Who is Saturn in the Universe and to Us?

Also known as the Greater Malefic or Misfortune, Saturn’s nature is unsupportive to the sustenance of human life due to his cold, dry, and melancholic qualities.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Saturn, from "The Gods Who Preside Over the Planets" Artist: Master I.B German, 1525

Esoterically, Saturn stands as the gatekeeper to the heavens beyond his rings. He represents our corporeal body because as souls, when we pass through the sphere of Saturn, we are gifted with structural host, in which we are to physically embody in our chosen incarnation. Additionally, because Saturn is considered to be Lord of Karma, it is my philosophical viewpoint that our souls work with him, with the assistance of our spirit team, to determine what karmic stories we are to live out in this chosen lifetime.

It is my perspective that these karmic experiences will propel us forward in our Soul’s evolution toward wholeness with the Eternal Source.

This is why I like to refer to the birth chart as as birth covenant or a "natal promise" - Mychal A. Bryan. It is my inner-standing that our Soul makes a cosmic covenant or contract with the Universe, our natal birth chart. Click here, to receive your birth chart for free.

Saturn works as the overseer of our birth covenants. This may sound rigid but it's important to acknowledge that the Universe works in GOD. (Good, Orderly, Direction). Nonetheless, you can view your birth chart, or this cosmic covenant, as more of a guide that outlines what we experience, how we experience it, who we experience it with, where in our life we experience it, and when in our entire lifetime we experience it the most significantly. With proper reflection and accountability, these human experiences would ultimately steer us towards individual soul growth and oneness with Source. But please remember that we have free will. It is our choice to express our birth covenant in a multitude of ways. However, our use of free will does not excuse us of accountability and consequences. Saturn, in my opinion, also governs accountability and consequences.

The Dreaded Return of Saturn

Every 27-30...ish years, Saturn will come by, usually for 2-3 years and He will hold us accountable to our natal covenant. Typically this feels like the climax of all of our karmic stories which has unfolded thus far. Saturn is inviting us to reflect and with some of us, Saturn is forcing us to look in the mirror and ask:

What has been the common theme, lesson, or essence of the experiences I've had? How have I contributed to those experiences? What type of experiences do I want to have and does it align with my desired outcome?

These are all pertinent questions we can ask ourselves to make the most of the inevitable Saturn Return. If you would like more insight in to what Saturn is doing in your chart, feel free to book a reading with me.

Saturn's Essential Dignity

Saturn is exalted in Libra because Libra signifies the start of the autumn season and the end of the Sun dominating most of the sky. His nocturnal domicile (night house) is in Capricorn where the winter solstice signifies Saturn’s ultimate malefic nature of cold, dry, and melancholic. He signifies the part of the season where no sign of life can be seen, at least in the northern hemisphere, which affirms the traditional characterization of Saturn being the destroyer of nature and human life. However, ancient astrologers believe that the preservation of human life is of the utmost importance; which is why Saturn is classified as a daytime planet. He is much less cold and on his best behavior when in he is sharing the sky with the Sun. Because of this, Saturn’s celestial house of joy is the (diurnal) daytime sign of Aquarius where he is focused on tangible social progress and ingenuity.

Saturnian People

Saturnians are people with significant Saturn placements. People with Capricorn or Aquarius rising. People with Saturn in the first house or Saturn in aspect to the ascendant.

Saturnians feel as though they truly have a cross to bear. This is represented by the glyph of Saturn starting out with a cross above the crescent of spirit. I highly recommend my mentor’s video on Saturn for more information of the esoteric meaning behind the glyph. The cross that signifies the material world often represents the burdens and responsibilities of this earthly incarnation that too often prevents Saturnians from diving deep into the boundless world of spirituality. They are as down to earth as they can be, with little desire or ability to ascend more than that. Even if they do, they learn to use any spiritual knowledge as a means to sustain their existence on earth.

In a sense, Saturn represents the realities of what it means to be human on Earth. The realities of what it means to be human are far too obvious for Saturnians to take lightly. Because of this keen awareness of just how precious life is, Saturnians diligently work, taking on responsibilities where they can to ensure that they and their loved ones have the necessities to go on, especially during hard times. Saturnians often had to grow up faster than most and are often wise beyond their years because of their ability to perceive the reality of most situations; they often take a pragmatic approach to life. At times, Saturnians may limit the light that they may have inside of them, because they believe that there is no room or time for it to shine.

Saturnians are the most reliable people on Earth. People with significant Saturn placements find themselves taking on more responsibility than they should. They are willing to do the grunt work, hard labor, and mundane tasks because they know that it is these jobs that keep the foundation of society functioning, and they are right. They don't hesitate to step up in the name of duty. They wear responsibility on their skin. Saturn rules the skin and bones; which are two vital components for structure and protection in the human body. Providing structure and protection is a true act of love from a Saturnian individual.

Ned Stark from Game of Thrones embodies the essence of a Saturnian individual. Source: gameofthronesquote.com

The work that Saturnians do is often overlooked because of how obscure they can be. Saturnians like to work alone, away from the limelight. They tend to not make a fuss about being acknowledged for their contribution. But too often, this commendable act of obligation slowly eats away at them, and how could it not? Who is providing for the provider? Who is stepping up and making sure they are taken care of? Unfortunately, that is the reality of the Saturnian person, which is why if they are not practicing self care and addressing their own needs or desires, these individuals find themselves full of sorrow, melancholic, withdrawn, you name it. For some Saturnians, misery truly loves company. This habit can come off as being pessimistic, bringing the mood or energy down, and having a very stiff demeanor.

Saturnians must give themselves the permission to play, permission to feel, and permission to be seen.

This act of self love is crucial so that they can continue to be the unwavering force of support, for those around them.

Does this sound like you or someone you know? Share your thoughts, I would love to read it. Make sure you thank the Saturnians around you for showing up, they will not ask for it but they will appreciate it.

Thank you for being here.