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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.
Saturn is exalted in Libra because Libra signifies the start of the autumn season and the end of the Sun’s reign in the summer season. 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 upmost 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.
Esoterically, Saturn stands as the gatekeeper to the heavens beyond his rings. Saturn represents our corporeal body because as souls when we pass through the sphere of Saturn, he gifts us the structural host whom which we are to physically embody in this current incarnation. Additionally, because Saturn is the Lord of Karma. Our souls work with him, likely with the assistance of spirit guide, to determine what karmic lessons we are to learn in this lifetime so that we can progress in our Soul’s evolution toward wholeness with the Eternal Universe. This is why I like to call the birth chart our birth covenant or life contract because our Soul Mind has made a covenant or contract with the Universe and Saturn works as the overseer and supervisor of that covenant. Every 27-30ish years, Saturn will come by, usually for 2-3 years and He will hold you accountable to that origin natal covenant. What progress have you made toward fulfilling those karmic lessons? Additionally, this also the time where Saturn will bring about roadblocks and hurdles so you are forced to confront these karmic studies. These roadblocks may not even affect you directly. These karmic lessons could involve your children, your partner, your parents, your pets, etc. This is why it is important to understand which houses, Saturn rules and which house he is currently residing in your chart. For example, if you have Saturn ruling your 9th house and He is located in the 10th house. This indicates that the topic of travel, philosophy and higher education are may add context and layers in the overarching burden you must bear in surrounding your career and public persona. If you would like more insight in to what Saturn is doing in your chart, feel free to book a reading with me.
In the Qabalistic Tarot, Saturn in Taurus corresponds with the 7 of Pentacles. A slow moving planet paired with a slow moving sign creates for standstill of progress. This Venus/Saturn combination represents an inhibition of creation. You may feel as though you are constantly working, building and maintaining but yet there is little tangible evidence of your progress. Which is ultimately the esoteric meaning of this tarot card; “Lord of Success Unfulfilled” and “Lord of Failure”, depicting the notion of "much work for very little reward." Saturn in Leo corresponds with 5 of Wands. This Sun/Saturn combination represents an inhibition of vital willful energy which can manifest as an outburst of frustration, illustrated well in the Rider Waite card and the Thoth tarot card. This may feel as if you are harboring pent up energy that wants to be fully realized but just will not. This finally comes out like a volcano of unproductive wasteful energy. Saturn in Libra corresponds with the 3 of Swords. Again another Venus/Saturn combination, but this time it is the inhibition of the heart, which depicted well in the Rider Waite deck. It may feel as though that a "sense of duty dominates the inclinations of the heart" Reinhold Ebertin. Saturn in Sagittarius corresponds with the 10 of Wands. Saturn/Jupiter when badly aspected can represent this card's esoteric name "Lord of Oppression". This typically feels like discontentment with life, lack of experience or maturity due to the suppression of self either by authority. Saturn in Pisces corresponds with the 8 of Cups. Again another Jupiter/Saturn combination but this time the oppression is coming within. It is the discontentment of the current material condition, leaving the feeling of disinterest and eventually the abandonment of any achievement made thus far.
Although, I wouldn't always consider the divinatory meanings of these tarot cards in an astrological reading, it is good to see all perspectives when understanding who Saturn is and how he operates. Based off my research and experience, here are some keywords that I find very Saturnian.
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. That 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 plights that we as humans often face during our incarnation on Earth. Our mortality is far too obvious for Saturnians to take lightly. Because of this keen awareness of just how precious life is, Saturnians diligently work, to preserve the life that they do have. They often had to grow up faster than most and are often wise beyond their years because of their ability to the reality of any situation. Saturnians often limit the light that they may have inside of them, because too often, in their perspective, they see that light expressed irresponsibly. (Hello, Solarians & Lunarians). In fact, some Saturnians may even be afraid of their internal flame for it may burn down all that they cherish.
Saturnians do not have time to sit around contemplating the meaning of life. They have bills to pay, homes to sustain, and children to provide for. This is what makes Saturnians very pragmatic. They have this keen understanding that we should make the most of what we have here on earth with us, things that we can tangibly taste, see, touch, and smell. We should not to squander it. Instead, how do we ensure its longevity? This is why you may find many Saturnians to be very frugal. They do not indulge in the luxuries of life like a Venusian or a Jupiterian. This is not to say, however, that Saturnians don't have a rich inner world full of ideas and dreams. However, they tend to suppress that and prevent other people to view that part of themselves.
They understand that things aren't always what they say to be, which is why many Saturnians can be viewed as pessimistic. They like to prepare for the worst and see the worst in others, that way they are not disappointed. However, this pessimism, or this realistic and risk-averse approach to life, can limit Saturnians from achieving higher and bigger endeavors. It's very important to remember that although our current reality is limited, there are things beyond what we can perceive that we are able to tap into to make this current incarnation on earth worthwhile.
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