COSMIC WEATHER:

“Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.” – Buddha

Enterprising Mars in initiating Aries forms an exact opposition to restrictive Saturn in relationship Libra (12:03 pm). Our varied efforts to spearhead things (Mars) may encounter stiff resistance or opposition from others (Saturn).

Mars-Saturn energy is often portrayed as trying to drive a car (Mars) with the brakes on (Saturn). Often with this aspect it is thought that we come to an awareness of our limitations or weaknesses, and accordingly, we often end up having to patiently revise our strategies or run the risk of defeat if we don’t.

With Mars-Saturn, we often seem to need to work harder, or at least smarter, and most likely in a very disciplined and controlled manner (Saturn). Too, if we do, and are able to endure and withstand any trials or hurdles that are put in our path, we may be rewarded with a golden victory.

The very last time that we had this identical aspect, Mars in Aries opposite Saturn in Libra, was back in late March of 1981. Interestingly, on March 29, 1981, the “London Marathon” debuted with 7500 runners.

Of course, most of us have all heard about how hard marathon runners have to train. This arduous training process is perhaps a perfect template for understanding the workings of this “Mars-Saturn” type energy. It’s not an aspect for wimps or quitters! Or for those hoping to coast by on their coattails.  Mars-Saturn characteristically appears to demand our best efforts.

The “London Marathon” is now reportedly one of the biggest running events in the world and is one of the five top world marathons that make up the World Marathon Majors. Too, this Mars-Saturn aspect is indelibly stamped in the horoscope of this annual event. Also, the day the London Marathon debuted, the empowering Sun was exactly conjunct energy planet Mars in Aries (Aries rules sports) for extra punch.

Besides the Mars-Saturn opposition today, we also have the Moon entering passionate Scorpio (2:20 am) maybe intensifying our emotions and desires. The Moon also makes a potent sextile to transforming Pluto in Capricorn (2:14 pm), Scorpio’s ruler. A good time possibly for instituting makeover projects, especially perhaps on the career front (Capricorn).

*All times EDT

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

orange flowers: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1267328

London Marathon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981

Buddha: http://thinkexist.com/quotation/endurance_is_one_of_the_most_difficult/143666.html

mosaic sun: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1327692

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