Star Struck Style

The transiting sun opposes my natal Saturn this morning. Tomorrow, it will oppose my progressed sun. Neither of these aspects are a reason to whoop it up. “Café Astrology” describes the former transit as follows:

“Your confidence may be undermined by feelings of doubt, pessimism, or feelings of guilt just now. Encountering obstacles to progress and inhibitions in your own attitude are prominent under this influence. You could be plagued by a feeling of not being good enough. Lack of faith in yourself, in others, and in life itself could put a damper on your initiatives. This is a time when others don’t seem to notice your efforts, when progress appears to be minimal if at all, when nobody seems to extend their hand to you, when you need to go it alone and you could feel resentful for it! Life doesn’t seem to be playing in your style.

Because this is one of your less attractive and magnetic periods of the year, you might want to avoid scheduling personally significant activities, job interviews, or self-promotion efforts during this period. Although there is a positive side to every aspect, while it’s happening, this one doesn’t feel very good. A heavy dose of realism seems forced upon you now, but your efforts to measure up to expectations can ultimately increase your confidence in your ability to be responsible for yourself. This influence is a somber one.”

The interpretation of the latter aspect is similar to the interpretation of the sun’s opposition to its natal position. The same website offers this description:

“This is a time of the year when you are more likely to catch a cold or to feel under the weather, unappreciated, and generally ill at ease. Tensions with others can come from a lack of self-confidence or a sudden awareness of unfulfilled wishes and goals. You are unlikely to feel on top of your game now, so don’t push matters. Instead, take time for rest and relaxation. Review your goals and revise them if need be.”

On the bright side, I’m going back to work for the next couple of days to a facility that is partially shut down for a week. We’re getting some floors refinished and there are no programs scheduled. I get to spend my time catching up on the sort of things that will make my job easier when it really matters. I really don’t need to perform at a high level this week, so the timing of these rather oppressive transits couldn’t be better. What’s more, I do well under Saturn’s influence. I’m a methodical, mostly-patient Capricorn who seems to thrive when the pace slows down. Instead of focusing on the weight of the world bearing down on me during these transits, I seem to focus on what it’s going to take for me to shake it off.

So, that’s what I’m going to do . . .