Saturn return
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The Saturn return is a regular astronomical occurrence relevant to the practice of astrology which occurs in a person's life at approximately 27–30 years of age and again around the age of 58–60, with the third and usually final occurrence around 86-88. 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, unwanted burdens and hard lessons, among other more positive things such as structure, significance, accomplishment, reflection, power, prestige, maturity, responsibility 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 rock 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 life changing events, 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.
- "Saturn Return" is the name of a three piece Alternative Rock band that is based in Perth, Western Australia.
[edit] In popular culture
- On the February 12, 2007 broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman, Drew Barrymore mentioned her Saturn return as the reason for some of the changes in her life.
- Many musicians and other celebrities have died young, particularly at the age of 27.
