In this interview, Jasmine talks about her beginnings in Stockholm, the years she spent traveling across different countries, and how astrology slowly became both her language and her career.

Can you introduce yourself to readers who are discovering you for the first time?

Jasmine:
Of course. My name is Jasmine Wikström. I was born in Stockholm, Sweden, which many people imagine as beautiful but also very cold and structured. Growing up there shaped my personality a lot. I always felt curious about people, about why some relationships worked and others didn’t, why certain periods of life felt heavier or more intense. At that time I didn’t know astrology would become my path, but the curiosity was already there.

Before astrology, you worked in travel. How did that chapter begin?

Jasmine:
Travel was my first real passion. I loved the idea of movement and discovery, so I became a travel agent quite early. That job gave me the chance to see the world instead of staying in one place. I spent about two years moving between Thailand, the Philippines, and Mexico. Those years changed how I see life. When you live in different cultures, you start noticing patterns in people’s behavior, their emotional reactions, even how they handle change. Looking back, I think that period prepared me for astrology because I was constantly observing human nature.

When did astrology enter your life in a serious way?

Jasmine:
The turning point came in 2006 when I moved to Prague in the Czech Republic. I wasn’t planning to become an astrologer at all. I simply felt drawn to the city and wanted a new experience. While living there, I came across the work of Jan Kefer, a well-known astrologer whose legacy is still respected today. Reading about his approach opened something inside me. Astrology suddenly felt structured, philosophical, and deeply human at the same time.

I started studying charts slowly at first. I didn’t tell many people because I wanted to understand it properly before sharing it with others. Over time, astrology stopped being just an interest and became a language that helped me make sense of life cycles.

What made you decide to become a professional astrologer instead of keeping it as a private passion?

Jasmine:
It happened gradually. Friends began asking me to look at their charts. Then friends of friends reached out. I realized that astrology gave people clarity about their own timing and decisions. At some point I understood that this wasn’t just a hobby anymore. It felt meaningful, and I wanted to explore it seriously.

Also, my travel background helped me approach astrology differently. I never wanted to speak above people or make things sound complicated. My goal was always to explain charts in a way that feels real and grounded.

How did your collaboration with Chi-nese.com begin?

Jasmine:

In 2019, I flew from Prague to Stockholm to visit my family and friends, and on the plane I met Denisa, the founder of chi-nese.com. We started with small talk about travel and food, but the conversation quickly shifted to astrology, something she has always loved and studied herself. After that flight, we kept meeting back in Prague, talking more about charts, transits, and our experiences. Eventually, Denisa invited me to share my knowledge on chi-nese.com, and that’s how our collaboration began.

What do you enjoy most about writing for Chi-nese.com?

Jasmine:
The freedom to go deeper. I can write about Saturn cycles, outer-planet transits, or personal growth themes without reducing everything to a few sentences. Readers on Chi-nese engage with the material, share their experiences, and ask thoughtful questions. That interaction keeps the work alive.

I also like that the site respects different voices. Each astrologer brings their own perspective, and together it creates something richer than a single viewpoint.

Your background includes both travel and astrology. Do those two worlds still connect for you?

Jasmine:
Very much. Travel taught me adaptability and observation. Astrology gave those experiences a framework. When you’ve lived in places like Thailand, Mexico, or the Philippines, you see how people respond differently to change and uncertainty. Astrology mirrors that diversity because every chart carries its own story.

Even now, I think like a traveler when I read charts. I look for movement, transitions, and how someone navigates their personal journey.

Many readers are drawn to your writing about Saturn cycles. Why does that theme resonate with you?

Jasmine:
Saturn represents growth through reality. It asks people to become more honest with themselves. I’ve seen how powerful Saturn periods can be, especially returns or major transits. They reshape identity, priorities, and sometimes health. Writing about those experiences on Chi-nese helps readers understand that these cycles are part of development, not something to fear.

What would you say to someone who is just starting to explore astrology today?

Jasmine:
Stay curious and give yourself time to learn. Astrology isn’t something you master overnight. Start by understanding your own chart and noticing how transits show up in everyday life. And find sources that go deeper, where the goal is understanding rather than quick answers. That’s one of the reasons I appreciate the community around Chi-nese.com. It encourages learning instead of rushing.

Looking back at your journey, from Stockholm to Prague to becoming an astrologer, what stands out the most?

Jasmine:
The fact that none of it was planned in a straight line. Working as a travel agent, moving between countries, discovering astrology in Prague, and eventually joining Chi-nese all felt like separate chapters at first. Now I see how connected they are. Each step shaped how I approach astrology today, with curiosity, honesty, and a focus on real human experience.

