Dr. Katherine O’Connell, December 13, 2025
Rewilding Saturn
It is said that after a war the victor writes the history. If we examine mythic creation stories we can see the truth of that statement. In the pre-Hellenistic world Saturn was a primary creation and nature based deity close to the Cosmic Mother Goddess herself. In this presentation I will bring alive the ancient story of the God who later became known as Saturn. I will then present different ways of relating to this primal deity and planet that honor the ancient creation stories. I then go on to explore the first, second, and third Saturn Returns together with the opening and closing oppositions and squares.
I offer both fresh and ancient ways of looking at Saturn that are both mythic and science based. In addition, I draw parallels of Saturn cycles to natural human growth and development as viewed from Social Psychology and Ptolemy. I illustrate with individual and mundane chart examples how Saturn acts as gateway to personal and collective growth and healing. I offer personal, group and mundane chart examples of Saturn cycles.
Bio – I have a background as an Astrologer (60 years), Clinical Psychologist, and an Interfaith Minister. As a Psychologist I have authored two books on recovery and the healing process, taught internationally at Graduate Schools and Medical Schools, both Allopathic and Chinese, and served as a health care policy consultant to a U.S. President. As an Interfaith Minister, I have trained Interfaith Clergy, visited with tribal groups, traveled and led rituals and reconciliation gatherings on three continents. Astrology has been my greatest joy since it entered my life at thirteen. I hold many lineages as a Psychologist and an Astrologer, a divinatory gift since childhood, and a way of bringing magic and hope that is nourishing to humans, plants, and animals. As an Astrologer I have an intuitive and eclectic approach, using both ancient and modern techniques. As a speaker I believe hope and joy are connected and a synergistic experience of these can be shared online or in person. I am a member of OPA, CIA, ISAR and NCGR. I have an international online consulting practice involving Astrology, coaching, training and speaking. I have spoken online for OPA, NCGR Chapters, and the much anticipated 2026 United Astrology Conference.