First off, everyone experiences a Saturn return—it’s a cosmic rite of passage! A Saturn return occurs when Saturn returns to the same astrological sign it was in at the time of your birth. This happens every 29-31 years, so we typically go through two or even three Saturn returns in a lifetime. The first usually hits around ages 29-31, the second from ages 59-61, and for those lucky enough to experience a third, it arrives around 88-90 years old.

Why Saturn Matters

Saturn is the planet of time, structure, discipline, and karma. It’s often seen as the taskmaster of the zodiac, bringing us lessons that, while tough, are crucial for our growth. Think of Saturn as the stern parent who makes sure you get your life in order. It’s not always easy, but it’s necessary.

Aloha mai, and welcome back to my little mystical corner of the interwebs! This week, I’m shifting gears into some astrology to break down the energy of the Aries full moon—the first Aries full moon in 2.5 years that isn’t under the influence of eclipse energy. This full moon peaks on Thursday, October 17th, and brings a fresh start that Aries and the other cardinal signs have been working hard for. But before we can fully embrace this new beginning, we need to release whatever is holding us in place and take that leap forward, no matter how uncertain or intimidating the path may seem.

Aloha, and welcome back to my little corner of the interwebs, where we talk all things astrology, energy healing, and mystical insights. This week, I want to share a gem of wisdom that came through for me while I was deep cleaning, clearing, and reorganizing my home. Just like we regularly clean our physical spaces, it’s important to make a ritual of deep cleaning and reorganizing our emotions, manifestations, and deeply rooted beliefs. Doing so creates the space we need to welcome in new energies and shift our perspectives on the challenges that keep us stuck.

Past life work is a powerful tool for understanding who we are today. First, it helps us identify the key players from past lives who are connected to important people in our current life—whether these connections are positive or challenging. These soul connections unlock parts of ourselves that we may not have realized existed, leading to profound healing. Often, these blockages can be hidden, making it all the more powerful when we uncover and address them. Second, past life work allows us to cut karmic or soul ties that may still be influencing our relationships today, helping us improve these connections and heal on a deeper level.

This reflection also brought me to the concept of death and rebirth that comes with every new level of growth. When we outgrow where we’re at, we need to be “repotted,” so to speak, and that can be an uncomfortable adjustment. Some emotions, old patterns, or energies need to wilt and fade away so that we can make space for the new growth that’s emerging.

This phase can feel isolating and uncomfortable. Right now, that’s what’s happening in the stars too—we’re in between eclipses, in the thick of this death and rebirth process. So instead of freaking out over a few yellowing leaves, let’s embrace it as part of the process. Your roots are expanding, establishing a new foundation. Every time you rise to a new level, there’s going to be some shedding and pruning.

Rather than laying blame on myself or my parents for these emotional wounds, I was encouraged to acquaint myself with and befriend my inner child. Initially, she seemed like a stranger, distant and cold, wounded by my abandonment as I sought approval and conformity to fit in. She harbored feelings of loneliness and resentment, yearning for the love and support that I failed to provide her, the way I needed it myself.