Saturn in Purva Bhadrapada ~ Make or break time

Saturn, the planet of karma and success, re-enters pada (part) one of Purva Bhadrapada from December 27th, 2024 to February 2nd, 2025.

This is part of Saturn’s direct movement, where it goes over the area it last covered in late August to October of 2024, and altogether the third time Saturn has been through this nakshatra pada in Aquarius. Now comes a final call and a make-or-break quality, where you decide whether to move forward with a long-range plan and take on new responsibility, or cut your losses and put your energy elsewhere. Saturn traditionally has its strongest effect in the final third of a sign, so your plans for the last two years are coming to fruition.

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 is not the time for rash moves, however, especially if you have taken time and effort to get this far. 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 sees you rethinking your resources and deciding what to keep and what to let go. Saturn transits with romantic Venus in Aquarius up to January 28th, and a relationship commitment may influence your long-term thinking. It can be hard to relate to people close to you while you are in business-first mode, but Saturn and Venus also have some affinity and you can balance working with keeping a relationship alive.