Saturn its action in 58 59 years. life crises

In the life of every person there are turning points or periods of crisis, shown by the transits of the planets. Transit is the daily positions of the planets in the heavens and it is important how they affect the natal chart (astrological birth chart). You do not have to be an astrologer or an astropsychologist to understand this or that crisis period.

For an astropsychologist - universal transits of planets - carry important information about the psychophysical state of a person, a sense of self-worth, duty, responsibility, about turning points in life and the manifestation of important events.

After reading this article, written for the general public, you will be able to understand one universal life crisis associated with the planet Saturn: conjunction transit Saturn with natal Saturn. Saturn is known as a teacher.

"Of all the predictive tools and techniques available to astrology, few are as widely used and reliable as the cycles of Saturn. The transits of Saturn in relation to its position in the natal chart mark the gradual maturation of a person and his further formation" - Wendell K. Perry ( "Cycles of Saturn").

For most people, this transit occurs twice in their lifetime: at around age 30 and around age 60.

These two age Saturn returns are not to be taken lightly. Saturn makes us grow up and puts things in order exactly in that house (field) of the horoscope, along which it moves in the zodiac circle, forcing us to make difficult choices, creating our own destiny. This transit can be difficult and painful for some.

Remember yourself or loved one between the ages of, say, 28 to 30 years old (or 58 to 60 years old). For many people, during this period, there was (arose) the need for change:

Some have changed jobs because goals have changed;
Marriage, or, conversely, divorce - since many relationships lose their meaning;
Retirement led to a feeling of torn ties and a person felt lonely;
At the same time, promotion is also possible; the birth of a child (grandchild).
During this period, we can question the demands of the outside world, some people have indecision, lethargy, forebodings, various fears, a feeling of what, what they didn’t do, a return to the past - to relationships or to unresolved problems.

You need to know that this transit always brings changes in one area or another, from the examples given, both positive and negative: professional, personal, family (which area will be the most active - we will be shown full horoscope person (natal chart), based on accurate knowledge of the time and place of birth). But wherever Saturn is in an astrological chart, it always assumes and creates a realistic approach.

If you have not ordered an acute psychological consultation from a specialist, and you don’t understand in which area to expect changes, it’s okay. Just know that in any case, one life stage is completed and a new stage begins and, after a while, you yourself will figure it out by analyzing the past life period, which I talk about in the article, where you have changed. The main thing is to understand for yourself that in our life there is a cyclical nature of the Universe; "... the fundamental imprint or template of the individuality of the psyche is created precisely at the moment of birth, but, as it happens in the case of any growing organism, it continues to open and unfold in the process of its own ever-living and constantly changing being throughout life. Although we are not able to change the physical the totality of genes that is given to us from birth, we can change, decorate, strengthen, ignore or let it collapse with what we entered into life.However, be that as it may, there are inexorable stages of development, otherwise by the age of 50, we would and remained speechless crying babies. We call it growth." - Alice O. Howell ("Astrology as a tool for psychoanalysis").

This transition from old to new, to growth - can be marked by depression, turning to our shadow side, we can feel emptiness, internal conflicts, rejection of something or someone, heavy and painful reflections necessary before any serious leap forward. People at this time begin to act impulsively and at random, experiencing both excitement and fear of loss. But, if you accept the fact that Saturn is a teacher and guides us in the right direction with a "firm hand", and we need all the sorrows and trials in order to grow and move to the next step, then I'm sure you will be to him to some extent grateful. Most importantly, do not be afraid of his transits!

Astronomically, Saturn represents the visible boundary of the solar system. Beyond Saturn are outer planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto; to Saturn - personal, inner planets - the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter (for simplicity, in astrology, the luminaries of the Moon and the Sun are also called planets). And, in our Everyday life, Saturn is a planet that defines and sets boundaries, separating us from youth and maturity, showing that the previous life is something like a series of trials and trials that need to be sorted into shelves.

Saturn makes a complete revolution around the Earth every twenty-nine and a half years, after this revolution, it connects with its natal position in the birth chart, which is why we consider the period from 28 to 30 years (57-60 years), as a rule, in which and important changes are taking place in our lives. Saturn, making a full cycle, forms all possible aspects to our birth chart. The first twenty-nine and a half years is a test run; at this time there is a farewell to parental stereotypes; a person is heading towards maturity; deviates from the "well-worn" path towards the new and unknown.

