Saturn return
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The Saturn Return is an astrological phenomenon that occurs at the ages of 27-30, 58-60, and finally from 86-88, coinciding with the time it takes the planet Saturn to make one orbit around the sun. It is believed by astrologers that as Saturn "returns" to the degree in which it occupied at the time of birth -- approximately every 29.5 years -- a person crosses over a major threshold and into the next stage of life. With the first Saturn Return, a person leaves youth behind and enters adulthood. With the second Return, maturity. And the third and usually final Return, a person enters wise old age.
The first Saturn Return is famous because it represents the first test of character and the structures a person has built their lives upon. According to traditions, should these structures be unsound or that a person is living out of touch with his or her true values, the Saturn Return will be a time of upheaval and limitations as Saturn forces him or her to jettison old concepts and worn out patterns of living. It is not uncommon for relationships and jobs to end during this time of life restructuring and reevaluation.
But the Saturn Return is not all about painful endings. During this time astrologers note that goals are consolidated and people tend to gain a better vision of where they are going in life. There are added responsibilities and a person may reap the rewards from his or her hard work. Many major life milestones seem to happen around the ages of 29 and 30. This is why astrologers believe that the thirtieth birthday is such a major rite of passage because it marks the true beginning of adulthood, self-evaluation, independence, ambition, and self actualization.
The planet Saturn represents many archetypes, such as Father Time, the Grim Reaper and his scythe, Kronos, and the Lord of Karma. It is the ruler of limitations, fears, seriousness, responsibilities, burdens, and lessons. While those concepts may come across as negative, Saturn also astrologically rules over civilization, government, structures, harvests, prestige, maturity, and order.
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[edit] In music
This astrological phenomenon is a popular reference in literature, music, and other forms of media and art.
- The Primate Fiasco opens their CD "Geek Dreams" with track 1 entitled SATURN RETURNS.
- In 1998, the pioneer of jungle music, Goldie, published an album called Saturnzreturn, preceded by the album Ring of Saturn in the same year.
- The Saturn Return was also referenced by the progressive metal band Tool on their 2001 album Lateralus, specifically the opening track, "The Grudge."
- The neofolk-neoclassical band Unto Ashes released an album entitled Saturn Return in 2001.
- The Saturn Return is referenced by the rock band R.E.M. in the song of the same title on their 2001 album, Reveal.
- It also appears as the title of the 2000 album by the third wave ska/pop group No Doubt as the Return of Saturn; specifically, the album was named so because Gwen Stefani's 29th birthday was occurring.
- "Saturn Return" is the name of the sixth track on the 2006 Banco de Gaia album Farewell Ferengistan.
- Additionally, the popular rock band known as The Codetalkers released a song on their self-titled debut album about the return of Saturn. The song, titled simply "Saturn," is about life changing events, referenced specifically when singer and writer Bobby Lee Rodgers says "your Saturn's around the bend."
- 4am, which is a track on the artist Goapele's second album, Change It All, makes references to her Saturn return.
- "Saturn Return" is the name of the third track on the 1998 Eraserheads album Aloha Milky Way. Most of the band members turned 27-29 during this period.
- "Saturn Return" is the name of a three piece Alternative rock band that is based in Perth, Western Australia.
[edit] In popular culture
- On the February 12, 2007 broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman, Drew Barrymore mentioned her Saturn return as the reason for some of the changes in her life.
- Many musicians and other celebrities have died young, particularly at the age of 27.
[edit] References
- Greene, Liz (1976). Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil.
- Schostak, Sherene; Weiss, Stefanie Iris (2003). Surviving Saturn's Return: Overcoming the Most Tumultuous Time of Your Life.
- Sullivan, Erin (2000). Saturn in Transit.
