Saturn

Saturn

Saturn

Κρόνος (Cronus)

शनि (Shani)

ancient

God of Agriculture Leader & Ruler of the Titans; Saturn means “God of Seeds”, “Father of the Harvest”, and/or “Father Time.”

God of “Duty”. Punishes the person who does not do his/her duty properly. Saturn (Shani). This planet is associated with ambition, status, equitable punishment, wisdom, patience, honor, toughness, but with pessimism, hardships, and fatalism.

Saturn () is the ruling planet of Capricorn and is exalted in Libra. In classical Roman mythology, Saturn is the god of seeds, crops, and the harvest (agriculture), leader of the titans, father and founder of civilizations, social order, and conformity. The glyph is shaped like a scythe, but it is known as the “crescent below the cross”, whereas Jupiter’s glyph is the “crescent above the cross”. Famous rings of the planet Saturn that enclose and surround it, reflect the idea of human limits. Saturn takes 29.5 years to orbit the Sun, spending about 2.46 years in each sign of the zodiac. During ancient Roman society, the Romans worshipped Saturn as the highest ranking and most important god among their pantheon of deities, sharing that same prestige with Jupiter. Astrologically speaking, Saturn is associated with focus, precision, nobility, ethics, civility, lofty goals, career, great achievements, dedication, authority figures, ordered hierarchy, stability, virtues, productiveness, valuable hard lessons learned, destiny, traditions, structures, protective roles, balance, and karma (reaping what you have sowed or divine cosmic justice) but with limitations, restrictions, boundaries, anxiety, tests, practicality, reality, and time. It concerns a person’s sense of duty, commitment, responsibility, including their physical and emotional endurance in times of hardships. Saturn also represents the part of a person’s concern with long-term planning or foresight. The Return of Saturn is said to mark significant events in each person’s life. According to the 1st-century poet Manilius, Saturn is sad, morose, and cold, and is the greater malefic. According to Claudius Ptolemy, “Saturn is lord of the right ear, the spleen, the bladder, the phlegm, and the bones.”^[29]Saturn symbolized processes and things that were dry and cold, which are necessary balancing aspects to maintain life. It governed the melancholic humor. According to Sefer Yetzirah – GRA Version – Kaplan 4:13^[30] “He made the letter Resh king over Peace And He bound a crown to it And He combined one with another And with them He formed Saturn in the Universe Friday in the Year The left nostril in the Soul, male and female.” Before the discovery of Uranus, Saturn was regarded as the ruling planet of Aquarius alongside Capricorn of course, which is the preceding sign. Many traditional types of astrologers refer Saturn as the planetary ruler for both Capricorn and Aquarius. In modern astrology, it is the primary native ruler of the tenth house. Traditionally however, Saturn ruled both the first and eighth houses, and had its joy in the twelfth house of mischief and bad luck. Saturn is associated with Saturday, which was named after the deity Saturn. Dante Alighieri associated Saturn with the liberal art of astronomia (astronomy and astrology). In Chinese astrology, Saturn is ruled by the element earth, which is warm, generous, and co-operative. In Indian astrology, Saturn is called Shani or “Sani”, representing a noteworthy career and longevity. He is also the bringer of obstacles and hardship.^[31]

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Past, history, debt, karma, weight, illness, restrictions, darkness, depression, bones, ice Day: Saturday Colors: Black, Brown There is a mystery surrounding Saturn, being the most beautiful planet in the Solar system, drawn and pictured with colorful rings, while at the same time being considered the most maleficent of all entities in our charts. This planet rules Capricorn and traditionally Aquarius, connecting the old with the new and traditional with modern. Its main role in our lives isn’t easy or too positive to begin with, but this doesn’t make its lessons any less valuable than they are. To understand Saturn we need to dive really deep, be ready to dig up all sorts of negative emotions from the past, and deal with them until we reach a point of awareness and clarity. This explains a strong push that people marked by Saturn have to go back, think and even obsess about the past, getting tied to situations they weren’t able to resolve. If we are unable to move forward, we have to go back, and Saturn’s main policy is – take responsibility. Once we embrace the full responsibility we have for our lives, nothing Saturn brings will restrict or burden us any further.

