Saturn entered the sign of Cancer on June 3, 2003. It will be in Cancer through July 16, 2005. The last time Saturn was in Cancer was April 18, 1974 through June 5, 1976. Saturn has a 28-year cycle. Cancer is the sign of the great Mother; Saturn is the sign of the great Father. The combination of these two energies being together for the next 2 1/2 years should prove to be powerful. The theme of this powerful transit suggests it is time to focus on family values, survival, emotional boundaries, public safety, and your home and personal inner life. Whatever crisis appears, you can expect that it will include issues that help to awaken root compassion, and the deep heart and home within humanity. Imagination, subjectivity, feelings, and kindness, along with profound concern are keywords associated with the sign of the Crab. Healing, nurturing and support are also primary themes during this time that will help us realize we already have many healers in our communities.

The shadow issues that may show up during this time are insecurity and instability. Don’t be surprised if money and security become an issue as we collectively try to find out where our security really comes from. We must be careful to guard against excessive neediness and the fear of loneliness. For a Cancer the outer world pales in comparison to the inner life. The Crab instinctively knows that this is where our true security lies. Once you have found your own inner life and stability, you will be able to elicit true forgiveness and compassion to those who have not yet arrived home. Find out where Saturn will be affecting your chart by getting an updated reading.