olding back energy. Holding yourself in check. Holding back aggression. Not physically demonstrative. Restricted force. Limited. Tightly controlled physical actions. A narrow channel through which to act. Cock block. Obstacles to action. Obstacles in your path. Rage from feeling limited. Feeling that you have a limited affect on your world. Having grown up being told what not to do. Growing up constantly being told “No.” Fear-based self-control. Feeling limited in what you are capable of accomplishing. Limited achievements. Limited victories. Victory through hard work. Accomplishment through hard work. True grit. Making real, hard won achievements. Steady effort. Disciplined effort. Defining masculinity. The definition of bravery. Staying the course. Feeling that your efforts go unacknowledged. Feeling that there is a big “NO” to confront every time you want to do something. “That’s not how you do it.”
Feeling that you are always dealing with problems. Understated force. Physical strain. Physical stress. Physical limitations. Restricted energy flow. Hardened. Rigid, mechanical actions. Feeling that you have limited choices. Anger with authority figures. Getting aggressive with authority figures. Angry with your father. Violent with older people. Becoming more aggressive as you get older. Learning how to act like an authority. Learning what it means to act like an authority. Conservative actions. Exercise routines. Police officers. Hating police officers. Going from fighting authority figures to becoming an authority figure. Working class heroes. Few opportunities to go for it. Timeless bravery. Fighting for the establishment. Fighting against the establishment. Fighting against your father.
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Learning to be assertive. Learning to how to get what you want. Attempting to get what you want by following the rules. Doing things in a step by step manner. Following protocol. Establishing guidelines. Pushing past obstacles. Meeting resistance. Developing fortitude. Stripping down to the bare essentials. Getting down to basics. Too frightened to do anything. Feeling caged. Doing things the hard way. Getting what you want is hard. Hard labor. Hard work. Doing hard time. Not knowing what to do with yourself when someone isn’t putting limitations on you. Wanting someone to keep you in line. Needing a coach or trainer. Becoming a coach or trainer. Learning physical discipline. Needing structure, rules and guidelines to achieve your best. Scorched earth. A cold way of acting. Recognizing the need to act- because time is running out. Acute awareness of the reality and consequences of actions. Serious competitors. Real men.
Saturn / Mars aspects
The aspect: 1st harmonic, 1/1. This aspect comes from taking the 360 degrees of a circle and dividing by 1, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 1 = 360 x 1 = 360
Basic influence: Intensity and emphasis; focus/focal point; impact. Lack of awareness. Concentration of energy. Fusion. The coming together of unrelated energy. When there are no oppositions, there is a lack of balance in the chart. Skewed viewpoint. Lop-sided emphasis. One-sidedness.
The aspect: 1/20 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 20, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 20 = 18 x 1 = 18
The aspect: 1/12 harmonic. Take the 360 degrees of a circle, and divide by 12, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 12 = 30 x 1 = 30
Basic influence: The natural next step: the next thing that needs to be done; how one thing naturally leads to another; what you should be preparing for next; where things are heading, whether you want them to go there or not. What all your hard work and preparation are for. The next big thing. Natural direction.
What you might be blind to. Something just over your shoulder, out of sight, and beyond the periphery of your vision. A blind spot. The thing that came immediately before and is already nearly forgotten. Efforts at memory. Reclaiming. People who don’t have your best interests at heart. Better work on some yoga moves to look over your shoulder, and behind your back.
The aspect: 1/10 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 10, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 10 = 36 x 1 = 36
The aspect: 1/9 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 9, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 9 = 40 x 1 = 40
See also: Noviles « Alice Portman, Astrologer
The aspect: 1/8 harmonic. Take the 360 degrees of a circle and divide by 8, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 8 = 45 x 1 = 45
or, take a square, and split it in half
Like this, 360 / 4 = 90 / 2 = 45
The aspect: 1/8 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 8, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 8 = 45° x 1 = 45°.
This aspect is the same as the semi-square.