Planet Saturn

Saturn is the last planet in the Solar system that is visible to the naked eye. Everything beyond its orbit is hazy and seeable only in specific circumstances, which is why transcendent planets weren’t discovered and confirmed as planets long after Saturn was already in use in traditional Astrology. Saturn’s rings are made out of ice and dust, and even though it is not one of the “ice giants”, it seems to be surrounded by ice that defines its role in the zodiac pretty well. Its rings are thin and wide, and its entire surface is the flattest of all planetary surfaces. Saturn has at least 62 moons and most of them are named by Titans in Greek mythology, their descendants and giants from Gallic, Inuit and Norse myths.

Saturn in Astrology

Saturn represents our system’s visible boundary to the outer Universe and as such, speaks well of boundaries on a personal level too. When in a challenging position, it represents the inability of a person to defend themselves or build walls to the outer world, other people, and circumstances that are difficult and burdening. It is the restriction itself, always pointing us towards our true path, but one we often fail to see as beneficent in any way. The clarity of faith Saturn requires to manifest in its highest form is almost unreachable, as a point in which we accept anything that happens, all hardships and obstacles standing in our way, as if they are there in the right place, at the right time, and fully our personal responsibility. The sense of responsibility it brings often leads to feelings of incompetence and guilt, and the demands it has for any planet, house and sign it comes to contact with, are always burdening and hard. Even with the best of positions, Saturn is still the boundary that the society we live in puts on our personal world, and only if it truly supports us will we be able to blossom in the system we are a part of. It respects schedules, planning and hard work. You can’t run away from obligations it brings, so the best thing to do is to dive in, accept all that comes your way, and hope for the best while embracing the signals Universe sends your way every day.

Manifestations

Saturn is the master of time and order, and as such, it speaks of your grandfather’s watch, just as much as it speaks of your ability to do things “right”, one by one, and in a timely manner. It is a deadline we have to reach and the time we have in our entire lifetime. It counts in seconds, hours, and years, and always speaks of something slow, unfinished, broken, but useful. Saturn is an old man lurking in the shadows and a bearded guru living in solitude and poverty in Tibet. Although it supports hard work and speaks mostly of our career choices, status, and progress made by careful planning, the main role of Saturn in our lives is, strangely, to make us rest. When you think about it, you will realize that life gets easier if we have enough sleep, and use our privilege and our human right to rest. This is why meditation and relaxation techniques are so useful when trying to handle Saturn’s challenges. In case of overworking and overly taking other people’s responsibility, Saturn will lead to a spasm and ways that will make us rest at any cost. If we cross all of our limits and boundaries by pure choice, it will leave us no further choice by making us ill so it can finally put us in bed. There is no simple or easy way it works, for it is a planet of our unconscious understanding for our own limits and stands for our breakage point if we are unaware of our potential, abilities and basic physical needs.

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SATURN

Astrology Quick Facts:

Glyph: Ruler of: Responsibility, Discipline, & Time Named for: Saturn, the Roman God of Agriculture Sign of Dignity: Capricorn & Aquarius Sign of Detriment: Cancer Sign of Exaltation: Libra Sign of Fall: Aries Physical Body: Skin, hair, teeth, bones, joints, knees, spleen Changes Sign: Every 2-3 years

Astronomy Quick Facts:

Type: Jovian – Gas Giant

Length of Day: 10.7 Earth hours

Length of Year: 29.5 Earth years

Moons: 53 Confirmed, 9 Provisional

Temperature: -178°C (-288°F)

Colour: Yellow, Orange, & White

Size: 116,464 km in diameter (9.1x larger than Earth)

Spins: Counter-clockwise

Rings: 7

Year Discovered: Known to the Ancients, ~700BCE

About Saturn

Even though the Sun holds the solar system together, it’s Saturn that keeps a watchful eye over everything. As the planet that rules over responsibility, time, and the law of cause and effect, Saturn influences how we manage, control, and maintain stability in our lives. As the farthest planet from Earth discovered by the unaided eye, Saturn’s presence in our lives on Earth is a strong one.

