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Episode 4: Saturn Retrogrades and Returns
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In this episode, we talk about Saturn retrograde on June 29th, read and discuss new insights about our natal Saturn placements, and learn how Sydney's Saturn return went and how Katie's is currently going.
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Intro
Introductions and Weekly Catch-up
00:01:06
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Hello and welcome to Awake and Alive. I'm Sydney. I'm Katie. Hey Katie, how was your week? Hi Sydney, it was a good week. um A very interesting week. Lots of growth and expansion of my mind and lots of learning. So what was something that you learned or something that expanded your mind?
Katie's Quantum Hypnosis Experience
00:01:31
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Okay, so I don't know if you've heard of this before. um but there is something called quantum hypnosis.
00:01:38
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Okay. And ah as a reader, I get to meet other fellow readers and healers and it's super fun to make those connections. And one of those connections, her name is Jess. um She goes by ah Lady and Lion Co. She is a quantum hypnotist and she allowed me to be one of her subjects, one of her clients, um which was fun because we've known each other like professionally. So like to get to like receive services with school but And she put me in a quantum hypnosis session where I released negative entities attached to my auric field, which was kind of terrifying to think about. Yeah.
00:02:23
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um What was that experience like? Um, it was wild because I was a like aware of what was happening, but it wasn't like, it was my voice, but it wasn't my voice. Like it was my voice speaking, but it was simply speaking through me. And I'm used to like channeling people's loved ones, but I've never had them like take over my body like that. So to have like an entity like freely speaking through me, it was very scary for me. um But Jess was there the whole time and she was very helpful and like
00:02:59
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comforting in those moments. um But we cleansed all of that out. And so now I feel like so lighthearted and free. And then I also have to speak to my higher self for a little bit. And my higher self is very sassy. Go figure. um ah That does not surprise me at all. She was she was a little sassy. But she told me a lot about myself. and stuff that I'm still pondering on and like still thinking about like I'll have like recall moments just periodically so yeah I'm excited like once I get through the digestion part of all of it I'd be happy to share like more of the experience on the podcast for sure um maybe even ask her to join us and explain the procedure because I honestly don't know how it works I was just there and
00:03:48
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talking to demons. So it was a great time. Oh my gosh. Yeah, definitely. I would love to have her on the show. We're always interested in having guests who can speak to some of the same things that we speak to. So if any of our listeners are ever interested and or have a topic that they'd like to hear more about, then please reach out to us. Yes. I will link our email address below and I promise that I'm going to be better about putting our links, like our link tree, our link to our buy me a coffee, our Amazon storefront, all of that kind of stuff in the podcast episode description.
00:04:35
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Yeah, we're learning. We're showing up imperfectly and doing the dang thing. So yes. And I feel like each episode that I edit is getting
Sydney's Personal Healing Journey
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better and better. So you're doing a great job. Thank you. um I did ask one of my friends whose father was a podcaster for many years, asked her how did it sound? And she said it sounds great. So my friend is a listener. Shout out to her. Yay! Thank you for listening to us. We really appreciate that. Yes, definitely. I guess my big kind of life thing that's on this note is kind of having to do some father wound healing. I saw your TikTok.
00:05:23
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Father's Day just passed. And yeah, I had posted a TikTok that kind of talked about a situation where I wasn't really comfortable like publicly expressing admiration for my father who raised me because despite the wound being there, um it's still something that has not been fully resolved. And interestingly enough, my brother felt the same. You know, I still, of course, reached out to him and said, Happy Father's Day. And I just saw him last week. So it's there's no bad blood or anything.
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But um what surprised me the most was how understanding my mom was of the whole thing. She, you know, still kind of encouraged us to do it, but neither of us did. And she didn't admonish that, which I thought she might. In fact, she said, you know, if there's ever any of this trauma stuff that comes up regarding me that you want to talk about with me, I'm always open. And I was like, wow. That's huge. I kind of told her a few things. We talked about them a bit, but I told her in therapy, my therapist had asked, what do you want to tell your parents? Like, what would they say that would make it right? And I just said that they're sorry and that I deserved better. And I told my mom and she said, well, I am really sorry and you did deserve better.
