11 Mar Astrology: The Planets – Saturn

The Karmic Planet

Saturn doesn’t make things easy. That’s the role of the taskmaster of the zodiac. Saturn commands us to get to work and to work hard. Discipline and responsibility are important to this planet, yet if we’re eager to conquer the world, that’s okay, too.

Much like Father Time, Saturn implores us to look at the clock (its glyph, after all, is the sickle of Chronos, the God of Time). Is there time for everything we want to do, or are there limits? Those limitations are important to Saturn, and we must learn to manage them. Restrictions are the province of this planet, as is any form of discipline or delay.

Saturn has long been known as a maleficent influence. While it’s true that its lessons are sometimes harsh, it also provides structure and foundation, and teaches us through experience what we need in order to grow. It shows us the limitations we have and teaches us the rules of the game in this physical reality. Even if you don’t believe in reincarnation, there’s ample evidence that Saturn holds a key to what the soul intends to accomplish in this life. People with a well-placed or well-aspected Saturn tend to have a practical, prudent outlook.

The restrictions and structure inherent to Saturn are expressed through the sign it occupies. The sign shows how you handle obstacles in your life, deal with authority, and how you cope with serious issues. Actually, Saturn is though to be the “karmic” planet of the zodiac. The house placement is personally significant because it shows what area of your life is affected.

My Saturn is in Pisces. Apparently, instead of letting myself become trapped in memories of the past, I use past triumphs as a springboard to the future. My psychic ability is a doorway to higher spiritual truths but must be grounded in some way, perhaps through mediation or yoga.