“Society does not prepare children for the fact that real adult life begins at twenty-eight or thirty years old - begins with an internal crisis, as a result of which careers collapse, families break up, and people face the first truly serious "identity crisis" - Mark Robertson (" Age crises adult life: transit of Saturn").

During the first Saturn transit return to the natal location, we can expect to take on the role or work that we will be doing during adulthood. At this time, we are waiting for the limitations and problems that define us as a person.

We must try to know the limits of our capabilities and not go beyond them.

It is good to be alone at this time in order to determine the quality of your emotional life, to review your internal criteria. Ask yourself during this period the following questions: "Does my value system suit me or should I start a new path?", "Am I happy in my position or should I go to study?"; "I understand that I'm ready to get married and have a baby." You have the opportunity to become the Mistress / Master of your own (most) yourself!

During the second return of Saturn, - Harvesting of life, I want to say right away - not everyone succeeds. Twenty-nine and a half years have passed since the first return of Saturn, and during this time we should have acquired knowledge about ourselves, an understanding of our uniqueness, a realistic self-perception.

If this did not happen, then the second return of Saturn may be accompanied by depression: it should be regarded as an indicator of the person's dissatisfaction with the way he has lived so far.

People who have reached the second return of Saturn are keenly aware of their age: sixty years.

"The circumstances of your life during this transit are different than during the first return of Saturn. The main choice has already been made, and you have fulfilled (or at least tried to fulfill) your function. For this reason, this transit has a more personal, contemplative character - this is the time to look back at your life and evaluate your achievements and mistakes.

In the best of times, the second return of Saturn can be a time of renewal and restoration of the identity you have created for yourself in this world. It gives you a chance to take advantage of the wisdom and maturity you have gained since your first Saturn return and improve on the choices you made on your first return and the decisions you made at that time.

Under the most favorable circumstances, the second return of Saturn becomes a time when you re-characterize yourself and set a new, more productive direction for your life ... But, you must also be aware of the possibility that the wrong choices made in the past, especially if you persist in them, will become obvious "- Wendell K. Perry. Instead of an alternative to growth and maturity, stagnation and old age can appear. There are no less people who react to the return of Saturn in this way than people who still decide to explore new opportunities. The inevitable has happened: you have passed in the category of seniors.Many people in our time after sixty new life. For many, this age means a transition from compulsory work, to your hobby, to the joy of communicating with your grandchildren or with a new acquaintance / acquaintance; perhaps you will meet with inspiration - start writing novels or paintings.

Some people use the transits of Saturn for their own benefit, while others, on the contrary, cannot benefit from its transit. "The ambivalence of Saturn becomes clearer if we consider that in the view of the ancients, he acted in two forms at the same time: he was a merciful, compassionate and generous ruler of the golden age and a ruthless son who castrated his father, and then, becoming a father, devoured his own children. Being aware "Saturn brings peace to the mind with nothing comparable. But, not recognized, not accepted or projected outside, Saturn is able to entangle a person with chronic problems and engage in a struggle for power" - Erin Sullivan ("Saturn Transits").

"Choosing the right way during the transit of Saturn and accepting the challenges and difficult lessons that aspects of this planet bring us is of great importance not only in making us responsible, moral and successful members of society, but also in developing our character at all levels," - Wendell K. Perry ("Cycles of Saturn: A Map of Change in Your Life").

"Saturn is not so cruel to anyone as to those people who only pretend to lead a life full of reflection, but do not live it. For Saturn does not consider them his own, make sure that you do not deny the power of Saturn ...", - Marsilio Ficino ("The Book of Life").

I hope and believe that you will be able to cope with the described Saturn transit. You will understand why certain problems and changes arose among relatives and friends, in the period from 28 to 30 years (57-60 years), who do not understand where to go, why, with whom to stay, from whom to leave? Saturn during these periods will refer back to topics that have escaped attention, have not been understood or assimilated. A person may have a feeling that he has become a prisoner of time, a feeling of stagnation and immobility. Such a state, as a rule, overtakes at the moment when a breakthrough into society will soon be made, but for now the start is postponed, although inevitable.

