Saturn in Aries

Saturn in Aries

Author: Alison Price   –   Published: March 2025

Introduction

This year, 2025, there are, and will be, some major shifts of the superior planets as they ingress or enter new signs

This is unusual and most years not much happens apart from Jupiter changing signs which occurs every year.

2024/2025

Podcast

In this week’s podcast episode Arwynne and I have a lively conversation about the upsomong super important ingress of Saturn into Aries. Saturn was last in Aries way back in 1999.

A Bold New Cycle (2025-2028)

In 2025, Saturn enters Aries on May 25th, to mark the beginning of a dynamic new cycle. Saturn will cross over the beginning of the zodiac at 0° Aries. And for those of you following along, you will realize that Saturn will be conjoining Neptune as it too recently entered Aries. I’ll talk more on that massive conjunction later this year. Saturn is not always bad news, but it does get a bad rap as the greater malefic, so for some perspective on this energy you colud read how Saturn transit can improve your life.

 

Aries-Pisces Cusp: Key Dates

Saturn will linger at the cusp of Aries and Pisces for a few months before committing fully to Aries.

  • May 25, 2025: Saturn leaves Pisces and enters Aries for the first time.
  • September 1, 2025: Saturn retrogrades back into Pisces from Aries.
  • February 14, 2026: Saturn re-enters Aries from Pisces, now for the long haul, and remains in the cardinal, fire sign until April 2028.

Saturn Overview

Saturn is the masterful, responsible and disciplined planet which pays attention to time and is in it (whatever it is) for the long haul.

Aries Overview

Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is all about action, leadership and initiation.

Energy Shift

With Saturn, the planet of discipline and structure, entering this fiery, independent sign, you can expect a shift from dreamy, emotional Pisces energy into a period of bold decision-making, self-reliance and new challenges.

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Saturn in Aries Main Themes

Building Self-discipline

Saturn in Aries is about building your self-discipline, taking responsibility for your personal actions and learning to channel your ambition wisely.

Sprint or Marathon?

Aries thrives on impulse and speed, but Saturn demands time, diligence, patience and long-term planning. The challenge of this combination is to balance the desire to charge ahead with the need for persistence and endurance.

Personal Responsibility

Owning Your Path

With Saturn in Aries, the focus is on self-reliance and personal accountability. This transit pushes people to stop waiting for permission, guidance, or external validation. Instead, it demands a shift toward independence, initiative and self-mastery. People will feel the call to take charge of their lives, set personal goals and actively work toward them, rather than simply relying on others to pave the way. Procrastination and passivity (Pisces) will no longer be tolerated, as Saturn enforces the lesson that true growth comes from taking responsibility for one’s actions, decisions and long-term ambitions.

Discipline in Action

Channeling Energy with Purpose

Aries is known for its boldness, enthusiasm and fearless action, but when Saturn enters this fire sign, it leans towards focus and discipline. This two-and-a-half-year period will teach you the importance of thoughtful action over reckless impulsivity. Instead of rushing into things without a plan, you will be encouraged to develop strategies, refine your skills and commit to some independent long-term goals. The key lesson is mastering sustained effort and perseverance to learn that success isn’t just about starting strong, but it is also about staying the course and seeing things through to completion.

New Beginnings with Challenges

Pioneering with Persistence

Saturn in Aries offers you opportunities for fresh starts, new ventures and pioneering breakthroughs, but not without obstacles. This transit isn’t about easy victories; instead, it tests resilience and determination by placing hurdles in the way of progress. Those people willing to push past resistance, learn from setbacks and adapt to challenges will emerge stronger and more capable by the end of this transit. Perhaps you are launching a new business, starting a leadership role, or breaking into uncharted territory, and if so this period will likely teach you that true innovation requires patience, problem-solving and endurance.

Courage Under Pressure

Strength in Adversity

Aries naturally thrives in high-pressure situations, but with good old Saturn in the mix, the challenge is about maintaining courage and confidence even when the odds seem stacked against you. This time frame will teach how to build inner strength, stay grounded under stress and make calculated decisions in difficult moments, but only if you are paying attention. Now you can expect life to test your limits, demand resilience and require you to have the ability to handle setbacks with wisdom. Those people who learn to navigate tough situations with a clear mind, steady heart and strategic mindset now will emerge as true warriors of their destiny. Make sure you are one of them and lean into this transit.

