Bacchus (Dionysus) - the god of wine
Saudi Arabia has opened its first liquor store in over 70 years, several news outlets reported on Wednesday, citing diplomats. The store is reportedly located in the Diplomatic Quarter in the capital of Riyadh. https://www.rt.com/business/591251-saudi-arabia-liquor-store/
National charts are a treasure house of information. When properly studied, transits, progressions, solar returns etc can provide startling information. Presented here is the current solar return for Saudi Arabia’s national chart [1] and its progression to Jan. 24, the date of the news.
As always, aspects to the angles are the ones to concentrate on. Here a Saturn-Admetus square straddles the horizon and the progression of the angles brings Saturn to a conjunction with the MC on Jan.24.
Saturn, the planet we associate with control of our boundaries, can feel frightened when our boundaries lose solidity. However in Pisces, Saturn is asked to enlarge and encompass more so that normal’ Saturnian inhibitions may be lost, and the floodgates open to what may have been considered unacceptable. The potential for a healing release of outworn structures is profound with Saturn in the last sign of the zodiac.
Pisces’ connection to alcohol and alcoholism is well known:
Pisces, the sensitive and imaginative sign ruled by Neptune, possesses a deep emotional depth that can make them vulnerable to alcoholism. They are known for their empathetic nature and often feel overwhelmed by the emotions of others, seeking solace in alcohol to numb their heightened sensitivity. The escapism offered by alcohol can provide temporary relief from their emotional burdens. http://tinyurl.com/yx3cus3s
But here is the clincher. Saturn [5pi] is conjunct the asteroid Bacchus [6pi] (also known as Dionysus)- the god of wine!
[1] Saudi Arabia; Jan. 15, 1902; 3:45 GMT; Riyadh
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