angstoic.com Astrologer, Ang Stoic
Since Saturn entered its retrograde zone back on March 23, it’s felt like life’s auspices started closing in, chiselling ever closer.
If you’ve got a key planet or point between 12° and 19° Pisces (or aspecting those degrees), Saturn’s karmic hammer has been striking hard, forcing you to confront truths you’d rather avoid.
Nobody escapes Saturn’s crystallising force. It hardens every issue it touches into an unyielding reality.
When it stationed retrograde on June 29, the tempo of life may have slowed, grown heavier, and turned frustratingly tedious. Pisces, however, adds its own sombre dimension to Saturn’s work: a blend of resignation, alienation, and the heavy shadow of depression, all while dismantling illusions to reveal harsh truths. By the time the Virgo Sun opposed Saturn Rx on September 8, denial was no longer an option—it was painfully clear what wasn’t working anymore.
Whilst tough for some, this retrograde wasn’t merely destructive. Saturn is a sculptor; it isolates and chisels away at what’s unnecessary until only the essential remains. Now, as of November 15, with Saturn direct, the carving is done. What stands is raw, stripped of pretence, and shaped to endure.
But Saturn’s work isn’t fully complete until it leaves its shadow on February 18, 2025. What’s emerging now is a new reality—your reality—etched to withstand the ravages of time.
ARIES
Restless? Haunted by the ghosts of screw-ups past? That was Saturn retrograde, my friend, holding up a mirror to your deepest fears—the ones you pretended didn’t exist. It wasn’t a punishment; it was an intervention. Stop running around trying to fix everything and sit still for once. The strength you’re chasing is inside you, but you’ve got to dig through the rubble to find it.
TAURUS
Your camaraderies and goals feel… heavy, don’t they? Saturn retrograde is making you question who and what still deserves a seat at your table. Spoiler: some of them fake-arse scoundrels don’t. Stop clutching at obsolete people with obsolete visions and parasites who’ve come for all they can eat. Make space for the ones who truly align with where you’re headed. Less baggage, more transparency.
GEMINI
Saturn retrograde’s called “bullshit” on your usual charm offensive, pointing out where your public ambitions are all show and no substance. Take it as a wake-up call to get serious, address the cracks in your game, and start laying a foundation that’ll actually hold up over time. Quick wins and phoney endorsements are out; true strength of character is in.
CANCER
Oh, the sweet little cocoon of hand-me-down doctrines—so warm, so fuzzy, so suffocating. Saturn retrograde yanks you out of this comfort zone, making you face the terrifying idea that you might outgrow your family’s expectations. Let’s be honest: some of what you cling to isn’t even yours. Untangle it. Your intuition is your compass, but you’ve got to trust it to guide you out of the emotional quicksand.
LEO
You’ve learned by now that intimacy isn’t a stage performance—haven’t you? Saturn retrograde already stripped away your stinking bravado and forced you to look at the vulnerabilities, power struggles, and trust issues you tried to mask over with your pussy-ass shit. Now the stage lights are back on; drop the act, Leo. Authenticity is the only thing that’ll get you through this one intact.
VIRGO
Feeling like your relationships are a never-ending game of “spot the flaw”? That’s Saturn retrograde holding up a mirror, making you confront your own impossible standards. People aren’t projects, and you’re not their manager. Rather than trying to herd cats, focus on free-flowing synergy, reciprocal effort, and where you see growth instead of nitpicking. Learn to build partnerships that actually thrive under pressure.
LIBRA
You’ve bent over backwards for others for so long that you’ve forgotten how to stand up straight. Saturn retrograde’s turned the spotlight on how overextending yourself has drained your energy. Time to recalibrate, ditch the people-pleasing—it’s so ’80s—and prioritise your own well-being. Balance isn’t about everyone else—it starts within you.
SCORPIO
Creatively blocked? Cold, hesitant or plain reluctant in love? Blame it on Saturn retrograde dredging up every rejection you’ve ever had and laying it on thick. It’s not here to torture you, though—it’s here to force you to see that you don’t need anyone’s stamp of approval to be enough. Lean into your passions, trust them, and let (real) joy soak in. Reclaim your power, one fiercely unapologetic choice at a time.
SAGITTARIUS
As much as you tried, you couldn’t outrun your past—Saturn retrograde made sure of that. Ancestral baggage, unresolved emotional burdens, lingering shadows from long ago—it all came crashing down, refusing to be ignored. Now, it’s time to apply what you’ve learned: draw firm boundaries and refuse to carry burdens that were never yours to bear. The only way forward is to confront the weight of your past, accept who you are, and embrace your dharma. Freedom isn’t found in escape; it begins with release. Let go of the dead weight and finally move forward.
CAPRICORN
Trapped in our own head again, are we? Saturn retrograde isn’t letting you get away with rehearsed speeches or tightly scripted plans. Nope, it wants you raw and real. Let go of the need to be perfect; speak from the heart for a change. Livestream yourself having an honest moment to your entire group. That’s where real connection happens. And guess what? The world won’t crumble if you show a little vulnerability.
AQUARIUS
Saturn retrograde hit where it hurts: your back pocket and, ultimately, your sense of self-worth. You’ve been undervaluing yourself for too long, and there’s no denying it or making excuses anymore. You know the real work isn’t in hustling harder—it’s in recognising your intrinsic value and treating yourself like the damn gift to society you are. You rallied for group power, and pretty soon, with Pluto in the house, you’ll get the dividends you deserve.
PISCES
You’re caught in that classic Piscean paradox: desperate for validation but terrified someone might actually see you. Saturn retrograde drags you kicking and screaming into your own shadow, peeling back that glitzy-glowing, fragile façade you love to sport. The problem is, you’ve got to stop pretending you’re a superhero and start owning your softer bits. Vulnerability isn’t a weakness; it’s where your real magic lives. Trust in opening up for once, and watch the world fall into line.
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