I constantly strive to help my clients understand the raw material of their chart’s energies. This allows them to take charge of their destiny and consciously partner with their planetary forces. Maximizing the high-side potential of their charts lets them enjoy a life filled with abundant growth, fulfillment and happiness.
The Law of Attraction, the idea that our thoughts create our reality, dovetails naturally with this philosophy. I often discuss it during my consultations.
By its nature, the Law of Attraction works for everybody. But, based on my client work, natal aspects involving the 10th and 12th letters of the astrology alphabet make it especially potent!
Before I get too deeply into the astrology, though, here’s a brief historical overview of the Law of Attraction.
Law of Attraction Teachings
The Law of Attraction was most recently catapulted into mass consciousness by the popular video The Secret. (It was the astrological timing of this DVD’s runaway success that clued me in to the aforementioned 10-12 resonance. But more on that shortly!)
The Law of Attraction is hardly a new idea. For example, it’s discussed in ancient Greek and Roman writings, as well as the Bible and other religious books.
The Secret was inspired by Wallace D. Wattle’s century-old book, The Science of Getting Rich. Ernest Holmes’ The Science of Mind is a Law of Attraction classic. It became the foundation text for The Church of Religious Science and its offshoots after its 1926 publication. And Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich gave hope to those mired in the Great Depression when it appeared in 1937.
Today, Esther Hicks is one of the highest-profile Law of Attraction teachers. Esther channels Abraham, a collective of nonphysical but materially minded entities.
For a basic, astrology-free how-to article, including book recommendations, read my post: The Law of Attraction Made Simple.
The 12-10 Connection
Now that we understand our Law of Attraction basics, let’s address the astrological factors.
The Secret received extensive media coverage from Fall 2006 through Spring 2007. It drew the most attention via several episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show. The most powerful sky transit during this period was a Saturn-Neptune opposition, exact in August 2006 and February and June of 2007.
Neptune and Saturn represent the 12th and 10th letters of the astrology alphabet. In a Law of Atttraction context, Neptune represents imagination and visualization. Saturn represents crystallization and physical manifestation. Thus it was perfect timing that these planets’ opposition, the aspect of relationship, was the astrological headliner during this latest Law of Attraction blossoming.
Neptune and Saturn were also making major aspects when earlier Law of Attraction landmarks were published. They were square when both The Science of Getting Rich (1910) and The Science of Mind (1926) were published. Think and Grow Rich (1937) came out when they were in 0pposition.
Strong Saturn-Neptune aspects don’t just affect Law of Attraction books. I have also found that clients with strong Saturn-Neptune (or 10-12) connections are naturally powerful manifesters.
This appears to be true even when the client doesn’t use Law of Attraction consciously. In such cases, people can experience distinctly unpleasant outcomes. As I often tell such clients, “Worry is a sincere prayer for what you don’t want!”
The Pivot Technique
To help such clients (or anyone) deal with negative thoughts, I frequently offer my version of Abraham’s Pivot Technique1. To do this, first congratulate yourself on becoming aware of any negative thought. Then visualize its positive opposite while generating joyful emotions. Consistently doing this can reprogram negative thought loops into positive ones.
Client Testing
I’ve tested my 10-12 Law of Attraction theory with hundreds of clients whose charts have this signature. When I ask them if they’re good at manifesting the things they really want, they almost always say yes.
Admittedly, this anecdotal evidence is hardly scientific proof. But the abundance of smoke does suggest a fire!
Saturn-Neptune Aspects
The easiest way to spot a Law of Attraction signature is to find aspects between Saturn and Neptune. Going back as far as World War II, these two planets were in quadrature (conjunction, opposition or square) aspect, or darn close, in the years 1944-45, 1952-53, 1962-63, 1971-72, 1979-80, 1989, 1998-99, 2006-07, and 2015-16.
Quadrature aspects tend to be the most powerful. However, I’ve also seen capably manifesting clients with Saturn and Neptune connecting by trine, sextile, and other aspects.
Other Law of Attraction Signatures
Using the logic of the astrology alphabet, any cross-fertilization of Saturn/Capricorn/10th house and Neptune/Pisces/12th house could produce a Law of Attraction signature. Beyond the Saturn-Neptune aspects already discussed, these could include Saturn in the 12th House, Neptune in the 10th, Saturn in Pisces and Neptune in Capricorn. (These last two were both happening when Saturn and Neptune were in mutual reception from 1/29/94 until 4/6/96. I expect this group of kids to blossom into Law of Attaction powerhouses!)
I’m also seen other Law of Attraction signatures, such as 2-12 and 6-12. “2” is Taurus/2nd house/Venus, while “6” is Virgo/6th house/Mercury. The second and sixth archetypes relate to earth, which grounds the imagination of the 12th archetype. These may not be as powerful as 10-12, but they can still give you some extra manifestation juju!
Conclusion
There’s no telling how many Law of Attraction astrological signatures may exist. But my observations have shown that one in particular – connections between the 10th and 12th letters of the astrology alphabet – consistently resonates with a special ability to shape reality with thought. If you have it, be sure to make good use of it!