00:06:58
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um huge that's nice that's huge yes i know so good things are happening i feel a elevation in vibration just collectively among friends and other people that i'm coming across there's a lot of inner inner child healing being done yeah so it's a great time to be alive It is a great time to be alive. I'm happy to be awake and alive. Yes. That's interesting that you bring up
Tarot and Oracle Decks Exploration
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inner child. So I was going to use one oracle deck. ah So I will admit on the podcast that I have a problem with tarot and oracle decks, and I have amassed quite a collection over the last year. But I was going to use one, but since you brought up inner child healing, I happened to get the inner child oracle.
00:07:56
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o I think this would be a good way for the spirits to tell us what we need to be working on this week. And it kind of ties into our theme as well, talking about like pivotal life moments and things that we've learned in our past coming up in our future. A lot of our inner child wounds come from the main topic today, which is Saturn. and so I think it's for it's a good tie-in. Excellent tie-in, let's see. Okay so we got accept what is. The act of acceptance will bring peace. I think this is interesting also because it's the second card in the deck and I and i want to read
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the practice of acceptance of what is without the veil of judgment can help us find peace in the uncertainty of this life. And I thought that was really powerful. Yeah, I think that was great. That's a great way to start off.
Understanding Saturn in Retrograde
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So Sydney, will you tell us more about Saturn since it's going to be in retrograde this week? Yes. So, you know, we hear retrograde usually in the context of Mercury retrograde, and we're all like, oh, things are going to go wrong. Communication is going to go sour. We are advised to take extra time in planning and preparation, but all of that is Mercury. When other planets go retrograde, it means different things. And with some planets such as Saturn, the retrogrades are not as influential as you would think.
00:09:37
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That's in part because the planets are farther away, but also because they are retrograde for longer periods of time. I believe that Saturn is retrograde maybe half the year. So even though we think of retrograde planets as being negative with Saturn, it releases some of the pressure on us. So if things have been feeling heavy for you this first half of the year, then let Saturn retrograde serve as kind of a little release valve of some of that pressure to
00:10:17
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show you how the lessons that you've learned while Saturn was stationed direct, how those have played out in your life, kind of to reap the karmic rewards of learning those lessons. And if there's any lingering lessons that you've been ignoring, Saturn will do what Saturn does and it will make your life a little more challenging in those areas. um in order to get you to finally make the changes that you need to. I love when things catch up to me and I have to learn my lessons. I know. You have been working on yourself and you've learned a lot of wonderful lessons. So congratulations. I think this Saturn retrograde will not be too hard on you.
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bless blessed be so good to hear because mercury retrograde was fucking awful so i'm so glad that this retrograde is going to be a little bit better for me yes yeah even though it's a it's a very heavy planet we all deserve a little bit of break from from the hard stuff so katie i have a little treat for us tonight oh huzzah In preparation for tonight's video, I wanted to learn a little bit more about Saturn as it applies to one's birth chart.
00:11:49
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A lot of people do not like Saturn as a planet because, as you've probably gathered, it is the planet of lessons. It is the planet of karma, but it also brings a stability with it that can can really ground the lessons and the karma that it brings. Nothing is to be feared in astrology. There are no bad placements or planets or houses or anything like that. It's just being aware of how to use the natural energies that you've been given to your advantage. And so to kind of learn a little bit more about how this applies to us in our birth charts, I found um some really good interpretations that I'd like to read.
00:12:43
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And so I have yours pulled up and I have mine pulled up and we can kind of go through and discuss the different ones. Oh, great. You know, I tried to find kind of different takes on Saturn that are maybe not as traditional as you would hear. Sometimes it's a little bit hard to understand this like serious of an energy. um But I really like the descriptions from 12andus.com. That is one of my favorite interpretation websites to use. um I just really like the way that they paint these energies. So I'm going to start with yours. and Unless you want me to start with mine.
