Erma Bombeck

Chapter 8. Saturn in Your Chart

Astrologically speaking, the planet Saturn is the force of discipline. Saturn defines your duties, responsibilities and the structure of your life. Saturn also represents the heavy hand of authority, fear, inhibitions, constrictions, restrictions, reservations, anxiety and limits imposed. It is a symbol for the force of gravity. Words like "must" and "can't" relate to Saturn.

Hard work and perseverance are also saturnian concepts and that's not all bad. "The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly fine." Saturn represents mastery, seasoned professionalism, efficiency, consolidation and dependability. This Khronos, Odin, "star of limiting the place" also represents daddy, and Jehovah complexes. Below is described your "saturnian" self Erma Bombeck.

Saturn in Sagittarius

EXPANSIVE DECISIONS

For you to get past your limits you need to keep an open mind and avoid dogma of all types. Once you pay your dues, you could become a teacher, a preacher or a political creature. Parts of you are somewhat conservative and not receptive to new ideas. If you work at it you can avoid the pitfalls of religious fundamentalism. Work to respect, understand and appreciate other people's ways of doing things. Learn to apply the 1960's adage, "If I can't dance at your revolution, I won't come."

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You could level some just criticism at religious hypocrites. Be realistic about dietary restrictions. Avoid fried food, and overeating.

Saturn Biquintile Pluto

DECISIONS BRING OUT TALENT FOR CLEANSING

You have some great organizational skills and will power. You As you mature, you can exhibit decisive wisdom.

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In order for you to succeed it is crucial that you plan carefully and organize your resources. You can overcome many frustrating obstacles. You can push past many hindrances and limitations. Once you can learn tolerance and simultaneously not accept incompetence, your success is insured.

Chapter 8A. Chiron in Your Chart

Discovered in 1977, Chiron is a relative newcomer to astrology. Named after the half-brother of the Greek god Zeus, Chiron is a comet from outside our solar system, according to the latest scientific findings. In Greek mythology, Chiron was tutored by the Sun and the Moon (Apollo and Artemis) and, in turn, taught the offspring of other gods.

Chiron taught special skills such as astrology, philosophy, ethics, music, medicine, horseback riding, and weaponry. These skills where thought necessary for gods, and humans, to achieve their destinies. The position of Chiron in your birth chart denotes what and where you may teach or be taught. It is also where you can be healed and how you can heal others.

A Centaur, who is part human, and part horse, Chiron is a half-breed. His higher self sometimes struggles with his own animal nature. What follows is a description of the "chironic" side of your character.

Chiron in Aries

ASSERTIVE MENTORING

The key to your mind-body connection is your self image. You need to be a maverick. To optimize your health and maximize your energy, you need to act in accord with your true inner desires. You're the kind of person who can open new doorways to the subjective world. Put another way, you don't need to convince others of anything. You need to believe more in yourself. Once you accept yourself, the world will accept you. Increase your capacity for holistic understanding by learning from astrologers, herbalists and massage therapists. It is your fate to be something of a healer or mentor. You could even become a guru of sorts.

Imagine for a moment that you're Mr. Spock of Star Trek fame, Yoda the Jedi Knight or Helen Keller mentoring the blind. Give some sagacious thought to how your character is your destiny and how all observation is to some extent self observation.

Chiron Sextile Node

MENTORING COOPERATES WITH INTERCHANGING

DESTINY FLOWS WITH MAVERICK ASSOCIATIONS

Erratic, eccentric behavior causing problems? Find out who you really are, explore uncharted territory. Get together with different types of people. Fill a unique social niche.

TIP: Find a public forum to share your inner teachings and self knowledge.