Saturn

Rules the sign of Capricorn, the 10th house of the zodiac.

After the expansion of Jupiter, Saturn erects the boundaries and places limitations on us so we know when to stop! Otherwise things would get out of hand.

Saturn is the planet that has a strong sense of duty and represents the need for structure, order, control and consolidation in our lives. Saturn likes to conform, play by the rules and take the tried and tested approach. It encourages us to take things seriously and shows where our greatest responsibilities lie. It is also concerned with how we seek to establish ourselves and our goals in life through the effort we put in. Like the goat, Saturn wants to ascend to the top of the mountain and therefore represents the qualities of ambition, hard work, discipline and achievement, however he may encounter a few ups and downs before he reaches his goals.

Saturn is here to teach us a few lessons and requires us to face certain problems, frustrations, constraints, difficulties and responsibilities in order that we emerge as a wiser and more mature person over time. It also represents our fears, inhibitions and insecurities and because it is also connected with karma, Saturn demands that you reap what you sow.

The sign and house placing of Saturn in the horoscope will show us how and where we need to structure and organize our lives and where our ambitions and responsibilities lie. It indicates where we are required to put in a lot of effort and hard work, demonstrate a disciplined approach and where not to cut corners. Saturn's placing identifies our greatest fears and insecurities and will highlight where we may encounter limitations, frustrations, restrictions and hard experiences (although its value will be recognized in the longer term).

Saturn also rules time and old age. It has long been associated with how the paternal influence conditions our behaviour.

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See also:

Sun Moon Mercury Venus

Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus

Neptune Pluto Chiron

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