Transits
The 3rd Sector: Rising
When Saturn crosses the 7th house cusp, the
descendant, it leaves the lower part of the chart wheel,
of the first six houses, and rises into the elevated
houses, those above the horizon: the 7th through the
12th. If things have gone well during the 2nd sector
(houses 4, 5 and 6), then they will go even better now,
as Saturn crosses over into the seventh house. This
sector is the one everyone looks forward to, because,
not only is one on an upswing, but whatever one has
been working on during the last seven years or so
suddenly comes to public attention: This is the harvest
time for all your effort; other people can value and
appreciate what you have done. At long last, you are
visible to the public. Everyone can see what you have
accomplished—if, in fact, you have made the effort.
Saturn's transit through the 3rd sector marks a high-
water mark for success; it is for reaping the rewards of a