My Saturn return is coming up in a couple years... But what is going to happen since I was born with Saturn retrograde (Capricorn in the 1st house)?? Does this mean there is going to be structure and authority for a while as opposed to my ridiculous no-rules lifestyle?
The major age related transits by the outer planets are important human stopping places or milestones in our development. These important milestones are: Nodal Return, Jupiter Return, Saturn Return, Uranus Opposition and Uranus Return.
These transits present us with challenges and opportunities, activate relevant chakras, and infuse us with planetary energy for the opportunity to grow, learn and mature.
A natal Saturn retrograde may indicate a more unconscious or subtle presentation of issues.
It is less important than a transiting planet retrograde.
A Saturn Return can be a time of structuring and restructuring, lessons, restrictions, responsibilities, etc. But it is much more than that. A Saturn Return is the transition from late adolescence into adulthood. It is a time of major life assessment. Planetary energy is being sent to help answering major life questions: What is my life plan? What must be done in order to grow, to move forward?
Saturn is a most important teacher and mentor. He is a way shower and points the way forward. He is a hard task master, but will give us his gifts of discipline, strength, wisdom and direction.
The Cap Saturn Return in first house is going to help you with self discipline and long term strategies for success.
Julia