The Saturn-Neptune Conjunction

This year transiting Saturn and Neptune will be conjunct on a World Point - this one happens at 0 degrees Aries - the very beginning of the entire zodiac. Although Saturn conjuncts Neptune approximately every 36 years, they have not been conjunct at 0° Aries for over 12,000 years. So, is the Saturn Neptune conjunction of 2025 and 2026 a big deal? You bet it is! 

The Saturn Neptune conjunction started in mid-May 2025 and continues until the end of September when the aspect separates slightly as both planets retrograde in to Pisces. They then come together again in mid-January 2026 before making one final exact conjunction on 20th February 2026. Astrologers have observed that, when Saturn and Neptune are conjunct, it brings massive change to Russia. The last time these two planets were in conjunction, the Soviet Union collapsed, What will happen this time? 

Architecture, engineering and construction are also Saturnian themes - in fact, any grand structures around the world that the human race has designed (including roads and railways) or have been created by nature, are an example of this. But Neptune is the antithesis - it symbolises erosion, disintegration, fragmentation. Reducing what is solid to rubble, dust or sand. So we may see the destruction of large buildings, bridges, monuments, etc, either as a result of natural disaster or human sabotage. On the other hand, large structures which have already been lost may reappear, as shifting sands and decreasing water levels reveal what has been buried or submerged for a very long time. 

Both Saturn and Neptune symbolise fear. However, Saturn's fears are based on reality while Neptune's fears tend to stem from imagination, illusion, delusion, hallucination, etc. When combined, it could be the case that Saturn might bring our collective fears to the surface by making them appear more real. So, what is the human race afraid of? Another pandemic? The start of World War III? An alien invasion? Or could this indicate an end to conspiracy theories which, of course, are specifically designed to provoke fear? The deceptions and delusions of the last few years will be up for scrutiny, that's for sure, and the end of woke is imminent. By the time this decade comes to a close, we will look back and wonder "What the hell were we thinking?"

This Saturn Neptune influence will be extremely powerful as it takes place not only in the sign of Aries but at the very beginning of the zodiac circle. Even the conjunction is an Aries aspect and as it takes place at 0 degrees which is a World Point, this means a massive change for every one of us. With the planet of reality coming together with the planet of illusion, how will this influence play out? One of the possibilities is the discovery of lost or missing people. Anything which has vanished without trace could suddenly reappear. Anything which has been shrouded in mystery may be revealed. Conversely, that which we consider to be real, might be exposed as a fake, a hoax or complete fantasy. I'm also getting the sense of escapology or escapism. What - or who - is trying to escape? 

On a personal level, this major conjunction will affect all of us but will be particularly significant for anyone born between the 19th - 23rd March. Also affected will be anyone born from 20th - 24th June; 21st - 25th September; and 20th - 24th December, and if you were born in the middle degrees (14, 15, 16) of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius. With the Saturn Neptune conjunction in hard aspect to your natal Sun, you may become involved with people who sacrifice themselves (not literally!) for worthy causes, and you'll appreciate people who are not superficial or pretentious. You will seek the basic truth about everything. Under this planetary influence, you will succeed in finding solutions to difficult problems. This could be in either a personal or professional capacity. 

Please remember also, that if any of your natal planets or points are situated on, or around, 0 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn, this Saturn Neptune conjunction will be very important in your life throughout 2025 and 2026. 

Transiting Saturn Through Aries

On 25th May 2025, transiting Saturn will enter the sign of Aries where it will remain until 13th April 2028. The last time transiting Saturn entered Aries was 7th April 1996. So what can we expect over the next three years?

Saturn in Aries (1996-1999) was a major period of restructuring.. Aries brings trailblazing energy and Saturn encourages long term growth. As a result, this period brought expansion of the internet and the rise of tech companies like Amazon and Google. 

Advances in technology revolutionised communication and commerce as well as our day-to-day lives. The differences that occurred between 1996-1999 were phenomenal. Home computers - or personal computers known as PCs - became the must-have gadgets. As we accessed the internet, we discovered a new way of communicating through electronic mail - email. You could write a letter and it would arrive at its destination within four seconds. For those of us who experienced this revolutionary technology when previously all we had known was calling on a landline phone or posting a letter which took, at the earliest, three days to arrive and that was assuming it didn't get lost, I can only describe sending an email as mind-blowing. Technological advancements will probably be a defining feature of this transit. Just like the late 1990s, when the internet changed everything, we may see similar game-changing developments.

In many ways the energy of Saturn is a counterbalance to the energy of Aries. Saturn is patient and weighs up the possible consequences of taking action. Aries is impulsive, head-strong and gung-ho. It wants immediate results. Saturn will temper the spontaneous nature of Aries, but in turn, Aries will spur Saturn on to take risks. Together, they will equalise any situation. Both Saturn and Aries are very dominant and ambitious, so perhaps we will see less dithering and more decision-making on the world stage.Opportunities to begin new projects will arise during this transit, particularly in construction work.

This period could bring dynamic new leaders to the fore - just as Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived on the scene in the UK in 1997. During the previous Saturn in Aries transit from 1996 - 1999 a significant number of world leaders resigned. This time we could also see major shifts in political systems. Personal responsibility will become more prevalent in the general attitude of society. That means accepting your current circumstances instead of blaming others or expecting those in authority to pick up the pieces.