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Saturn square Uranus

The main theme of Saturn square Uranus is the likely dominance of the Saturn qualities and a repression of the Uranus ones, with a personality expression being restricted by responding to the Saturn viewpoint on life. This will be seen in a preference for the familiar and known, both in a ready acceptance of social convention (which in its reactionary phase is often rooted in a backwards-looking perception of a 'return to a golden age'), and in the desire for a personal life lived in a controlled, predictable manner and in a stable environment. The personal identity will be focused within strictly defined parameters, with self-imposed limitations on freedom of choice and action, wrapped around with concepts of allowable thoughts, emotions and physical acts. Much of this is a protective guard against the actual insecurity of life and emerges from a personality that is afraid to relax fully, and which is inwardly insecure. Difficulties may arise in life when you are attempting to solve problems by applying existing attitudes which then fail to work. You often find the need for change deeply disturbing and have an intuitive fear that if you allow that process to occur, then your life would fall apart. Under Saturn square Uranus, when you have to make decisions regarding new situations, you can find it hard to make a final choice, unless you discover a way to do so which reinforces your existing attitudes and preferences; if it involves a new direction, then you become uneasy, trying to find a way to retreat back towards your old familiar patterns.

Saturn square Uranus

In those attempts to impose control on life, Saturn square Uranus can be too dictatorial or authoritarian in your relations with others, perhaps through an insistence upon your point of view being right, or in having everything done in an established manner without deviation. Your life can become highly patterned, locking you into a circumscribed experience of life. This can define your identity for you, offering a way for you to evade those feelings of insecurity and lack of real confidence; but this will restrict you taking advantage of many opportunities in life. Often, you seek social status or approval in order to gain a reflected sense of self-worth. Denying the Uranian vibration of change can lead to problems of life adaptation and inner tensions, especially as there will be an underlying struggle between an affinity with traditional patterns and an attraction and fear of something new being released into your life. Saturn will embody the more inflexible end of the square; and if you begin to respond to Uranus (or a transit stimulates its activity), then these inhibiting patterns will begin to be eroded and destroyed. Part of you, a repressed aspect, would secretly love to break free of all binding ties, to become unconventional and liberated; if the pressures rise too strongly, then attempts to throw off self-imposed shackles may be made, just to release the tensions.

Marriages and careers can be destroyed through Saturn square Uranus activities, with the end result being a collapse of existing patterns with no real comprehension of how to build a more suitable lifestyle, and just a feeling of an inner void and loss of direction being common. Ongoing transformation is the wisest course of action, as the transitions move more smoothly and the person is capable of slowly adjusting to new ways in a more harmonious manner, integrating the arising new tendencies more successfully and easily. Even within these Saturnine confines, the Uranian undercurrent is at work. The operation of your mind - where you focus yourself in order to control life - is more inconsistent and contradictory than you believe. Others probably notice this; but you will oppose any attempts to point this out to you, in your belief in your logic and rationality. Yet in the background of your mind lurk those more eccentric ideas, thoughts, desires and emotions that you rarely acknowledge. Sometimes, the strains of living with denied aspects can make you touchy in relationships, where people have to treat you in certain ways so as to avoid 'triggering those buttons' which stimulate areas in you that you choose not to explore. For real health, these need to rise into the light, so that the pressures and energies can be released, and that you can integrate parts of your being. If you choose not to, it is likely that at some point in life, Uranus will erupt with a vengeance, and sweep away all those pretences, patterns and controlled lifestyle, forcing you to confront your denied selves and to change.

With Saturn square Uranus aspect in your natal chart, then this can point towards several aspects of your personality. In essence, you are someone whose main struggle and conflict in life are between tradition and modernity. You approach the situations and relationships in your life with a clear idea in your head, although this idea that you have thought of might often feel the pull between both structure and stability as well as change, rebellion and spontaneity. It may also be likely that the tension might come from the fact that you are expected to carry out traditional, disciplined, pre-determined, conventional and normative behaviour and actions. However, your inner desires, dreams and traits might wish for change, playfulness, individuality and flexibility. If you can manage to balance these countering aspects, you can find stability and peace in your life. If you cannot figure out a way to bring them together, however, this can result in indecisiveness, tumult, anger, resentment, suppression of desires and frequent moodiness.

