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This is not the case, for example, with Mercury. He’s the quality-control planet who makes sure your schedule, communications and transportation are working smoothly. So when he’s in retrograde, those areas tend to go awry.

But Saturn has a different job. He's the tough-love planet of the skies.

So when he’s direct, he’s watching you closely. He punishes you for your mistakes. He disciplines you. He corrects you. He tests you.

But when he’s in retrograde... well, he’s not there to do any of that, is he? That means you can breathe. Him going retrograde is him giving you a break.

Any panic you might be seeing around this transit is just another case of modern astrology bullshit.

“My Dear Hill,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and excellent spirits. It has been too long since I last wrote and I am aware that my change in circumstances may not have reached you, so allow me the pleasure of sharing now.

I am most pleased to inform you that I am recently married. Yes, Hill - married! My husband, Mr Thomas Hayward, is a wonderful man, a lawyer who loves books almost as much as I. He is possessed of a fine mind and a most admirable regard for temperance. We were united in a modest ceremony surrounded by a few dear friends, and I must say I felt perfectly at peace throughout! I have included some cake from the ceremony for you to enjoy - I hope it has made its way to you in one piece!

We have settled in London, in a modest but well-appointed house not far from Westminster Bridge where Mr Hayward has started a new position. I have great satisfaction in arranging and-”

fire signs — aries, leo, sagittarius may your courage return without requiring a crisis. may you remember that you do not have to prove your strength by surviving another hard thing. this season, let yourself create, play, flirt, laugh, and take up space simply because you are alive enough to want to. 🦁

earth signs — taurus, virgo, capricorn may you remember that pleasure is productive too. may the life you are building include beauty, rest, celebration, and something that exists only because it makes you happy. you are allowed to enjoy what you have worked so hard to hold together. 🌻

air signs — gemini, libra, aquarius may your voice reach the people who are ready to hear it. may you stop shrinking your ideas before anyone has the chance to receive them. speak clearly, share freely, and trust that being understood by the right people matters more than being approved of by everyone. ☀️

water signs — cancer, scorpio, pisces may being visible feel safe enough to enjoy. may you be witnessed without feeling exposed, loved without having to perform, and celebrated without immediately looking for the catch. you do not have to hide every tender part of yourself to protect it. 💛

✨ leo season asks all of us to stop treating joy, creativity, and visibility like things we have to earn.