Saturn commands special attention because of its 7 enormous rings, which are made up of various space debris from tiny dust particles to rocks as large as some of Earth’s mountains. He also has 2 moons, Titan and Enceladus, that may support life due to the possibility of underground oceans. Some of Saturn’s smaller moons (of which there are over 50) orbit in between Saturn’s rings; the gravity of these “Shepherding Moons” being what shapes the rings around the planet, each moving at a different speed. In Saturn’s orbit, there is a place for everything, and everything is in its place. The “Celestial Taskmaster,” as he is sometimes known, wouldn’t have it any other way, as his domain involves boundaries, law, and order.

• Fun Fact: Saturn is actually less dense than water, so if you had a big enough bathtub for him, Saturn would, in fact, float on the water.

Saturn often stands in as a symbol for Father Time. Beginnings and endings involve drawing boundaries and placing limitations; thus, the cycle of life and death falls under his rule. He keeps a strict eye on the balance of life on Earth by restricting the areas where Jupiter wants to expand and manifest, keeping the forces and energies in the world stable. Saturn stabilizes our lives as individuals as well, influencing our sense of responsibility, our ability to persevere and self-discipline, our patience, and our tendencies towards optimism, pessimism, or realism. In your individual natal chart, Saturn’s placement indicates the nature of your sense of responsibility and how you handle life’s difficulties and restrictions.

Saturn steps in to oversee the tough job of watching over our “shadow” sides: the parts of ourselves we repress, bottle up, or otherwise hide or avoid. As astrologer Judy Hall puts it, “Saturn stands at the boundary of the known and the known and offers insight that has to be hard won from the depths.”

• Fire sign Saturn limits impulsivity, creative expression, and pleasure through rigidity in belief systems, and a strong, passionate moral compass.
• Air sign Saturn limits ease of communication, intimacy, and connection with others through slowing thought processes and tendencies towards objectivity or unconventional viewpoints.
• Earth sign Saturn limits emotions, confidence, and the ability to take risks through cautious, careful tendencies, emotional self-discipline, and a preference for tradition.
• Water sign Saturn limits independence and emotional healing through nostalgia, self-isolation, and a tendency toward holding grudges.

Saturn recognizes the importance of maintaining the balance of our shadow and light sides – “by accepting [our shadow qualities],” explains Judy Hall, “the soul becomes whole, freed from fear and self-condemnation.”

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Saturn Saturn, is the ruler of Capricorn. In Greek Mythology, Cronus was one of the Titans, and the father of Zeus. Cronus ate his children to prevent himself from being dethroned as the King of the Gods. That is, until his wife, Rhea, tricked him into swallowing a stone when Zeus was born. In astrology, Saturn is associated with restriction and limitation. Where Jupiter expands, Saturn constricts. Although the themes of Saturn seem depressing, Saturn brings structure and meaning to our world. Saturn knows the limits of time and matter. Saturn reminds us of our boundaries, our responsibilities, and our commitments. It brings definition to our lives. Saturn makes us aware of the need for self-control and of boundaries and our limits. Saturn is often associated with our fathers or father/authority figures. In childhood, the discipline, rules, and regulations imposed on us by our authority figures–from parents, teachers, and the like–were not always pleasant, but they actually helped us to understand the world around us. Similarly, Saturn’s lessons actually help us to grow. In the chart, the position of Saturn by sign and house reveals our own limitations, fears, and sense of responsibility. Saturn brings definition, and often limitation, to the planets it aspects. Saturn in the Houses Saturn Transits Saturn Transiting the Houses Saturn’s glyph, or symbol, shows the cross of matter (reality) over the soul, representing the material nature of man reigning. Note that the symbol of Saturn is the symbol of Jupiter inverted! Saturn takes approximately 2 to 2-1/2 years to transit one sign, and approximately 27-28 years to travel through all twelve signs. Saturn is in its exaltation in the sign of Libra; Saturn is in its fall in the sign of Aries (opposite the sign of its exaltation); and Saturn is in its detriment in the sign of Cancer (opposite the ruling sign of Capricorn).