The aspect: 1/7 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 7, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 7 = 51.42857142857143 x 1 = 51.42857142857143
Convert to time = 51°26′
The aspect: 1/6 harmonic. Take the 360 degrees of a circle and divide by 6, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 6 = 60 x 1 = 60
or take a trine, and split it in half
Like this, 360 / 3 = 120 / 2 = 60
Basic influence: Opportunities for positive change; awareness of a time to take positive advantage; opportunities that pass unnoticed without conscious effort. No, there may not be another chance. Learning to be quicker to act on good luck. Learning not to let good things pass you by. Learning that positive experiences require effort too. Positive doesn’t mean passive.
The aspect: 2/10 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 10, then multiply by 2.
Like this, 360 / 10 = 36 x 2 = 72
This aspect is the same as a quintile.
See also: Quintiles « Alice Portman, Astrologer
The aspect: 1/5 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 5, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 5 = 72 x 1 = 72
Basic influence: Creativity, talents, quirks, special skills.
See also: Quintiles « Alice Portman, Astrologer
The aspect: 2/9 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 9, then multiply by 2.
Like this, 360 / 9 = 40 x 2 = 80
See also: Noviles « Alice Portman, Astrologer
The aspect: 1/4 harmonic This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 4, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 4 = 90 x 1 = 90
Basic influence: Dynamic creative tension; inner stress and tension that build until you are forced to find creative solutions. Opportunities to push your limits to greater achievement; inner restlessness and lack of satisfaction that impel you to make changes and push yourself; you are challenged to combine these energies; applying energy to solve a problem; creative problem-solving. Something needs to give.
The aspect: 2/7 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 7, then multiply by 2.
Like this, 360 / 7 = 51.42857142857143 x 2 = 102.8571428571429
Convert to time = 102° 51’26”
The aspect: 3/10 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 10, then multiply by 3.
Like this, 360 / 10 = 36 x 3 = 108
The aspect: 3/9 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 9, then multiply by 3.
Like this, 360 / 9 = 40 x 3 = 120
Same as the trine.
See also: Noviles « Alice Portman, Astrologer
The aspect: 1/3 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 3, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 3 = 120 x 1 = 120
Basic influence: Flow. Ease. Status quo. Circumstances and characteristics that are not changing. Things that are stable; maintaining peace and tranquility; idleness; good times; use these gifts to your advantage. Negatively, unimpeded flow. Events that cannot be stopped. Unstoppable, sweeping movement like a flood. Lack of self-discipline. Laziness and self-indulgence. Times that are easy, lacking challenge and opportunities for growth. Taking situations for granted. Keeping everything like it is. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
The aspect: 5/8 harmonic. Take the 360 degrees of a circle and divide by 8, then multiply by 5.
Like this, 360 / 8 = 45 x 5 = 135
Basic influence: Blockages. Physical manifestation of problems and accidents. Inner psychological blockages that manifest as outer events. Possibly obfuscation, meaning a period of time, something that happens, or mental confusion or anguish that prevent you from seeing a clear path forward. Crisis, deadlock, stalemate, impasse, standoff, standstill, dead end.
The aspect: 2/5 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 5, then multiply by 2.
Like this, 360 / 5 = 72 x 2 = 144
See also: Quintiles « Alice Portman, Astrologer
The aspect: 5/12 harmonic. Take the 360 degrees of a circle and divide by 12, then multiply by 5.
Like this, 360 / 12 = 30 x 5 = 150
Basic influence: Adjusting expectations; tempering over-enthusiasm and over-reaching; keeping yourself in check; adjusting to meet changing circumstances; doing what you need to do to make things work. Adjusting your attitude. Adjusting your perspective. Doing the best you can in an uncomfortable situation. Developing flexibility and adaptability. Flexing your strenght, flexing your power, flexing what you've got. Flex, until you almost break. A seesaw, with too much weight on one side, and not enough on the other side. Awkward situations and relationships.
See also: Quincunx, YOD, Pythagorean Triangle « Alice Portman, Astrologer
The aspect: 12th harmonic. Quincuxes are 5/12 and semi-sextiles are 1/12.
The term "inconjunct" is often conflated with the word "quincunx" in astrology.
All quincunxes are inconjuncts but not all inconjuncts are quincunxes.
Some inconjuncts are semi-sextiles.