As with the first return of Saturn, so with the second - it is possible to open new doors, new opportunities, but they always! Will be accompanied by new responsibilities and great responsibility, and will entail far-reaching consequences. Any false step taken at this time will always declare itself in later life. At the same time, you must be willing and ready to take advantage of the opportunities that open up before you during the transit, even if at first glance they do not seem too attractive and promising. Small beginnings and incremental changes made during this transit tend to turn into huge things later on. You will have to re-evaluate your life and make appropriate adjustments to it, either with the help of an astropsychologist (read how to choose a qualified and experienced specialist in my article "Horoscope and Astropsychologist") or on your own.

And, finally, within the framework of the topic of the article, the words of the astrologer and world-famous author Erin Sullivan: "Being the god of time, Saturn leaves its mark on all of us as we pass through temporary reality; he leaves a mark of experience, understanding, age, maturity and recognition.The struggles associated with the transits of Saturn are part of our development on the path to the future.The greatest lesson of the Saturnian cycle, which becomes especially clear after the first return of Saturn, is that history repeats itself.One can learn to live simply remembering the turning points associated with Saturn, how we felt them, what events happened, how our perception changed.Remembering the history of our lives, we see how we grew up.You can’t change the past, but if you look at it differently, you can find the ability to create your own future. Saturn, the lord of boundaries, marks the space between the past and the future. He is our here and now."

I wish you not to be afraid of change and gain the realization that our understanding of our destinies is based on self-knowledge in order to regain our true/real self. As I. Goethe once said: "No one can judge others until he learns to judge himself."

Only you yourself can descend into the depths of the psyche in search of the treasure of your own individuality, and, if you allow, the astropsychologist will descend with you and help you find the inner treasure, your own destiny.

The orbital period of Saturn is 29.5 years. The cycle of this planet creates crises in a person's life associated with growing up and passing certain lessons. During such crises, it teaches a person to take responsibility in accordance with the requirements of life. If you delay or suppress this need, Saturn's action begins to increase and lead to problems that you are unable to cope with. If you learn to fulfill duties and behave as you need, then difficult situations begin to work for you. Human life can be divided into three stages - the three so-called returns of Saturn. Knowing in advance what this return means at one point or another in life, you can internally prepare for this difficult period and go through it with minimal losses.

AT Greek mythology tells how Mother - Earth and Father - Sky gave birth to three types of creatures. The first were huge dinosaur-like animals, the second were the many-headed cyclops, and the third were the titans, the first gods of Olympus. One of these titans is Kronos, or Saturn. The oldest of the gods, the lord of time and the founder of laws. Kronos (Chronos) is time ... Astrologers often call Saturn the master of time. And this is not accidental: in the horoscope, he indicates where and at what age we will meet the most serious trials and pain, where our karma is focused. The aspects of Saturn also speak to our stagnant habitual patterns of behavior that impede the flow of creative energy. Saturn is a teacher. It creates limitations, forms structure and self-discipline.

First stage. Becoming.

The first full cycle of Saturn ends at 29.5-30 years. This period is associated with the return of debts to parents, relatives, society, with the active development of the karma of ancestors. There are several options for dealing with this crisis.

1. Over the past 30 years of life, a person did not want to realize his actions and their consequences, he lived “unconsciously”, had a relatively low level of spiritual development and a weak intellect. In this case, Saturn encourages him to look back at his life and realize in horror that time has been wasted: there is no real family, no prosperity, no normal profession. And the main thing that Saturn makes you realize is that the main program of the first thirty years has not been worked out - the return of debts, karmic and domestic.

2. A person of an average level, who lives quite consciously, at this age suddenly begins to feel that youth is gone forever, the best is left behind. He begins to be tormented by nostalgia for childhood, carelessness and irresponsibility. This option usually works perfectly for those whose star time was at school. It was there that they were the most beautiful, the most capable, in general, the most-most. Saturn shows quite harshly to such people: you need to be something of yourself, to be not just a girl or a boy, but an individual, a person in the full sense of the word.

3. Works only for individuals who have reached a high spiritual level and have developed intellect. They calmly and purposefully work to bring their plans to life. When a crisis occurs associated with the return of Saturn, such people do not experience disappointment, but, on the contrary, satisfaction from what they have done. It is at this time that the flow of events “throws” at their feet the results achieved over the years of work. In this version, the return of Saturn is a cold-blooded analysis of the results of labor and the realization that the time for freedom has come, since the debts to the ancestors have been paid in full.