Jasmine Wikström’s story shows that astrology doesn’t always begin with charts and textbooks. Sometimes it starts with travel, observation, and the willingness to explore new paths. Through her work on the spiritual platform Chi-nese.com, she continues to share that perspective, helping readers understand astrology in a way that feels grounded, thoughtful, and deeply personal.

A Saturn return happens roughly every 29 years, when transiting Saturn comes back to the exact degree it held in your natal chart. Many astrologers see it as a threshold between one life chapter and the next, a period where you stop living on autopilot and start building something more authentic.

The house placement matters a lot. The 1st house is the gate to the entire horoscope. It describes identity, physical presence, confidence, and the way you step into the world. When Saturn returns there, the focus turns inward. You don’t just change external circumstances. You change how you carry yourself, how you define your limits, and how you exist in your own body.

My natal Saturn is in the 1st house in Pisces, which already blends structure with sensitivity. Pisces dissolves boundaries, while Saturn asks you to build them. That tension became very real during my Saturn return in 2025.

When My Saturn Return Began

Technically, my Saturn return had three exact hits in 2025. The first one came in April, followed by another in September and a final one in October. But the process didn’t suddenly start on those dates. Saturn return energy usually begins when transiting Saturn moves within about three degrees of your natal Saturn, and I could feel the shift building long before April arrived.

At first it started building slowly. More pressure. More awareness of my own limits. A clear sense that something inside me was changing direction. I didn’t know yet how deeply it would affect me, but I could tell life was slowing down whether I wanted it to or not.

Getting Sick and Being Forced to Slow Down

Before this transit, slowing down was never part of my routine. Ever! I worked constantly and pushed through exhaustion without thinking twice. Then during my Saturn return I got seriously sick, and everything changed. My body forced me to stop in a way I had never experienced before.

With Saturn in the 1st house, the lesson became physical. I had to face the reality that my energy wasn’t endless. I realized how fragile the body can be and how quickly health becomes the main priority when something goes wrong. It wasn’t dramatic on the outside, but internally it shifted my entire mindset. I started paying attention to rest, stress, and recovery in a way I had ignored for years.

That period felt confronting. Saturn has a way of removing illusions, and one of mine was the belief that I could keep going forever without consequences. The illness became a turning point. I learned that strength sometimes means stepping back instead of pushing forward.

Learning Confidence and Boundaries

At the same time, something unexpected started to grow inside me. Even though I was slowing down physically, I became more confident emotionally. Saturn in the 1st house doesn’t just challenge identity. It rebuilds it.

I began setting boundaries I had avoided for a long time. Saying no became easier. I stopped overexplaining myself and stopped trying to carry responsibilities that were never mine to begin with. Pisces energy can make you absorb other people’s emotions, but Saturn demanded clearer edges. I realized that empathy doesn’t mean sacrificing your own well-being.

Friends noticed the shift too. People started telling me I seemed more grounded and more sure of myself. The 1st house influences how others perceive you, so as my inner structure changed, my outer presence changed as well.

The Three Hits of My Saturn Return

Each exact hit of my Saturn return carried a different tone.

April felt like a wake-up call. That was when my health issues became impossible to ignore and the reality of the transit fully arrived.

September brought a deeper level of adjustment. By then I had already started changing my routines, but Saturn pushed me to stay consistent instead of slipping back into old patterns.

October felt like integration. The pressure was still there, but I could see how much I had already shifted. My identity felt more solid, even if the process was still ongoing.

What I Took Away From My Saturn Return

Looking back, my Saturn return in the 1st house was about restructuring the foundation of who I am. Getting sick forced me to slow down and recognize my limits. Learning to say no made me more confident than I had ever been before. I became a different person, more aware of my body, my time, and my direction.

If someone asked me what Saturn in the 1st house truly teaches, I would say this: it teaches you how to stand on your own feet without pretending to be stronger than you are. Growth didn’t come from pushing harder. It came from accepting reality and building a new version of myself step by step.

Now, after moving through those three hits in 2025, I feel like I crossed a real threshold. The changes weren’t dramatic from the outside, but internally everything shifted. My Saturn return slowed me down, reshaped my identity, and showed me that real strength begins when you finally allow yourself to rebuild from the inside out.

If you are going through a Saturn return in the 1st house, probably in Aries since this is where Saturn will stay until 2028, take care of your health and treat your body seriously, especially your head, face, eyes, bones, and overall physical energy. If you feel like you are burning out, slow down. Saturn in the 1st house on its own is an incredibly heavy placement, but when it’s over, you will be a different person.