Saturn in Purva Bhadrapada ~ Focus your intent

Saturn, the planet of karma and success, re-enters pada (part) one of Purva Bhadrapada from August 18th to October 3rd, 2024, in the Aquarius portion of this nakshatra.

This is part of Saturn’s retrograde cycle, where it goes back over the area it covered in April and May of this year, and you decide whether to move forward with plans from that time. Saturn retrograde has a make-or-break quality, where you either plough forward and take on new responsibility, or cut your losses and put your energy to better use elsewhere. Pada One of Purva relates to Aries navamsa, ruled by Mars, where you may be restless and don’t have the patience to let results flow naturally, especially in a close relationship.

This can be a helpful energy if you need to get on with business and can’t wait for everything to be perfect. Purva Bhadrapada’s association with burning and fire has some affinity for Mars-ruled Aries, as you purge and cleanse old activities before moving on to the next level. This nakshatra represents a firestorm in the sense of a sacrifice or atonement, and Saturn retrograde sees you rethinking your resources and deciding what to keep and what to let go.

Pada One of a nakshatra relates to the Dharma, or Right Action tendency, where the practical aspects of your business realign with your highest life purpose. Saturn is in direct aspect to the all-powerful Sun up to September 15th, which emphasizes the idea of narrowing down and focusing your intent. You may have to decide which authority or ambition you really serve and save your best efforts for a project you truly believe in.