SORCERY SUNDAY: Saturn


 

SORCERY SUNDAY: Saturn

I thought we should look at the god Saturn today for two reasons. One is because of the conjunction between the planets Jupiter and Saturn tomorrow, and the other is because we are smack dab in the middle of the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia. Without further ado, let’s look at who this god is!

Saturn is the Roman god of agriculture, wealth, and time. His Greek equivalent is the god Cronos.  He is best known in modern times for devouring his children after a prophecy said that he would be overthrown by one of them. His wife/sister Ops wanted this to stop. So, when Jupiter was born, she gave Saturn a stone she had fashioned to look like a baby. Saturn swallowed the stone whole and had no idea his son was spared. Ops then took Jupiter to Crete where she raised him in secret. When Jupiter was old enough, he returned, forced his father to vomit up his siblings, and overthrew him.

The festival of Saturnalia (December 17 to December 23) was a celebration devoted to the time when Saturn was the ruling god. The romans believed that during this period humans didn’t have to work, and life was easier for them. During the festival, every member of society was considered equals. They played and danced and feasted for days. Masters and slaves would dine together, and sometimes the masters would even serve their slaves. It was considered one of their most important festivals and helped mark the winter solstice.

This year there is a very rare alignment happening between Saturn and Jupiter on the winter solstice. They will appear closer in the sky than any human has seen in almost 800 years, and the two planets will appear to be one. This conjunction is taking place during Saturnalia. I know there are a lot Christians calling this event a Christmas star, but I firmly feel that the old Roman gods are outshining the Christians this year. Astrologists say that this conjunction will bring on a period of change for everyone. I hope these changes are positive.

Well, I hope you enjoyed reading this! Have a great week and a wonderful Solstice however you celebrate! Blessed be!

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