00:13:31
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No, no, it's fine. I just looked at my chart and I was reminded of which house my Saturn is in and then you're talking about karmic lessons and I just immediately start laughing. I know. And as you know as I was looking for these, there were some that I was like, maybe we don't talk about this on the podcast. So I found some that I felt like um were respectful of your seventh house.
00:14:03
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Yes. like Just call me bad at relationships and get on with it. Let's go. Yes. So we've talked about Katie that you're a Virgo rising and the opposite side from Virgo is Pisces, which means that your Saturn in Pisces is in the seventh house. And we're laughing, of course, because you know, you feel like this is some sort of heavy, almost punishment, but it's a cosmic joke, for sure. cosmic joke, I like that phrasing. So I'm going to read this. With your Saturn and Pisces in the seventh house, you've got a unique approach to responsibility and discipline. It's a bit like trying to organize a school of fish, a bit slippery, a bit scattered, but somehow you make it work. Hooray! I like that one.
00:14:55
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Yeah, Pisces is a sign associated with dreams, intuition, and spirituality, and Saturn is all about discipline, responsibility, and structure. When Saturn is in Pisces, it's like a stern schoolmaster trying to corral a class of daydreaming poets. You might struggle with setting boundaries or maintaining a strict schedule, but you excel in areas that require empathy and understanding. You're the type who might forget a deadline, but you'll be the first to offer a shoulder to cry on when a colleague is going through a tough time. Very true. Now, let's talk about the seventh house. This is the house of partnerships, both personal and professional. With Saturn here, you take your relationship seriously.
00:15:43
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You're not the type to flit from one partnership to another. No, you're in it for the long haul. But remember, Pisces is a mutable sign, meaning it's adaptable and changeable. So while you're committed to your partnerships, you also understand that they need to ebb and flow. However, with Saturn's influence on this house, there can be a tendency to shoulder too much responsibility in relationships. You might find yourself playing the role of the caretaker, the advisor, or the peacemaker more often than not. While this can be draining, your Piscean intuition helps you navigate these waters with grace. In terms of discipline, you might not have a color-coded planner or a strict morning routine, but you've got something better, emotional intelligence.
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You understand that life isn't always about ticking boxes and meeting deadlines. Sometimes it's about listening, understanding, and offering a helping hand. While you approached while your approach to responsibility might seem a little unconventional, it's just as valuable. In the grand scheme of things, you you are like a spiritual guide in a corporate suit. You bring a touch of compassion and understanding to a world that often forgets these qualities. And that, dear friend, is a responsibility worth shouldering. Oh, so nice. Wow. I sound like such a lovely friend. I know. And I love these readings that combine the house and the sign and the planet because it's hard sometimes to put the pieces together and the site does it so eloquently.
00:17:29
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I want to say jokes on you, my planner is color coordinated and uh yes, yes, the Virgo Rising is strong in this one. um And I find it interesting that it it jokes about the spiritual guru in a corporate suit because that's literally me Monday through Friday. um So that's really funny. but I don't know. I find it very interesting the idea of my connection to karmic lessons falling in my house of partnerships because I definitely feel like I have learned so much not only from like romantic partners but like I feel like I kind of crowdsource learning where I learned from like friends and like other acquaintances and relationships so much more than I ever have like in a classroom
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I
Insights on Saturn Placements
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don't know what you would call that, but like peer support, I guess that's the accommodation that would be listed. um But yeah, definitely peer support, but I definitely have learned a lot in my romantic partnerships as well. So I don't know. It's, it's very interesting. Yeah. And I think that. we get a little too myopic with what partnerships and relationships actually mean. Seventh House is not just romantic partnerships or really necessarily marriage. It is just one-on-one personal and business relationship. I mean, you and I are a Seventh House relationship in that we are friends, but we're also kind of business partners. so
00:19:14
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Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, Saturn is a good teacher for sure. So I'm going to read mine that's like this and then I have a different take on the karma aspect. of Saturn. So, Saturn for me is in Aquarius in the 10th house. and okay It's interesting like looking at my friends' charts and seeing how the major planets are in the same places or different places as far as signs go. So, while I think Saturn is like 11 degrees Aquarius for me,
00:19:55
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Between the time I was born and the time you were born, it moved into Pisces. So even though we are only two years apart in age, we have that planet different. hu So Saturn and Aquarius in the 10th, you're the type who likes to color outside the lines, but only if you've drawn those lines yourself. you approach Your approach to responsibility and discipline is as unique as a snowflake and just as cool. You're not one to follow the crowd unless that crowd is headed towards progress and innovation. Saturn in Aquarius gives you a disciplined approach to your unique ideas and ideals.