Redefining Leadership

Responsibility Over Ego

Saturn in Aries will shake up traditional leadership structures, to challeng outdated authority figures and force a reassessment of what it truly means to lead. We will see this on the global stage. This transit will reward those people who lead with integrity, courage and responsibility, rather than ego, dominance, or self-interest. It is likely that authentic leaders will rise, while those who abuse power or lack accountability may struggle to maintain their positions. Individuals will be called to step up, take initiative and embody leadership in their own lives, whether in their careers, communities, or in their personal relationships. True leadership will be defined not by how much control they have, but by their ability to inspire, guide and take responsibility for the path ahead.

Ascendant Sign Elements

Aries House Cusps

Where the sign of Aries is placed in your chart and the hemisphere, quadrant and house cusps it is on will show where you can build confidence, take charge and embrace responsibility.

Fire Signs: A Call to Action

Fire signs will feel energized but also tested, as Saturn demands more discipline and focus.

Earth Signs: Laying Foundations

Earth signs thrive under Saturn’s structured influence, but Aries energy pushes them into bold, unfamiliar territory.

Air Signs: Focused Growth

Air signs will feel Saturn’s push toward commitment, structure and strategic thinking, which may feel restricting, but will be ultimately seen as a rewarding experience.

Water Signs: Strength Through Challenges

Water signs may feel challenged by Saturn’s structured, disciplined nature, but they’ll gain inner strength and emotional resilience through leaning in to this transit.

How Saturn in Aries will Affect Each Ascendant Sign

What to Look For

Find the house cusp that Aries is on. So, the sign of Aries will be spread a little in the house before the Aries cusp and the house of the Aries cusp. Pay attention to which houses Saturn will transit as it makes its way through Aries over the next two and a half years.

Example Chart

In the example chart for Trump, you can see that Aries is on his 9th house cusp, but Aries starts in his 8th house and goes into his 9th house. At some time in the future, and as Saturn transits Aries, it will move from his 8th house into his 9th house. Look for this in your own chart.

Aries

1st House: Identity and Personal Growth

This is your time of transformation, but not without effort. Saturn in your own sign means a complete personal restructuring. You’ll be challenged to take yourself seriously, commit to long-term goals and build a strong, mature identity. If you’ve been reckless or inconsistent, Saturn will force you to step up, take control and embody true leadership. You can expect tests of confidence, but also huge rewards for perseverance.

Taurus

12th House: Subconscious and Spiritual Growth

This is a deeply introspective time where hidden fears, past traumas and subconscious patterns come to the surface. Saturn is likely to force you to let go of old baggage, set healthy boundaries and focus on inner healing when in the 12th house. Spiritual discipline, like meditation, therapy, or deep self-reflection, will be necessary you’re your inner transformation.

Gemini

11th House: Community, Goals and Social Influence

Your social life and future aspirations are now under construction. Saturn asks you to refine your friendships, cut out superficial connections and build meaningful networks. Long-term goals will need you to make some serious effort, but the rewards will be lasting. Social status, networking and leadership in group settings will probably become serious matters for you.

Cancer

10th House: Career, Public Image and Legacy

Your career and public standing are now under Saturn’s watchful eye as Saturn moves through your 10th House. This is a time for professional growth, but also serious responsibility. If you’ve been unsure of your career path and the way forward, now Saturn will urge you to get clear on what you’re doing, work hard and prove your worth. Bosses, authority figures, or your own personal ambitions will demand more effort, but as always with Saturn, the results will lead to long-term success and recognition.

Leo

9th House: Learning, Travel and Expansion

Saturn asks you to redefine your beliefs, your long-term vision and your personal philosophy. Travel, education and spiritual growth may require more effort, but structured learning and disciplined expansion will lead to profound wisdom. Saturn usually build walls, but in the 9th house it can build bridges too, bridges to your future public self as it will soon cross the Midheaven. This is a time to commit to higher education, start teaching, or refine your life’s purpose through deep self-exploration.

Virgo

8th House: Intimacy, Transformation and Shared Resources

Your approach to deep emotional connections, finances and transformation will no doubt be restructured as Saturn passes through your 8th house. Saturn here asks you to take responsibility in committed financial matters (especially debts, taxes, or inheritances) and to navigate deep emotional bonds with maturity. If you’ve avoided intimacy or vulnerability, this transit will force you to confront and heal those fears.

