Aspects of Mars and Saturn

Mars – Saturn Conjunction

The native takes their ambitions and goals seriously, and they know that hard work and dedication are the best guarantee of success. They understand that building something valuable takes time, and they are more than willing to invest the necessary time and effort. They are capable of great self-denial until the work is finished. A willingness to make great efforts and work tirelessly for as long as necessary to complete the task is characteristic of them.

The native is restrained, devoted, organized, systematic, thorough, disciplined, and patient in their affairs. They are a born leader with executive abilities and excellent concentration. People may sometimes perceive them as self-satisfied, but at the same time they know they can always count on them, because the native takes duties and responsibilities very seriously. Others trust them to come to their aid no matter what.

The native faces obstacles and life itself without excessive emotion and is ready to patiently struggle with difficult circumstances. Most of the time, they feel they must rely only on themselves and that everything rests solely on their shoulders. They may possess harsh discipline, expecting too much from themselves and others. There are times when they doubt their own strength and abilities. They fear rejection and therefore will do anything to avoid it. At times, it seems as though every obstacle in the world has been thrown specifically at them, preventing them from doing what they had long planned. Their solution is to dig deeper within themselves and work longer and harder. Their strength of determination and endurance is what makes them successful.

The native has strong drive, ambition, vitality, and strategy. They want to build and leave behind lasting structures. They are focused on power and leadership. At times, they may be too conservative, unwilling to take risks that are sometimes simply necessary for success. They should not allow fear to keep them from taking calculated and well-considered risks. They need to develop confidence in their own abilities. They may not be a genius, but they should remember what Thomas Edison said: “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” They should also remember that they have an extraordinary ability to maintain concentration until their projects are fully completed.

When upset, the native may find it difficult to control their anger, at times becoming quite explosive because of a tendency toward inner hostility. They must learn to express grievances verbally before becoming uncontrollable. If they consider it impossible to talk about their grievances, they should write them down and then reread them. They can destroy these notes once their anger has passed after reading them; if not, they should give them to the person who caused their disappointment, with the idea of discussing the feeling of oppression once the document has been read.

The native should remember that holding anger inside can become one of the main causes of gallstone and urinary stone disease. Passionate desires must also be controlled, because unruly desires can draw them into many problems if they are not stopped.

Mars in Harmony with Saturn

The native possesses self-control, endurance, persistence, patience, organizational abilities, and a willingness to work hard to achieve their goals. They are resilient and do not bend under pressure. They know that building something solid takes time, and once they take on a commitment, they will not stop, even if it requires a great deal of time and effort. The goals they tend toward are practical and realistic, and they pursue them step by step in a well-planned and organized way. They have executive abilities, and their ambitions are quite high. They like working alone, feeling that their best work is done when they are by themselves.

Inharmonious Aspects of Mars with Saturn

The native’s energy clashes with conservatism and caution. In its worst manifestation, this aspect tends to make them harsh, cold, and insensitive. They keep anger and resentment inside and never forget or forgive mistakes. Revenge is constantly on their mind, along with the desire to make people pay for what they have done to them, either in reality or only in their mind. But this aspect can also give a very strong-willed and ambitious character.

It can make a person persistently pursue a goal, endure, struggle, and work despite difficulties and disappointments. In its usual influence, this aspect creates hesitation and constantly changes one’s decision, while placing obstacles in the native’s path in order to test them and reveal what they are capable of. This is not a very pleasant aspect, but it can give them the drive and determination to succeed despite all failures and disappointments. It can truly refine their character, provided they can withstand the pressure.

By focusing on one clearly defined goal, the native can achieve a great deal, but they often feel that the journey is quite difficult for them and that they must struggle alone with all the responsibility and obligation resting on their shoulders. Now they know how Atlas must have felt, carrying the whole weight of the world on his shoulders. They are capable of self-control, great self-denial, and strict self-discipline, while at the same time they can be very demanding of themselves, expecting too much.

The native is sometimes restrained by their own fear and lack of confidence in their abilities. Self-confidence sometimes weakens when work proceeds without visible progress. They encounter strong resistance when trying to take initiative or be assertive. An inferiority complex may arise from accumulated difficulties, leading to anger and frustration, and if they do not have a positive way to release this stress, they may simply explode. Of course, the people they lash out at are their loved ones. This creates many disagreements and conflicts. For this reason, it is a hundred times better for them to work alone. This aspect is often the cause of delays, disappointments, breakdowns, and obstacles in everything they try to do. It will certainly test their patience.

The native must determine what their responsibilities are and when they can calmly follow their own desires instead of meeting and living according to the obligations to which they are committed. If they follow their desires, they may be seen as irresponsible and selfish, but if they never allow themselves to fulfill their desires, they may tear themselves apart. The trick is to find the right balance between these two options. Part of the problem is that they quite often feel disappointed because they believe they have no chance to do what they enjoy.

This causes and accumulates anger, making the native sarcastic, angry, and resentful. They should make a list of their true duties and fulfill them. Then they should make a list of what they want to do for pleasure and relaxation. Through compromise, they can free themselves from an excessive sense of responsibility. They are a skilled specialist because of their organizational abilities and attention to detail. They take pride in their work and simply want to do their job well.

It may also be added that the task of this aspect is to see beauty and goodness in the world around them, because due to all their troubles, they tend to see life as harsh and hateful, setting everyone against everyone else. From this point of view, life seems incredibly difficult. What they must try to do is see the good in this world of disharmony. They need love and support, but these may be absent, because in order to receive love, one must first give it, and opening their emotions to others is not so easy for them. They have been hurt in the past, and they hate emotional pain. Therefore, it takes time for them to open up to people. Because of their character, they seem serious, cold, and indifferent to others. Others have no idea what is happening inside them.

As noted earlier, the native tends to hold anger and rage inside, and if they do not learn to release their frustrations, this anger may burst out uncontrollably. They should remember that accumulating anger inside can become one of the main causes of gallstone and urinary stone disease.

Another aspect of the lesson is to learn to control passionate desires, because following unruly desires can draw them into a great deal of trouble if left unchecked. There are also times when they cannot finish projects they have initiated because of a lack of commitment to the goal. The insensitivity of this aspect may influence them, making them selfish and unwilling to do anything for others if there is no benefit in it for them.  ✓

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