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You have a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to contribute to the betterment of society. But you're not just about talk, you're about action. You take on responsibilities and follow through with a dedication that could only be ah described as Aquarian, a bit offbeat but effective. Now, let's add the 10th house into the mix. This is the house of career, reputation, and public image. With Saturn in the 10th house, you take your career seriously. You're not just in it for the money or the fame. You want to make a difference. You're disciplined and dedicated in your professional life, and you're not afraid to take on the responsibilities that come with a high profile position. But with Aquarius here, your approach to your career is anything but traditional.
00:21:30
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You're not one to find the corporate ladder. You'd rather invent a new way to get to the top. You might find yourself drawn to careers in technology, social activism, or any field where you can implement innovative ideas. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility. And with Saturn and Aquarius in the 10th house, you're no stranger to either. Just make sure to keep your unique Aquarian spirit alive, even as you take on the world of work. After all, who says responsibility has to be boring?
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Whether you're leading a tech startup, spearheading a social movement, or simply being the most responsible person in your friend group, remember, you're not just doing it for yourself. You're doing it for the betterment of us all. And that's a responsibility only a Saturn in Aquarius in the 10th house person can handle. Hmm, I love astrology. I think it's so neat that all these stars tell us exactly who we are as people.
00:22:33
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It's magic. I know. And you know, with my spiritual journey, really, really looking into my chart has helped me so much in giving me guidance on my purpose because there have been a lot of times in life where I've felt very rudderless and just kind of shooting arrows in the dark. And so I feel very validated reading this description because I do want to make a big difference in the world
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Yes, I want, you know, money and fame, like it said, but it's mostly, I realize that in order to make a big difference, you have to have money and fame. Absolutely. So here's hoping I win the lottery. And here's hoping I don't have to stay in corporate America forever. Take me with you. Yes. All right. So here's kind of the fun part. So, karma. I found some descriptions of just what kind karma people might get if they were to wrong you because of where Saturn is in your chart. Oh no. Okay, let me hear it. All right. So, Saturn in the seventh house. You don't start fights, you end them.
00:24:07
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Why is that? Why did I hear that in my mother's voice? Please continue. If your partner has been abusive to you, they will receive a sweeping wave of correction from Saturn. If a person has attacked your partner, they will be attacked and returned. If a close friend has betrayed you, they will be betrayed and friendless in return. If a business partner broke his commitment, he will have a hard time after. Your exes may encounter trouble soon after breaking up with you. Let's face it, it's generally their fault.
00:24:39
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But if your partner has taken care of you and supported you, he will be rewarding greatly. Those who keep their commitments to you will find blessings.
