I’m fascinated by the idea that Saturn was our original “sun”, hence “Old Sol”.
While I’m not 100% sold on it, I do like to keep a (really, really) open mind. Conspiracy theories abound concerning Saturn…and to me, it’s all very intriguing. What might be is far more interesting than what the established order says IS. After all, we all know that “the powers that be” lie to us — seemingly at every opportunity — and “for our own good”.
I try to practice discernment though. There was a time when I could get carried away.
But back to the naming of this site…..
Both the Sun and Saturn are strongly placed (on the MC/IC axis) in my natal chart and are essentially “at war” with each other. I’m also a Leo rising with Saturn closely squaring the Ascendant. A Sun-Saturn “brand” just makes sense.
I spent the first 28-29 years of my life fighting against Saturn. Candid self-expression had always been a thorn in my side. I never felt that the timid, shy face that I was showing the world was the “real” me, and yet every step I took to be more outgoing or daring and bold just made me feel like a fraud — or worse!
I struggled with depression, truly crippling social anxiety, various phobias, body image issues, and the list goes on. I felt thwarted in everything I endeavored to do, and as though I was being followed by a dark storm cloud. I tried everything within my means to shake off the shackles of Saturn, but it was always 1 step forward and 2 steps back.
And then I had my Saturn Return.
Many aspects of my life have remained “hard” – but the time of my Saturn Return really was a turning point in how I have handled challenges, and certainly issues rising up around identity. I’m better able to embrace Saturnian themes now. Learning astrology (also around the time I was 28-29) played a part in that.
I suppose you could say “Old Sol” is my personal homage to Saturn
