

Here's What Saturn In Pisces Has In Store For Your Zodiac Sign
Saturn entered Pisces on March 7, 2023, after moving through Aquarius since March 2020. The Saturn in Aquarius era brought us the global pandemic and was a huge time of stripping what isn’t authentic and ushering in the Age of Aquarius. Saturn in Pisces sings a different tune as this water sign is more in their heart, rather than their head. Saturn in Pisces brings forth a time of healing and having compassion for yourself and others. Saturn, the planet of Karma, is known for giving tough love and now moving through a sign who shies away from this type of energy, there are a lot of different dynamics that are at play. Saturn will be in Pisces from March 7, 2023 - May 24, 2025, and September 1, 2025 - February 12, 2026.
The thing about Saturn in Pisces is that Saturn in this sign teaches us more about boundaries, spirituality, transformation, the importance of maintaining healthy goals, and how to meet the universe halfway. Saturn in Pisces can get messy, but it is also a time when people will be seeing clearly where changes need to be made and will be cleaning up their act a bit. Pisces rules the 12th house which is the house of addiction and emotional patterning, and a lot of people will be working on overcoming these issues during this time. Mutable signs (Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, and Sagittarius) will be feeling this transit the most, as it’s hitting closer to home for these signs.
Saturn’s move into Pisces also ushers in a new wave of people who are now starting their Saturn Return. This Saturn transit is unique in that this is the last wave of millennials entering their Saturn Return because when Saturn moves out of Pisces and into Aries in 2026, Gen Z will begin their first Saturn Return. Overall, those who are between the ages of 27-31 are entering their Saturn Return right now with Saturn’s move into Pisces, and they are entering a journey of adulthood, growth, and spiritual awakening. If you were born between any of these dates, between March 23, 1964 and September 16, 1964; between December 16, 1964 to March 3, 1967; between May 21, 1993 to June 30, 1993; and January 28, 1994 to April 7, 1996, you are now in your Saturn Return. To read more about what to expect during your Saturn Return, check out our previous article here.
Overall, Saturn in Pisces is a time when the collective drops any facades, and the truth is revealed. We are moving through an enlightening time in the world and this time is all about having compassion. Read below to see what Saturn’s move into Pisces means for you.
ARIES
Saturn is now in your 12th house for the next few years and you are entering a deep journey of healing and overcoming the past. Your past, your history, your emotional patterning, and where healing still needs to take place are coming to fruition at this time, and there will be a lot coming to the surface for you. Secrets are revealed, emotions are exposed, and your mental health should be the priority right now. This is Saturn’s last transit before entering your sign, so this is really your opportunity to release what you need to, emotionally heal, and prepare for a new chapter in life. Over the next few years, there will be some cycles coming to a close and culminations happening in your life.
TAURUS
Saturn in Pisces influences your friendships, social network, community, and your hopes and dreams in life. It can feel difficult to manifest and get inspired for the time being, and you will be working through these difficulties during this time. Saturn will be helping you grow in regard to finding the type of friendships, soul connections, and community of people who support you and love you for who you are. This is also a time of finding new ways to feel confident and secure enough to go after your dreams and goals in life. Inspiration can feel hard to come by at times during this transit, and you will be discovering and uncovering where you truly find that empowerment and inspiration.
GEMINI
Your career life, professional world, successes, and achievements will all be going through a growth spurt now. Being a mutable sign, you will be feeling this transition of Saturn in Pisces more strongly than most. Over the next few years, you could be changing careers or feeling more challenged to reach your goals and to get real on what is restricting you from obtaining them. This time is all about overcoming fears and allowing yourself to be seen and heard in all your glory. This is the time to not be afraid to show up and take up space because you deserve to.
CANCER
You are moving through a unique adventure now, Cancer. Saturn in Pisces brings the energy to your 9th house of travel, adventure, spirituality, higher education, and belief systems. You are going to spend more time within and in reflection over the next few years and can feel some difficulty when it comes to pursuing adventure, taking time off, and traveling. Saturn will be shaking things up for you to help you question some beliefs and ideals in order to define what holds true for you, where your moral compass lies, and what spirituality means to you. Your Saturn transit will be helping you grow wiser.