00:24:50
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I love the very heavy fuck around and find out energy that my seventh house is bringing to this karmic return. I know. Yeah. So why do I sound like an astrological mob boss? like the fuck mono fuck with yours man Yeah. Yeah. We come back 10 times. on
00:25:15
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I mean, as someone who maybe has learned some karmic lessons because I've never even out. I will not be doing that again. I will not be betray our podcast partnership. No. Please don't. oh going back to what you said about mine the you don't start fights you finish them is i want to say verbatim what my parents told me as a child about like school fights and like just like fighting in general the two rules of fighting in my household were uh you finish it and you win and then you fight to win you don't fight fair you fight to win
00:25:58
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And so I'm just like, that they're they're their points are backed up astrologically in me. So it's not just nature versus nurture. It's also the stars that I was born under. So for mine, it says, those who abuse your responsibility will struggle. Those who attack your reputation will be publicly shamed. o Your followers, or disciplinarian parents, fate will depend entirely on how he treats you. Oh Jesus. so
00:26:33
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Authorities who abuse their power over you will have their authorities abuse their power over them, but authorities referred to you will be rewarded. And those that respect your public image will have a fulfilling public life in return. People who assist you in your career will receive success. I'm gonna be successful because I'm assisting you in your career. Huzzah! Exactly! We got each other's backs through this. Also, I love the publicly shame because the the the ah the scene from Game of Thrones, the shame, shame, like that just popped into my brain.
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me
Personal Growth through Saturn Return
00:27:10
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Yeah, there I can think of a few people who have publicly shamed me. Do I know how Saturn has taken care of them karmically? No, but it wouldn't surprise me. It would not surprise me. Speaking of Saturn, and speaking of sometimes not always loving astrology, Katie, it's that time of your life for your first Saturn return!
00:27:42
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ah but by boww bow saturn return no
00:27:48
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And for those listeners who don't know, so your Saturn return happens between the ages of 28 and 30, and it is when Saturn will have completely circled your chart and gone back to the exact place where it was when you were born. We commonly refer to the Saturn returns as quarter life crisis, our midlife crisis, our I don't know what crisis comes in your late 80s so Katie is going through hers. I went through mine a couple years ago and so I'm gonna turn although it's very uncomfortable and will rip out anything in your life that no longer serves you. It does so for your greatest good. Oh the greatest good, the greatest good. Your girl is going through it y'all. You want to tell me about how it's affecting you?
00:28:45
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I, again, as a reader, have come to connect with many really cool people, um one of them being you, not through being a reader, but I'm connected to you, so that's pretty cool. And then I have another friend, Latoya, who is an astrologist as well. And um I am still an avid student of astrology. um I am not a master by any means. I found it really interesting and I am like intermediate, I would say, in my understanding of the stars. But when I had big questions, I consult Sydney or I consult Latoya. They're the ones who taught me what a Saturn return was because I was like, hey, my life is falling apart.
00:29:24
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why is this happening?" And they're like, oh, Saturn is back to its ecliptical longitude of when you were born. And I said, what does that mean? And they said, um, you're going to learn a lot of life lessons about yourself because you're entering adulthood for the first time in your life. And which was news to me, who had been adultified from a very early age that I was not already an adult, but But, you know, here we are. um So, Saturn, you have affected me in the following ways and I would like you to know why.
00:29:58
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um
00:30:04
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Staging intervention for Saturn. um I feel like at this point in my life, I am the most myself that I have ever been, if that makes sense. I have stripped away so much of the superfluous just bullshit that society puts on us. I don't care about societal standards or timelines anymore, especially with like things like parenting or financial achievements or goals or things like that. Like the way that I view success and the way that I view my lifestyle has drastically changed. And I feel like that's people will be like, oh, you're growing up, you're just maturing, you know?
00:30:52
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But that's what Saturn Return is. It's like this pivotal moment in your life of you start to figure stuff out. and stuff starts to align for you and it's super painful and very complicated and stressful but you're right it is for your highest good because after each learning experience I come out of it on the other side like wow I learned a lot about this situation I learned a lot about myself and now I'm more prepared to take on more responsibilities and try new things in the future for instance this year I have started a new job in a different career path
00:31:29
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I have bought a new home. I have bought a new car for the first time. The new house and the new car where that were were three days apart. um Saturn said, gotcha. Wow. I had a child receive an autism diagnosis, which was not a surprise, but it was still something that you have to adjust to. And within the last year, I've started this like huge spiritual journey and grown leaps and bounds in my spirituality. And I feel like through all of these experiences, I cry every time and I don't want to do it. And I drag my feet and I nash my teeth.