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Saturn

The karmic planet of limits and boundaries

Saturn in Astrology

Saturn symbolizes boundaries, limits, and crystallization. As the last planet visible to the naked eye it represented the end of the solar system, the point where our version of reality ended. Saturn is about necessity, responsibility, and dealing with the rules of life, and, therefore, was considered to be the most difficult planet of all. Esoterically, the problem with Saturn is that it is about manifesting in material form. This is the fall of spirit into matter and, by some accounts, connected with the notion of original sin. Our very existence as physical beings is a separation from the unity of the divine, from God and, thus, a sin. Notice the similarity between the words “Saturn” and “Satan,” which is, essentially, a condemnation of the material world.

Fast Saturn Facts

Zodiac sign Saturn rules: Capricorn Exalted in: Libra House Saturn rules: 10th House of Career, Authority, and Publicity Saturn retrogrades: About once every year, with each retrograde lasting around 4 or 5 months Saturn stays in each zodiac sign for: 2 1/2 years Saturn makes a complete trip through the zodiac: Once every 28-29 years

More about Saturn

Saturn Retrograde Navigating Your Saturn Return Accepting Saturn

Saturn and Capricorn

The planet Saturn rules over the zodiac sign Capricorn with a serious hand. Saturn brings out the traditional side of Capricorn, enhancing its practical nature to ensure that the Goat takes calculated steps toward success. Capricorn is a hard-working sign with a strong sense of responsibility and determination, which is what Saturn is all about! This regimented planet influences Capricorn’s disciplined and driven demeanor.

Saturn and the 10th House of Career

Work hard and reap rewards! Saturn rules over the 10th House of Career, a house that exists in a powerful position at the top of the zodiac. This house is a representation of our career goals, ambitions, relationships to authority, and public status. Saturn’s responsible influence reminds us to consider our skills and abilities, and put our best efforts forward to fulfill goals and find our place in the workforce.

Saturn’s Lessons

This content was written by tarot.com writer Jeff Jawer Setting the theological question of original sin aside, it’s helpful to recognize that Saturn serves as a model of discipline, structure and commitment. If the planet is under expressed, it’s difficult to turn ideas into reality, to stick to a plan or to defend oneself. When Saturn is expressed too strongly we become rigid and fearful, even paralyzed. The point is to find a balance between frozen form and formlessness that, like a healthy body, is a flexible but ordered manner of being. Saturn is very physical and we can recognize and influence its impact with our bodies. Notice if you’re stiff or if you stiffen up in certain kinds of situations. These reflect inflexible and less useful forms of Saturn. On the other hand, pay attention to where you slouch or angle your body away from others. These are underdeveloped manifestations of Saturn. There are, fortunately, relatively simple ways to learn how to express this essential planet’s energies effectively. One is to practice the Saturn walk. The key factors of it are to maintain good posture without being rigid, to move at a steady pace and, lastly, to have your heels make firm contact with the ground. Other keys to tapping into the positive and formative forces of Saturn involve consistency and time management. If you want to accomplish something, setting a regular schedule and sticking to it aligns with Saturn’s structuring powers. The planet was called “Chronos” by the Greeks, signifying its role as a time keeper. Maintaining a steady rhythm of commitment creates a healthy habit that is more likely to produce desirable results than irregular and inconsistent engagement. Patience is another factor because Saturn works best when you’re in for the long haul. It’s a planet of maturity that rewards the experience gained by conscious use of time and energy. Another Saturn-related point is the difference between responsibility and guilt. The former is a healthy, mature expression of this planet. Responsibility is the ability to respond appropriately. Guilt, however, is an excessive or misplaced sense of duty, obligation or fault. Discerning the difference between the two is important to achieving goals and avoiding the soul sapping distractions of doubt and self-condemnation. We may be able to see the difference by viewing the matter in as impersonal manner as possible. Look at the mechanics of the situation and the actions that led to the issue. If you can find a way to remedy it, then take responsibility and fix it. If you cannot, you are absolved of guilt and can put Saturn’s energy where it can be used constructively. Of course, if this concerns a crucial issue, it will probably return and then, with steady commitment and feet solidly on the ground, you can address it more effectively.