LEO
Saturn in Pisces will be challenging you to address your commitments and to see what and who is worth your time and energy, and where you are feeling more restricted than empowered. Saturn will be moving through your 8th house of intimacy, commitments, taxes, debts, shared finances, and death. This is a good time to pay off debts, get your affairs in order, and address any imbalances between the giving and receiving in your life. The 8th house is also a relationship house and you will be feeling more pressure to connect and discover a new sense of intimacy and vulnerability within your relationships. Your Saturn transit is about overcoming emotional and financial fears.
VIRGO
Virgos will especially feel this Saturn in Pisces transit as Virgos are a mutable sign like Pisces, but it is also Pisces' opposite sign. With your Sun forming an opposition to Saturn now, there is a lot to learn over the next few years, and you will be growing within your relationships with others. Saturn will be in your house of love, marriage, one-on-one relationships, platonic friendships, and personal finances. You are moving through a time of figuring out what love and true connection mean to you, and how to close the gap that separates you from self-love and love from others. Saturn in Pisces is awakening the heart for you.
LIBRA
Saturn’s move into Pisces is all about health, the body, and your working life, Libra. Saturn moving through your 6th house over the next few years is likely to bring some changes into your daily routine and will be pushing you to develop more healthy habits and daily rituals. This is the time when you are likely to see changes in your working life and your relationship with colleagues, and even though challenges may arise here, you will overall be finding ways to feel better about what’s happening in this area of your life. This transit is about feeling better within your body and own skin, and then seeing how this translates to your daily life and happiness.
SCORPIO
Saturn’s move into a fellow water sign means that the energy is moving into your 5th house of romance, happiness, self-expression, hobbies, children, and play. The 5th house is all about having fun, and Saturn is all about putting the work in so you can see where difficulties may arise. You could be feeling more pressured to make time for more fun and freedom, but feeling limited in doing so. Saturn will be helping you uncover what happiness means to you, what your heart needs, and where you can develop greater self-confidence and self-love. This is the time to release any self-imposed blocks and to feel more comfortable taking up space, expressing yourself, and letting yourself shine.
SAGITTARIUS
Sagittarius is another mutable sign that will be feeling this transit strongly. You are moving through a journey of getting back to the basics and figuring out what truly matters to you. Saturn will be bringing things to the surface in regard to your home, family, history, relationship with your mom, and inner foundations. A lot of people move during this transit, see changes in the home, and may feel some friction within their family life and around close loved ones. This is all arising for healing to take place, and for Sagittarius right now, this time is all about healing from the past, from childhood trauma, and from experiences that you may feel like you have already addressed. This is a time of inner child healing and overcoming past emotional patterning.
CAPRICORN
This Saturn transit for you is all about communication. The restrictions you are feeling over the next few years have to do with your immediate environment, siblings, neighbors, business ventures, communication, and transportation. You may be feeling a little out of the loop at times during this transit as communication channels are sure to experience some shake-ups and restrictions. However, Saturn doesn’t want you to shy away from self-expression and communication. Saturn wants to help you address any mental hurdles that have been there, so you can communicate more effectively and confidently. This transit will also be helping you grow stronger foundations within your relationships and those in your immediate environment.
AQUARIUS
Saturn is officially out of your sign, and you can take a breath of fresh air. Saturn’s move out of Aquarius and into Pisces is major for you and changes the tone of your life altogether. The past few years have been especially challenging for Aquarius with Saturn in your sign since 2020, and you are finally ready to let it go. Saturn is now in your 2nd house of income, and you will be experiencing some financial shake-ups and growth here. This time is all about investing in yourself, investing wisely, creating a plan and structure in your life, and letting go of the excess. Be careful when it comes to spending and saving over the next few years, but overall, you are leaving a difficult time and entering a better one now, Aquarius.
PISCES
Saturn enters your sign, and you are entering a time of major personal growth in your life. Saturn takes about 29 years to move through each sign, so this is a long time coming for you. Saturn being in your sign over the next few years brings up identity issues, and possible challenges with self-confidence, and overall will be helping you readdress some of your personal goals and life path. Saturn will be challenging you to find that confidence and self-love within, before seeking that validation from others. Plans may change, and by the end of this transit, who you see in the mirror may look very different. However, overall this is your time to break free, overcome, and truly live the life you have always dreamed of and be the person you want to be.
