The most challenging aspect this year is a square (90-degree angular relationship) between Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus. It will last all year. Squares are always challenging. They posit two influences that are at odds over what to express and how to express it. This is a particularly difficult square because Saturn and Uranus are totally different energies, and Aquarius and Taurus are different in their values and behavioral patterns.
Saturn is grounded. It likes to define and achieve concrete goals. It plays by the rules, thus tends to be conservative and traditional. It likes to establish and enforce limits and boundaries as a way of maintaining control and feeling safe.
Uranus is electrical. It seeks inspiration with which to make changes. Its nature is to be progressive, innovative and experimental. It values the unique and strives to be free. As such, it can rebel against being restricted in any way.
What makes the tension between these influences even more striking is that Saturn in Aquarius, a sign that likes change and Uranus is in Taurus, a sign that likes stability. We can already see how these forces can play out in the political arena. One side wants to radically change the ongoing, traditional patterns. The other side wants to maintain the status quo. One side calls for returning to a simpler time when everyone had a place, knew their place and stayed there. The other side wants to continue to develop new patterns sociologically, economically, politically and even spiritually. But which side is which? Who are the tradition keepers and who are the revolutionaries, and what and who are they fighting against? The irony is that both sides point to the other as existential threats to our security and well being. Each side insists that they speak for truth and justice while claiming the other side will take us away from the principles and values upon which our nation is based.
The way out of any square is not to assume one is right while the other is wrong. The opportunity is to create a third option, one that is brand new. Remember that Uranus can bring inspirational and liberating changes while Saturn likes to ground ideas in pragmatic action.
The highest option in integrating these energies starts with Saturn, the planet of personal responsibility. If we each strive to take total responsibility for all our thoughts, feelings and actions we will be too busy to judge others or project our fears onto them. This will, in turn, enable us to own our Uranian energy. This means we will be able explore, experiment with and express our uniqueness in ways that are honest, yet grounded and potentially productive. This frees us to be our authentic selves and not be bound by limitations imposed by outmoded values, thinking or behaviors. We will be more likely to be able to realize a peak in our personal and collective organizational and creative potential. Our social order can become more fluid, not defined by race, gender, economic status or religious beliefs.
By emphasizing personal freedom within a context of personal responsibility we can combine the principles of a meritocracy (show up, work hard and positive results will follow) with compassion and concern for the well-being of us all (from each according to their ability, to each according to their need).
Without some similar type of integration, we are likely to see our nation, and by extension the world, become more autocratic. Power will be more hierarchical and exercised by the elites in government, corporations (including technology and social media) and certain religious organizations. Simultaneously, individuals could take it upon themselves to act out in violent ways against those whom they perceive as threats in whatever way.
The challenge, and opportunity, of the Saturn-Uranus square is to see ourselves as responsible, independent people who strive to function effectively in a society in which everyone’s needs for survival and dignity are respected. It’s certainly a tall order, even idealistic in its concept. But as we’ve noted in recent current events, big changes are happening.
Aries
Early month could bring conflicts with friends or colleagues, especially about personal values. Late month can bring opportunities to generate new income streams. Reallocation of resources in some way may be required in order to take advantage of those potentials.
The Link LonkFebruary 04, 2021 at 12:42PM
https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/february-wheel-of-light-entering-the-square/
February Wheel of Light: Entering the Square - Sonoma County Gazette
https://news.google.com/search?q=Wheel&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
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