Saturn return

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The Saturn Return is an astrological phenomenon that occurs in a person's natal chart at approximately 28–30 years old and again around the age of 58–60. The planet Saturn takes approximately 29.5 years to orbit the Sun; when it returns to the exact degree along the ecliptic it occupied at the time of a person's birth this is referred to as their "Saturn Return".

Saturn is symbolically/astrologically associated with time, challenge, fear, doubt, confusion, difficulty, seriousness, heaviness, and hard lessons, among other more positive things such as structure, significance, accomplishment, reflection, power, prestige, maturity, and order – this is why astrologers believe that the thirtieth birthday is such a major rite of passage and is considered by many astrologers to mark the "true beginning" of adulthood, self-evaluation, independence, responsibility, ambition, and full maturation.

[edit] In music

This astrological phenomenon is a popular reference in literature, music, and other forms of media and art.

In 1998, the pioneer of jungle music, Goldie, published an album called Saturnzreturn, preceded by the album Ring of Saturn in the same year.
The Saturn Return was also referenced by the progressive metal band Tool on their 2001 album Lateralus, specifically the opening track, "The Grudge."
The neofolk-neoclassical band Unto Ashes released an album entitled Saturn Return in 2001.
The Saturn Return is referenced by the rock band R.E.M. in the song of the same title on their 2001 album, Reveal.
It also appears as the title of the 2000 album by the third wave ska/pop group No Doubt as the Return of Saturn; specifically, the album was named so because Gwen Stefani's 29th birthday was occurring.
"Saturn Return" is the name of the sixth track on the 2006 Banco de Gaia album Farewell Ferengistan.
Additionally, the popular jam band known as The Codetalkers released a song on their self-titled debut album about the return of Saturn. The song, titled simply "Saturn," is about Nick Zeato, the band's first drummer who abruptly left the band in early 2002. The song characterizes the drummer as an individual who is about to experience his own return of Saturn, referenced specifically when singer and writer Bobby Lee Rodgers says "your Saturn's around the bend."
4am, which is a track on the artist Goapele's second album, Change It All, makes references to her Saturn return.
"Saturn Return" is the name of the third track on the 1998 Eraserheads album Aloha Milky Way. Most of the band members turned 27-29 during this period.

Coincidentally, many talented musicians and other well-known people have died when approaching their Saturn return. Some are enshrined in what is known as the 27 Club.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] In popular culture

On the February 12, 2007 broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman, Drew Barrymore admitted that she referred to the Saturn return in 2006 to reevaluate her life.