Saturn: An Auto-Ethnographic Enquiry into Contemporary Astrological Practice
Using qualitative and reflexive research methodology I explore the cultural role that the planet Saturn plays in contemporary communities of astrologers and the astrological way of life. Through an exploration of Saturn as a mythical figure and as symbol, I first discuss astrology’s cultural backgroun...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2019
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Journal for the study of religion, nature and culture
Year: 2019, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 61-76 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Astrology
/ History
/ Saturn Deity
/ Eternal return
/ Saturn (Planet) (Planet)
/ Transition (motif) (Social sciences)
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| IxTheo Classification: | AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism AG Religious life; material religion AZ New religious movements |
| Further subjects: | B
Cosmologies
B Astrology B cultural astronomy B History |
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| Summary: | Using qualitative and reflexive research methodology I explore the cultural role that the planet Saturn plays in contemporary communities of astrologers and the astrological way of life. Through an exploration of Saturn as a mythical figure and as symbol, I first discuss astrology’s cultural background and demonstrate that astrologers have a cultural memory that has remained largely loyal to its roots in the Mesopotamian and Hellenistic periods. I then illuminate the way in which for contemporary astrologers sun-sign astrology functions as a contemporary expression of ancient myth. In addition, I examine the importance of the Saturn Return, which has since become an important symbol of transition, a rite of passage, and a modern form of enchantment that not only marks a life transition but also has the potential to effect one. |
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| ISSN: | 1749-4915 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal for the study of religion, nature and culture
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1558/jsrnc.38057 |