Libra

7th House: Relationships and Partnerships

Saturn brings serious lessons in your relationships when it transits your 7th house. Whether you’re single or in a partnership, expect tests in commitment, responsibility and long-term compatibility. Any weak or fragile relationships may crumble now, while strong ones will be solidified through maturity and effort. This is a time to establish healthy relationship boundaries and redefine your expectations of love and partnership.

Scorpio

6th House: Work, Health and Daily Routine

Saturn demands discipline in your daily habits, work routines and health when is transits your 6th house. This is a time to commit to structured self-care, develop long-term health plans and refine your work-life balance. You may take on more responsibilities at work, but organization and strategy will be key to avoiding burnout. A structured fitness or wellness routine will yield powerful results.

Sagittarius

5th House: Creativity, Passion and Romance

Your natural free-spirited, adventurous nature will be challenged to grow up a little and mature. Saturn in Aries urges you to take your creative projects seriously and turn your hobbies into businesses, or passions into structured pursuits. Love and romance may feel more serious or restricted, but this is a time to build a meaningful and lasting love life rather than have endless fleeting flings.

Capricorn

4th House: Home, Family and Emotional Security

When Saturn transits your 4th house is suggests that big changes in your home, family and personal foundations are coming. Saturn may bring family responsibilities, moving against the urge, home relocations, or challenges in establishing emotional security. If your life foundation isn’t solid, this is the time to rebuild it with strength and get some concrete support in your life. Real estate investments, generational solidatity, or creating a stable home life will be major themes now

Aquarius

3rd House: Communication, Learning and Mindset

Your way of thinking, communicating and processing information is about to undergo a mature transformation. It’s time to get organized. Saturn transiting the 3rd house will challenge you to speak with clarity, structure your ideas and focus on disciplined learning. Writing, teaching, or public speaking may become areas of responsibility, while casual conversations and superficial information will no longer satisfy you.

Pisces

2nd House: Finances, Self-Worth and Stability

Financial responsibility is a major theme for you as Saturn transits your 2nd house. Saturn in Aries asks you to budget wisely, build financial security and take responsibility for your resources. You may have to work harder for money, or less money, but careful financial planning will lead to long-term stability. On a deeper level, this transit will also challenge you to develop self-confidence and recognize your self-worth beyond material success.

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Discipline meets Drive

Saturn in Aries is a time to step up, take risks with limits and develop true grit. The world will likely see emerging leaders, shifts in authority and a push toward individual personal empowerment. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take control of your destiny, this is it.

Saturn in Aries is a time of bold transformation, where discipline meets drive and responsibility fuels innovation. This is the time to get things in place and done. This contradictory energy challenges you to take ownership of your ambitions, act with wisdom and build a strong foundation for your lasting success. Don’t miss the chance to lean into this transit and get things sorted out once and for all

This period until 2028, is not just a test of willpower but it is an opportunity to forge a new identity, embrace challenges with confidence and prove what you’re truly capable of achieving. You can do it.

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Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

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Saturn in the Houses

Saturn in the Houses

Author: Alison Price   –   Published: November 2024

Saturn

Saturn, the ringed planet of structure, responsibility, and life lessons, plays a crucial role in astrological interpretations. Its position in your natal chart, particularly the house it occupies, offers profound insights into the areas of life where you may face challenges, experience growth, and ultimately find your greatest strengths.

In this blog post, we’ll explore how Saturn’s energy manifests differently as it moves through each of the twelve astrological houses. Understanding Saturn’s influence can provide valuable perspective on your life’s journey.

Saturn’s Influence in the 12 Natal Houses

Remember, Saturn’s influence is complex and multifaceted. While it often presents challenges, it also offers the opportunity for growth, maturity, and lasting achievement in the areas of life represented by the house it occupies.

Saturn in the 1st House

When Saturn resides in the 1st house of self and identity, it brings a serious, reserved demeanor. These individuals often appear older than their years and may struggle with self-confidence early in life. However, this placement also bestows a strong sense of responsibility and the potential for great personal achievement through discipline and hard work.

Saturn in the 2nd House

In the 2nd house of possessions and values, Saturn can create financial challenges or a fear of lack. These individuals tend to be cautious with money and may need to work hard for financial stability. The silver lining is the potential to develop excellent resource management skills and a deep appreciation for what truly matters in life.

Saturn in the 3rd House

Saturn in the house of communication and learning might lead to early difficulties with speech, writing, or education. However, it also grants the ability to think deeply and communicate with authority. These individuals often excel in fields requiring concentrated mental effort and may become respected teachers or writers later in life.

