Is reality getting to you a little too hard lately?
If you answered yes, you may blame Daddy Saturn.
Since March 7, the planet of limitations, boundaries, and structures has been swimming through Pisces, encouraging everyone to remove their rose-colored glasses and embrace the truth, no matter how ugly it is. The Pisces-ruled house in your birth chart is where idealism and wishful thinking thrive, but since Saturn’s arrival, you’ve probably noticed that things have gotten a lot less ideal in this area. Despite the fact that it may appear that the planet of karma is only here to ruin the fun, there is a very important lesson to be learned from this transit. Indeed, as Saturn goes retrograde in Pisces for the first time in about 30 years, you’ll be called to reconsider how you’ve been asserting a stronger sense of stability.
When Will Saturn Retrograde In 2023?
Saturn’s transit through Pisces will begin to slow dramatically on June 17 as the outer planet retraces its steps through the sign of dreams, ideals, and spiritual enlightenment. From then until November 4, every zodiac sign will see Saturn’s strictness soften. Although this will provide some temporary relief to your Pisces-ruled house, the lack of structure here may allow you to redefine your hopes and wishes, or allow them to slip through your fingers entirely. Because retrogrades occur when a planet is not moving at its normal velocity, their meanings tend to fade; in a sign as changeable as Pisces, this can lead to confusion, deception, or general uncertainty. You may feel unusually gullible at this time, so be wary of anything that appears too good to be true (because it probably is).
Here’s what each of the 12 zodiac signs can expect during Saturn’s retrograde period in 2023.
Aries (March 20 – April 20): Your Subconscious Patterns Will Be Reexamined
This month, as Saturn stations retrograde in your 12th house, you’ll be called to reconsider any habits or tendencies that have been holding you back. Aries, you’re the go-getter of the zodiac, but you have a hard time allowing yourself to dream bigger. Consider what has been holding you back from thinking outside the box during this retrograde: is it a lack of self-belief or a lack of discipline? Trusting your vision, even if the road ahead appears difficult, is the first step toward realizing your dreams.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Your Friendship Responsibilities Will shift
Saturn will station retrograde in Pisces on June 17, loosening some of the boundaries and limitations you’ve imposed here. While the last few months have allowed you to draw some necessary lines about how much you’re willing to do for others, this retrograde is putting some of these limits to the test. So much so that you may struggle to determine where to draw the line between yourself and others. You might also find yourself refining some of your connections right now in order to make them healthier and more aligned with your ideal vision of community and companionship.
Gemini (May 20 – June 21): Your Career Will Be Restructured
Saturn will station retrograde in your 10th house of career this month, ushering in a period of reflection on what you do for a living. You may be reconsidering some of your goals and dreams in this field, or you may be changing careers entirely. You’ve been yearning for more stability in your career since March, and you’ll be thinking about how to get it during this retrograde. How can you position yourself for the success you’ve always desired? Now is the time to imagine what this might look like.
Cancer (June 20 – July 22): Your Belief Systems Will Be Tested
You’ll be reevaluating what you believe in as Saturn stations retrograde. You’ve become more serious about your studies, perspectives, and beliefs in recent months, and as this retrograde unfolds, you’ll be looking more closely at where you’ve been overly idealistic in this area. While you like to keep an open mind, it’s important to know exactly where you stand on certain issues, and this retrograde is an excellent opportunity to do so. Allow yourself as much time as you need to experiment with different perspectives. You don’t have to have everything figured out right away.
Leo (July 23-August 22): You’ll Review Your Commitments
During Saturn’s retrograde, you’ll be invited to review and revise any agreements you’ve signed that feel deceptive, confusing, or unrealistic, especially if they involve shared resources or entanglements with others. If you’ve found yourself in over your head with debt, finances, or other responsibilities, Leo, now might be the time to let some of them go. You’ll realize that some burdens aren’t worth your time and effort, and that’s okay. It is critical to understand when to say no.
Virgo (August 23-September 22): Your Romantic Relationships Will Be A Focus
Saturn will go retrograde in your seventh house of partnerships on June 17, prompting you to reconsider the personal boundaries you’ve been establishing in your relationships. Are you currently at ease with the level of responsibility you’ve assumed in this dynamic? If not, you’ll be thinking about where you want to draw the line. You may be thinking about the long-term potential of a romantic relationship right now, but it may be difficult to see things clearly until November 4th.
Libra (September 23-October 22): Your Habits Will Be Changed
As Saturn stations retrograde in Pisces this month, how you exercise discipline in your routines, wellness, and daily rituals will be emphasized. You’ve been attempting to implement more structure in this area since March, but you’ll now be revising how you handle your responsibilities. If you’ve been holding yourself to unrealistic standards, Libra, it’s time to let go. Just don’t overdo it, Libra; you don’t want to undo any progress you’ve made.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Your Creative Boundaries Will Be Eliminated
The boundaries and limitations you’ve been noticing in your creative pursuits and pleasure-seeking activities will begin to fade as Saturn stations retrograde this month. While the increased level of responsibility has allowed you to take some of your interests more seriously, the retrograde allows you to enjoy yourself with fewer constraints. If you’ve been feeling creatively stymied, this burden will be lifted for the time being.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Your Household Responsibilities Will Be Reduced
Saturn will station retrograde in your fourth house of home and family this month, easing some of the responsibilities you’ve assumed in this area since March. As the free-spirited sign of the zodiac, you seek plenty of liberation and expansion in your personal life, but duties and obligations here have most likely increased recently. This retrograde is an opportunity to reconsider some of the work you may have agreed to do here, and to lighten your load if necessary.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19): You’ll Redefine Your Ideas
Your chart ruler (aka Saturn) will station retrograde on June 17, prompting you to reconsider some of your current thoughts and opinions. Since March, you’ve been looking for new ways to put some of your ideas into action, and the retrograde is an opportunity to dream a little bigger. If Saturn’s confines have made it difficult to be imaginative, expect some of these mental barriers to dissolve now.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Your Relationship With Money Is Changing
As Saturn, your chart ruler, stations retrograde this month, you’ll revisit some of the financial boundaries and limitations you’ve put in place. You’ve been more conscious of how you spend your time, money, and energy in recent months, and as this retrograde progresses, you’ll be reconsidering how you maintain these things. If you’ve been too strict about how you enjoy the fruits of your labor, now is the time to relax a little. However, now might be a good time to think about some of your long-term goals in this area.
Pisces (February 19-March 20): You May Experience An Identity Crisis
Saturn will turn retrograde in your first house of personal identity and individuality on June 17, inviting you to consider how you share yourself with the world around you. Saturn’s presence in your sign since March has added a sense of responsibility and commitment, causing you to be more deliberate about how you show up. As the retrograde progresses, you’ll be revising some of your efforts to align them with your desire for true, unfiltered liberation.
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