🎙 THE COSMIC CRUX — EPISODE 14Saturnian Lessons: Reflections Before the FireHosted by Mar Alejandra of Mar and the Stars

As Saturn prepares to leave Pisces and enter Aries, we find ourselves standing at a critical threshold—a turning point between dissolution and ignition. In this episode, Mar unpacks the lessons of Saturn’s current transit, reflects on her personal journey with the planet often dubbed “Sky Daddy,” and offers a house-by-house guide to what Saturn’s exit from Pisces means for each of us.

✨ Whether you're approaching your Saturn return, moving into a new house transit, or simply ready to stop carrying what’s not yours—this one’s for you.

🔍 What We Cover:

🪐 The Nature of Saturn

Why Saturn is the ultimate teacher—no shortcuts, no fluff.

Quoting Liz Greene on Saturn’s significance in the birth chart.

The difference between fear-based restriction and integrity-based rebuilding.

📖 Mar’s Personal Saturn Story

Saturn’s exit from Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius—each as a distinct chapter of transformation.

What it’s like to experience Saturn as a ruler of your South Node—and exalted.

A candid reflection on illness, ego deaths, and the rebirth of purpose.

🌊 Saturn in Pisces (2023–2025)

What this transit has asked of us: faith, surrender, and letting go.

The spiritual fatigue of Saturn in a mutable water sign.

The significance of Saturn at 29° Pisces conjunct fixed star Scheat.

Themes of karmic reckoning, systemic disillusionment, and inner stillness.

🔥 Saturn in Aries (2025–2028)

A collective awakening of selfhood, agency, and initiation.

Reclaiming anger, courage, and personal truth.

Saturn in Aries as an invitation to lead with integrity and act with conviction.

🪞 Reflection Questions Before the Fire

What are you committing to—no matter the outcome?

What truths will you protect, regardless of the cost?

What outdated structures are you ready to release?

🏛️ Saturn Through the Houses

A breakdown of how Saturn in Pisces has impacted each astrological house.

Insightful, practical reflections on what has dissolved—and what’s ready to be reborn.

Perfect for tracking your personal Saturn lessons.

🕯️ Closing Thoughts on Sacrifice

Why Saturn’s legacy always involves a sacred letting go.

A reminder that only truth, courage, and fire can cross into the next cycle.

💫 Episode Resources:

Liz Greene's work on Saturn: "Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil"

Saturn's transit timeline: Pisces (2023–2025), Aries ingress coming soon

Fixed Star Scheat meaning: karmic endings, collective exposure, emotional depth

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Until next time—honor the lessons, release the illusions, and move forward with fire in your heart. 🔥

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