GLYPH MEANING The cross, which represents the material world, is rising above the crescent, which represents the human soul. Together, they symbolize that the incarnated soul is trapped in the material world and required to exist within its boundaries. The symbol of Saturn is a mirror image of the symbol of Jupiter, as they represent opposite principles.
ORBITAL REVOLUTION 29 years
DOMICILE Capricorn (Aquarius)
DETRIMENT Cancer
EXALTATION Libra
FALL Aries
KEYWORDS Self-control. Permanence. Discipline. Rules. Seriousness. Responsibility. Duty. Diligence. Experience. Work. Effort. Time. Patience. Structuredness. Conservatism. Tradition. Limitations. Downsizing. Reduction. Lack. Asceticism. Deprivation. Limits. Fears. Concern. Failure. Problems. Blockages. Limits. Tests. Karma. Suffering. Misery. Sadness. Pessimism. Bitterness. Inhibition. Coldness. Stoicism. Chronicity. Fatigue. Depression.
THE MEANING OF SATURN
In astronomy, Saturn is the last of the traditional planets that can be seen with the naked eye. Saturn is known for its rings. In addition, it also has 82 moons, the most famous one is called Titan.
In mythology, the characteristics of Saturn are personified by the Greek god Chronos and the Roman god Saturn, who are known as titans, masters of time, as well as protectors of agriculture and crops.
In astrology, Saturn is the planet of productivity and limitations. As the last of the visible planets, it represents the reality and boundaries of the material world. This planet tells us how serious and responsible we are, how much time and effort we are willing to put into our work, and what our long-term goals are. Saturn is also a karmic planet that gives us insight into the unmastered lessons and karmic debts we have brought with us from previous lives on which we must work for our spiritual growth.
CHARACTERISTICS
Saturn is the planet that describes our sense of seriousness and responsibility, which are very important in the real world. Saturn helps us be productive so that we can reach concrete achievements, build a secure future, and manifest lasting results within the time constraints of human life. If an individual has a strong Saturn in their birth chart, this tells us that they have a strong sense of duty and responsibility, they respect the rules and constraints set by society, and they understand that a successful life requires a lot of effort, perseverance, and discipline. The consequence of such an attitude is that the individual is able to achieve a lot, their life is productive, and they leave behind lasting results. If Saturn is weak in the birth chart, this tells us that the individual has problems with these things. This means that they have difficulty setting realistic goals and they also lack the necessary discipline and patience to achieve them, as they are not prepared to invest the required time and effort. As a result, their life is less focused on concrete goals and less productive. They may also have no problem breaking the rules and are always looking for the shortest possible route to their destination.
Saturn also determines our personal boundaries and describes our fears. As the planet of reality, it wants to teach us that we must operate within the constraints of the real world. Saturn puts up blockages and obstacles for us because it wants to encourage us to learn how to overcome our own limitations and insecurities and achieve our goals. Saturn teaches us through difficult lessons, as well as through repetition, limitations, and obstacles. The purpose of this process is for us to prove to ourselves what we are capable of with perseverance and dedicated work. If Saturn is strong in the birth chart, this tells us that the individual is aware that worthy goals cannot be achieved overnight and that we need to overcome certain obstacles, limitations, as well as our own insecurities for what we really want. The individual is willing to persevere despite limitations and is willing to face their fears. As a result, they feel better when they reach their goals because they feel that they achieved something extraordinary. If Saturn is weak, this tells us that the individual is constantly struggling with themselves and that their fears limit them in setting and achieving personal goals. They often don't believe in themselves and therefore do not even try to achieve what they want. Their achievements are therefore smaller and do not give them as much self-confidence because they have failed to overcome themselves.
Saturn also represents our karmic lessons. It tells us what went wrong in a past life, what kind of karmic debts an individual has created, and what they have yet to learn. Because they have not shown a serious enough attitude towards certain people or in certain life areas in their past life, some difficult trials await them first in this life. Their purpose is for the individual to make up for past mistakes, to learn to be more responsible, and to show a lot of perseverance and effort in mastering these lessons. If Saturn is strong in the birth chart, this tells us that the individual is learning from their mistakes. They understand that negative actions have consequences, so they usually learn the karmic lessons fairly quickly. Because they are willing to invest time, work, and patience, it is likely that they will be able to resolve negative karma in this life. If Saturn is weak in the birth chart, this tells us that the individual will probably repeat past mistakes several times in this life before they will learn their lessons. Sometimes a weak Saturn can mean that the individual also avoids responsibility in this life and therefore they may not be able to conquer these lessons and will bring them forth into their next life.
DISPOSITION
A positively expressed Saturn manifests as seriousness and a strong sense of responsibility. The individual is reserved, dignified, and acts older than they really are. They like to make long-term plans and strictly adhere to rules and restrictions. They are very hardworking, disciplined, and focused people. They have excellent self-control and live a structured life. They understand that success is a consequence of hard work and perseverance. They also have a strong sense of duty, as well as a lot of respect for authority and older people.
A negatively expressed Saturn manifests as austerity and constant dissatisfaction. The individual is rigid, inflexible, often skeptical, and only believes in whatever can be proved. They like to "preach" as they are convinced they are right. They can also be repressed, overly serious, and uneasy around people. The individual is a workaholic, lacks spontaneity, and has no sense of fun. They can be pessimistic or even depressed. Saturn heightens fears, so the individual is very reluctant to try anything new, risky, or potentially dangerous.
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