Truth be told, whenever Saturn enters Aries, neither the ringed planet nor the Ram are happy about it.
As the voice of authority and the embodiment of restraint, pragmatism, perseverance and organizational structure, Saturn isn’t on board with the Ram’s independent nature, impetuous temperament, fearless actions, unassailable self-confidence and entrepreneurial spirit.
Likewise, the Ram isn’t receptive to Saturn’s autocratic attitude, rigid mindset, tightly-held reins, discouraging outlook and insistence on being tethered to tradition.
Since Aries is the Ram’s cosmic turf, it digs in its heels and makes it so difficult for the Celestial Taskmaster to express its nature that it has little bargaining power when the Ram butts up against its authority.
Although Saturn is dejected, it is not helpless. It responds by casting a lasso around the Ram, and the harder it tries to break free, the harder Saturn pulls on the rope and tightens the loop,
Here on earth, we experience their struggle through delays, logjams and start-stop patterns that promote feelings of anger and frustration.
At first blush, it doesn’t seem like Saturn in Aries can ever be a fortunate placement.
But that’s just one version.
When they work together, this uneasy combination of earth and fire is a winning team because Saturn’s restraint and pragmatism tempers the Ram’s impulsive, headstrong personality, its organized and persistent nature provides structure and staying power, and its authority puts power behind its leadership.
So what can we expect from Saturn in Aries?
The Global Level
One of the most likely ways we will see Saturn (restriction) in Aries (the individual) express itself is through the enforcement of government-related restrictions on the individual, and/or a specific type or group of individuals,
And yes, that includes the potential for martial law. The specific circumstances of each nation (and/or its cities) will determine whether or not martial law is imposed anywhere within its borders.
There is also the possibility Saturn (authority) in Aries (leadership) will give rise to courageous freedom fighters who will lead the people in the fight against tyranny.
The Individual Level
You can expect transiting Saturn is to test, define or limit one or more of the life areas ruled by the house it is visiting in your horoscope. Since it is in Aries, this may involve a frustrating start-stop pattern. However, if you consciously work with this energy, it can be a highly productive time.
So, where is Saturn in Aries likely to act as a roadblock or a stepping stone in your life?
Look to life areas ruled by the house in your horoscope that Saturn in Aries is visiting.
If you don’t know which house it is visiting, use the list below to find out where it is according to your Rising sign. If you don’t know your Rising sign, then refer to the list below according to your solar (Sun-sign based) horoscope.
As always, it’s important to keep in mind that this transit will affect you more (or less) depending upon the aspects (if any) that transiting Saturn makes to your personal horoscope.
If your Rising Sign (or Sun Sign if you don’t know your Rising sign) is:
Aries, Saturn is visiting your 1st house of the Self, including your approach to life and physical appearance.
Taurus, Saturn is visiting your 12th house of spirituality, emotional health, secrets, past lives, healing and psychic abilities.
Gemini, Saturn is visiting your 11th house of of hopes, wishes and goals, as well as your casual friends, colleagues and group relationships.
Cancer, Saturn is visiting your 10th house of career, status, fame and authority figures.
Leo, Saturn is visiting your 9th house of foreign travel, higher education, legal matters, media, publishing, religion and philosophy.
Virgo, Saturn is visiting your 8th house of intimacy, trust, other people’s money and support, jointly-held resources, birth, death and transformation.
Libra, Saturn is visiting your 7th house of marriage, lawsuits and one-to-one relationships, including marriage, business partners, best friends, clients and adversaries.
Scorpio, Saturn is visiting your 6th house of work, service, physical health, service and pets.
Sagittarius, Saturn is visiting your 5th house of romance, children, entertainment, creativity, hobbies and other pleasurable pursuits.
Capricorn, Saturn is visiting your 4th house of home, family, real estate, parents and intuition.
Aquarius, Saturn is visiting your 3rd house of siblings, neighbors, cousins, short trips, transportation, brainstorming, writing, speaking and all forms of communications.
Pisces, Saturn is visiting your 2nd house of money, income, tangible assets, values and self-esteem.
