Mar 8, 2023 07:42 PM
Astrology’s biggest 2023 claim debunked: Saturn isn’t moving into Pisces. It’s not even close
https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/satur...-debunked/
INTRO: You’ve probably noticed a great deal of hubbub surrounding the ringed planet, Saturn, as it supposedly transits into its new home; Pisces. On 7 March 2023, popular outlets say that Saturn is moving from the constellation Aquarius, where it’s spent the last 2.5 years, into Pisces, where it will remain until February 2026.
The planet Saturn, a cosmic authority which traditionally represents discipline, structure, and responsibility, moving into Pisces is thought, by those in the astrology community, to mean a shift in focus. Pisces as a sign is associated with intuition, creativity, and compassion. Put them together, and – according to astrologists – you’ve got all the material to tout the beginnings of a new stage in your life; time to embrace that new creative endeavour, the business you’ve always dreamed of, or kickstart your new wellness regime.
But if you’ve got even a basic astronomy app installed on your phone, you’ll – quite understandably – be confused at these claims. A quick glance, and you’ll see that Saturn is not actually entering Pisces. In fact, astronomers from The University of Sussex, Liverpool John Moores University and BBC Sky at Night have categorically confirmed to BBC Science Focus that it’s set to remain in Aquarius until 2025.
"Saturn technically crosses the border from Aquarius to Pisces on 18 April 2025, an event which will have no bearing on the human race," explains astronomer and BBC Sky at Night presenter, Pete Lawrence.
So, what’s going on?
To answer this, we have to consider variables other than simply Saturn’s orbit. Yes – Saturn has a 29.4-year orbit. If we turn that into days (10,756 days) and divide that by 12, the number of zodiac constellations on the ecliptic, we get 896 days. Divide this by the number of days in a year (365), and we’ve got 2.5 (rounded up). So, according to this, Saturn stays in each constellation for 2.5 years, as it progresses through its 29.4-year orbit around the Sun.
So far, so good. However, our view of the night sky is influenced by Earth's position, relative to what we’re viewing. And there are other aspects at play... (MORE - details)
https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/satur...-debunked/
INTRO: You’ve probably noticed a great deal of hubbub surrounding the ringed planet, Saturn, as it supposedly transits into its new home; Pisces. On 7 March 2023, popular outlets say that Saturn is moving from the constellation Aquarius, where it’s spent the last 2.5 years, into Pisces, where it will remain until February 2026.
The planet Saturn, a cosmic authority which traditionally represents discipline, structure, and responsibility, moving into Pisces is thought, by those in the astrology community, to mean a shift in focus. Pisces as a sign is associated with intuition, creativity, and compassion. Put them together, and – according to astrologists – you’ve got all the material to tout the beginnings of a new stage in your life; time to embrace that new creative endeavour, the business you’ve always dreamed of, or kickstart your new wellness regime.
But if you’ve got even a basic astronomy app installed on your phone, you’ll – quite understandably – be confused at these claims. A quick glance, and you’ll see that Saturn is not actually entering Pisces. In fact, astronomers from The University of Sussex, Liverpool John Moores University and BBC Sky at Night have categorically confirmed to BBC Science Focus that it’s set to remain in Aquarius until 2025.
"Saturn technically crosses the border from Aquarius to Pisces on 18 April 2025, an event which will have no bearing on the human race," explains astronomer and BBC Sky at Night presenter, Pete Lawrence.
So, what’s going on?
To answer this, we have to consider variables other than simply Saturn’s orbit. Yes – Saturn has a 29.4-year orbit. If we turn that into days (10,756 days) and divide that by 12, the number of zodiac constellations on the ecliptic, we get 896 days. Divide this by the number of days in a year (365), and we’ve got 2.5 (rounded up). So, according to this, Saturn stays in each constellation for 2.5 years, as it progresses through its 29.4-year orbit around the Sun.
So far, so good. However, our view of the night sky is influenced by Earth's position, relative to what we’re viewing. And there are other aspects at play... (MORE - details)