Thus, the events of your life at the time of the return of Saturn depend on exactly how you perceive its principles. scatter possible scenarios behavior is great - from severe depression and a catastrophic drop in self-esteem to a joyful anticipation of freedom and satisfaction with what has been achieved over the past cycle. Therefore, because of how a person behaves during the return of Saturn, one can judge what he is like as a person.

Second phase. Maturity.

The second time Saturn returns at 58-59.5 years. This step should be used to actively independent work over the implementation of their ideas and plans, the creation of their own life principles.

1. With a poorly worked out Saturn, his return this time marks a natural ending life path associated with the depletion of energy resources. Such a situation provokes corresponding experiences, which can be called final, - a lot of reflections on life and fate, a lot of regrets, protracted depressions are likely.

2. It can be a calm, passive retirement, a well-deserved rest. Any active activity ends, a person passes to idleness, for the most part concentrating on trying to enjoy life and on memories of the past.

3. Life goes on, and at the time of the return of Saturn, a crisis of self-esteem occurs, since it suddenly becomes obvious to a person summing up the results: nothing has been created, the existing potential has not been realized. Saturn makes it hard to realize this as a fait accompli.
As a result, on for a long time a feeling of hopelessness, hopelessness, own uselessness is established.

4. Works only for individuals of a high spiritual level and intellectual development. In this option, there is a conscious summing up. Only the actual results of actions go to the “offset”. Satisfactory or not, a person feels a powerful message to rebuild the system of his existence - he initiates business in new activities for him, in particular, he can take over the formal leadership of any social structure.

Third stage. Summarizing.

This return of Saturn falls in human life at the venerable age of 88-89 years. And it marks the final summing up of life, the revision of what has been done. It means farewell to the world - a person has an awareness of the imminent departure and the irresistible power of ruthless fate, which symbolizes Saturn. As a result of the action of this aspect, a clear understanding dominates that there is nowhere to retreat, and infinity lies ahead. A person may not be born, but he must die ... To be born again!

Dürer's engraving Melancholia contains many symbols, some of them are associated with the planet Saturn

Saturn in traditional astrology is considered a malefic planet, bringing misfortune, difficulties, restrictions and death. However, it is more fair to consider Saturn as the embodiment of karma, which manifests itself in the form of consequences that our previous actions cause.

In cases where a person sacredly observes the principles of Saturn, that is, has sufficient self-discipline, responsibility, humility, diligence and natural self-restraint, the manifestations of this planet will not be disastrous for him. On the contrary, Saturn will bring him benefits in the form of a good financial position, respect in society, wisdom and longevity.

And vice versa, if a person does not want to bear his cross, evades duties and responsibilities, instead of doing business and benefiting others, he only seeks to enjoy life and amuse his EGO - then the blows of fate can be very severe.

Krylov's fable "Dragonfly and Ant" clearly demonstrates two ways of life, one of which is associated with the acceptance of the principles of Saturn, and the other with denial. So, the Ant works meekly all summer, not hoping for a lucky break and outside help. Yes, his life is not very bright and cheerful, and is filled mainly with ordinary everyday life, but in them he sees the meaning of life and knows how to get joy from a job well done and from the fact that he can winter without problems. For the Dragonfly, who skipped the summer, the prospects for wintering are not very bright. Either she will have to go into the service of the Ant in order to get food and a winter hut (that is, to accept the principles of Saturn: moderate pride and start working), or freeze to death.

Although Saturn is harsh, it always gives a person a choice and the opportunity to work on mistakes. If a person does not endure the lessons and continues to pluck the flowers of life without thinking about the consequences, then more and more restrictions appear in his life and, in the end, a dead end. Saturn blocks further movement on the wrong road. His lesson can manifest itself in the form of a serious illness, great losses and even death.

Knowing the signs of Saturn is quite simple. If a black streak begins in life and problems pile up one after another, it means that Saturn has turned on in the natal chart, and he requires payment of his bills. This is a serious reason to start deep work on yourself. Saturn does not tolerate self-pity, does not tolerate shifting his responsibility onto the shoulders of another. He does not tolerate unfinished business - therefore, all unfinished business will sooner or later appear on the path and require completion. If a person takes his cross and meekly bears it, then its severity weakens over time - Saturn lightens the load and rewards the person according to his merits.

