Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Saturn is Winter For those of us, living in Northern Hemisphere locations we're in the middle of Saturn winter. One year I realized that the nature of winter is so identical to winter. And, perhaps, that is why so many people struggle with winter, because, we’re not in-tune enough with Saturn. So, today’s article is about all the ways that Winter is like Saturn and by embracing Winter we can get stronger with our Saturn’s. Similarities Saturn is: Positive qualities, first: Inward, quiet, silent, blissful, spontaneous fulfillment of desire without straining, peaceful, Negative qualities: Cold, contractive, restrictive, loss, grief, suffering, sickness, delays, disappointments, etc. Winter is: Positive: Peaceful, silent, still, blissful,…..inward.... Negative: Cold, restrictive, lonely, unhappy, delays, disappointments, sickness, inward cycle - shy, sad, depressive...., etc. In truth Saturn-Winter is a lot like life. When we’re balanced, settled and peaceful within we can allow the natural rhythm or cycle of Winter to come. If we’re trying to run around, be active and get a whole lot done, we often can experience winter as troubling, a nuisance, cold, and frustrating. Saturn, however, is all about balance. Saturn is here, as a reflection about how in-tune we are with the natural balance of nature. If we’re getting enough rest and we’re feeling balanced within, then life flows spontaneously and naturally. If we’re working too hard and not getting enough rest, then all the negatives of Saturn come to us. If we’re stressed, then we feel unsettled. When we’re out of balance, then we make the wrong decisions and are surprised why we feel we have to struggle and strain to fulfill our desires. Saturn-Winter is all about nature taking its natural rest phase which is the basis of the entire expansive cycle of the spring. There’s a principle in the yoga tradition called: “Rest is the basis of activity.” This means how well we’re rested determines how successful our outer activities will be. Winter is the rest cycle of nature. All of the species and animals in winter, hibernate during the winter months. When we were an agriculture culture we were more in-tune with this rest cycle of winter. Now, that we don’t need to follow the dictates of the weather we’ve become free to be active and busy even during winter times. I encounter people all the time who are locked in to being very busy during the winter time’s, even though the winter cold and snow's, makes it much more difficult to get around and get things done. I’ve realized over time that this is because winter is Saturn and when we set up our lives so we can take maximum advantage of this inward cycle, then we will feel more balanced, successful and happy. Think of Saturn-Winter as a huge rest cycle. Think of it as a divine opportunity for inward development. Think of it as a preparation for the dynamic activities of the up-coming spring. Rest, rejuvenate, and heal during these times and see if that doesn’t bring tremendous fruits during the spring. Rest & Activity Cycles This is a very important part of nature. Everything in life alternates between rest and activity. We walk, and first have to plant one foot, resting our bodies, and then advance ahead with our other foot. Then, we have to plant that foot and the other foot bursts forth. This is the alternation of rest and activity, or Saturn and Jupiter expansion. Every night we go to bed as a preparation for the next day’s many activities. How well we rest during the night determines completely, how successful our next day goes. If we tossed and turned and had interrupted sleep then the next day we feel strained and unsettled. Consistent, regular and deep sleep is the basis of happy and successful daily activities. We’re never taught however, about cycles of rest and activity. So, we stay up too late. We work to hard and don’t wake up refreshed and renewed the next day. No wonder our life gets off center and we experience many Saturn negatives of delays, disappointments, loss, and grief. Many of Saturn’s most troublesome negative complaints; tiredness, fatigue, stress, dis-ease and even disease can be turned around by entertaining even just this one Saturn remedy of getting more rest at night. In addition to the daily rest cycle there is a monthly Moon rest cycle which is another Saturn cycle. Every month the Moon waxes and wanes. When the Moon is waxing we enjoy more outward experience, have more energy and get more done. When, the Moon is waning, however, many people feel more discomfort, lack of energy, sadness, even depression and grief. Traditionally, Jyotish says this is because the Waning Moon is a negative or cursed time of the month. Those with small Moon’s in their charts will be destined for unhappiness and grief. The truth, however, is that the Waning cycle is a rest cycle and the more we arrange our lives so we can take better advantage of this true purpose; the more positive this cycle will be. After learning to rest more during the Waning Moon cycle I immediately felt better. I felt less stressed and more calm and relaxed. Then, I began to notice that my Waxing Moon times were more successful and fulfilling. If you pay attention you’ll even be able to feel your physiology wanting to slow down and be more restful during the New Moon times. I’ve noticed my physiology curls up and feels like hibernating during these times. Instead of straining against this natural impulse allow yourself to rest during this time. Saturn is the planet that tells us how well we’re doing with our balance. If we’re unsettled, out of sorts, stressed or dis-eased, then all of Saturn’s negative consequences will be found. If we listen however, to the needs of our bodies and minds, and give to ourselves what we need in this way, then all the negatives of Saturn go away! Make your Saturn experiment today! Whatever negative Saturn experience you’re having, do the opposite from what you’re feeling. If sad, get more rest. If feeling lonely, be more quiet. If anxious, worried, afraid, etc. then be more silent. In deep Saturn silence is the source of all mental and emotional happiness. If you’re experiencing physical pain or discomfort, then rest. Take a hot bath. Have a wonderful massage. Be more easy with yourself. Bring more Saturn wisdom into your every day life and then see that Saturn grief is replaced with Saturn joy. Winter is the time to reflect, to be inward, to rest and rejuvenate. If we’re not able to take advantage of this natural inclination of the winter, then we’ll continue feeling grief, upset ness and all manners of Saturn unhappiness. The very moment that we surrender and give in to what is happening to us, that very moment we can feel better. There’s a Christian expression which says: “Not my will oh Lord, but thy will be done.” This is a great Saturn expression. When we allow ourselves to surrender our will to the Cosmic will then we have a chance to be more in-tune with the nature of life. Saturn-Winter is one such time. If we allow ourselves to accept and take advantage of this great restful and healing time then our whole next year will be brighter and more fulfilling. Instead of dreading winter, embrace it as the wonderful Saturn time that it is. When you do, immediately, you’ll feel more peaceful and happy. When you accept the pace that it takes, starting the car, cleaning the snow off the sidewalk, immediately you’ll feel better. Allow yourself the time to flow through your day. Allow yourself the extra time it takes to go through any especially Saturnish, winter days! When you allow that time, you’re surrendering to nature which is by the way, one of the typical Jyotish remedies for Saturn: ‘surrender’. Embrace winter as the natural Saturn time of the year, and allow yourself to rest, recuperate and rejuvenate as a preparation for this upcoming year. Most people think that the New Year starts on January 1st. However, this is not true! These months of January and February, for most places upon the earth, are deep in the Saturn winter mode. The New Year begins when the spring comes. Trying to start a New Year during the middle of Saturn winter is very confusing and misleading. I make my New Year’s resolutions during the Sun in Pisces when one is naturally reflecting upon the entire last 12 Sun months. The New Year is best celebrated, (especially for Northern Hemisphere countries) when the New astrological year begins in April. Enjoy these last winter months as the rest cycles of the entire year. Be more inward, rest your soul, and recuperate and rejuvenate for next year’s dynamic cycles. Sincerely, Mark Kincaid Founder Nature’s Astrology www..com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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