Venus, Sun and Mercury Square Saturn

A triple-play of personal planet Saturn squares occurs between June 8th and June 12th. Saturn transits, especially squares, can be uncomfortable, so let’s explore how the divination symbols can best prepare us for this potentially frustrating, restrictive, yet temporary series of events.

We may feel ready to have our cake and eat it too, but the universe isn’t quite ready to serve us the full enchilada.

Pardon the terrible food metaphors, but interestingly, both Sabian Symbols for these squares relate to meals 😂 Gemini 20: A cafeteria cautions against the perils of wasteful overabundance while Pisces 20: A table set for an evening meal is a reminder to hold gratitude for the nourishment in our lives which results from our hard work and experience.

The personal planets all sit in Hexagram 45 (Gathering Together), Line 3 which reminds us that group endeavors can bring about personality issues that may stall progress. The advice is to let it go; these are just temporary setbacks.

Saturn sits in Hexagram 22 (Grace), Line 3, an auspicious line which speaks of a being at a crossroads where the enjoyment of blissful, pleasing moments must be balanced to avoid overindulgence, idealization or escapist tendencies.

Tarot Majors for these squares include the Empress, Sun and Magician challenged by The World. This pits our very essence, values and manifestation desires up against the discomfort of ending one cycle and beginning the next. Also at play are the Lovers (Gemini), the Moon (Pisces), the Tower (Mars rules Decan 2 of Gemini) and the Wheel of Fortune (Jupiter rules Decan 2 of Pisces) as well as the Kings and 9s of Swords/Cups. These cards tell a story of anxiety over a new relationship or life-decision where the path towards wish fulfillment and improved fortune is not yet clear.

In true Saturn fashion, we’re being served up some reality checks and are being asked to embrace these challenges with grace, patience and trust that they are stepping stones toward greater fulfillment and success in whatever new chapter is on the horizon.