For the entirety of the last two years (2021-22), Saturn in Aquarius has been squaring Uranus in Taurus. Saturn is the planet of discipline, structure and longevity, and in Aquarius, the ringed planet requires us to regulate both technology and our social life. Think of how you socialized and used the internet prior to 2020 when Saturn first entered Aquarius, and how you do so now. Uranus, on the other hand, is the planet of revolution and rapid change, and in Taurus, it pushes us way out of our usual comfort zone. For the last two years, these two planets have been in a constant difficult conversation, reflecting how hard it’s been for us to find stability or routine in a post-2020 world. Saturn-Uranus can be destabilizing but it’s also extremely creative and innovative, as seen in the public figures who carry this configuration in their chart like certified genius Jeff Goldblum and quirky rock star David Byrne.
There’s no returning to 2019, but what exactly are we supposed to do instead? This week’s lunar eclipse—a super potent full moon—in Taurus on the 8th brings what we’ve been struggling with for the last two years to a necessary climax. There’s grief in realizing all that we’ve lost, but also freedom and relief in tapping into what’s possible instead. It’s prickly out there! Be kind.
(Horoscopes follow for each sign. If you know your rising sign, reading for that sign too will provide further insight.)