Symbolically, Saturn is associated with the Moon - it is designed to protect, protect the human soul, creating good conditions for her life and development. Chronic rejection of the principles of Saturn leads to illness of the soul, and often to its death even during the life of a person. The body, on the other hand, performs a certain program based on habits for some time.

Alcoholism, drug addiction, an asocial lifestyle and other phenomena in which Saturn is denied lead to the death of the soul. Therefore, at the first manifestations of these diseases, relatives must be forced to implement the principles of Saturn: to introduce severe restrictions and control into the life of the patient, otherwise they will be implemented from the outside: in the form of a hospital, prison, and ultimately death.

Saturn completes a complete revolution in the Zodiac for 29.5 years, staying in each sign for about 2.5 years. Every 7 years, transiting Saturn makes a negative aspect to the natal and at this time its influence is felt more clearly.

So, at seven years old the child goes to school and this brings the first duties and restrictions into his life. His carefree childhood is over, and he begins to join the rules of adulthood. During this period, a person's teeth change.

14 -15 years old- a transitional age, a very crisis period. At this time, a powerful restructuring of the body and consciousness takes place, a person enters childbearing age, he begins to realize himself in a new way, looking for the meaning of life. At this time, the risk of depressive moods, poor health, and antisocial manifestations increases.

21 - 22 years old- the time of completion of basic education, the beginning of adulthood. A person searches for himself, starts building a career, receives the first assessments of his activities from society. Strives to create a family.

28 -30 years old is the time of the first return of Saturn. One of the most critical periods in a person's life. There is a deep rethinking of one's life and a reassessment of values. At this time, a person can change jobs or even professions. It can limit the circle of its communication and even be left alone. During this period of time, the likelihood of divorces, injuries, illnesses, depressive moods increases in a person, the theme of death may appear in life in the form of the departure of older relatives.

34-36 years old– “Having passed my earthly life halfway, I ended up in a gloomy forest” ... The middle of life is an assessment of what has been done. Dissatisfaction with the results can lead to depression and decline. The return of Jupiter helps to overcome the crisis, which opens up new opportunities and prospects.

40-42 years old- coincides with the cycle of Uranus. One of the most difficult periods in life, called the midlife crisis. At this time, a person has a very great desire for change, which is often manifested through the destruction of the old. At this time, families break up, men have a demon in their ribs, and women often use the last opportunity to give birth to a child.

49-50 years old- coincides with the treatment of Chiron. At this time, deterioration in health is possible, a high likelihood of chronic diseases. But the energy of Chiron allows you to miraculously heal from previously tormenting health problems. Remarriage is very likely at this time.

57-60 years old. Retirement. This time is associated with getting used to a new way of life, finding new activities and hobbies for yourself, new wisdom. In many ways, the success or failure of a person will be associated with his new worldview (Jupiter) - if it is constructive, then a person’s life after 60 takes on new colors and new opportunities. Wrong outlook leads to disease and destruction. This time is often associated with the appearance of grandchildren in a person’s life, and the acquisition of a new meaning of life through them.

(c) Astrologer Eleonora Danilova [email protected]

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Eleanor Dan

Eleanor Dan, consulting astrologer. She studied at the St. Petersburg School of Astrology. I do reading consultations. natal chart, relationships, career, career guidance, life mission. I am an expert in forecasting. I answer various questions.

If we analyze the statistics of calls to an astrologer, we can see a surprising pattern. Most of the clients are between 28 and 30 years of age. What is it that attracts all these people to an astrologer?

It turns out that the answer from an astrological point of view is simply obvious - at this age people experience the so-called return of Saturn in the horoscope. Astrologically, this is described by the fact that the position of Saturn in the starry sky coincides with its position at the time of the birth of a person. For each person, the return of Saturn marks different events and causes different reactions, but there is also a lot in common. The age at which the transit of Saturn connects with the natal one also fluctuates a little, but in any case it falls into the period we are considering.

