Saturn entered Purva Ashadha nakshatra on November 27, 2018, and it will stay there until December 26th, 2019. Purva Ashadha is connected with Apas, the goddess of water. During this period, there could be an uptick of challenging events related to water on the global level. This could include limited access to water due to droughts or due to deteriorating infrastructure in various parts of the world. Water can sometimes be an issue when there is too much of it, such as when it floods. So flooding, mud slides, tsunamis and similar water-damage events are also within the repertoire of this transit. On the positive side, Saturn is not really a planet of limitations. It is a planet that challenges us to take responsibility and make efforts in life. During its stay in Purva Ashadha, Saturn is challenging the world to take responsibility for water. If we pay attention and heed its warning, we could see a greater effort made to address issues related to water, and even related to our rising ocean levels. If this were to occur, which is a big “if”, Saturn’s pattern is to first announce the issue by making people painfully aware of the need to make an effort. Watch for indications of this, during the first part of the transit, that take the form of coalitions or resolutions by groups or nations to commit more fully to addressing environmental problems related to water. In any case, there could be an increase in the sense of urgency about the warming of the oceans, melting icecaps, and other water-related environmental issues. On the personal level, this is a good period to stay hydrated. Try getting into the habit of sipping warm water throughout the day, for example.
James Kelleher
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