The aspect: 3/7 harmonic This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 7, then multiply by 3.
Like this, 360 / 7 = 51.42857142857143 x 3 = 154.2857142857143
Convert to hours, minutes and seconds = 154° 17’ 08”
The aspect: 4/9 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 9, then multiply by 4.
Like this, 360 / 9 = 40 x 4 = 160
See also: Noviles « Alice Portman, Astrologer
The aspect: 11/24 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle into 15-degree equal segments.
Like this, 360 / 24 = 15
then multiply by 11
Like this, 360 / 24 = 15 x 11 = 165
This aspect does not make sense to me at the moment, but here’s the link.
I would think a quin-decile would take the 360 degrees of a circle, divide by 10, then multiply by 5.
Like this, 360 / 10 = 36 x 5 = 180
This creates an aspect that is exactly the same as an opposition.
5/10 harmonic, which reduces to 1/2 harmonic.
360 / 2 = 180 x 1 = 180
See also: Quindecile – Astrodienst Astrowiki
The aspect: 2nd harmonic, 1/2. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 2, then multiply by 1.
Like this, 360 / 2 = 180 x 1 = 180
Basic influence: Challenges from outside; awareness of other options; opportunities that require you to stretch outside your known boundaries; an opportunity to stand back and reflect; seeing yourself from a distance; putting yourself in someone else’s shoes; seeing yourself through someone else’s eyes. Gaining awareness. Seeing a situation from a new vantage point. Getting distance and gaining perspective.
The aspect: 4/7 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 7, then multiply by 4.
Like this, 360 / 7 = 51.42857142857143 x 4 = 205.7142857142857
Convert to time = 205°42’51”
The aspect: 5/7 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 7, then multiply by 5.
360 / 7 = 51.42857142857143 x 5 = 257.1428571428571
Convert to time = 257°08’34”
The aspect: 5/7 harmonic. This aspect comes from dividing the 360 degrees of a circle by 7, then multiply by 5.
360 / 7 = 51.42857142857143 x 5 = 257.1428571428571
Convert to time = 257°08’34”
Mars
- Ares
- God of War
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- Agitator
- Aggravator
- Aggressor
- Attack Dog
- Combatant
- Conqueror
- Defender
- Enforcer
- Entrepreneur
- Fighter
- Guard
- Independent Contractor
- Instigator (they started it!)
- Leader
- Protector
- Ranger (probably with Jupiter)
- Solo Artist
- Warrior
- Mars spends approximately 2 months in each sign
- Mars turns retrograde every 2 years
🪐 Saturn: The Architect of Time and Form
🕯️ Alternate Names & Mythic Titles
- Cronus, Chronus, Chronos, or Kronos The Greek Titan of Time (the word cronos may mean "crow")
- Saturnus (Roman god of agriculture and order)
- The Lord of Karma
- The Taskmaster
- The Wise Old Man (Jungian archetype)
- The Guardian of Thresholds
- The Devourer of Children (mythic motif of fear and control)
- The Architect of Reality
Saturn's Myth
Saturn is the god who devours his children. The sickle he wields is not just a tool of harvest, it’s the blade that slices time into segments, the scythe that separates youth from age, impulse from consequence. In myth, he is Kronos, the Titan who ruled the Golden Age until he was overthrown by his son Jupiter (Zeus). His reign was orderly, but fearful. He swallowed his offspring to prevent rebellion, crushing personal autonomy. Saturn governs boundaries, endings, and the slow grind of maturation. He is the architect of time, the keeper of karma, the voice that says, “Not yet. Prove it.”
In astrology, Saturn is the planet of structure, discipline, and delay. He rules Capricorn and Aquarius, both signs that demand integrity and vision. He is exalted in Libra, where justice and balance temper his severity. When Saturn transits Aries, the sign of Mars, the warrior meets the wall. Action must be earned. Impulse is tested. Mars wants to charge forward; Saturn says, “Build the bridge first.” Together, they forge the archetype of the disciplined fighter, the strategist of will, the hero who trains before battle. Saturn’s influence on Mars-related signs and houses (Aries, Scorpio, the 1st and 8th) creates friction that refines like a blade sharpened against stone.
