The Enchanted Tarot

Astrology

Enchantments

Alchemy

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The symbol shows the half-circle symbolizing both the intellectual and the emotional halves of the polarized, individualized Soul is beneath the cross of Matter. This symbolizes that the energies of the planet Saturn are those where material considerations dominate those of a purely mental or intuitive character (although the latter are present).

In many ways, Saturn's energies are opposite those of Uranus. Saturn is the stern, conservative, traditional father to Uranus' rebellious child. As its symbol suggests, Saturn is like an anchor, used to prevent us drifting from where we should be. But Saturn will keep us tied down in one spot for as long as we take to learn each succeeding, practical lesson about functioning in the cold, hard, real world. In order to know when (and if) to release us from its latest discipline, Saturn tests us with ordeals that are appropriate to the lessons we need to learn. Although this provides a valuable service to us, we usually respond very much like children who are being taught something 'for their own good'. Saturn rules structure in general, and rules the bones, teeth, and the knees, as well as our sense of hearing.

KEYWORDS: structure; crystallize; permanent; traditional; conservative; mature; fears; cautious; responsible; realistic; define and understand rules and limits; stern; fatherly; authority figures; material; discipline; concern; fulfill obligations; teach; test; concentrate and endure restriction.

SATURN'S MESSAGE: 'If you are to accomplish the goals you have set for yourself in this life, then you must concentrate, and not act on the Whim-of-the-moment. I may even reward you for the skills and endurance you develop and but you must wait!'

SATURN'S WARNING: 'If you resist my tests and do not discipline yourself with rules, limits and restrictions of your own design, then I will do it myself. Without patience, hard work and discipline, nothing worthwhile can come.'

Uranus		Jupiter