Saturn returns to its natal position more than once in a human life. The second return of Saturn occurs at the age of 58-60 years, and centenarians may experience it at the age of approximately 88-90 years. Why is the return of this planet so clearly described in human life and destiny?

The fact is that Saturn has the most “convenient cycle” for this. He is 29.5 years old. If we encounter the first return of Jupiter at the age of 12, and experience the second at the age of 24 and already have a subconscious experience of such an impact of the planet, then it is more difficult with Saturn. At the age of 28-30, we experience its first return and that is why it manifests itself so vividly.

If we take the planets beyond Saturn, then the next planet, Uranus, makes its first return only at the age of 84, and the available horoscopes show that this is also tolerated by people very brightly and saturated, but, you see, with our average life expectancy, not everyone may be affected by the return of Uranus. More distant planets have cycles that are no longer comparable to human life - Neptune repeats its position no more than once every 160 years, and Pluto even less often - once every 248 years. (P. Maksimov " Short Course scientific astrology)

Saturn in the horoscope is responsible for life structure, responsibility and limitations. He controls the time and the correctness of its distribution. It is this structuring role of Saturn that further emphasizes the importance of its return to the natal point. Saturn, as an invisible teacher on a subconscious level, says - a new time has come, and it's time to become more mature.

During this period, people experience doubts, they foresee important changes in their lives. Many begin to notice that situations require new solutions, and the old methods no longer work. Many realize that the time has come to change their position in life and are moving towards these changes. Others, on the contrary, prevent them, and then, it seems, the very hand of Fate sends them situations that force a person to realize and synthesize all his previous experience into a complete picture.

As you already understand, the return of Saturn can result in both positive and negative situations. It is important to realize in time what is happening to you and act according to these feelings.

Here is how the popular American astrologer Claire Petilengro describes his feelings during the first return of Saturn in his book Stars and Character:
“I was completely happy, I had a great husband, a great job, but the return of Saturn was coming. I felt a passionate desire to have a child. My life seemed meaningless to me if there was no son or daughter in it. I convinced my husband to address this issue immediately. And two weeks later I became pregnant with my first son, Paris. But not only that has changed in my life. My work has suddenly become incredibly in demand. My articles sold like hot cakes, and then I was offered to write another book. My appetite for life was insatiable, I succeeded in everything. I did not want to leave the house, I liked to bring it to perfection. We broke the partition wall and expanded our bedroom. The room turned out so beautiful that it was even photographed for a magazine. Our son was born healthy and filled our lives with joy. I was sad to hear that many women experience postpartum depression. I didn't have such problems. The return of Saturn prepared me for childbirth and brought harmony into my life. But if my marriage and work did not suit me, I would, without hesitation, quit everything. I have found my calling and Saturn Return has made me prosper."

As you can see, the author consciously used the positive influence of Saturn and put her life in order. There are many examples and a slightly different character. At this age, people experience a reassessment of values. This period is described in the book Periods of Human Life as follows: “This transitional period, which roughly covers the age of 28 to 33, contains the opportunity to work on the shortcomings and limitations of the first adult life structure and create the basis of a more satisfying structure that ends the era early maturity. Somewhere at the age of 28, the time characteristic of the age of twenty ends, life becomes more serious, closer to reality. It should be noted that this book, from which the quote is taken, has nothing to do with astrology, but only confirms its principles.

It is because of the formation of a new life structure that we are not inclined to tolerate the limitations that we have lived with up to this point. You no longer want to endure the shortcomings of your spouse or the arbitrariness of your superiors. You strive for change, and if you make them consciously, then they usually end in success.

If before the return of Saturn you were only planning something, now you are starting to turn your plans into reality. The life picture is synthesized from your past experience, fragmentation is collected into a single whole, and everything that is unclear is suddenly cleared up. Of course, each person's life has its own characteristics of the return of Saturn, due to a personal horoscope, but it is growing up that is the main principle of this transitional period. If the first transitional period at the age of 12-15 years is more related to physiological maturation, then the second transitional period at the age of 28-30 years focuses on psychological maturation, which is often accompanied by changes in life, according to the location of Saturn in your individual horoscope.