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Saturn takes about 29 years to travel through the Zodiac, and spends two and a half years in each sign. Earth is his element. His nature is cold and dry. He rules Capricorn and Aquarius (along with Uranus), and he is in his exaltation in Libra. He is in analogy with the bone system (the skeleton) and the skin. He represents grandparents, wise men, the elderly, scientists and knowledgeable persons. The age of Saturn is old age, from 70 years, and sometimes earlier, depending of the individual’s health, until death. Temperament: nervous. Characterology: non-emotive, active, secondary, or sometimes, emotive, non-active, secondary. He is a phlegmatic, sentimental or apathetic. As the opposite of Jupiter, who is synonymous with expansion, Saturn is synonymous with restriction. He symbolizes time and its implacable principle. He is associated with toughness, austerity, discipline and limitation. He describes hurdles, lessons to be learnt and ordeals to be undergone. Everywhere Saturn is posited, he crushes, slows down things, and demands efforts and concentration. Since Saturn is considered a malefic planet, he does not seem sympathetic. However, he allows the individual to grow, to acquire a good thinking process, and to gain a strong sense of responsibilities. He is a sign of ambition, maturity, wisdom and asceticism. When Saturn is a dominant planet, the individual is rather introverted, solitary, quiet, discreet, observant, ambitious and impassive. He may seem cold and emotionless, which is not true. He is passionate and proud, but he does not want to show that he may be weak and that his sensitivity or his feelings can be moved. Nevertheless, he may be stingy, cruel, curt and selfish. Saturn is associated with the elderly, the wise, and all people who can help us overcome an ordeal such as priests, medical practitioners, etc. Saturn symbolizes old age, when one starts to lose interest in material life. It is the age of solitude and retirement (old people’s home). To illustrate this chapter about Saturn, you will find on Astrotheme thousands of celebrities horoscopes who have Saturn dominant. You can also be interested to see thousands of celebrities horoscopes having Saturn in the 12 zodiacal signs or the Saturn in the 12 astrological houses.

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Karma police! Stoic Saturn is the whistle-blowing taskmaster of the skies. According to astrology, Saturn governs time and the wisdom and expertise that comes from slow, steady and structured growth. 

Saturn is the mythological father of hedonistic Jupiter, enforcing a timeout and scolding us when we get a little too carried away. Like a master architect, Saturn is the planet who likes to work from a blueprint, understanding where the rules and restrictions lie—then calculating savvy solutions based on empirical data. While strict Saturnian energy can feel like a buzzkill, we ultimately benefit from its maturity and planning prowess. Saturn spends two-and-a-half to three years in each zodiac sign, giving us a solid window for strengthening and developing specific areas of our lives.

With Saturn, we reap what we sow.