Saturn in the 4th House

In the house of home and family, Saturn can indicate a challenging childhood or a sense of emotional restriction. These individuals might struggle to feel truly at home or to express their emotions freely. Yet, this placement can also lead to building a solid, stable home life and becoming a pillar of strength for their family.

Saturn in the 5th House

The 5th house governs creativity, pleasure, and children. Saturn here might dampen spontaneity and create barriers to self-expression. However, it can also lead to disciplined creativity, responsible parenting, and the ability to find deep satisfaction in one’s passions.

Saturn in the 6th House

In the house of work and health, Saturn brings a strong work ethic and attention to detail. These individuals may be prone to worry about their health or feel burdened by daily responsibilities. However, they often excel in careers requiring precision and can develop a holistic approach to wellbeing.

Saturn in the 7th House

Saturn in the house of partnerships and relationships can lead to delays or challenges in finding a life partner. These individuals may approach relationships with caution and seriousness. However, when they do commit, their relationships tend to be stable and long-lasting.

Saturn in the 8th House

The 8th house deals with shared resources, transformation, and the deeper mysteries of life. Saturn here can create fears around intimacy or financial entanglements. However, it also provides the potential for profound personal transformation and the ability to handle crises with composure.

Saturn in the 9th House

In the house of higher learning, philosophy, and travel, Saturn may create obstacles to expanding one’s horizons. These individuals might be skeptical of new ideas or hesitant to venture far from home. Yet, this placement can lead to a deeply considered personal philosophy and the ability to teach or guide others.

Saturn in the 10th House

Saturn is often considered strong in the 10th house of career and public image. While it may delay professional success, it usually indicates eventual achievement of significant status or authority. These individuals are often driven to succeed and can become respected leaders in their fields.

Saturn in the 11th House

In the house of friendships and group associations, Saturn can create difficulties in social situations or feelings of isolation. However, it also bestows the ability to form deep, lasting friendships and to contribute meaningfully to collective efforts.

Saturn in the 12th House

Saturn in the house of the unconscious and spiritual realms can create hidden fears or a sense of isolation. These individuals may struggle with self-doubt or feel burdened by unresolved past issues. However, this placement also offers the potential for profound spiritual growth and the ability to find strength in solitude.

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Jupiter Square Saturn

Author: Alison Price   –   Published: July 2024

Jupiter Square Saturn

In August 2024, an intriguing astrological event will occur as our two significant social planets, Jupiter and Saturn, form a square aspect with each other.

This alignment, known as the Jupiter-Saturn square, typically involves a three-hit transit.

These three exact contacts usually unfold over a period of six to seven months, making it a prolonged and influential phase.

The Jupiter-Saturn square is a relatively rare event, occurring only once every six to seven years.

This alignment brings about a dynamic interplay between the expansive, optimistic energies of Jupiter and the disciplined, restrictive forces of Saturn.

The tension between these two planets often signals a time of challenge and growth, requiring us to balance our aspirations with reality.

We are fortunate to witness this significant astrological phenomenon towards the end of 2024, continuing into 2025.

This period will provide an opportunity to navigate the complexities of ambition and limitation, encouraging us to find harmony between our goals and the practical steps needed to achieve them.

3-Hit Transit

As these are transiting planets, the Jupiter-Saturn square will involve three exact contacts over the next several months.

This three-hit transit adds depth and complexity to the astrological event, influencing our lives in phases.

First Contact

On August 17, 2024, Jupiter in Gemini will be at 17°, and Saturn in Pisces will be at 17° retrograde.

As Jupiter moves closer, they will form the first exact square.

This initial contact will set the stage, highlighting the areas of tension and potential growth in our lives.

Second Contact

On December 24, 2024, Jupiter, now retrograde in Gemini, will be at 14°.

It will form the second square with Saturn, also at 14° Pisces.

This middle phase of the transit often brings a revisiting of themes and challenges from the first contact, offering a chance to reassess and adjust our approach.

Third Contact

On January 15, 2025, Jupiter will make the final pass of its square with Saturn.

This third contact will bring closure to the transit, culminating the lessons and experiences of the previous months.

This final phase is a time for integration, where we can apply the insights gained and move forward with a clearer understanding of the balance between expansion and limitation in our lives.

The three-hit transit of the Jupiter-Saturn square provides a structured period of growth and reflection, encouraging us to navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise with mindfulness and care.