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Tayler Barakat is a Mystic who has studied Astrology for over a decade. She does intuitive astrology and tarot readings for people all over the world, and her work focuses on healing and empowering individuals. Follow her on Instagram @taylerbarakat_ and check out her website www.listentothevirgo.com.
Exclusive: KJ Smith Talks Viral Wedding With Skyh Black: ‘We Did What We Wanted To Do’
Whether it was your group chat, social media feed, or your favorite media outlet covering the spectacle, I’m pretty sure you’ve come across the viral Black wedding between actress KJ Smith (Sistas, Raising Kanan) and actor Skyh Black (All the Queen’s Men, Sistas). From their grand entrance to Jay-Z, Kayne West, and Beyoncé’s song “Lift Off” to KJ’s standout dance routine and the endless celebrity appearances, it’s an addictive TikTok scroll you can’t help but delve into.
But what many people would be surprised to know is that the couple’s original wedding plan was nothing like what it grew to be. What started as her simply scrolling through posts to get ideas eventually transformed into what the internet knows now as #TheBlackExperience. In an exclusive conversation with xoNecole, KJ walked us through her planning process, the morning of her wedding, and what she thinks of the online response.
Some women have their whole wedding planned out, from the bridal gown and venue to the bridal party and playlist. However, KJ was not one of those people. “I didn’t foresee a wedding in my future,” she reveals. “I was just gonna be the boss chick, rich auntie. I didn’t force love in my life until recently. I never had an idea of what a dream wedding would look like, it was easier for me to elope.”
KJ Smith
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And to many people’s surprise, that was their original plan – until Skyh brought up a valid concern. He was raised by his grandmother and thought she should be at the wedding, and naturally, that led to KJ wanting her grandmother to be there as well – then her mom – and later her sister – and, you’ve gotta invite the besties too, right? From there, the guest list continued to blossom. Much like the updo and pop of color bold red lip, she wore on her special day, which was initially on her Pinterest board as a soft glam look with her hair hanging on her shoulders, KJ is okay with changing her plan if it brings her and her loved ones happiness.
So let’s get into the wedding, which took place in Malibu, CA. The first thing you should know about the celebrity couple is that they’re non-traditional. They know, and they don’t care. So, in true unconventional fashion, they shared the morning of the wedding together.
“I woke up with Skyh, we walked our dog, had black coffee, and said good morning to the people who stayed at the venue with us,” she says.
Now, it was time for hair and makeup. While she was getting glammed up, she had Black-owned McBride Sisters wine and champagne (which ties into The Black Experience theme) on deck with her mom and friends, had her besties help rework her vows, retried on every outfit (sis is very Type-A), took photos, and ended the early-celebration with prayer and meditation. It seems very non-Bridezilla, I said.
“Yeah, I was the most unbothered bride ever. Everyone was just so supportive. As entertainers, we go on red carpets all the time. We actually have a production company,” she explains. “The get-ready process was like a day at work, but with people we love the most. Being entertainers, we didn’t feel stressed at all, but my excitement was so high.”
Things moved quickly, and before she knew it, it was time to line up to walk down the aisle.
“Yeah, I was the most unbothered bride ever. Everyone was just so supportive. As entertainers, we go on red carpets all the time. We actually have a production company. The get-ready process was like a day at work, but with people we love the most. Being entertainers, we didn’t feel stressed at all, but my excitement was so high.”
KJ Smith and her bridal party
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Since everything started with their grandmothers, the couple wanted to ensure they honored them and planned to keep an element of their wedding traditional. Although we’ve all seen the reception videos and photos online, you may have noticed visuals from the wedding itself are harder to find.
“We planned for it to be traditional, but we’re not like that, so we tried to create those moments. We jumped the broom and had a salt ceremony (where the bride and groom individually pour salt into a glass container, symbolizing their lives becoming one.) But honestly, still, nothing was traditional about it.”
She goes on to explain that her mom caught the holy ghost coming down the aisle, her glam team was on deck, and she became so nervous with excitement that she had an anxiety attack – something she struggled with for years, she explains tearfully. Her friends had to literally cheer her down the aisle because of how overwhelmed she felt until she eventually calmed down.
