Saturn
Saturn Transits and Aspects in 2010
Natal Saturn in the Zodiac Signs
Ruler of Capricorn the Sea Goat and Aquarius the Water Bearer
Ruler of the 10th House (Kingdom) and 11th House (Friendships)
All about Saturn retrograde
Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn and, traditionally, Aquarius. In Roman mythology Saturn is the god of agriculture, founder of civilizations and of social order and conformity. The glyph is most often seen as scythe-like but it is primarily known as the "crescent below the cross", whereas Jupiter's glyph is the "crescent above the cross". The famous rings of the planet Saturn that enclose and surround it, reflect this principle of man's limitations. Saturn takes 29.5 years to orbit the sun, spending about 2.46 years in each sign of the zodiac.
Saturn is associated with the principles of limitation, restrictions, boundaries, practicality and reality, crystallizing and structures. Saturn governs ambition, career, authority and hierarchy, and conforming social structures. It concerns a person's sense of duty, discipline and responsibility, and their physical and emotional endurance during hardships. Saturn is also considered to represent the part of a person concerned with long-term planning. The Return of Saturn is said to mark significant events in each person's life. According to Claudius Ptolemy, "Saturn is lord of the right ear, the spleen, the bladder, the phlegm, and the bones." Saturn symbolised processes and things which were dry and extremely cold, and, therefore, inimical to life. It governed the melancholic humour.
Before the discovery of Uranus, Saturn was universally regarded as the ruling planet of Aquarius. Many astrologers still use Saturn as the planetary ruler of both Capricorn and Aquarius; in modern astrology it is accordingly the ruler of the 10th and 11th houses. Traditionally, however, Saturn was associated with the 1st and 8th houses (1st house = incarnation, 8th house = death; Saturn being the planet of mortality, and hence, why the Grim Reaper carries a scythe). Saturn is also said to 'joy' in the 12th house of self-undoing.
Saturn, the last planet of our solar system visible to the naked eye, has long been thought of as the "Guardian of the Threshold". It is the symbol for limitations and as "Ruler of Time" stands for both the end of time and infinity because it is no longer subject to the laws of time itself. Saturn and Jupiter are classified as social planets. It makes individuals aware of the restrictions under which they must live as part of a wider society. Saturn is therefore the symbol for the rules in society which are designed to uphold law and order - as opposed to the aspect of justice in the law symbolised by Jupiter.
Saturn embodies the principle of concentration, i.e. the concentration on what is essential, the essence of things. In this respect, it is opposed to Jupiter which embodies the principle of expansion. As the principle which supports structure, Saturn gives support and stability. It embodies the material world, in contrast to the three outer planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto which stand for the spiritual realm.
Saturn takes on average 2 1/2 years to pass through one sign of the zodiac, which means that all those born during this period have Saturn in the same sign. Its house position and aspects indicate where and how a person is likely to have difficulties and feel inhibited, insecure or possibly trapped. It takes time and hard work for an individual to overcome these and further their personal development, and it is precisely because Saturn continually confronts us with new challenges to overcome that a person can master these areas of life. This process usually becomes easier after the first Saturn return which occurs at around 30 years of age when transiting Saturn makes its first conjunction with Saturn in the natal chart. This transit is considered to mark an important stage on the way to personal maturity.
Saturn transits indicate a slowing down, a concentration on what is essential. They force an individual to mature and take on responsibility. They usually indicate times of hard work but also the fruits of this hard labour. In traditional astrology, Saturn was feared as a symbol of bad luck, death and the devil. Psychological astrology has come to a completely different conclusion: Even though Saturn brings hard lessons in life, it gives great potential to those who are willing to submit to its demands. Its motto is patience and the willingness to work hard. These can help a person to achieve great personal insight and inner freedom (Free Will). The pain that often accompanies such processes can be a catalyst that impels an individual to persevere.
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Saturn Aspects and Transits in 2010
Jan. 31 2010 — Saturn Square (90 degrees) Pluto — Learn more about the Square aspect
Apr. 07 2010 — Saturn enters Libra the Scales
Apr. 12 2010 — Saturn Quincunx (150 degrees) Chiron — Learn more about the Quincunx aspect
Apr. 26 2010 — Saturn Opposition (180 degrees) Uranus — Learn more about the Opposition aspect
May 02 2010 — Saturn Quincunx (150 degrees) Neptune — Learn more about the Quincunx aspect
Saturn in Aries
Saturn in Aries in your natal chart would indicate that you must focus on self-sufficiency, self-assertion and self-reliance. Life experience will force you to learn valuable lessons related to strength of character, the correct use of will-power, resourcefulness, social confrontation and personal initiative. You must learn to carve out a piece of life for yourself and take care of your own needs without relying too much on others. A strong ego must be evolved and an agreeable social persona adopted. These qualities will enable you overcome feelings of fear and self-doubt, and to face the challenges of the outer world with courage and self-confidence: a free soul with a true sense of worth and purpose.