Every 29.5 years (approximately) comes the Saturn return, a maturing rite of passage marking Saturn’s homecoming to the sign it was in when you were born. The first return can happen between ages 27-30, depending on Saturn’s degree in your chart. The planet’s heavy-hitting energy will make itself known, bringing opportunities to quickly grow up and even take on powerful roles of authority. Saturn also turns retrograde every year for approximately four and a half months, which can stall progress and force us back to the drawing board to ensure that we’re building everything on a solid foundation. Taskmaster Saturn applauds perseverance and shows us where we should keep on pushing! This is the planet that rules structured Capricorn, the zodiac’s Sea Goat (a WTF creature if ever there were). With its aquatic tail and two front legs, the Capricorn Goat makes an unwavering ascent to the top of the mountain for the win. Saturn is known as Father Time or, as astrologer Alan Oken calls him, Lord of Karma. With Saturn, we reap what we sow. Saturn governs the legacies we leave behind and our lifetime achievements. Our careers are also directed by Saturn, as this planet will show the interests we find worthy of hustling for. Although the expertise may take decades to catalog, we’ll be driven enough to keep trying, learning and focusing. Someone born with Saturn in technology-driven Aquarius, for example, may develop a groundbreaking scientific invention or become a leader in a social justice movement. While a Saturn in sensitive, homespun Cancer could be the glue that holds the family together, or even make a living developing residential real estate. To find out your Saturn sign, run a free chart here: www.astrostyle.com/free-chart. Saturn’s influence is definitely mighty. As the second largest planet, it is also the last one that we can see with the naked eye. Saturn actually gives off more energy than it receives from the Sun, symbolic of how this planet drives us to produce, hustle and draw on our inner reserves of strength. Before telescopes were around to sight Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, Saturn was also the co-ruler of Aquarius, the zodiac sign that governs the future. So don’t get it twisted: Saturn isn’t totally stuck in the past! In order to build, one must also look forward—and remain a few steps ahead of the game. Saturn—and people with a strong Capricorn influence in their charts—can be as inventive as they are diligent. This planet can keep us ahead of the curve while also reminding us to adhere to tradition. Where do you long for status? Saturn can reveal our desires (or lack thereof) to keep up with the Joneses. Cool composure is Saturn’s gift. This elegant planet bears gorgeous rings made of dust and ice. (Hello, ice-encrusted knuckle duster as a reward for your hard work?) The shadow side of Saturn is a domineering or power-hungry drive. In mythology, Saturn was said to have eaten his children because he feared one would overthrow him! Spanish painter Goya even depicted this in the famous work, “Saturn Devouring His Son”. Eek! How far will you go to win? Should the ruthless tyrant within rise up, lean in to the zodiac sign that Saturn is transiting (or its natal position in your chart) to restore your good sense. There’s definitely no cakewalking where Saturn is concerned. Study Saturn’s placement in your chart and you’ll see where some of your earliest struggles lie. Someone born with Saturn in communicative Gemini may struggle with speech and self-expression. We, in fact, have this placement in our chart. As children of an immigrant father and grandparents, there were multiple languages and accents in our home which affected our pronunciation of words, and even brought teasing from other kids. Yet, having to keenly listen in order to understand gave us a knack for language, which translated into careers as writers—and the ability to decode the complicated lexicon of astrology. Public speaking and podcasting are part of our work as adults, too. So there you have it, an example of Saturn’s influence in triumphing over the odds. Just. Keep. Pushing!

To learn how to work with Saturn’s energy, below is a handy guide:

Planetary Stats: Saturn

• Changes Zodiac Signs: Every 2.5-3 years
• Zodiac Sign It Rules: Capricorn (traditional ruler of Aquarius)
• Day of the Week: Saturday

Saturn governs:

• Maturity
• Structure
• Discipline & work ethic
• Time
• Karma
• Government, banks, corporations
• Prestige, status, authority

Special positions of Saturn: 

Domicile: Capricorn The planet’s home base, an easy flow if placed here in the chart. Detriment: Cancer Opposite sign of home base, may need to work harder to integrate the planet’s energy if placed here in the chart. Exalted: Libra The planet’s most powerful position, indicates ease and added fortune with using the planet’s energy if placed here in the chart. Fall: Aries Opposite sign to the exalted position, can indicate struggles with utilizing the planet’s energy if placed here in the chart.

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Saturn in Astrology & Mercury Sign Meaning

In the past, many viewed the planet Saturn as evil and dangerous, being a portent for disaster and hopelessness wherever it was found in a natal chart. Nowadays, astrologers recognize that the hardships created by the planet Saturn’s restrictions force one to keep making progress toward a greater goal, whose realization may be postponed, but will be long lasting and genuinely worth the effort. The planet Saturn is connected to constraints, confinements, limits, realism, responsibilities and organization. Saturn represents the laws, limits and boundaries that are set by society or karma. It teaches responsibility and duty, and both physical and mental perseverance during times of hardship. The planet’s placement in your natal chart determines the everyday issues you may struggle with, where you have to put in effort to grow. Here your diligent work will be truly earned, meaning that your achievements will be dependable and lasting. But from a more pessimistic standpoint, the energy of planet Saturn reveals itself as narrow-mindedness.

