Astrologically, Saturn transits challenge us to develop discipline. Saturn's true beauty lies in the legitimacy of the hard work we employ and the skills we learn as we build healthy, lasting structures. The duty Saturn represents is to remain true to ourselves. Under its influence, we realize which structures and patterns we have built work well for us-- physically, emotionally, and professionally--and which do not.

When Saturn is active in our charts, we often find we must work to change things that are not ultimately healthy for us, and this can be very disconcerting. Even when we realize what is best for us spiritually and emotionally, we may neglect working to achieve it. Often, the effort involved means having to give up ways we've operated for a long, long time. Habits take a long time to form and don't always take kindly to being broken.

Essences helpful in dealing with the fear of change are as follows: Fuchsia, for greater awareness as to WHY we are afraid. If we understand the nature of the fear, it is much easier to let it go. Chicory helps us trust that the Universe will ultimately meet all our needs, so we don't have to cling to old patterns of dependency. Honeysuckle supports us in letting go of the past. These three work well together, and are especially helpful for hard aspects from Saturn to Pluto, or vice versa. Aspen alleviates that creepy feeling that something is not as it seems, but we still don't how "it" should be, or what "it" actually is that is so disturbing.

Saturn transits often evoke plenty of resistance in us and the people we are involved with. Delays in life circumstances call for patience and perseverance. We find ourselves with time on our hands as we await the fruits of our labors, like that job promotion we worked so hard to get. Or, we may think we've finally solved that relationship issue, only to find we've barely scraped the surface, and that the real challenge has now begun.

Saturn transits can be frustrating and overwhelming. They are not times when all of our needs are just met and what we desire is handed to us on a silver platter! Sometimes we cling to our old ways out of a genuine need for security and stability. Oddly enough, Saturn times in our lives can ultimately leave us feeling more safe and secure.

First, however, we must learn healthier behavior, carefully building new patterns and structures and sticking to these new disciplines. Effort and hard work on ourselves can go a long way toward raising self-esteem, enabling us and those around us to truly value what we stand for. The payoff for our sustained work is that we ultimately become more successful, fulfilled human beings.

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What essences can support us in the process? Wild Oat comes in handy when we are trying to make healthy life choices. This remedy helps us feel better about making difficult decisions in the area Saturn is most affecting. (This is apparent in the house of the birth chart Saturn is transiting.) With Wild Oat, we won't be duped into any dubious schemes either. Blackberry is for creative visualization, helping us focus on what we wish to achieve, rather than be depressed about any setbacks. Gentian is a boost to those easily discouraged by such setbacks, and Gorse sustains those who have had serious defeats along the way. Saint John's Wort reaffirms our faith.

Patience and perseverance in dealing with life's trials and tribulations are hard to come by, but flower essences sure help! With them, we can better appreciate what Saturn is trying to teach us. In time, we will recognize that hard work-- even, at times, sacrifice of what we "think" we need to be happy--pays off. In the long run, we attain something truly worthwhile--the capacity to take responsibility for our own health and integrity.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kathleen Douglas has been studying astrology since the age of seventeen, where she was introduced to it in Vienna, Austria. She studied with a variety of teachers, including a private mentorship program with Donna Cunningham for two years, where she was introduced to the flower essences. For the last ten years she has worked extensively with flower, gem, element, and starlight elixirs, attending workshops with Fred Rubenfeld from Pegasus products and other manufacturers. She maintains a private astrological practice, combined with vibrational healing. To reach Kathleen for readings and information about the essences, email kathleen118@juno.com. To see more of Kathleen's articles in Vibration Magazine, visit her Frequent Contributor's page

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