Saturn in Taurus
You will have to gain knowledge and expertise associated with the acquisition and correct use of possessions, material resources and finance. Life experience will force you to learn valuable lessons related to practical financial management techniques, commerce, business acumen and the wise use of material resources generally. Practical, intelligent and ambitious, you will learn that financial security comes, mainly, from one's value to society, judged by work or profession. Therefore, by patient effort, self-discipline and determination you should seek to acquire professional qualifications, work efficiency and social status. Thus, wealth and security are assured.
Saturn in Gemini
You will have to gain knowledge and expertise associated with disciplined mental work. Life experience will force you to learn valuable lessons related to the development of a clear, practical and logical mind, capable of systematic controlled thinking, with the ability to solve difficult mental problems and implement ideas. The technique of clear communication in speaking and writing is of paramount importance.
Saturn in Cancer
You will have to gain knowledge and expertise associated with emotional strength and control in order to gain a real sense of self-worth. Inhibitions, hypersensitivity and early emotional instability will have to be overcome, and much effort will be required in order to fully understand your emotional, feeling nature. Life experience will force you to learn valuable lessons related to the above issues and many domestic, family and romantic confrontations will be afforded to help hasten the restructuring process. Emotional security and self-acceptance will eventually come from a true knowledge of self and an ability to focus inwardly, away from the emotional dependency of others.
Saturn in Leo
You will have to gain knowledge and expertise associated with the proper use of personal power, creative self-expression and control of the ego. Life experience will force you to learn valuable lessons related to the development of a proper sense of values in dealing with matters of creative self-expression, romantic relationships, parenthood, social life and control of your environment generally. Many related confrontations will be afforded to help hasten the restructuring process. Critical examination of the self and one s ulterior motives is required in order to develop a fully-integrated personality. With this position of Saturn focus is directed inward to personal issues in general and to the discovery of the central real self in particular. In depth-psychology this process is known as 'individuation' - if successful, vitality, spontaneity and joy of life is assured.
Saturn in Virgo
You will have to gain knowledge and expertise associated with the correct attitude to work, employers, employees, and co-workers. Life experience will force you to learn valuable lessons related to the development of a sound business sense and a well-structured, accurate, precise, practical and efficient way of working. With this placing of Saturn health and hygiene matters are stressed and are of great importance to your overall sense of general well-being.
Saturn in Libra
You will have to gain knowledge and expertise relating to human relationships at a social and personal level. Life experience will force you to learn valuable lessons related to the development of social awareness and a strong sense of responsibility in relationships. You must come to realise that co-operation, justice and mutual agreement are necessary for stable, enduring friendships and partnerships. Receptiveness, tact, reliability and good organising skills could bring wealth and social standing.
Saturn in Scorpio
You will have to gain knowledge and expertise associated with the responsible handling of other people s property and money, dealings such as in banking, investments, insurance, etc. A will to succeed must be developed together with a calm, efficient, determined and persistent effort for thoroughness. Emotional restraint and discipline are other important factors. Life experience will force you to learn valuable lessons related to the above issues.
Saturn in Sagittarius
You will have to gain understanding and expertise associated with intellectual matters, truth and knowledge - perhaps through philosophy, religion, law or other profound subject of higher education. You should structure your approach to life using sound moral precepts and constructive, honourable and just social values. Life experience will force you to learn valuable lessons related to the above issues. Through diligent effort and achievement you may gain distinction and become a recognised authority within your chosen field of endeavour.
Saturn in Capricorn
You will have to gain knowledge and expertise associated with worldly power, status, achievement, practical accomplishment and the ability to deal effectively with authority. You should develop ambition, determination and a capacity for hard work in order to excel in business, politics or your chosen career. Your deep need for financial security and self-sufficiency will provide the necessary impetus for success.
Saturn in Aquarius
You will have to gain knowledge and expertise associated with the development of a broad, tolerant and impartial attitude when dealing with friends and other social groups. Intellectual power is important - original thinking, intuition and an investigative nature need to be developed and given practical application, through a quiet and steady mind capable of scientific reasoning.
Saturn in Pisces
You will have to gain knowledge and expertise associated with emotional understanding, compassion, humility and a sense of duty for those less fortunate. Life experience will force you to learn valuable lessons related to these issues. You are likely to gain some form of profound spiritual understanding - but not before you have overcome deep irrational fears, negative emotional conditioning and a wayward imagination. Your work in the world may be towards the care or education of others - perhaps in social work, hospitals, universities, religion or the arts.
