Mars – Saturn Opposition

(Transit Mars → Natal Saturn)

Various sources for the child’s horoscope

Your child has endurance and prudence. They may display selfishness and need to learn to align their will with that of others. It is difficult for them to express feelings of anger and irritation, which can lead to physical and emotional issues. Anger that is long suppressed by the child may erupt like a volcano. If parents (often the father) forbid the child from asserting themselves, this can block the free process of mutual understanding between them. As they grow older, they may feel shy about sexual matters and experience guilt. They need to be told that sexual feelings are a natural part of the growing-up process.

Het Monster. Aspects

Tyrannical types. They think they have been overlooked. They demonstrate their superiority through violent, aggressive actions to mask their inferiority complex. Poor relationships with parents, especially the father. The desire for a high position “through force” runs into obstacles or becomes the victim of similar behavior from others. Problems with joint finances. Often unfriendly and unhelpful to others, which is why others also do not help them.

Catherine Aubier. Astrological Dictionary

Opposition, square: a person feels helpless, loses strength, withdraws into themselves or succumbs to laziness and idleness, and experiences bouts of despair. There may be emotional indifference, a tendency toward violence or masochism. This is sometimes expressed in mild forms of manic-depressive psychosis, alternating surges of energy and fatigue, apathy—depending on which planet dominates: Mars or Saturn.

Avesalom Podvodny. Aspects

Mars opposition: Once you have overcome an external enemy, watch as it becomes internal; having subdued the internal one, beware of how it externalizes. The planet in opposition to Mars is constantly subjected to a forceful influence, and it is difficult for a person to establish interaction with this force. If the main emphasis is on the planet and the person somewhat identifies with its principle, the external environment quickly becomes aggressive and begins to strongly interfere with them. If they start actively resisting it, they quickly get a taste for conflict and, forgetting their original plans, reaccentuate the opposition, as a result of which Mars becomes internally accented while the planet’s principle loses its significance for the person, transferring to the external world and taking on the role of an enemy, as described by the well-known saying, “What you fought for.” For example, in the case of Mars opposite Saturn, you cannot fight for discipline—you can only try, with at least minimal effort, to be disciplined, otherwise such a struggle ends in major troubles, external restrictions (Saturn’s lower octave), and the triumph of inner chaos. Here, the problem often lies in the fact that a person feels strength only in the external manifestations of the planet’s principle but tends to fight against it. Having defeated and internalized the planet, they completely lose their strength, and the most painful and incomprehensible moments are precisely the imperceptible turning points of the opposition. Working through it gives stable strength to the planet’s manifestations, including those vibrations that it needs, which gives the person great confidence and the ability to balance even the most acute and tense situations (related to the principle of the planet and the houses where it is located, rules, and even the aspects of these planets). At a low level, and especially when Mars is afflicted by its opposition, it can produce destructive aggression in both the person and their environment. In this case, it should be remembered that the instability of the opposition—i.e., the frequent uncontrolled shift in the emphasis of the planets—indicates poor processing of it. Conversely, systematic work to track and consciously manage it is the most effective way to gain stability and harmony with oneself and the world.

Saturn opposition: A person clearly hears the voice of reason, but it is unpleasant to them. An opposition of a planet to Saturn actualizes the issue of inner discipline and external restrictions in the areas related to it. In general, a major aspect of a planet to Saturn creates a deep desire to thoroughly understand its principle, which is initially presented to the person in a deeply frozen and unprocessed form. For the opposition, resistance to processing and deep study of the planet’s principle is characteristic, expressed in the fact that as soon as a person gathers internally, focuses, and begins to carefully examine the issue, it immediately becomes hollow, flat, and completely uninteresting. Unprocessed Saturn kills any life in the matter it touches, and in this case, that life goes outward, meaning the planet’s principle unexpectedly manifests in the external world and seems unattainable. As a result, the person develops a false impression that the planet’s principle is completely inaccessible to them, which in the case of Pluto can be endured, but with Venus or the Moon, it is much more difficult, and frustrations, neuroses, and complete emotional rigidity may arise. On the other hand, attempts to emphasize the planet’s principle and identify with it are often accompanied by a complete disregard for Saturn’s principle—that is, deep and thorough processing in inner life—while simultaneously leading to an intensification of rigid Saturnian restrictions in the areas governed by the planet. Here, karma demands that the person establish very clear interaction between the principles of the planet and Saturn, i.e., the necessary self-restraint and precision in the chosen direction. With poor processing and especially careless use of force (which Saturn does not tolerate), the planet can literally get stuck at a dead point (meaning its principle will be completely frozen by Saturn’s lower octave), and it will be very difficult to extricate it; working through Neptune and Pluto and the harmonious influence of Jupiter or Chiron helps. At a high level, this opposition gives extraordinary precision, depth, and effectiveness in the manifestations of the planet, as well as greater stability in the areas it governs, thanks to wisdom and foresight.

Frances Sakoian. Aspects

Tyrannical types think they have been overlooked, demonstrating their heroism or superiority through violent, aggressive actions to extinguish their inferiority complex. The desire to take the initiative runs into resistance from others (Mars rules the 1st house, while Saturn culminates in the 7th). Professional dreams are dashed by unfortunate circumstances or powerful figures. Poor relationships with parents, especially the father, because the father is a tyrant (Mars culminates in Capricorn, where Saturn is the ruler). The desire for a high position through destructive means runs into obstacles and resistance. Or they become victims of similar behavior from others. Problems with joint finances and public funds, hence strained relationships. Often unfriendly and unhelpful to others, and others have no intention of helping them. In extreme cases—cruelty, criminality, involvement in military affairs.

S.V. Shestopalov. Aspects of Planets

The most dangerous aspect in a horoscope. The impulse to act and consciousness are in contradiction; great carelessness, a tendency to get into dangerous or conflict situations; risk of accidents; stubbornness, intransigence, a tendency toward arguments and contradictions; constant dissatisfaction, ambition. A big appetite, sometimes “wolfish”; cruelty and harshness, anger, hatred, rudeness may be present. Vulgarity, bullying, boorishness. In women, it can lead to spinsterhood. Positive manifestations of this aspect are also possible—such as the ability to act quickly and decisively in dangerous situations. This aspect also relates to dangerous professions—stunt performers, firefighters. Children with this aspect in their horoscope are advised to engage in sports and training, which can help avoid dangers, although even in sports there is a risk of injury.