#also sometimes translated as ''the stars impel but they do not compel''

[hinotorihime]

actually i'm gonna also say something kinda controversial—

astrology, as a system, does not make sense unless you accept on at least some level the concept of Immutable Fate. and i think there are a lot of people out there trying to do astrology who aren't actually comfortable with that!

like, yeah yeah astra inclinant sed non obligant* and all that but fundamentally the underlying worldview of traditional astrology is not actually fully compatible with the kind of highly individualistic post-enlightenment view of what "free will" means that our culture claims to overtly epouse. and i think that a lot of modern approaches to astrology** are genuinely incoherent because they are not actually willing to properly grapple with that tension.

[hotpinkvelveteen]

SATURN: The Dreaded Planet

Before I begin “Astra inclinant, non necessitant”. Meaning “the stars impel, they do not compel”. They urge us or drive us but they do not force us. 

There is a lot of talk around this planet. People fear having this aspect other planets. The most common fear is the Saturn Return that happens when you are around 29-33.

Well, those feelings are valid. Very valid. Everyone wants the fast or easy lane. But sometimes the easy lane is detrimental to our growth as a person. And besides easy doesn’t make for interesting life stories.

Saturn is a generational planet. And it rules Capricorn and Aquarius (ancient). It was considered to be the night ruler of Aquarius. I will be using keys from Roman and Greek mythology because I truly believe there’s a connection.

LESSONS OF SATURN

Saturn is the ruler of Saturday. Everyone loves a Saturday, work is over and you get to rest. You get to renew your strength. Saturn is the planet of restoration. And also responsibility. And I do believe this is meant in a karmic sense. Where you have Saturn in your chart may be where you may have not taken things seriously in your past life. Saturn is now calling you to be responsible and mend that part of your life that you fucked up.

For those who do not have a karmic lesson, Saturn just show you where you are weak. And it is telling you to work on that area.

Saturn is equivalent to the Greek God Chronus (not Zeus’s dad). This god is the embodiment of time. Greek: Χρόνος, [kʰrónos] Translation: time. Saturn’s themes on our lives work till they die. We have the choice to work with or against it. Saturn has 2 consorts (he has more than that but I’ll be discussing the major ones). 

Ops is one of them and she represents abundance, wealth and growth. The other wife, Lua, represents destruction but she could also protect you from destruction if amendments are made. I interpret that to be the two outcomes of not follow the themes of Saturn which are restriction, structure, patience, responsibility.

Saturn also represents wealth, periodic renewal, liberation. When Saturn is heard, there is abundance. There is also a form of release from your close-mindedness or lack of self awareness. That is very liberating in a sense.  Periodic Renewal meaning working on your Saturn is not a one time thing. Just like after the weekend(Saturday) when you have to go to work. That applies to your Saturn. Saturn will let up and let you admire your work and you HAVE to continue working on it.

Saturn also represent longevity(long-lasting). This can mean when you start to work harmoniously with your Saturn. Wherever it is placed, Saturn can give longevity to that area. And that also works in the other way. It can also mean that Saturn will make you take longer time to achieve the theme of that placement. Because Saturn requires you to have a stable structure and be more responsible.

SATURN RETURNS

When this happens, Saturn themes rule over your life. The aspects Saturn has with other planets will definitely be highlighted. This can be difficult or moderately difficult. Let’s say you have Saturn in 4th house. Saturn Return will throw challenges or tasks related to your mother, home life, family and so on.

SATURN IN FALL, DETRIMENT & RETROGRADE

Saturn is at detriment in Cancer and Leo. There is a lack of self-awareness and hatred of structure and what it brings. These natives may not see need for structure, restriction and so on. More work is needed by these natives because Saturn is harmed in this sign.

Saturn is at fall in Aries. The energy of Saturn is weak. You are somewhat aware of the themes of Saturn but don’t feel motivated to follow them. Saturn’s energy is not heard. There is just fear of being behind others and what not. Aries is a cardinal sign and is all about charging forward and pushing ahead. But Saturn is about patience, forming a solid foundation etc.

Retrograde is when a planet goes in the opposite direction and is slow moving(this is a really short definition that has left some key details out but...you get what I mean) Anyways, Saturn Rx is doing the opposite of forcing you to form structures in your life, it is telling you to look at the structure you may have built or not (depends on if you followed your Saturn). So during a transit, it may be good depending on if you followed your Saturn or not. But for a natal chart it’s not so good. You may lack structure, boundaries in your life. And because you are always looking inward and feeling bad at your inadequacies, you can hardly see what is going on in front of you. (Big hug to you guys)

Look at the houses to see the themes of your Saturn. Obviously the sign that presides over the house will present it’s themes.