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Assessing Relative Strength: Direction and Essential Dignity

To understand the dynamics of a planetary aspect, it’s important to assess the relative strength of the involved planets.

One effective method is by examining their sign placement and Essential Dignity scores.

By doing so, we can gain insights into which planet holds more influence and how their energies will interact.

Direction and Essential Dignity

Determining which planet is stronger starts with evaluating their positions in the zodiac signs and their Essential Dignity.

Essential Dignity is a system in astrology that assigns strength to planets based on their placement in specific signs.

Let’s unpack the Jupiter-Saturn square aspect to better understand their relative strengths:

First Contact

Jupiter is in detriment in Gemini, with an Essential Dignity score of -5.

This makes Jupiter less effective in expressing its natural expansive and optimistic qualities.

However, Jupiter is direct, which gives it some added strength and forward momentum.

Saturn is retrograde in Pisces, which weakens its influence and ability to impose structure and discipline.

Additionally, Saturn in Pisces is in a position where it lacks essential dignity.

Despite Jupiter being in detriment, it is slightly stronger in this phase because it is direct and disposes Saturn in Pisces, where Saturn’s retrograde motion further diminishes its power.

Second Contact

Jupiter remains in Gemini but is now retrograde.

While retrograde motion typically indicates a period of reflection and internalization, the sign placement still plays a crucial role in determining strength.

Saturn continues to be in Pisces, still retrograde and without essential dignity, making it a guest in Jupiter’s sign.

Even with Jupiter retrograde, it is likely to be more influential because Saturn remains in Pisces (a sign associated with Jupiter).

The sign position of Jupiter generally prevails over the retrograde status, maintaining its relative strength over Saturn.

Third Contact

By the third contact, Jupiter has moved into Cancer, where it is exalted, receiving an Essential Dignity score of +4.

This exaltation greatly enhances Jupiter’s power, allowing it to express its qualities of growth, optimism, and expansion effectively.

Saturn, on the other hand, moves into Aries, where it is in fall, with an Essential Dignity score of -4.

This significantly weakens Saturn’s ability to function optimally, as its disciplined and structured nature is challenged by the impulsive and fiery energy of Aries.

In this final phase, Jupiter in Cancer, exalted and direct, will be much more effective and influential than Saturn in Aries, which is in fall and weakened.

By analyzing the essential dignities, direct or retrograde status, and dispositional relationships of Jupiter and Saturn during these three contacts, we gain a nuanced understanding of their relative strengths.

This helps us predict how the energies of the Jupiter-Saturn square will manifest over time, highlighting periods of growth, challenge, and resolution.

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In your astrology journal please do the following:

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  • Add the three exact contact dates to your calendar.
  • Find the houses where 17° Gemini and Pisces are in your chart.
  • Find the houses where 14° Gemini and Pisces are in your chart.
  • Find the houses where 1° Cancer and Aries are in your chart.

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Personal Forecast

Always relate forecast material to your own chart so you can understand and appreciate any subtle energies at work.

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  • Write one personal forecast paragraph for each exact hit (200 words each).
  • Say how the aspect is likely to impact you by the planet’s positions in the houses in your chart.
  • Include any direct conjunctions to natal planets or points for each square.
  • Include any direct squares, to natal planets or points for each square.

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Major Aspect Patterns

This square may move into position and form external major aspect patterns with planets in your natal chart.

These patterns may not be as dynamic as a natal pattern would be, but they can add valuable information if they do occur in your chart.

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  • Note if the transiting Jupiter Saturn square forms a T-square to one of your natal planets and consider this in your interpretation (100 words).
  • Note if the transiting square forms a Grand Cross to two other planets in your chart and consider this in your interpretation (100 words).
  • Note if the transiting Jupiter Saturn square forms a Thor’s Hammer to one of your natal planets (now a focal planet) and consider this in your interpretation (100 words).

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Mars Conjunct Saturn

Author: Arwynne O’Neill  –   Published: March 2024

Mars conjunct Saturn in Transit

Today we’re talking about the upcoming transit of Mars conjunct Saturn, which is exact on April 10, 2024. This transit happens once every two years and this time it occurs in Pisces.

You may go into this transit feeling like you’ve been held back and you’re just waiting to unleash the full force of your powers of creativity. This transit could feel very frustrating, like your engine is revving but you’re being held down and unable to complete tasks you want to accomplish.

