Saturn ends its retrograde period in ecliptic conjunction to the star Eta Carinae, indicating a time to work the ego and its boundaries

     Saturn is stationary in ecliptic conjunction to the star/nebula Eta Carinae. This is an important event as Eta Carinae is one of the most massive stars in the galaxy. If it was at the center of our solar system its surface would reach the orbit of Jupiter. This cosmic hypergiant has a great personality, and grabs a lot of attention, leading to extreme self-centered egotistic attitudes. On the other hand, it represents a great potential but very variable in its manifestation. Eta Carina is a star whose brightness increases and decreases over the years, because of the large eruptions it has had. It is therefore an indicator of instability.

     Saturn's station on this remarkable star represents a moment in which it is possible to stabilize situations that are unstable and that threaten to get out of hand. Saturn tests everything in its path, and its direct station puts a strong emphasis on limiting excesses, to give structure to situations so they can flow more easily and in a stable manner. In relationships, we must deal with ego structures. Whether putting limits on our own ego or that of others, it is possible to control it and put it to good use. The need to attract attention by itself becomes empty and arrogant. In fact, it can cause great strife, clashes between rival parties, wounds to the ego, and confrontations with one's own failures, shortcomings or excesses in our personality.

     It is therefore necessary to give the ego a motivation, a cause, a goal, a challenge, a dream to which  aspire. Thus, the tremendous energy of Eta Carinae can find a solid platform on which to define and promote, by its charismatic personality, good causes and worthwhile projects. Internationally, this obviously has to manifest in an arrogant rudeness of some countries in diplomatic relations. Or perhaps it represents authoritarian reactions, showing the excessive saturnine control. It can also involve the need to control unstable,dangerous and/or threatening social or natural situations.

     This trend will last intensely for about two weeks, and it is possible that some events in the past two weeks are related to Saturn stationary in the same ecliptic degree of Eta Carinae. Do you recognize an Eta Carinae event in your recent experience?

    Let's get down to work on the ego! Ours and other people's, too. Good luck!