00:32:07
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But by the end of it, I'm like, oh, I did it. I did the thing. Now on to the next thing. Because it never stops. It's it's always going. It's very true. Learning, growing, healing, never stops. And I feel like that's the other thing, because my Saturn is in my seventh house, I feel like there has been a plethora of healing because it's all based on relationships and what is life except for a complicated web of relationships. And so each lesson that I learn is tied to another person or people, sometimes in my past, sometimes in my current life.
00:32:54
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So there's been a lot of healing in the art of forgiveness and understanding people's motives and understanding that some people were just doing the best that they could do with what they had at that time. and being able to acknowledge that it wasn't anything that I did or am doing. It's something that someone else is struggling with, and or it could have been something that I was struggling with in that moment, and getting to forgive former versions of myself as well. like If you knew me when I was 13, you don't know me now. I'm sorry. We haven't met. If you knew me three years ago, you don't know me now. I'm sorry. if We haven't met. I'm a brand new person.
00:33:36
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so
00:33:39
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23 year old Katie. We don't know her. She was fun, but we don't know her. And then I resonate with a lot of that. My Saturn return involved a double proposal because I was in a same sex relationship and then about to move to a different state. But then the relationship ended after we had a wedding. So I pretty much got married. And then I had to move to a completely new place and live with my best friend while I got my life back together. So, Saturn return. And this is my advice just for anyone listening here. Do not, do do not date anyone who has not had a Saturn return. I'm just going to say it.
00:34:29
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Um, no offense if you've already made that decision for yourself. Just know that once they hit that side in return, you don't know what's going to happen. But I wish that I had not been in such a serious relationship when I was going through my side of return. I wish I had just had that time to learn and grow, but the lessons were big and not ones I will soon forget. Hmm. I resonate heavily with the idea of it being super difficult to go through your sad and return with a committed partner. That it is extremely stressful to be growing rapidly and then have commitments and responsibilities other than your own healing and learning.
00:35:17
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which sounds very vain. I promise it's not though. it's it's It's hard to explain if you haven't gone through it, but like I turned 30 next month and I'm like, I gotta get all my shit together. Everything has to be fixed. I have to be perfect when I turn 30 and like my 30s are gonna be great. And that's all true. And yes, but when you have a partner or you have kids or both in my ah experience, They don't care if you need to meditate. They don't care if you need to journal. They don't care if you need to just sit in the openness of the grass outside and touch grass all day because
00:35:56
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you know, you are their provider or their source of comfort or their partner. So I just wanted to say yes, doing it as a partnered person is extremely difficult. Yeah, I know for me, having my copious amounts of alone time has been beneficial because it has given me the freedom to dive really deeply into it really quickly. I will say that I have seen post-Saturn return that the hardest lessons of where my natal Saturn is in Aquarius in the temples, those were the lessons that were the most profound and the most healing.
00:36:47
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I struggled when I was in middle school and high school belonging to a social group. That's the Aquarius. And I based a lot of my image image on fitting in to the social groups and my self-worth on that. but No, it felt like when I was younger, no matter how much I tried, I was never going to fit in. And the lesson that I've learned is that I was never supposed to and that my image is not dependent on anyone else's value of me. It's what I make it. And I am.
00:37:28
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Kind of weird. ah I'm not for everybody, but I am for some people, and those people I've learned are the ones who will stick around. You know, to your point, the Sydney who is 31 is not the same as the one who is 13 or 23 or 28. If you thought, I think you know me, no, you didn't. But I'm the most myself that I have ever been, and I'm the happiest because of that. And I invite people to get to know the real me if they haven't yet, because I was putting on a mask for a long time.
