Venus – Saturn Sextile – Love on a Schedule

A sextile shows an area of potential success where rewards and help from above must be earned. Talent and intellectual abilities will not automatically make the native happy, especially with an aspect that unites such different planets as Venus and Saturn. An attempt to subject love to strict rules, to live by a schedule, and to deny sensual joys results in a loss of connection with one’s own soul.

Despite the positive energy of the sextile, which gives willpower, emotional control, and the ability to structure creativity by planning the methodical performance of behind-the-scenes routine work, the native finds it difficult to break the bonds of inner complexes and parental restrictions. Strict upbringing or disbelief in the native’s creative potential may slow the path to success, which requires careful working through.

The Pros and Cons of the Venus – Saturn Sextile

Most often, thanks to the positive influence of the sextile, the native expresses the best qualities of the planets. Serious and reliable people approach work and relationships thoughtfully. They will not make promises they cannot keep, and if they offer friendship or enter into a romantic union, it means they have considered and weighed all prospects and are prepared to give their time and energy.

The main problem for a person with the Venus – Saturn sextile is an inability to observe moderation: the native either gives more than they receive, or simply fears being rejected and misunderstood, preferring to hide in the shadows. Venus within Saturnian boundaries feels lonely from childhood, relaxing through solitary creativity such as literature, poetry, drawing, and sculpture. The native finds it difficult to evaluate themselves objectively. They constantly feel that their creations are not perfect enough, so they need teachers and friends who will give them confidence in the originality of their talent. To succeed, it is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the Venus – Saturn sextile:

• goodwill, sincerity, caring, prudence, and caution;
• sympathy for older people in communication and personal relationships, idealization of successful individuals, and tireless work to achieve similar results;
• chastity, a strict moral code, loyalty to marriage vows and friendship, even to their own detriment;
• good relationships with relatives and the ability to attract reliable business partners and sponsors;
• the ability to subordinate the abstract values of time and creativity to schedule and analysis, which helps the native become an excellent businessperson, producer, or show-business manager;
• a desire to save and increase capital through investments while being content with a modest lifestyle;
• success and the раскрытие of inner resources often occur in the second half of life through liberation from youthful misconceptions and fears.

The main drawback is excessive seriousness and suppression of feelings. Friends and loved ones may lack emotional warmth and ease in communication with the native. Over the years, outward coldness can move into the inner world, making the person emotionally hardened and indifferent.

Love Relationships with the Venus – Saturn Sextile

A man or woman feels the influence of the Venus – Saturn sextile through a nagging dissatisfaction that may arise even in objectively happy relationships. A woman may find it difficult to reveal her femininity when it is constrained by moral norms imposed by the family or invented by herself in order to match an ideal.

A man may experience shyness in sexuality and when it is necessary to win the heart of the woman he loves. A person with the Venus – Saturn sextile certainly will not sing serenades or fight duels. The native will prefer to take offense at everyone or, wearing a mask of indifference, wait until the woman herself chooses a partner. In case of failure, the person will not seek revenge, but may become disappointed in love for many years. At the same time, the connection between these planets gives excellent prerequisites for a long and happy marriage with the right person, especially someone whose Saturn is in Libra or Aquarius, making them open to resolving psychological issues.

A person with the Venus – Saturn sextile often felt parental coldness in childhood when trying to express individuality and move away from family traditions. For this reason, the native needs a partner who will support the creative Venusian principle while gracefully working around Saturn’s prohibitions.

The Venus – Saturn Sextile in a Child’s Horoscope

At first glance, a reasonable, well-mannered, and obedient child is a joy for parents. The child studies a lot, is diligent, and respects elders not because they are told to, but sincerely: they will always help carry heavy bags and greet others politely. However, a karmic fear activated by the Venus – Saturn sextile lives in the child’s soul: the fear of being rejected, failing to please, or not being liked by close and beloved people.

An inferiority complex can easily arise under strict upbringing and a lack of praise, when achievements are taken for granted and mistakes are criticized. The situation is aggravated by the Sun in Virgo or Cancer, and Mars in Pisces or Scorpio. With Venus in Cancer or Scorpio, the child’s grievances may be imagined. Success in creativity — drawing, sculpture, journalism — as well as in individual sports such as figure skating, gymnastics, and tennis, will help the child become more relaxed and confident.  ✓