Saturn in Aries - Top 5 Themes For a New Era

 On May 24, 2025, Saturn moves into the fiery sign of Aries. This is a major astrological headline as Saturn spends two to three years in a sign, so when he changes signs, we often feel a major shift on both a personal and collective level. You may have heard of the term "Saturn return" which refers to when Saturn returns to the point it was at when a person was born. This occurs between the ages of 28 - 30 and every 28 - 30 years afterwards as this is the time it takes for Saturn to make his way around the zodiac. The last time Saturn was in Aries was April 1996 - February 1999. If you are old enough to remember this time, think back to what was happening in your life then to get clues as to what to expect in the upcoming Saturn in Aries era.

Astro Codes Oracle

 

Saturn will ingress into Aries on May 24 and then retrograde back into Pisces on September 01, 2025. This will give us a little preview of the main show which will be when he moves back into Aries on February 13, 2026, and stays there until April 12, 2028. This Saturn in Aries period will have an extra element to it as he will be making a conjunction (joining together with) with Neptune in 2026. They will come close this year in 2025 but will not be exact until early 2026. Saturn is about rules, boundaries and structures, while Neptune is about the spiritual, unity and dissolves things. I will discuss in more detail what this means below along with the themes we will likely see come up during Saturn's time in Aries.

1. Self Discipline and Self Reliance
   Saturn is about responsibility and working hard to get results. Unlike Jupiter which hands us gifts and makes things easy for us, Saturn says that if we truly want to accomplish something, we must put in the time and effort. There are no short cuts or life hacks with Saturn.  The good news is that with Saturn, if you work hard and put in the time, you will get long lasting results. Aries is about our sense of self and our identity. Saturn in Aries can challenge our sense of confidence and show us where our identity may be built on shaky ground. If we are getting a sense of validation from external sources, this won't work anymore. Forget about how many likes you got on social media, Saturn wants you to develop a sense of confidence that comes from within. It's time to become more independent and to practice self-discipline if you truly want to grow and see lasting change. 
   
   
2. Creative Innovation
   Aries is a fire sign, and like all fire signs loves to express itself through creativity. Aries energy can be impulsive and risky, with a devil may care attitude. However, Saturn in this sign lends a sense of caution and can even slow us down or stop us from taking that leap of faith. This can be discouraging to those accustomed to just going for it. As frustrating as this is, Saturn is asking us to look before we leap. Are there pitfalls that can be avoided? Are there possible dangers we can prepare for? Saturn's caution can help us to make something that is longer lasting and more likely to succeed. Aries creative energy can also help us to come up with something we wouldn't otherwise have come up with without the rules and restrictions that Saturn brings.
   
   
3. Restrictions and Rebellion
   Saturn often brings restrictions and limitations to the areas ruled by the sign he is in. As Aries rules individuality and self-expression, there may be increasing limitations on personal freedom and increased pressure to conform and not stand out. Freedom of speech and movement may see roll backs along with threats to bodily autonomy. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, so there will be those who push back against these boundaries. Aries is a fiery rebellious sign, and there will be those who don't take kindly to these restrictions. It is also a sign ruled by Mars, the god of war, so this era may see an increase in armed rebellions.
   
   
4. Strong Leadership
   Saturn is associated with maturity and older adults, while Aries with youth, energy and a warrior spirit. This era will likely bring leaders who are combine these aspects, like older leaders with a youthful sensibility and young ones who have wisdom beyond their years. We may also see more leaders from a military or policing background come to the fore. This can lead to strong and charismatic leaders, but also there is a danger of the rise of aggressive individuals or those with fascist tendencies to become prominent. The challenge is to look to those who can combine wisdom and experience with a forward-looking optimism, rather than those who think that might makes right.
   
   
5. The Collapse of Long Standing Structures
   Above I mentioned that Saturn and Neptune will be close to conjunction this year and exact next year. In the past when Saturn and Neptune have come together, structures and rules that we took for granted have dissolved and disappeared. The last time this happened was in 1988/89 when the Berlin wall came down and Soviet rule over Eastern Europe collapsed. This then led to the Soviet Union itself ceasing to exist. This year and next will see big changes in the world order and some things that we took for granted disappear. While this may sound scary, remember that it is only through getting rid of what no longer works that we can make room for something new and hopefully better.

The Saturn in Aries period ahead of us is one that is not without its challenges. As listed above we may see more personal restrictions, the rise of strongmen leaders and big changes to the global order. At the same time this period is one that asks us to take personal responsibility and to get creative in our solutions to problems. It asks us to find true strength and leadership and to stand up against tyranny and those who would abuse their power. When we do the hard work that Saturn assigns us we will gain the benefit of long lasting positive change.

 

 

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Full Moon in Scorpio - Expect the Unexpected

 On May 12 we have a Full Moon at 22 degrees of Scorpio. Full Moons occur when the Sun and Moon are in opposite signs. In this case, the Sun is in earthy, slow moving and pleasure-loving Taurus, while the Moon is in spiritual, transformative and deep feeling Scorpio. Full Moons are a time of heightened emotions as the Moon, which rules our emotions, and the subconscious, is at the apex of her cycle. This is even more pronounced with the Full Moon in Scorpio as this sign is one that rules over such taboo topics as death, the occult, sex and long-term finances and taxes. These are all topics that can bring up strong reactions from our subconscious. During the Full Moon in Scorpio we are asked to look beyond the material realm of Taurus and dive deep into our inner world and consider the spiritual, the psychological and the sexual realms.

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This Full Moon in opposite Uranus in Taurus, bringing an element of surprise and chaos to this lunation. Uranus brings sudden events, shocks and inspiration, so expect the unexpected now. Surprise events can throw us for a loop and bring up strong emotions shaking us out of our comfort zone. This is like the Tower card in the Tarot, shaking our foundations to reveal what in our life is not on a solid footing. We may long for comfort and security, but Uranus is trying to shake us awake and bring clarity and inspiration to us.

Also challenging us is that the Sun and Moon are forming a loose square with Mars in Leo, the planet of action, courage and warfare. The sudden events and challenges can inspire us to take action, but we also may be tempted to react in anger or to lose our temper. It is better to wait and see how the dust settles before enacting a plan of action now.

In addition, on this day Mercury in Taurus makes a square with Pluto in Aquarius. Pluto rules over the Scorpio Full Moon and is the planet of death, transformation, power and the collective subconscious. This aspect is likely to bring secrets and scandals to light as Mercury in practical no nonsense Taurus brings us messages from Pluto's underworld. Watch for something of a scandalous nature to be revealed now on the collective and personal level.

Supporting this Full Moon are the Nodes, with the North Node in Pisces trine the Moon and the South Node in Virgo sextile the Moon. The North Node encourages us to let go of the past and move out of our comfort zone. To use change as an impulse for growth, rather than trying to cling to the past.

The Sabina Symbol for this Full Moon is "A Bunny is Transformed Into a Fairy". This symbol speaks to the power of our imagination and encourages us to use the primal animal energies of this Full Moon and to channel them into deep transformation on the spiritual and psychological level. With the strong chaotic energies from Uranus bringing shocks and upsets and Pluto and Mercury bringing secrets to light, we are confronted with radical changes. The answer is not to react in anger or trying to control things, but to see this as an opportunity for change on a deep and lasting level. 

 

 

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