Dear Maria:
I was born on December 23, 1953, at 2:16 p.m. in Scottsbluff, NE. I would like to know what my future holds because right now I am so depressed I can't work, go out of the house or am interested in anything at all. I cry all of the time. Can you help me?
Karen


Hi Karen - I am so sorry to hear of your sadness but there is an explanation for your depression astrologically  and hopefully it will shed some light on why and what is causing this. First of all, the past two years have been quite stressful for you. And what more, now you have a heavy Saturn aspect on your moon. Let's get the bad news over and done with, so we can look at brighter days. Saturn, the heavy Lord of Karma, is on your moon right now and will be making aspects to it, on and off, all year. Your moon rules your emotional health. Saturn makes you feel heavy, depressed and very serious about life. This aspect hits dead on again in July. Saturn in your 4th house of your chart also shows that you could become a hermit or restrict yourself to your home until October 2007. You will indeed have to force yourself to get out of the house. The best way to deal with Saturn is to put more structure in your life......create boundaries you can live with. Schedule appointments and stick to them. Make lists and finish them. Work hard during these times. You may also find that you have issues with women or your family too.
You are not alone, anyone with a Leo moon will experience Saturn on their moon too. But the beauty of astrology is knowing when and how long the aspect will last so you can work around it and plan ahead. So when July hits, make sure you plan to do something you enjoy. When this aspect hit me, I starting writing my fourth book. Being creative took my mind off of being depressed and focused on work.  I knew Saturn would create this heaviness and was prepared for it.
Now the good news, Jupiter, is the planet of good luck and you can use this planet to help you out of this hole. Jupiter, as I write this, is in your 6th house of health and service to others. The good news is that you will be able to turn your health around for the better. You will have good doctors and medical professionals to work with as well. The way to work through your depression is also found in the 6th house of your chart. You need to volunteer to help others. The 6th house is service to others. Look for a list of places you can volunteer your time; Situations that  help you feel like you are making a difference in someone else's life. You may not feel like going, but once you do, Saturn will reward you, for following this path and you will receive positive feedback and energy for doing this. By October, you come into a wonderful time for new love and relationships that lasts well into late 2007. By 2008 you are in the best year you have had in 12 years...for you being you! Jupiter will be in you sign then and everything looks so much brighter and better. Now, get moving and see where you can help or contribute your talents and time to help others. Im doing so, you will indeed help yourself because you will feel happier and probably be able to beat this depression!
Maria

 

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