Saturn Return Reflection #1

Q: Does the Saturn Return feel different to each person depending on the sign and the house in which it occurs?

I'm 28. Saturn in is Libra, in my 7th house. In my natal chart, Libra is intercepted. I would assume Saturn has some pretty potent lessons to teach me in one-to-one relationships. But the thing is... I don't have any right now. Basically just my relationship with each of my family members, and my relationship to my long-distance girlfriend. I live alone, and I have no friends close by. (I do keep in touch with some college friends, but they're all across the country from me.)

The Saturn Return's emphasis on illuminating situations and circumstances that are out-of-sync with one's true values seems most relevant, at least in the last week or so when I've really started to feel it, in my professional sphere. I've questioned my "fit" in my current profession -- junior high language arts teacher -- for two years now. I had decided I'd give myself three years to try the job out, make sure I get all the newbie kinks out, and really get a taste for it before I threw in the towel. I'm not surprised that the end of those three years coincides with the beginning of my Saturn Return.

In my relationship, our ability to see each other and spend time together is currently extremely limited. This situation will be the case for an indefinite amount of time. If I want to remain with her, I'm going to have to, in a sense, "wait around" -- especially if I do decide to change careers. In that way, my Saturn Return's location in the 7th house in Libra does seem appropriate.

I also have Saturn conjunct Sun natally.

I have long been pining for a close friend here in my chosen home, but I seem incapable of putting out the energy necessary to attract the kind of companionship I crave. Perhaps Saturn's position in this house will make me take this quest more seriously?

Just some thoughts. More will come as I continue to live.