1. Esther and Jerry Hicks (The Teachings of Abraham), Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires, Hay House, 2004, pp. 249-256.
Revised 5/23/24.
I have a non-ptolemaic Sat/Nept signature in my chart. It is a quincux between Saturn retrograde/Aries/1st and Neptune/Scorpio/8th. However, I don’t see myself as specially able to manifest thoughts into reality. Even with a Mars/Virgo/5th Trine to Saturn to give Saturn a push, I am an underachiever. Maybe, the square between the Mars/Neptune influences negatively the Sat/Nept. I am guessing that square Sat/Nept takes energy away from the Sat/Nept quincux.
The Saturn is also in the vertex of a Finger of God (Sat/Nept/Plut) [Pluto/Virgo/6th]. I guess Mars and Pluto gang up to annul any chance that Saturn/Neptn manifestation mark could have ever had.
Regardless, of all my mumbling, any positive advice would be very welcome.
A quincunx requires an adjustment on your part to bring the energies together, Alex, so I wouldn’t expect it to function automatically. But by systematically doing the Law of Attraction steps (which is the adjustment required), you should be able to do it with consistent applied effort. Please let me know if I can offer further help on this!
i have mars in pisces, neptune and saturn in 12th house does that count ????????
Yes it does! It’s even stronger if Neptune and Saturn are conjunct, and stronger yet if Neptune and/or Saturn are aspecting personal planets or angles.
hiii thanks for your response . no they are not conjuct . but saturn trine my sun and neptune is so negatively aspected in my chart it sequare my venus and it is in my kite opposite jupiter chiron and ceres
I don’t believe there’s such a thing as a negative aspect. You can always find a way to use an astrological setup on the high side. If you’d like to set up a session with me, I’ll show you how anything you perceive as negative in your chart is really a blessing in disguise.
I have Neptune conjunct Mars and my ascendant in Sag in the 12th house and a Sun, Moon, Venus, Saturn, Pluto, Midheaven stellum in Libra in the 10th house. Yes, I really feel like I have an easy time manifesting my dreams, especially the older I get. I feel like I’ve been getting closer and closer to something in the last couple of years and I feel like it intensifies day by day. I do feel like I am very dedicated to personal growth especially since my Saturn Return. I also feel much more spiritual and in tune as each day passes.
I’ve really, really enjoy your podcast (which is how I ended up on this LOA blog) and now I can’t wait for my Monday commute! The invocations have been incredibly helpful as well. I just wish I wasn’t on the West Coast so I could attend your events! :D
An interesting and perceptive article Benjamin – thanks for sharing it. Like you, I suspect that there are many other “manifestation signatures” within the natal chart.
I have been into the L.O.A. for years, and have had some inspiring successes, but I have no natal Saturn-Neptune connection whatsoever. However, I do have Saturn exactly trine (Mercury) in PISCES, a Neptune ruled sign. I am sure this particular configuration contributes somewhat to both my deep and sustained interest in the L.O.A, and my successes.
Possibly, natal Mars-Neptune aspects (which I don’t have) could be another: taking your spiritual inspiration (Neptune) and running with it (Mars, which is exalted in Capricorn).
I was born 2-28-94 within that time span You wrote would make me a “law of attraction powerhouse” I recently discovered the law of attraction and I’ve found that it’s extremely easy for me to manifest my thoughts into reality. I was skeptical about the law of attraction but stumbled upon your article and it made me more confident about it. I would just like to thank you for sharing this and having a hand in changing my life and the lives of those I touch with this new found gift I will be using for the rest of my life.
We are all fluid spiritual beings (Neptune) that have manifested (Saturn) into solid bodies here on the earth plane.
The key to succeeding in manifesting (Saturn) your dreams and fantasies (Neptune) is to vibrationally align with and get into the flow (Neptune) and essence of what it is you want, believing unconditionally (Neptune) that you can have it.
As conditioned human beings (Saturn), it is only our own resistance (Saturn) that continues to hold the manifestation of our dream away from us. If we could drop our resistance, we could manifest it immediately. Becoming proficient with the Law Of Attraction is a spiritual discipline (Neptune-Saturn) that one becomes more and more proficient with over time (Saturn).
As these two very different planetary energies blend in a rather intense way over the next couple of years via the Saturn-Neptune square in the heavens, it will be a good opportunity to learn how to drop our resistance (and perhaps cynicism) in order to allow our fondest dreams to manifest.
Thanks for this article, Benjamin!
I have a powerful Scorpio Neptune at 12′ 55 at the end of my fourth house.
It forms the apex of a T Square to my Leo Sun and my Aquarius Saturn in the 8th,
at 20’11. I am Leo with Cancer rising, and a 9th house Pisces Moon. Moon opposes
my Virgo Uranus, Mercury, Pluto conjunction and opposes Pluto with the tightest 0′
orb.
