Saturn

The Saturn card in the Cosmic Cousins Astro Oracle offers a cosmic meditation on the soulful evolution of Saturn – the planet of responsibility, time, order and structure. As the traditional ruling planet for both Capricorn and Aquarius, Saturn invites us to explore the themes of maturity and growth, embracing a higher mission, building structures, adopting a long-term approach, considering our public appearance and reputation, and humanity at large.

Affirmation: "I embrace the challenges and growth opportunities in my life. I take responsibility for my actions and align them with my higher mission. I am resilient, authentic, and proud of who I am."

Somatic Embodiment: Saturn is associated with the skeletal system, bones, teeth, and skin. It symbolizes structure and the passage of time. Find a quiet and comfortable space. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and bring your awareness to your bones. With each breath, breathe in strength in your bones, expressing gratitude for the structure they provide in your life. As you exhale, bring awareness to your skin, allowing the bones and skin to unclench and relax.

Meaning: Drawing the Saturn card at this time signifies a period of soulful growth and maturity. It suggests that you are being called to take responsibility for your actions, decisions, and the impact you have on the world. The energy of Saturn invites you to embrace a higher mission or purpose, understanding that your actions have long-lasting consequences and influence. It encourages you to build solid structures in your life, whether in your relationships, career, or personal development, by adopting a disciplined and patient approach. This card also invites you to consider your public appearance and reputation, recognizing the importance of integrity and authenticity in how you present yourself to the world.

Difficulties + Challenges: Saturn's influence can bring forth feelings of restriction, limitation, and the need to confront and overcome obstacles. It may require patience and perseverance as you navigate the path of growth and take on the responsibilities that come with it. However, it is through these challenges that you can cultivate strength, resilience, and a deep sense of accomplishment.

Exploration: This card invites you to explore the sign that Saturn is currently in, as it moves through each zodiac sign and influences our approach to responsibility and structure. By attuning to the current Saturn sign, you can gain deeper insights into the areas of life where maturity and growth are most likely to occur. Additionally, connecting to Saturn in your own birth chart can provide further understanding of your unique journey of soulful evolution and the lessons Saturn brings to your life.

Image: a stoic and serious queer person wearing all black, with a tiny rainbow stripe over their heart. This image represents the deeper meaning of Saturn's energy when experienced through a queer lens. The stoic and serious queer person embodies the resilience and strength cultivated through navigating life’s challenges. The choice to wear all black symbolizes the depth and introspection that comes with embracing the shadow aspects of oneself and confronting the difficulties of growth. The tiny rainbow stripe over their heart represents the resilience, authenticity, and pride that arise from embracing one's identity and work in the world, integrating it into one’s journey of maturity and responsibility.

Queer Perspective: Saturn's energy encourages one to create a solid foundation for their identities and relationships. It calls for the establishment of healthy boundaries, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility towards oneself and one's community. Saturn teaches the importance of setting boundaries, asserting one's needs, and cultivating a sense of self-respect and self-care. Saturn's association with time also holds significance in the queer community. It reminds us that acceptance and progress is a process that unfolds over time. It encourages patience and resilience, as individuals navigate the complexities of pushing back against authority figures and the status quo.

By exploring the deeper meaning of the Saturn card, connecting to the current Saturn sign, embracing a queer perspective, and engaging in somatic embodiment exercises and affirmations, you can tap into the transformative power of Saturn's energy, cultivating maturity, responsibility, and a solid foundation for your soulful evolution.