It’s an honor and privilege to present Ayesha Grice as a guest journalist for “Artful Living.”
Saturn, planet of discipline went into Libra on October 29th, and except for a trip back into Virgo (April 8 – July 21, 2010) it will basically be in the sign of peace for two and a half years.
At the beginning of my studies in astrology I always wondered why Saturn was exalted in Libra. In lay terms that means Saturn is at its best when in Libra. Wasn’t Libra the sign that advertisers were thinking of when they wrote “don’t let them see you sweat?” Libra has a reputation for being laid back, artistic, sweet, and polite. Libras sometimes need a push to get into the gym, to come out of their comfort zones, and to be independent.
When Saturn is in Libra they feel the urge to get on with it, to do what’s necessary (a Saturn word) and to make their dreams become a reality. Although Libra has the ability to see both sides of a story, when Saturn comes along they decide to take a stand, and stop trying to be liked by everyone. If you are a Libra, or have planets in Libra, you are probably feeling the urge to get moving again and pull off the back burner personal projects you’ve been dreaming about for years.
Saturn has a bad reputation from people (some astrologers) who don’t understand the Law of Karma. Saturn represents the Law of Karma. Karma is an impersonal principle that brings you the results of actions from your past according to how you’ve been living your life. People who are already on a healthy spiritual path should welcome Saturn. This is a time for cashing in on the good deeds and positive actions from the past. Saturn in Libra will influence all of us to get more serious about our creativity, one-on-one relationships, and our collective relationships. When Saturn goes into Libra, we’ve moved from rugged individualism and personality to group consciousness and unity. We’re moving from “I” to “we.”
If you’re in a relationship and it hasn’t been working for years, then Saturn in Libra will be the catalyst for ending it. If you’re not in a relationship, but want to be, Saturn in Libra will be the catalyst to inspire you to attract more love in your life. Saturn in Libra will bring what you’ve been thinking and talking about for years. When a relationship ends with Saturn in Libra, either one or both parties have been miserable for years. The good news is that you can change your karma by being proactive and seeking help to save the relationship. But you are going to have to stop talking about your partner to others, complaining and shaming him or her. The law of attraction only brings you what you’ve been focusing on. Change your mind, change your focus, and save the relationship. Generally, Saturn in Libra will inspire us to review all our relationships including relationships with friends, co-workers, and bosses. By the time Saturn moves out of Libra (October 5th, 2012), we should have the understanding that we’re not alone. We are one.
—Ayesha Grice, an astrological consultant who facilitates group meditations, believes that each person comes into this lifetime with special gifts and talents that are meant to be used to help others. As is her person, Ayesha’s website www.ayeshagrice.com is a conduit for astrological insights, prayers, and meditations.