Here are some examples of how people's lives have changed at this age:
- Popular singer George Michael made a life-changing decision at the age of 28. He stated that Sony was unable to understand him. creative process(fighting restrictions - isn't it?). At that time, George Michael was one of the most successful and richest pop singers in the world. And he said that Sony is destroying his career. Newspapers wrote that "D. Michael forever changed the attitude of the heads of the recording industry and artists."
- Pamela Anderson gave birth to a child at twenty-eight. As you can see, she turned out to be a good mother. The birth of a child was a turning point in her life.
- Patsy Kensit gave birth to a child at the age of 28 and then left her husband.

There are many examples, you can find them yourself in the lives of people close to you. These changes do not always occur on the event plane, but psychological maturation always takes place. Approach this consciously, remember that this period will help you move forward. Let in this moment events seem strange and even unpleasant to you, but know that in the future their influence will change your life for the better.

Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest. He lost the lead to Jupiter, but this did not prevent him from arousing the keenest interest among astrophysicists. Saturn is our flattest planet solar system, is distinguished by incredible beauty, which is complemented by assorted rings. The latter are of interest to astrophysicists no less than the giant itself.

The desire to thoroughly study this planet has long excited scientists. Research continues to this day. Now this process is simplified by modern, more powerful devices. Today we will find out how old Saturn and its rings are, as well as learn interesting facts about this planet and some of its most unusual satellites.

From antiquity to the present day

Who first discovered Saturn is difficult to say. Even ancient people watched him. But the first to see Saturn in the telescope was Galileo, to whom the ring system of the planet, due to the imperfection of the apparatus, seemed like strange protrusions. Moreover, a few years later, when he looked at Saturn again, he did not see these protrusions.

Interesting fact! Saturn is one of the five planets that can be seen with the naked eye from Earth. To an idle observer, it will seem like a large, bright star.

The name of the planet comes from the name of the patron saint of the harvest in Roman mythology. By the way, it was Jupiter who was the father of Saturn. After all, both of these planets are close in size and composition.

Also the word "Saturn" has the same root with English word Saturday (Saturday).

Since 2004, Saturn has been observed by the Cassini interplanetary station, which regularly provides new information about the planet. It is truly unique, therefore the interest of researchers in it is quite understandable.

gas giant

Saturn is inferior in size only to Jupiter and significantly exceeds our Earth in volume (more precisely, 95 times). But on Saturn, like on Earth, there are seasons, and the northern lights sometimes appear at the north pole. Perhaps this is the only similarity of such different planets. During the change of seasons, the color of the planet changes.

Saturn is considered a gas giant, as are Neptune, Uranus and Jupiter. This is due to the lack of a solid surface on it. Its atmosphere is dominated by hydrogen and helium.

Interesting fact! Since the gas giant is mainly composed of hydrogen and helium, its density is lower than that of water. That is, if it were reduced in size and placed in the bathroom, it would float in the water.

In its lower region are traces of water ice. Temperatures can drop as low as -150 degrees, making Saturn one of the least friendly planets. However, some of its satellites, as scientists have found, are more suitable for life.

Saturn rotation speed

In terms of rotation speed, Saturn is second only to Jupiter, making a revolution in 10.5 hours. But the so-called "period of Saturn" (the cycle of its revolution around the Sun) is 30 years. That is, after 30 years, Saturn returns to the same position in the sky as it was at the birth of man. Astrologers say that this milestone is very important in everyone's life. Dramatic changes can affect every aspect of life.

Also present are yellow and beige stripes - these are winds, the speed of which sometimes reaches 1800 km / h. Their speed is explained by the rapid rotation of Saturn.

How old is Saturn?

The age of Saturn, according to scientists, is 4.6 billion years.

According to one theory, all the planets in the solar system formed at the same time. About 100 billion years ago, the Galaxy was filled with the remnants of ancient stars - particles of gas, dust and heavy metals. It is these "materials" that became the basis of our solar system. This process probably took more than 200 million years.

However, scientists are increasingly questioning their own theories. After all, today it is known that the planets outside the solar system are distinguished by a huge variety of shapes, colors, axial tilts. They refute any theories of the birth of planets that have been put forward earlier.

So, according to another version, the age of Saturn is 21 billion years. How was the age of the planet Saturn calculated? This figure was obtained from the calculation of its density.

