If you think 2021 wasn’t as full of silver linings as 2020, you can thank the cosmic dance of Saturn and Uranus for making every molehill this year feel more like a mountain. The square aspect between these planets creates challenges, but also opportunities — if you’re willing to put in the work.
Saturn and Uranus squared off three times during 2021, in February, June, and December. Saturn represents structure and control, whereas Uranus is all about bucking the status quo, especially when it is in a material-centric sign like Taurus. Think of the push and pull of the economy this year, or Bitcoin’s rise and fall.
Saturn, on the other hand, is in idealistic Aquarius, which signals momentous social changes. Saturn prefers to temper Aquarius’s innovative drive, however, by reminding us that progress takes perseverance — and not just a new president. So much for my student loan debt!
So how is any of this a gift? Well, in my humble opinion, the greatest gift we can ask for is a coming together of people for the greater good. It’s either that or a come-to-Jesus moment, which I honestly I believe we could all use. Either way, we come out the other side stronger.
Speaking of Jesus — that anti-capitalist, table-flipping, sinner-loving Jew — Merry Christmas!
When reading personal horoscopes, read your Sun sign for the “big picture” and your rising sign for “where the work is.”
ARIES / ARIES RISING
March 21 – April 19
Mars sextile Saturn; trine Chiron: You’re exceedingly motivated to channel your energies into constructive self-determination. Cut loose any emotional anchors.
TAURUS / TAURUS RISING
April 20 – May 20
Venus conjunct Pluto; conjunct Mercury: Gentle your infatuations by putting actions above words. Attraction is a quotient of expression and appreciation.
GEMINI / GEMINI RISING
May 21 – June 20
Mercury sextile Neptune; conjunct Venus: Your words have never been so capable of healing. Speak from the heart, speak only love.
CANCER / CANCER RISING
June 21 – July 22
Moon opposite Chiron: Your vulnerability isn’t simply inward. It is also an outward expression that you should let flow instead of hold back.
LEO / LEO RISING
July 23 – Aug. 22
Sun square Chiron: Those with truly healthy egos are able to address both their own needs and the needs of others simultaneously, without losing their identities.
VIRGO / VIRGO RISING
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Mercury sextile Neptune; conjunct Venus: Words are more powerful than actions for you now. Use yours only to heal and to share love and you can’t go wrong.
LIBRA / LIBRA RISING
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Venus conjunct Pluto; conjunct Mercury: You love to speak loving words, but actions now speak more loudly for you. The greater your expression, the greater your attraction.
SCORPIO / SCORPIO RISING
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Mars sextile Saturn; trine Chiron: Your self-determination receives a cosmic burst of constructive energy. Don’t let your emotions weigh you down.
SAGITTARIUS / SAGITTARIUS RISING
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Jupiter sextile Sun: Your optimism may feel like it’s waning. On the other hand, perspective is built upon choices. Choose more, not less.
CAPRICORN / CAPRICORN RISING
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Saturn square Uranus; sextile Mars: That inner tension is exactly the energy supply you need to regulate and command if you wish to exercise your brilliance.
AQUARIUS / AQUARIUS RISING
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Saturn square Uranus; sextile Mars: Take control of that anticipatory energy within you. Brilliance is best expressed when measured.
PISCES / PISCES RISING
Feb. 19 – March 20
Jupiter sextile Sun: You can choose to expand your perspective with optimism or otherwise. Most important, the choice is yours.