00:38:11
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yeah you're a delightful person um to know and love but in summation of all my rambling here tonight i feel like my thus far i'm only halfway through it i've got six more months of saturn return but i think that my biggest lesson that i have learned so far is i was not made to be easily digestible i am who i am for a reason I was put here for a reason and the lessons that I'm learning are for my greatest good. And so if I just flow along with the waves instead of fighting the tide, it goes a lot easier. So don't fight, you know, what the universe brings into your life, accept it wholeheartedly and learn what you can and then move on because we're not meant to sit in one place and be stagnant. We're meant to be fluid and ever evolving.
00:39:06
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I'm very proud of you. You are a lot farther in your journey at 29 almost 30 than I was at 29 almost 30. Well, thank you. I appreciate that. i I feel like it's because I have people like you in my life who encouraged me to learn and open up and be one with the universe. So I'm very blessed in this way to have people like you in my life. Well,
White Newman Tarot Reading
00:39:35
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thank you. I'm blessed to. Blessed be. Blessed be. Blessed be. So Katie, shall we go ahead and close off with some tarot cards for the week? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. yeah Absolutely. Um, we're gonna do
00:39:56
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the White Newman sacred animal tarot deck. It's by Alba B G. um You can follow her on Instagram. She does a lot of really cool like cartoon work and like neo-traditional style artwork, which I'm a big fan of. I have a big half sleeve of it. So let's see what shakes out for this week. Oh, we've got a lot. Oh, Hello. Okay.
00:40:23
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okay So the first card that we have is the queen of swords. The queen of swords. Swords talking about mental clarity and thoughts and just the mind. um And the queen is, I wish y'all could see this card. She's holding a sword. um She's sitting on a throne. She's like a little badass. The queen of swords really encourages you to embrace your thoughts. and embrace your mental power and sit in your power and know that you are the queen. You are in charge. You are in control. Your thoughts are not you. You are not your thoughts and you are able to control what you do with those thoughts.
00:41:07
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This is funny. So the next we have is the three of wands. So if you know anything about the numerology in tarot, odd numbers, specifically like threes and sevens are a little bit of chaotic. I didn't realize that, but that makes sense. Yeah, so i i whatever I get stuck on like the meaning behind something, I always go back to the numerology of it and I'm like, oh yeah, this this makes sense. But sorry, I digress. The three of wands I think is great for what we're talking about tonight because it's specifically talking about like um progress and expansion.
00:41:50
Speaker
So when you're sitting on your throne thinking about your thoughts and what you can do to manifest them, think about what progress you want to make. Think about where your journey is taking you because you're on this little spiritual journey. um You might be on a physical journey, but really think about how you can manifest from your thoughts into action. And then we have the eight of cups. So cups talking about feelings and emotions um like we've been talking about tonight. Eights usually talk about some sort of ah movement or journey. So on this journey of progress and expansion that you're taking while you're considering how to manifest your thoughts into actions, really take stock of your emotions as well. um Make sure that you're in tune with yourself and in tune with how you're feeling um because
00:42:47
Speaker
It's hard because eight of cups normally talks about like withdrawal. And I feel like maybe this is an indication that we need to spend some time alone this week. Maybe we need to meditate, maybe we need to step away from the busyness that we've been currently dealing with, the hustle that we've been dealing with, and really just focus on where it is that we are meant to be and meant to be going and how we're going to get there. and not let other things distract us on our journeys.
Episode Reflections and Closing
00:43:18
Speaker
It definitely serves our highest good to take time for ourselves to reflect on the lessons that we've learned, which is what Saturn retrograde is all about. o Yay. We live when it ties back in together.
00:43:40
Speaker
Oh, thank you, Sydney, for a wonderful, wonderful episode. I really enjoyed this one. I did too, and I will talk to you next week. Okay, talk to you next week.