The thing is that the age of the planet is determined by research rocks taken from the upper layer of the space giant, as well as estimates of solar neutrinos, etc. However, if a celestial body consists of layers that overlap each other, then the top layer is just the tip of the iceberg. This theory suggests that it is impossible to accurately determine the age of Saturn (and the planets of the solar system as a whole). However, the density calculation allows us to give approximate figures.

The close attention of scientists is caused not only by Saturn, but also by its "accompaniment" - rings and satellites. The age of Saturn's rings is of particular interest to astrophysicists.

Rings of Saturn - features and age

The rings are accumulations of fragments of ice and rock, hundreds of thousands of kilometers in diameter. Their thickness varies from tens of meters to several kilometers. Moreover, on some rings, mountains have recently been discovered! This is the name given to the thickened regions of the rings. As it turned out, these mountains can reach a height of 3 km.

Since Saturn's rings were mostly formed from opaque ice, this explains why they are so visible through a telescope, since ice is highly reflective.

Later, the ice was contaminated by the remnants of cosmic bodies, which were attracted and then destroyed by the giant magnetic field of the planet, stretching for 1,000,000 km. It could be asteroids, comets, meteors, moons.

Externally, the rings of this gas giant are unique and incredibly beautiful. Saturn is surrounded by thousands of rings of different sizes and colors. They are incredibly diverse and numerous, but the reasons for this diversity are still unknown.

The age of the rings, which was determined quite recently, is from 100 to 200 million years. That is, they are much younger than the planet itself and, most importantly, much younger than researchers previously thought. However, these figures are inaccurate. The thing is that the exact composition of the rings is unknown, and without these details it is impossible to determine their exact age.

Are the rings of Saturn disappearing?

Scientists believe that the rings of a gas giant are individual particles that rotate freely around it, maintaining a ring shape only thanks to gravity. Moreover, these particles can be both microscopic and the size of entire mansions. It is noteworthy that, having reached the size of a house, they stop "growing". How to explain it? Scientists are still asking this question.

Sometimes it seems that the planet suddenly lost its rings. It was the fact of their disappearance back in 1610 that puzzled Galileo Galilei. However, in fact, they do not disappear, but only become less noticeable due to the inclination of the plane. True, scientists are sure that soon the rings of Saturn will simply dissipate.

Alien voice?

In total, Saturn was visited by only 4 devices, the last of which, Cassini, regularly sent information about the planet to Earth for more than 10 years. And while working with Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, scientists recorded interesting fact- when the vehicles approached, the rings of Saturn emitted short radio pulses every 10 hours, as if welcoming the aliens. Ufologists immediately started talking about aliens on Saturn, but over the years their assumptions have not been confirmed.

The most interesting satellites of Saturn - Enceladus and Titan

Saturn, astrological studies confirm this, has more than 150 satellites. Each of them has an icy surface. The most interesting of them is Enceladus - the first of the discovered satellites of the planet. Scientists are sure that a water ocean is hidden under the crust of ice. The theory appeared after it was possible to get salt water with organic molecules south pole Enceladus. it chemical substances necessary for life. Alas, the assumption that deep ocean Enceladus may be life, yet can not be verified. No less promising for the birth of new life is also Europa, a satellite of Jupiter, and Mars.

Titan is the largest moon of Saturn and the second largest of the moons in our solar system. Only Jupiter's satellite, Ganymede, has "outgrown" it. The study of this cosmic body is especially interesting for scientists.

First of all, it is surprising that it has an atmosphere, because all the other satellites of the solar system are atmosphereless due to the lack of gravity. It consists of nitrogen and has a high density. Today, Titan is a cold planet, hitting 100 times less sunlight than to our earth. Scientists believe that once our Earth exactly resembled Titan.

Thanks to modern devices The researchers managed to see the surface of Titan. It turned out to be similar to the surface of the Earth - mountains, plains, lakes, seas. However, the liquids on Titan's surface are methane and other more complex substances. Water exists in gaseous, liquid and solid states. Despite the general similarity, the landscape of the satellite is very different from the landscape of our planet.

Conclusion

Today we looked at the most beautiful and (of course, not counting our Earth) solar system. We learned how old the planet Saturn and its rings are, what are its features. This unique giant still raises many questions from astrophysicists. And one day, they are sure of it, the answers to the questions will be received. In the meantime, research on Saturn continues...