“Skyh was standing there with his hand on his heart; we have our own little language, and I could feel the support,” she shares.
It was surprising to hear all these emotional moments happened before the party we saw online. That is until she once again got into the backstory.
“As a Black woman actress, for so long, it was popular to be mysterious and secretive, but that’s not who I am or what I like. Plus, we both wanted to create an experience for everyone there. We are the people who always host family and friends,” she says. “Like for me, the first order of business was getting sandals for the women so they can dance all night long. We had oxtail, D'ussé, and a coffee and sativa lounge – which is part of Skyh and I’s lifestyle and routine. We wanted to bring them into our world.”
Skyh Black (L) and KJ Smith (R)
Photo by Stanley Babb/ Stanlo Photography
She went on to discuss the dance routine she did for her husband at the reception, which has taken over the internet. Apparently, that’s another thing that didn’t go according to plan. According to KJ, she had promised a performance at their joint bachelor/ bachelorette party, but her outfit got stolen from her car. So, Skyh ended up performing for her – complete with a strip tease. Still, she never forgot her promise to dance for him.
So, she hired her friend as a choreographer, learned the routine, made friends and family watch it endless times, and attended Beyoncé’s Renaissance show a few days before for a confidence boost. It ended up being a show to remember. But that wasn’t all the night offered. Lil Mo performed, and the guests received special goody bags featuring their favorite Black-owned products like journals, hair care, and more.
“We made sure everyone was taken care of all night. That kind of stuff makes us happy. I wanted everyone there to experience the joy and love I have for myself, my partner, and for them. I wanted them to feel full and whole, and they had the time of their lives,” she says.
But naturally, the internet is going to internet, and while there were countless people praising the event and applauding the newlyweds, some thought it was too over the top. I was curious to know her thoughts on some of the criticism.
“It’s cool. We did what we wanted to do. I’ve decided to share my world with people. Just how I went on social media platforms and found inspiration, I want people to do the same,” she explains. “I don’t think it's fair to my supporters not to give that out. There’s so much I wanna share with brides, specifically Black brides. I love that people are adding it to their Pinterest boards."
"I wanted everyone there to experience the joy and love I have for myself, my partner, and for them. I wanted them to feel full and whole, and they had the time of their lives."
KJ Smith
Photo by Stanley Babb/ Stanlo Photography
“I’m happy with it because we did what we wanted to do. They can do what they wanna do. Don’t be cruel, though, because you will get blocked,” she said, laughing.
The more I spoke with her, the more her sense of freedom shined through. People are always going to have their opinions, but at the end of the day, it’s you who has to live your life, and it seems like the couple realizes that and embraces that power. She also stressed the importance of not living for others and the lessons life has taught her.
“I’ve been to countless weddings, and I’ve been in countless weddings. I’m a generally older bride. So when women in my demographic get married, and you and your husband are busy working people like us, you deserve to have the one you want to have,” she shares.
“This is what we wanted to do. Our loved ones love and support us. We did so much to honor them, but we also wanted to start our own tradition, legacy, and creation. I'm not going to be pulled back into ideas of the past when I’m trying to create a future with my partner. “
If you’d like to see more of the couple, you probably won’t have to wait long. Although no content is planned yet, she admits to being an oversharer. “Me being open and transparent about my experiences lets people know it’s okay to have flaws; it makes you human, and for many years, I didn’t believe that was okay. I had pressure to be perfect, and I’d crumble every time,” she explains to xoNecole.
Now, she owns her flaws and uses them as a superpower to connect with her community and feel and express her love.
“Some people give us [Skyh and KJ] a hard time because they say we just seem too perfect. I’m like, why is that a bad thing? I love the people I love. From my man to my mama, to my friends - unabashedly. We move through time and space how we want to move. If we did it another way, we’d let ourselves and our union down.”
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Whether you prefer to travel in groups, solo, or on baecations, picking the right destination is a major component of ensuring a great trip. Where you go for your next vacation can come down to price, location, activity options, and a host of other things. We’ve seen how often group trips can go awry because each person has different interests and wants to do different things. But how do you pick the right place for yourself when there’s so many options to choose from?
