what the message of the retrograde period is for you. Mercury retrograde in Scorpio often reveals secrets and brings up uncomfortable information that was hidden away. We may hear something surprising that reveals to us a deeper layer of insight to an issue or brings to light a dark secret. Further confirming this is that the New Moon is opposite Uranus, the planet of chaos, sudden change and inspiration. Uranus brings surprises that sometimes inspire us and at other times shake us up. As it is opposite this usually shows up as external events that force us to reassess things or approach an old issue in a new way.

The New Moon is being helped by Saturn and Neptune in Pisces and Jupiter in Cancer, making for a lovely trine in the element of water. Saturn in Pisces may lend a certain melancholy or sombreness to the situation, but also encourages us to work within the limitations of reality. Neptune in Pisces encourages us to dream big and think of our ideals, which can be helpful when we may be feeling shocked or overwhelmed. Try to avoid the temptation to escape into fantasy or overindulgence to avoid dealing with difficulties now. Jupiter helps in this situation too, bringing optimism and a desire to nurture and protect who and what we care about. If we can hold on to our dreams and nurture ourselves while facing whatever new truth we are being dealt with, we may be able to make some profound changes in the future.

The tarot card for this New Moon is the Seven of Cups. This card often features a person facing seven cups each containing a different item like treasure, a castle, a snake, a veiled head etc. Each of these represent different ideals and goals to strive for that the individual must choose from. There are times in life when we may be tempted to choose the thing that looks good, but isn't actually good for us, or to pick what everyone else is in order to fit in. The Seven of Cups reminds us to listen to our intuition and our heart and to take a step back and consider things before making a decision. It tells us to pay attention to the signs and to listen to the messages of our nighttime dreams and daytime fantasies. This New Moon will bring us new insights and revelations that we will need time to consider before taking next steps or making any commitments. For now, see what surfaces, absorb the new information and take care of yourself and others. This is the time to plan and dream, but not yet to act.

 

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