Lesson 2: The Seven Planets and Their Meanings

Welcome to Lesson 2. In this lesson, you will study the planets, their basic nature, and their main meanings in traditional astrology. You will begin by learning how the planets are classified. First, you will look at their elemental qualities and see why some planets are called benefic and others malefic. In traditional astrology, moderate……

Of the Planet Saturn

Saturn: the Greater Malefic, lord of time and solitude

The ancient astrologers called him the highest of planets—for Saturn governs time, toil, and the turning of fate

2022 March – Saturn heliacal rising

Sunrise on 1st March 2022, New York (astrology chart created at astro.com)

After disappearing below the horizon for six weeks, Saturn will make a heliacal rising early this month in the sign of Aquarius. Read on to learn all the major action happening in the March skies.

Saturn: The Greater Malefic

Saturn, the greater malefic, in his chariot. Maarten de Vos (1532-1603)

The cold, dry ruler of Aquarius and Capricorn, the furthest of the visible planets represents limits and strife, the march of time, and the inevitability of death. But, when faced with dignity, even the darkest saturnine theme has the potential to teach profound lessons.