Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer wed on July 29, 1981. Thirty years later, or after one Saturn Return, their son, Prince William will marry Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011. This means that both royal couples will have the same Saturn/Venus influence in their marriage charts. This is because the astrology charts drawn for the moment of their marriages will both have the planet Saturn in Venus’s sign of Libra.
Libra ruled by Venus
Libra is the sign of relationships, cooperation, equality, and the law. Librans are lovely, charming people who prefer doing things with a partner. They have a difficult time making up their minds as they are always weighing the different options and opinions on all matters. The sign of Libra begins with the autumnal equinox, when day and night are of equal length. Libra is in the fall season and is considered the more circumspect, mature sign ruled by Venus, goddess of love. Venus also rules the spring sign of Taurus, which is considered more youthful and less contemplative.
Venus and Saturn in Libra
Venus represents love and beauty. Why would Saturn be exalted in a Venus ruled sign? Beauty and love are about balance, different elements combining and resulting in perfect harmony, whether they are two people, chords of music, or colors. Saturn is the accountant, making sure the each piece is perfectly equal and balanced in all respects. In law, Saturn in Libra facilitates the fairest judgment and then strictly enforces the equivalent penalty. Obtaining beauty requires hard work, discipline and sacrifice, all signified by Saturn. This results in Saturn and Venus being ‘friends’ with each other since they can operate so well together in Libra. This does not mean that their combination is easy, nothing dealing with Saturn is easy, but the results are exceptional. While Saturn may find its best results in Venus’s sign, Venus much prefers Jupiter’s sign of Pisces to exhibit her exalted status.
Partnerships and Saturn in Libra
Nevertheless, entering a marriage with Saturn in Libra is a solid step towards a long-lasting and successful union. Saturn in Libra enforces cooperation in the best possible way between people and is an excellent start for any business or partnership. It ensures that both parties are mature and willing to shoulder their shared responsibilities with the best of intentions. However, there are many other factors in a marriage chart that must be considered before predicting a ‘happily ever after.’
Saturn Retrograde and Prince William’s Marriage
In Prince William’s and Kate’s marriage chart, unlike his parents, Saturn is retrograde. As written about in a previous article, this signifies a return to the past. It explains the seemingly unending comparisons between the two couples and their respective weddings. Even the engagement ring resurfaced to reclaim its previous place. With the Saturn stone of the blue sapphire surrounded by Venus’s stones, the diamonds; the ring itself perfectly embodies the Saturn/Venus symbolism of Saturn in Libra retrograde.
Sources:
Neil F. Michelsen and Rique Pottenger, The American Ephemeris for the 21st Century, 1982–1997 (ACS Publications: San Diego, CA., 2001).
James T. Braha, Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer, 1986 (Hermetician Press: Hollywood, FL., 1993).
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