Saturn Through The Signs

Saturn is the planet of restrictions, inhibitions, and disciplines. It restricts whatever it touches by sign, house or aspect, Saturn represents karma by both sign & house, the placement of Saturn in a chart is very karmic, more so than any other planet. It takes Saturn 28 to 30 years to transit the zodiac, spending about two and a half years in each sign. People around the same age are often going through similar things. Saturn is the second of the generational planets, or the outer planets with Jupiter being the first. The inner planets move quickly but when you get to Jupiter they begin to slow down, staying in a sign for a longer period of time makes lots of people have the same sign and this comes across as society type changes. Saturn becomes much more important in your chart if it is aspecting a luminary or conjunct an angle (1st, 4th, 7th & 10th house cusps). Where Jupiter brings positive personality traits to some signs and negative traits to others, Saturn will bring seriousness to all the signs.

Saturn in Aries (Fall)
Saturn in Aries is at its fall, the energy of cautious Saturn does not like the aggressive energy of mars (ruler of Aries). Saturn in Aries is a major conflict. The person tries to be cautious because that is Saturn's natural way, but the Aries energy wants to go to war. These are the "my way or the highway" people, they are strict, but do not make the punishment fit the crime. Saturn does win, it always does, and it does settle the Aries energy down a bit. Saturn in Aries energy likes to lead, but does not have the skills, and they don't take orders very well. They never took the time to get real skills . Aries are leaders but not Saturn in Aries This is a good placement for adrenaline junkies, they know when to quit.

Saturn in Taurus
Saturn in Taurus has an intense need for stability, both are earth natures. They are slow to make decisions, never anything spontaneous. You are combining Saturn and Taurus's ruler Venus here, they are very cautious in love, they like antiques and are very reliable.

Saturn in Gemini
Saturn in Gemini is a very serious mind, there are lots more ideas in their heads than ever really happen. This placement sometimes brings in learning disabilities. They are well defined and organized and nitpicky about contracts , like it all has to be clear and on paper. They have an interest in history and may become archaeologists. Saturn puts stability into the air signs, they want order and organization. oddly enough an air sign would make them nuts.

Saturn in Cancer (Detriment)
Saturn in Cancer is at its Detriment. Saturn restricts Cancer (ruled by the Moon), this is a major conflict which can result in depression. Saturn in cancer would be very insecure, a clingy person out of fear. Saturn in Cancer can be emotional childhood scars, they try to create the love they feel they missed as a child to the point that it becomes somewhat of a obsession. They can be agoraphobic*.

Saturn in Leo
The energies of Saturn in Leo function well together, Saturn tames the lion. They make good leaders having both the courage of the lion and the determination of Saturn Saturn in Leo wants recognition by an award for their hard work, not because of pride. They want dignified recognition not limelight.

Saturn in Virgo
Saturn in Virgo is shy, timid and reserved, no limelight wanted here. This placement has many fears and obsessive compulsive tendencies. Saturn must bring the scattered Virgo energy into some kind of focus, sometimes it focuses on phobias. This placement would want routine and order but can get wound up on details cant see the forest for the trees. This placement can bring learning disabilities. Seemingly small setbacks can affect them and result in a fear of missing details. Saturn wants you to look at the big picture, Virgo likes details. While Saturn in Virgo is a serious mind it is one that can be lead easily, this is a weak placement for Saturn This placement likes to worry and can be prone to isolating themselves. They make good workers, they show up everyday and work hard.

Saturn in Libra (Exalted)
Saturn in Libra is Saturns exaltation. This placement takes the seriousness of Saturn and combines it with the fairness of Libra. It takes the most positive qualities of Libra. and gives them substance making them more stable, reliable and diplomatic with a strong need for justice. Not only would Saturn in Libra. need a relationship, they would need a more traditional type of relationship i.e. marriage Vs living together and usually prefer an older, more mature partner. Saturn would also make them more decisive than Libra. normally is and give them better judgment as well.

Saturn in Scorpio
Saturn in Scorpio is some wicked, nasty energy, although Saturn does win, in this instance, all Saturn seems to do is refine the energy. It makes them good at all those negative Scorpio things like stalk, they can wait forever. They can be very cunning, jealous, resentful, possessive, shrewd and not afraid of the underworld. Predators can fall into this category.

Saturn in Sagittarius
Saturn in Sagittarius this brings out the best of the sag energy, it tames it. This placement needs adventure but also needs structured goals, it brings structure to the sag personality and gives them goals. They have the sag drive to learn and understand but tend to focus it more. The sag desire to learn and travel will have a focus or path instead of changing majors a million times or backpacking across Europe. It's a good position for philosophy. The need for gambling is still there but they are much less compulsive about it. They are more structured and are likely to take vacations in Vegas, not live there.

Saturn in Capricorn (Ruler)
Saturn in Capricorn is in its ruler. This placement brings lots of devotion they are very self disciplined, ambitious, want completion and are willing to work hard, it also brings a fear not being recognized for their efforts. They are very big on rules and following them and can be strict. This can be a good placement for law enforcement. This is a a tough taskmaster a strict father, not a lot of touching or smiling with this placement. In a womans chart Saturn can represent her father and her perception of him, with this placement in a chart you see your father as strict.

Saturn in Aquarius
Saturn in Aquarius is a nice combination. It structures their inventive minds and makes aqua more organized. A lot of wiccans have this placement. Saturn is structure and Uranus is the 'different', Wicca is not 'traditional' yet it is very ritualistic . The aqua personality is true to itself they feel the need to live up to their own ideals, but Saturn puts some structure into their wild beliefs. You find lots of space (NASA) interest here, not the UFO that the wild aqua likes, but still some exploration into the unknown. Saturn in Aquarius functions better in a group but would be more willing to work in the background that aqua typically is. They are more inclined to organizing the base level of groups than on the forefront chaining themselves to trees.

Saturn in Pisces
Saturn in Pisces is good for Pisces, Saturn settles and strengthens the Neptune ruled sign. There is not as much crying and it helps with the sensitiveness and lessens attraction to addictions. This placement can make Pisces more spiritual and sometimes more religious, it give strength to the otherwise weak sign of Pisces Saturn in Pisces is more realistic about the rose colored glasses. If they do become addicted it would be easier for them to break. Saturn will give the strength, making them inspiring and they will be good testimony for others.

*Agoraphobic: Abnormal fear of being helpless in an embarrassing or unescapable situation that is characterized especially by the avoidance of open or public places.