Saturn square Uranus often feel you must fight either for or against “the future.”

Women who exhibit a Saturn square Uranus aspect in their natal charts are likely to be creative, open-minded, disciplined, determined and goal oriented. They have big dreams and wish to explore various parts of their personality and life. However, it is possible that you might be stuck in a traditional and conventional role as a woman. You might also feel too bound down by the expectations that others have of you, especially if you have grown up in a high-achieving environment. This can result in plenty of dissatisfaction with how you are leading your life, resulting in resentment and a desire to escape from your responsibilities so that you can focus on what you actually want. Essentially, if there is anything in your life that is putting you down, limiting your freedom and forcing you to behave a certain way, then you might seek ways to bring about a change in your life. Once you find something you enjoy and that gives you flexibility and freedom, however, then you are likely to channel your Saturn traits of responsibility, duty and discipline into a creative and fun outlet. This can then finally lead to balance, joy, fun and satisfaction. Learn your worth and seek what you want without hesitation or, at least, learn how to express your traits and freedom in small ways so that you can find things to look forward to.

Men with this aspect in their charts are likely to be rebellious, resilient, stubborn, curious and intelligent. You enjoy being in positions where you can exercise your freedom as well as responsibility in a balanced manner. You are also loyal, self-aware and have strong principles. However, if you are limited in your actions and behaviour in any way, then this can end up resulting in a sense of frustration and dissatisfaction. It is important for you to have an outlet that can let you explore the world and express yourself freely, even if this might be frowned upon by several people around you. Not being able to act at your own will can result in feeling cooped up, leading to moodiness and resentment. If you can figure out a way to overturn societal expectations and still find acceptance and freedom, you will be able to channel your emotions and goals better. On the other hand, if you are already in a position of power, you might end up becoming too conservative if you do not act responsibly. It is important for you to be aware of others around you and figure out a way to balance things out.

Saturn square Uranus natal creates a tremendous amount of inner tension. This tension gives you an endless supply of creative and spontaneous energy that makes you very productive but also controversial. You are strongly independent, self-aware, and progressive. But you also have a strong sense of responsibility and appreciation of structure and tradition’s stability. This inner conflict between independence and responsibility is the source of your tension and creative brilliance. Being responsible, loyal, and free to be yourself is a constant battle. It means you may experience sudden relationship breakups and career changes. Disagreements about your level of relationship commitment can lead to sudden outbursts of temper. You may also experience conflict with superiors at work and authorities in general. You likely have difficulty obeying rules that limit your freedom, creativity, and self-expression. You can have a polarizing effect on others, giving rise to many supporters and detractors. Your respect for tradition and the State goes only so far because of your strong belief in personal freedoms. You may become an activist or campaigner for human rights or the environment. However, with Saturn square Uranus you are unlikely a real anarchist, preferring to change things from the inside.

Throughout life, you must find a balance between duty and freedom, which means you must learn to cooperate and compromise. You are at your best when you can work within a system while having enough freedom to choose. Through many tests and challenges, you will learn to balance routine and excitement, religion and science, conservative and liberal, sane and crazy. If you rebel too much, you will lose the support, stability, and security you need for success. Sticking to a routine and always toeing the line will block your creativity and increase your tension to the boiling point. Ignoring society’s rules and moral codes would lead to you being labelled a weirdo or worse. So you need to be yourself and do your own thing, but practical and ethical concerns must be considered. Relaxing will help you channel your highly charged energy more efficiently and less disruptive.

Saturn square Uranus often feel you must fight either for or against “the future.” You're inclined to fight for the future when you clearly see the advantages of change, or new techniques and technologies that help you fulfil your life goals and purpose. You're more resistant to change, though, when it's forced on you without a clear reason or proof that it's better. But it's important to consider how and when change or “the future” must happen, rather than whether you like it or don't. You might consistently fight innovation at the wrong moment. Chances are, any successful transformation in your life or in the way it can best affect others is not going to be an either/or enterprise all the time. You must learn to introduce alterations or build the systems, habits, and structures that will support them patiently. Force-feeding what you see as inevitable usually makes for more warring fits and starts than smooth and stable evolution.

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