Obstacles in your way might require more patience, perseverance, hard work and planning but you should be able to persevere and achieve more than you would otherwise. This is a great time to overcome limitations or fears, to step up and harness all your faculties in spite of the difficult circumstances you’re facing.

This transit can give you the stamina and patience and initiative to work harder than ever, but it could also result in negative outbursts, passive aggression, nastiness and petty vindictiveness. It definitely needs to be dealt with constructively or else it could be a very destructive transit. You certainly don’t want to antagonize people needlessly at this time because there is a sense that this explosive energy is just barely being held in check.

Mars conjunct Saturn in the Natal Chart

With every aspect there are positive and negative expressions possible, but this is one of the more difficult conjunctions because the energies of Mars and Saturn are so opposite to each other. People with this aspect really needs to make a concerted effort to use it constructively or it can easily become a destructive, bitter and abusive influence. It’s like the stereotypical father who tells his kids they don’t have a right to expect an easy life because his life has been so hard. It’s a bitterness that becomes a cycle of violence if you’re not careful or aware of it.

People with this aspect tend to have great powers of endurance and mental fortitude. It’s the combination of two very opposite energies, Mars being the fiery motivating aggressive, martial force and Saturn being the planet of restriction and discipline, a much more conservative archetype. This aspect tends to create a personality that oscillates between action and control.

They can have an amazing amount of perseverance, discipline, patience and authority if they are able to make the most of this conjunction. This is the kind of person who will likely say that nothing has ever come easy to them. They will feel like everything they’ve accomplished in life has come through hard work and struggle and discipline and the harnessing of all their faculties to attain their goals.

This aspect in a sign like Aries or Sagittarius would have a very different expression than it does in Pisces, which we’re getting a lot of right now with major planetary placements in this watery sign.

Mars in Pisces Keywords

Passive, charming, creative, go with the flow, calculating, fluctuating energy levels, moody, compassionate, changeable and indirect.
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Saturn in Pisces Keywords

Inhibited emotions, fear of vulnerability, lack of faith in your own intuition, feeling restricted by, or an inability to express, true feelings, resentment of other people’s neediness or vulnerability, a desire to express one’s creativity but an inability to do so for internal reasons for due to external factors.
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Celebrities with Mars conjunct Saturn

Dolly Parton, Pablo Escobar, Eddie Izzard, Henry Winkler, Rihanna, Venus Williams, Al Gore, Pierre Trudeau, David Lynch, Howard Hughes

 

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Arwynne O’Neill: Research Astrologer

Arwynne O’Neill works as a research astrologer in Vancouver, with a focus on delving into historical cycles and how they relate to societal transformations as influenced by the energies of the outer planets.

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Author: Alison Price   -   Published: March 2025 Podcasting In our latest Starzology Astrology podcast episode, Arwynne and I look at the astrology of podcasting. We also look at the natal chart of contemporary podcaster Joe Rogan. Podcasting Planet We discuss the...

T-squares

T-squares

In astrology, a T-square is a major aspect pattern in many charts. It consists of three planets, two opposing and a third square both.

Saturn in the Houses

Saturn

Saturn

Rulership

Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius .

Saturn has much to say about discipline, control, self-control, suppression, limitation, boundaries, being held in and the building of walls.

On the upside, Saturn rules things you can master, your ambition, worldly achievement and your grasp in life.

Time, timekeeping, hourglasses, being on time, time and motion, watches, and clocks all are under Saturn’s influence.

Capricorn’s ruling planet also has an affinity with older men and your father.

Saturn symbolizes all authority figures, the police, your parents in general, anything respectable, taskmasters, headmasters, and your boss.

It has to do with all traditional things; the tried and tested, systems, methods and predictable things that are same old, same old.

Saturn is often a factor in depression a lack of faith and the feeling of being.

 



Saturn in the Signs

Saturn in Aries: You have limited energy.

Saturn in Taurus: You control your spending.

Saturn in Gemini: You achieve a variety of honors.

Saturn in Cancer: You are responsible for your family.

Saturn in Leo: You take fun seriously.

Saturn in Virgo: You work hard at your job.

Saturn in Libra: You marry later in life and typically after thirty.

Saturn in Scorpio: You suppress deep passions.

Saturn in Sagittarius: You limit your travels.

Saturn in Capricorn: You master traditions (ruler).

Saturn in Aquarius: You persevere with social reform (classic ruler).

Saturn in Pisces: You respect other’s beliefs.

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Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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