Choosing a destination that will provide you with the most memorable experience comes down to your own needs, and believe it or not, your love language can help with that. Our love languages are a guide to how we prefer to receive love and support, as well as how we like to give it.
Knowing about our love language can help build healthy relationships, better self-care routines, and improve our overall well-being. Imagine centering your travel around the way that you like to be loved and then experiencing that each moment of your trip. Every place around the world is unique and thus can provide a different vibe and feeling for us. Figuring out the places that align with our love language can be a game changer in how we experience the world.
Whether you’re a quality time girlie like me or prefer acts of service, here’s some of the best destinations to visit based on the five love languages.
Rome, Italy
The “Eternal City” is home to the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and all the pasta and gelato that your heart desires. People who value acts of service love when things are done for them, and life is made easier. If that’s your jam, consider going to Rome and experiencing an authentic Italian dinner cooked by locals for you. What better act of service than having someone cook a full meal for you in their home?
No need to learn how to roll pasta dough or knead pizza. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the free-flowing wine while learning about Italian culture and having a 4-course meal provided for you. After that, take a guided city tour where someone else can show you around all the popular spots, skipping the lines and avoiding crowds.
Bangkok, Thailand
Having acts of service as your love language is not just about how others show you love but also about how you show it back. If you enjoy giving acts of service to others, consider heading to Thailand and visiting an ethical wildlife sanctuary where you can spend the day volunteering. Choose a place like Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand, where people are not allowed to touch or ride the elephants but can help with harvesting bananas, cleaning enclosures, or even helping out in the animal clinic. You’ll leave feeling a sense of pride and knowing that your time was spent in a way that made an impact.
If your love language is physical touch, you might want to visit...
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Guatemala
There are so many ways that we can experience the love language of physical touch, and Guatemala is a tropical sanctuary that can provide just that. This South American country is full of rainforests, volcanoes, and ancient ruins and can be the perfect escape to get some TLC. Consider staying at a luxury hotel like Villa Bokeh, where you can get your physical needs met through massages, yoga, or rowing on their lagoon. And if you want to explore off the resort, get those steps in with a hike of one of Guatemala’s volcanoes.
If your love language is gift giving, you might want to visit...
Dubai
There’s no better place to go to for all your shopping needs than Dubai. Whether you are a gift giver or like to be spoiled, this is where you need to be. To start, the Dubai Mall is the largest mall in the world at over 12 million square feet. With around 1,200 shops to choose from, you are bound to find something for just about everyone. Dubai is not a budget destination, so leave a little extra space in your luggage and prepare to spend a pretty coin while you’re there. If luxury gifts aren’t your thing, head to the Covent Garden Market, where you can shop local vendors for more affordable items.
If your love language is quality time, you might want to visit...
Costa Rica
Whether you’re planning a cute baecation or a solo trip, quality time is all about disconnecting and spending intentional time with your loved one or yourself. Costa Rica is an ideal location to be off the grid and be present. Spend some special time with bae at a nice resort, enjoying a couples massage, a trip to the rainforest, or a sunset dinner. There’s something about being off the grid that allows us to be more present with each other.
If you want to get in some DND solo quality time, book a stay at Nayara Springs Resort, located on the outskirts of Antigua, where you can enjoy uninterrupted and secluded relaxation while indulging in amenities like yoga classes and a hot springs pool.
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Tanzania
There are many ways to spend quality time with yourself or others, so why not do it in one of the most beautiful countries in the world? Explore Dar es Salaam with family, learn about the history of Tanzania, and then spend more quality time at the beach on Mbudya Island. If you are looking for a more romantic trip or quality time on your own, go out to Zanzibar, the archipelago off the coast of Tanzania. Here you’ll find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and can stroll through the historical Stone Town.
If your love language is words of affirmation, you might want to visit...
Paris, France
If words of affirmation get you feeling all tingly inside, then why not take a trip to the "City of Love," Paris, France? Not only is Paris considered the mecca for love, but French is literally one of the world’s romance languages. So take a French lesson where you can learn how to speak beautiful words about yourself, or if you’re with bae, take a stroll by the Eiffel Tower at night while sharing some of the things you appreciate about each other.
Bonus points if you can say it in French.
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