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The Return of Saturn

Caution: the following finds Wozzie in quite the "Emo" and reflective mood. But that's not really a bad thing.

I have heard references to the mystery of changes that happen when someone is between the ages of 28-31 and didn't give it much thought. I just assumed that it was the quarter life crisis that so many are plagued by complete with the heaviness these particular years carry. That perspective changed today when I heard/saw the term "Saturn's Return" three different times. I finally broke down and read about it and, as I did, a grin started to grace my face. I, my dear friends, have been experiencing what I now know as the Return of Saturn.

"If you're in your mid-to-late twenties or even in your early to middle thirties, you are close to the heart of your Saturn Return, and are probably feeling the crush of Saturn's black boot more than you ever have before. If everything feels like chaos, if your relationships are breaking down and you're questioning your career, your friendships, and your very life, it is likely that it's just the ripples of your Saturn Return descending."
 

So THAT'S what the holy hell has been going on in my life the past couple of years!
 
Honestly, until today I hadn't thought of this being more than just the name of a beloved No Doubt album. Turn's out the album's working title was originally announced as Magic's in the Makeup in May 1998 and later as Saturn Returns in November 1999. Lead singer Gwen Stefani was confused by her feelings of depression and interest in Sylvia Plath while recording the album. Her boyfriend turned husband, Gavin Rossdale, told her that she was going through her Saturn Return. Saturn's orbit takes 29.4 Earth years and, in astrology, the time when Saturn returns to its position during a person's birth is believed to be a period of self-evaluation. Many of the songs were written during Stefani's Saturn Return.

 
 
What's more is that I found it very interesting that two songs which are very connected to my very own Return of Saturn are on this album as well.
 
For what has ended:
 
"Ex-Girlfriend"

I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend
I hope I hold a special place with the rest of them
And you know it makes me sick to be on that list
But I should have thought of that before we kissed

You say you're gonna burn before you mellow
I will be the one to burn you
Why'd you have to go and pick me?
When you knew that we were different, completely

Your wildness scares me
So does your freedom
You say you can't stand the restrictions
I find myself trying to change you
If you were meant to be my lover I wouldn't have to

And I feel so mean, I feel in between
'Cause I'm about to give you away

I'm about to give you away for someone else to take

We keep repeating mistakes for souvenirs
And we've been in between the days for years
And I know that when I see you I'm going to die
I know I'm going to want you and you know why
It's going to kill me to see you with the next girl
'Cause I'm the most gorgeously jealous kind of ex-girl

But I should have thought of that before we kissed...

And then for what now is completely gorgeous:
 
"New"

Don't let it go away
This feeling has got to stay
And I can't believe I've had this chance now
Don't let it go away

New, you're so new
You, you're new
And I never had this taste in the past
New, you're so new

My normal hesitation is gone
And I really gravitate to your will
Are you here to fetch me out?
'Cause I've never had this taste in my mouth

Oh you're not old
And you're not familiar
Recently discovered and I'm learning about you

New, you're so new
You, you're new

And you're consuming me violently
And your reverence shamelessly tempting me
Who sent this maniac?
'Cause I never had this taste in the past

Oh you're different, you're different from the former
Like a fresh battery, I'm energized by you

Don't let it go away
And I can't believe I've had this chance now
Don't let it go away

Why am I so curious?
This territory is dangerous
I'll probably end up at the start
I'll be back in line with my broken heart
New, you're so new
You, you're new
And I never had this taste in the past

And I can't believe it
Don't let it go away, this feeling has got to stay

And so concludes this little trip down Saturn's Return Road. At least now I know what to be on the lookout for when I'm around 58.


Published Monday, June 30, 2008 4:23 PM by Wozzie

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# re: The Return of Saturn@ Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:01 AM

There's a reason behind everything, even if we don't know it. Life is about choices and every choice we make sets off a chain of events leading to other choices and so it continues.....

~ chameleon

# re: The Return of Saturn@ Monday, July 07, 2008 5:35 PM

Oh gods... I never even thought about having to go through all that AGAIN in my fifties.  Ack! LOL

by Lira

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