nchored at the core. Restricted by your family, one of your parents or your heritage. Unsupported by your parents. Having had heavy family responsibilities. Family life is a burden. Home life was cold and sterile. An impoverished childhood. Feeling separate or isolated from the rest of your relatives. Home alone. Feeling neglected. Lack of ease and comfort within. Cut off from personal feelings. Basic insecurity. Basic fear of lack and neglect.
One of your parents may have imposed standards and conditions you had to meet to receive affection. You might have only received praise or positive reinforcement when you did everything according to the rules. Affection is conditional. Acceptance from your family requires living up to their standards. Nurturing is conditional. Sometimes it’s easier to be alone. Having had judgmental parents. Strict parents. Demanding parents. Parents who overly structured your private time. Tiger Mom. A sense of inner lack. Your relationship with your parents forms the core of your identity. Your understanding of expectations, limitations, hard work and a plan of action determines how far you go in life. Knowing how to hold your own. Tough on the inside.
Working hard to establish your own inner sense of security and belonging. Putting in the effort to make family life work. Putting in the effort to get in touch with your roots. Taking family life seriously. Taking all the ins and outs of familial relationships, heritage, roots, home, and your tribe very seriously. Sensing that you are being judged because of where you come from or what your roots are. Taking your role as a parent very seriously: “I’ll do x, y, z that my parents never did.” Having ambition that wells up from within. Having expectations for yourself that come from with. Having a hard time meeting your own expectations. Feeling inferior or inadequate. Feeling the need to prove to yourself that you are somebody worthy of affection. Deeply conservative inside. Holding your feelings in check. Feeling cut off from having a private life.
Feeling responsible for your family home or land. Feeling that you have a duty to your country or place of origin. Learning how to control your interactions with family members so you don’t get hurt. Learning how to control your inner feelings. Learning how to control your expectations so you’re not disappointed. Mastering feelings of inadequacy. Learning to give yourself enough love so you feel good enough. Learning how not to withhold affection. Keeping a realistic perspective on your parents. Keeping a realistic perspective on your private life. A realist. Someone who can handle reality checks. Someone who understands boundaries and limitations and knows how to work with them. Taking your emotional security seriously. Making the necessary arrangements to feel safe and protected. Preserving your family traditions, or severing them if they no longer serve you. Having a very well-defined sense of an inner purpose which propels you in your outer work. Emotional security comes with age.
Saturn / IC 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”
🪐 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
IC
- Foundation
- Roots & Country of Origin
- Base of Operation
- Retirement & End of Life
- Real Estate
- The Authority Figure / Parent Who Conditioned Your Connection to Home on Earth.
- Do You Have Any Ground to Stand On?
- Private Self & What You're Comfortable With
- Home & Family
- The core issue
- Ancestry
- Blood
- Bloodline
- Brood
- Compatriot
- Descendent
- Descent
- Dominion
- Dynasty
- Empire
- Extraction
- Family Tree
- Family
- Genealogy
- Heredity
- House
- Household
- Kin
- Kindred
- Kinfolk
- Kith
- Line
- Lineage
- Origin
- Parentage
- Parents
- Pedigree
- People
- Race
- Reign
- Relatives
- Stock
- Strain
- Succession
- Tribe
- Abode
- Archives?
- Basecamp
- Booth
- Bungalow
- Bunker
- Camp
- Castle
- Cave
- Chamber
- Cottage
- Crib
- Crypt? (final resting place)
- Cubby
- Cubicle? (ruler of the 6th in the 4th, my cubicle is my home?)
- Domestic areas
- Domicile
- Dwelling
- Encampment
- Fortress
- Hall of records?
- Harborage
- Haven
- Headquarters
- Home
- Hovel
- Hut
- In my room
- Interior
- Inside
- Lair
- Lodge
- Nonpublic spaces
- Nook
- Offscreen
- Offstage
- Pad
- Pod
- Private spaces
- Quarters
- Refuge
- Residence
- Roost
- Sanctuary
- Sentimental places
- Shack
- Shanty
- Shed
- Shelter
- Stronghold
- Tent
- Throne room
- Undisclosed locations
- Vault
- Within
- Attention turns to home and family
- Being a homebody
- Being domestic
- Buying a home
- Buying a security system
- Construction
- Enhancing safety
- Establishing roots
- Getting a DNA test
- Getting a Past Lives reading
- Minding your own business
- Moving
- Opening an account on Ancestry.com
- Renovating
- Retreating from public view
- Seeking privacy
- Self-protection
- Staying home
- Tracing your lineage
- Un-accouncements
