Molly,

Great to review your readings which describe the choice we have to not be a victim.

I am in for a great happening this September when Saturn conjoins my natal Mercury-Pluto-South Node conjunction in the 7th house and squares my natal Jupiter in the third house.

You can see the interesting natal aspects getting charged up..any cheerleading pep talk, concerning this energy would be appreciated.

Fine regards,
Martin

Hi Martin—

I love it that you asked me for a pep talk.

Saturn conjunct Mercury Pluto and SN, all at once, is a very big deal. A “great happening” as you put it.

I read something inspiring on Best of Craigslist this morning. A woman who had been robbed at gunpoint posted an open letter to her attacker. In it, she said:

When bad stuff happens to me now, I do my best to swallow it and spit out good in return. Sometimes that can be pretty difficult— for example, when people do things to other people like what you did to me last night. I know your life has not been fair. People must not have treated you as they should have. But unless you start accepting the hate people give you and repaying it with love, nothing is going to change. In fact, your life and my life and many others’ lives will suffer because of it. (emphasis mine)

Saturn compels, he forces the issue, he says, “You Must.” Pluto, “You Must Let Go. You Must Transform, Heal, Metamorphose. You must dig deep to your inner core of power and face your vulnerabilities.” It signals situations that bring up the kinds of feelings we all have, but we don’t like to face— weakness, jealousy, rage, revenge. Whatever has been repressed. These feelings have to emerge; you don’t have a choice about that. But you do get to choose how you are going to react to them, and that’s where your power lies.

Since it happens in your 7th house, these challenges come through relationships, people you are involved with, finding a satisfactory give-and-take. Since it involves Jupiter, it may involve disagreements about religion or a basic philosophy of life, or maybe even law enforcement.

And South Node represents old karma, lessons that go back to early childhood, to babyhood, even to past incarnations. I see transits to the South Node as opportunities to clear it, to let go. How do you transform old karma? Just like the very wise person above, who, instead of pouring salt on her wounds by indulging in hate, misery and resentment about her difficult experience, forgives and prays for the man who attacked her. That’s powerful.

Phoenix

I’m not saying you’ll be attacked. Nobody knows what’s going to happen. But we do know this— Saturn-Pluto is not an easy combo, and it often brings up situations where we feel out of control and shaken to the core. So here’s your pep talk: when things get intense, keep your heart open. It won’t be easy; Saturn conjunct Pluto is never easy. But if you dedicate yourself to living with compassion and integrity during this time, you will find your way out of the murkiest depths, and into the highest heights of clarity and consciousness. Like the Phoenix, you will rise from your ashes, healed and renewed, in possession of a gift that no one can take away, ever.

Blessings -Molly