Learn more about Saturn in Astrology and your Saturn Sign

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Saturn  (to control)

Planet of Time, Discipline, Responsibilities and Hard Work

• limitation
• discipline
• responsibility
• rejection
• must do

The symbol for Saturn is the inverted Jupiter sign. With Saturn the crescent of the moon is below, or subjugated to matter. This also means practical. The keyword for Saturn is control. It means the tendency to limit, discipline and give responsibility. The young person, as he or she grows older has to take on responsibilities and give up his or her youthful ways. Saturn can reject and expel. Saturn is referred to by old astrologers as a malefic, a planet that brings ill fortune. This is neither right nor wrong. Saturn does indicate areas where we have been deprived, and where our deepest fears lie. It is a sad fact that what we most want or need, is what we cannot accept or what we fearfully reject. It therefore indicates what we must do in order to avoid problems. Saturn’s Greek name is Cronos (Kronos), Old Father Time. Saturn ruled the world until he was overthrown by his son, Zeus, (Jupiter). His time had come and he had run out of time. Saturn particularly rules our subjective time. Saturn rules Capricorn. Because Saturn expresses control, it can also mean holding back or delay. It can produce a shortage of time, or too much time. Jupiter, the Greek god, expanded out of the control of Saturn and became the ruler of the Olympians.

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Saturn – How do you deal with responsibility?

Saturn is the last planet used by traditional astrology. Saturn represented the boundaries of what was known. Thus Saturn stands for the principles of boundaries, restriction and the giving of form.  It can also represent restrictions, stagnation, and misfortune.. Saturn provides structure, is the keeper of order and is the planet of time. On the positive side, It represents depth of thought,self-discipline, perseverance, ambition, laws, administrators or authority, and maturity. But Saturn can also represent stagnation, procrastination, misfortune, struggle, stress, depression, and cold. The phrase “we reap what we sow” is Saturnine; under Saturn’s influence we face our fears and establish ourselves; we discover where we have avoided responsibility or ignored realities. Retrograde: may face unfair situations, difficulties with authority, separation or severing.

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Saturn

I control

To activate, change and stop things

I build. I discipline. I regulate.

I maintain stability

Positive: constructively Negative: to punish

Planet of Time, Discipline, Responsibilities and Hard Work

Saturn

I control

structure, limitation, experience and discipline

Agriculture, archaeology, architecture, bones, cattle, civil service, death, domination, fatigue, history, land, leather, minerals, monogamy, monotony, obstacles, old age, perseverance, restriction, Saturday, self control, time, twilight, underground, widows, yesterdays. Old Father Time, Traditions, history, stability, authority, order, mines, death

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Saturn (Limitation, control)	Inhibition and concentration, perserverance, seriousness, caution, reserve. Silent meditation, the powers of hearing and listening. Slow and patient. Astrological Capricorn Numerological #8	Wise, responsible, persevering, disciplined, patient.
	Saturn was once thought to be the farthest planet in our Solar System since it was the last one that could be seen with the naked eye; because of this it’s properties were those of a boundary maker (ruler). Saturn takes 30 years to orbit the Sun and is the second largest planet (after Jupiter). It has a traditional image of hollowness and frailty which is quite amazing considering that the entire planet could float on water with it’s low density! Positive tendencies: Experience, patience, discipline, duty, stable, thrifty. Negative tendencies: Catastrophic, cold, stubborn, inhibited, isolated.

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The Story of Saturn

Saturn in the Sky

Saturn Turns retrograde about every twelve months.  It usually turns retrograde twice in each sign.  The retrograde periods last about four months.

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Saturn

The ringed gas giant is associated with time, regulations, and restriction. On a good day, Saturn symbolizes hard work, professional achievements, and steadfast resilience. On a bad day, however, Saturn can be harsh and unemotional, forcing us to learn through tough love and difficult challenges. Though this planet has an odd way of showing its affection, Saturn does have our best interest in mind. It simply wants us to play by the rules. Saturn governs Capricorn, the enterprising earth sign known for its tireless ambition, and takes approximately two and a half years to transit each sign. It goes retrograde each year for around 140 days.