Reality bites. The sickle swings. You’re not ready until you’re ready. Saturn is not moved by your enthusiasm. He cares about your endurance. He’s the reason you feel blocked, burdened, or behind, but also the reason you build something real. In the mythic psyche (Greene, Jung, Graves), Saturn is the Wise Old Man, the shadow father, the gatekeeper to adulthood. He doesn’t just delay; he initiates. He doesn’t just restrict; he refines. When Saturn touches a planet, it’s a call to grow up, slow down, and get serious. When he touches Aries, it’s a call to fight through fear, to act with integrity, and to become the kind of warrior who earns their armor.
Saturn’s Roles in Astrology
- Teacher through limitation
- Initiator of maturity
- Builder of long-term success
- Tester of resolve and character
- Symbol of societal rules and personal ethics
- Planet of aging, endings, and earned wisdom
- Ruler of Capricorn (traditional) and Aquarius (traditional)
- Exalted in Libra
- Detriment in Cancer and Leo
- Fall in Aries
Saturn's Keywords
- Ageing & Maturation
- Burden
- Consequences
- Curb your enthusiasm
- Devotion / Saturn's kind of love is devotion
- Discipline & Restraint
- Fear & Reality Checks
- Integrity
- Karma
- Lack
- Limitation & Boundaries
- Making do with less
- Manifestation & Crystallization
- Quelling (especially with Neptune)
- Responsibility & Hard Work
- Scrimping and saving
- Seriousness & Gravity
- Structure & Order
- Struggle
- Wisdom gained through age & experience
- Working harder for the same outcome
Symbols
- Sickle or Scythe – Harvest, separation, mortality, discipline
- Hourglass – Time, patience, inevitability
- Bones and Teeth – Structure, aging, endurance
- Stone and Lead – Weight, density, permanence
- Mountain or Fortress – Boundaries, solitude, mastery
- Gate or Threshold – Initiation, rites of passage
- The Ring – Containment, commitment, limitation
Saturn (Greek: Kronos) is embedded in a tangled web of divine lineage, rebellion, and generational tension—perfect for exploring themes of karma, legacy, and psychological inheritance.
🪐 Saturn’s Familial & Archetypal Relationships
👨👩👦 As a Father
- Father of Jupiter (Zeus) – Overthrown by his son, symbolizing the tension between old order and new.
- Father of Neptune (Poseidon) – God of the sea; emotional depth vs. Saturn’s rigidity.
- Father of Pluto (Hades) – Lord of the underworld; Saturn as the gateway to transformation.
- Father of Juno (Hera), Ceres (Demeter), Vesta (Hestia) – Saturn as progenitor of divine feminine archetypes: marriage, harvest, hearth.
👦 As a Son
- Son of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth) – Born of cosmic vastness and material form.
- Saturn castrated Uranus with a sickle—symbolizing the severing of timeless potential into linear time.
🧔 As a Brother
- Brother to the Titans – Including Oceanus, Hyperion, Iapetus, and others.
- Represents one among many forces of primordial power, each ruling a domain of nature or consciousness.
🧑🤝🧑 As a Rival or Enemy
- Enemy of Jupiter (Zeus) – The son who rebelled and dethroned him.
- Symbolizes generational overthrow, the tension between tradition and progress.
💘 As a Lover
- Consort of Ops (Rhea) – Earth goddess; she saved their children from his devouring.
- Their relationship embodies control vs. nurture, fear vs. protection.
🧙 As an Archetypal Elder
- Mentor to the Hero – Symbolically, Saturn is the Wise Old Man who tests and trains.
- Shadow Father – In Jungian terms, Saturn represents the internalized voice of authority, often feared or resisted.
🧑🏫 As a Teacher or Taskmaster
- Astrological ruler of Capricorn and Aquarius – The builder and the visionary.
- Teaches through delay, discipline, and consequence.
- Jupiter / Saturn make a conjunction every 19.859 years
- Saturn / Uranus make a conjunction every 45.363 years
- Saturn / Neptune make a conjunction every 35.87 years
- Saturn / Pluto make a conjunction every 33.42 years
