I only notice the eclipse because I looked it up. I feel absolutely no special energy whatsoever. I’ll readily agree that I’m probably not in sync with myself - the irritating part is figuring out a) why, and b) how to fix it.
Significant stuff is happening all the time. But I’m still not awake, it seems. Am I even meant to be, or am I banging my head against a brick wall at this point? I just don’t see any meaning.
Hi Oliver,
The conjunction of Mars and Saturn at your Ascendant is a powerful astrological event as you know, signalling a time of potent energy and catalytic change, particularly in how you initiate and approach the foundational aspects of your life. Mars, the planet of action, meets Saturn, the symbol of time and discipline, right at the forefront of your personal expression; your Ascendant. This alignment typically triggers a period of intense restructuring, often forcing you to face and reshape the very core of your identity and how you present yourself to the world.
This process can feel quite demanding, as Saturn’s influence often manifests as pressure that compels us to confront our limitations. This might be slowing things down so that you can rebuild on more solid ground, while Mars pushes you to move forward, which can increase your frustration with any blockages you encounter. Essentially, this is a cosmic forging process, where the old structures of your identity are being remoulded under intense scrutiny and pressure.
Interestingly, the unexpected help you received in your garden during the solar eclipse, a time known for revealing hidden pathways and changes, suggests that growth and opportunities can appear in the most unexpected places. Your garden, a symbol of cultivation and nurturing, receiving such attention during a significant celestial event, hints at potential growth areas that might not be directly linked to your career but are nonetheless fruitful and enriching.
As Saturn crosses your Ascendant, it reinforces this theme of restructuring. It's a time for serious self-assessment and realignment, where frivolities are stripped away to focus on what is truly essential. This phase might be challenging, as Saturn demands maturity and often imposes a more austere outlook on life. However, the rewards are substantial, leading to a stronger, more resilient self, aligned more closely with your true purpose.
During this period, you might feel as if you're not fully "awake" to the changes around you, almost as if you're undergoing a dissolution of your former self, a necessary phase in the alchemical transformation process. The clarity you seek might not emerge swiftly or directly but will unfold as you engage more deeply with this period of personal redefinition and realignment.
So, while the career blocks are indeed frustrating, they may be redirecting your energy towards areas where it can flow more freely for the time being. This doesn’t mean abandoning your professional aspirations but rather allowing yourself to explore and develop other areas of growth that could inform and eventually transform your career path. If you can trust in this process, and it may be tough for you as you readily acknowledge your stubbornness, it is designed not just to challenge but to ultimately fortify your life's trajectory.
Naturally, I don't know what else is happening in your chart nor what sign the ASC is in, so I appreciate my comments may be better approached loosely and are generalised. I'm more of a Jungian too, so that may or may not be up your street, if you're not taken with Jung I'll bear it in mind for the future.
Cheers
... it is not an easy time... a great transformation for you and for him.
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