“Time abides long enough for those who make use of it.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci

Saturn or Cronos in Greek mythology is considered the planet of time and is traveling back through the lucky expansive sign of Sagittarius in retrograde phase (16 to 9 degrees) from March 25 to Aug 13. We’ll have nearly five months to reflect on the big picture and our spiritual connection – giving us “time” to be sure we are aligned in truth and living in integrity.

Saturn is also the Lord of Karma and has a strong magnetic pull creating a delay affect. It corresponds to the root chakra and our connection to earth. Saturn is associated with integrity, stability, resistance, fear, and shame. At times, Saturn can feel like an enemy holding us back and placing restrictions or obstacles in our path. However, Saturn is best seen as our teacher. Guiding us toward what we can fully claim as ours, in other words, leading us toward our inner authority. Saturn shows us what must be harnessed, where our greatest support is, how to build a solid foundation, what needs to be disciplined and how to remain steadfast in our endeavors.

Sagittarius is expansive, free-flowing, spontaneous and adventurous with high aims and broad vision. Saturn prefers rules, regulations and is cautious and abiding. Sagittarius could use the disciplined nature of Saturn to support it’s higher visions and attains its goals. And, Saturn appreciates the light-hearted playfulness of the Sagittarian nature.  They bode well for one-another and their mutual efforts can be quite beneficial.

Through this period we are re-evaluating our beliefs about ourselves, our world, our truth and coming to terms with right action and right-timing. As we project our higher goals and broad perceptions, while holding steady and focused we have a greater chance of living in truth and attaining our goals. It may feel as though our expansive plans are restricted and unable to come to fruition, but really, the lord of time is slowing us down to make sure we are fully aligned in our integrity. It is important to hold the vision, while continuing to crystallize what’s necessary to attain our goal.

Saturn might delay, but it doesn’t have to deny. It is a wonderful time to do some inner reflection and journeying to get clear about future goals and further expanding our horizon of awareness. We are reclaiming our true authority as we anchor into our life vision.

And, no matter the circumstance, time will always reveal itself…time reveals all things – time reveals truth.

“Time is precious, but truth is more precious than time.” ― Benjamin Disraeli

Look to see what house 9-16 degrees Sagittarius is in your natal chart to determine what area of your life may be impacted by this retrograde cycle.