I am about to turn 52, and have transformed my mind and life with Law of
Attraction manifestation. I am blessed to have my only child born in July ’95
with a Cross of Pluto conj. MC, trine his Pisces Saturn, which opposes Mars and
Moon opposed his Venus Mercury conjunction. Cancer Sun and Venus are in his 6th
house. He attends a college honors program on a full scholarship, studied over-
seas and plans on joining the Peace Corps to prepare for employment as a refugee
aid worker in camps. I don’t mean to brag about him so much, but in my case I
suffered parental abandonment and ended up failing in school due to horrible self
esteem and was subjected to chronic belittlement and discouragement from family.
I was left alone to raise my child in poverty, and from those ashes of self defeat
found the strength to raise my child with positive self esteem and lofty goals.
In short, I raised him the exact opposite of how I was raised and told him that
“Bad parenting made me a better parent”.
Love your articles, Benjamin!
Hi Benjamin – Can you please update this article to give the dates of the Saturn/Neptune aspects occurring in 2016 with tips on how to use the energies?
Thanks.
This is very interesting. I found this article because I was curious about the effects of transiting Neptune (5th) squaring my Mercury/Jupiter conjunction in the 2nd house. While traditional descriptions point to unclear and unrealistic thinking, hopes and plans, this transit has led me to a very deep exploration of Law of Attraction. Transiting Saturn is also in the mix, traveling through my 2nd house and over Mercury/Jupiter. The Saturn transit has manifested as absolute poverty, unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in my 56 yrs. In fact it’s pushing me to suicidal thoughts. So basically I have both Neptune and Saturn ganging up on my 2nd house Mercury Jupiter. For the last 9 mths I have studied and tried to apply LOA, while failing miserably (due to Complex PTSD and GAD getting in the way). At any rate, I wanted to find another perspective on these transits. The Neptune square is interpreted as negative energy, yet it is teaching me a great deal about inner belief systems in regards to manifesting. It’s teaching me to think differently, which is not necessarily wrong. It’s teaching me to have faith, to trust and to communicate with source. Saturn is the big financial lessen, and the big resistance. Not sure I have the strength to make it through this battle, but it is a bit comforting to know that a Neptune/Saturn square can signify the ability to manifest. Thanks.
Very interesting article Benjamin. I personally have Saturn (1st at 23 degrees in Virgo) square Neptune (4th at 22 degrees in Sagg). Saturn is also opposite my Sun (7th at 0 degrees in Aries). I have manifested so much in my life, even before I realised what I was doing. I am a 1980 baby and see that those in my age group also have this and notice how far we have come as a whole, it’s really incredible. I have had to learn a lot about having this power, because it is power, and absolutely have had to learn to control my thoughts with LOA. Very interesting stuff. I live in Australia now, but spent a bit of time out in Western NC when I realised the importance of the details when manifesting, long story, but it’s still close to my heart.
Thank you for sharing. :)
You make a very,very good point..Bravo!!I’ve learned some harsh lessons about needing to take responsibility for what I’ve manifested. (I’m made some real boo-boos when I’ve manifested things without,as Dr. Vitale cautions,considering what core NEED the apparent WANT is trying to fulfill:What that car,house,job,relationship,money etc is ACTUALLY about…)Ihave had the most success when working with a friend; we planned ahead of time specific ways we would acknowledge and celebrate each little success along the way(,IE.,visualizing exactly HOW and WHERE we’d celebrate EACH LITTLE goal-ette along the way to our bigger objective,and how great that would be!Recognizing those little details was essential!!! BLESS you so much for the 10th-12 signature info,and happy manifesting to you …
I stumbled upon this article when trying to google for more info of an association between the 12th house and the speed of the Law of Attraction as I was suspecting there to be a link, because I manifest so fast, already since years. Although it has been mainly negative because I have a lot of unresolved trauma, I do need to discipline my thoughts and emotions or it’s really surreal the things I experience/manifest.
It’s interesting what you found with your clients because I too have Saturn square Neptune in my natal chart, but also for years have been having Neptune transiting in the 12th. I think it might be around that time that I started to notice I manifest fast(er). Not only, it seems my thoughts and emotions especially when they are strong, they already manifest the day after, but also events such as going on a date and for ex. something negative happened, even if I’d already forgotten, on a next date, something similar will happen, because if I don’t deliberately put in a new program in my subconscious mind related to a certain subject, it will be repeated. Repetition is a method to impress the subconscious mind and also the default mode for any program that’s in there, it keeps on replaying. I feel like my 12th house (of the subconscious mind) being affected by Neptune, strengthens this repetition and speeds up the manifestation. I hadn’t thought about the 10th house/saturn being involved in this as well.
I will see when Neptune moves out of the 12th, if I will manifest slower as when I was younger or if it’s really (or maybe both) a case of the times having changed and manifestation has sped up for everyone, but for certain people like me it’s definitly faster and I disagree with LOA teachers who claim that you can manifest faster when you are more aligned with light and positivity (‘higher consciousness’ supposedly), because I have a lot of anxiety and have manifested a lot of negative shit and it happens fast anyways.