Natal Mars – Saturn aspects

Natal Mars – Saturn aspects suggests a connection between the need to get what you want and the weal to accomplish our goals. Saturn is our severe teacher who is able to ruthlessly examine our maturity. It is not only the despot, but also the archetype of the sage who uses pain as a means to get our attention on what we should focus on. See also the interpretations for Mars in the Houses and Saturn  in the Houses to see what specific parts of your life this aspect will take place in. It is important for natal chart interpretation.

A statement that represents the Natal Mars – Saturn aspects: Development of the Self!

Mars symbolizes the need to get what we want. In other words, it represents our driving force which includes sex drive, initiative and courage. Mars tells us about our desires and will. It also tells us about how we are able to overcome obstacles. A close conjunction means big talents for beautifying and sharing the good life. You go after what makes life pleasurable and artful. Below is the Natal Mars – Saturn aspects interpretation.

Mars conjunct Saturn

Typical features that this conjunction brings:

• you hold yourself back in life. Your timing can be poor and it stops you from getting what you think you want in life. You are kind and very patient with other people. You are always trying to reform your desires and when you assert a want, a fear surfaces simultaneously. Above all, you give up often, just when the world would have given you what you were asking for. The problem with you is that your character is very hard to change. When it does change it is because you overcome your fears.  If you overcome your fears you will achieve security in life. You are very serious about reaching your goals. And you feel that keeping your nose to the grindstone is the only way to do it. Hard work and concentration on a single objective are the ways you achieve your goals. You meet obstacles stoically and will struggle patiently through difficult circumstances. You feel that you must rely on yourself alone. However, you have the power of endurance and a dogged determination to overcome all obstacles. If Mars conjunct Saturn in the chart were harshly aspected, then we might expect the more heartless nature of this aspect to be displayed.
• Positive traits:  this Natal Mars – Saturn aspect gives a strong determination and sustained effort in the pursuit of goals. Your Mars desires, sexuality, and creativity are positively influenced by Saturn’s discipline and strong work ethic.
• Negative traits: Often you hold yourself back, doubting your own power and ability. You may feel that you meet great resistance whenever you try to assert yourself or take initiative, and that is very frustrating to you. Traditionally, this aspect is said to cause frustration difficulty in expressing anger, and even nastiness.

Mars opposition Saturn

Typical features that this opposition brings:

• you are a perfectionist. You can pick at yourself and others unmercifully, trying to get circumstances in your life to match some unspecified standard. So, you want to find some emotionally and psychologically defendable ground to stand on. The real problem in life for you is to keep moving. This is not easy since you should really only move ahead on a project after forethought or planning. Also, your judgments tend to be colored by your fears. Also, you are a hard worker. you have to fight hard to get what you want out of life. A certain amount of frustration and disappointment may be experienced before you enjoy the satisfaction of having your strong desires fulfilled. And you work patiently to achieve your goals. Concentrating on a single goal, you can accomplish much.  But, you often feel that the way is long and that you must struggle on alone. You are capable of great self-control and self-denial and can be a hard taskmaster. You work best in solitude. You need to become aware of the destructive energies around you and learn to overcome these difficulties.
• Positive traits: With these Natal Mars – Saturn aspects, you are capable of learning to be more persistent and firm and to complete things they have started. When you accomplish these things you can do great things in your life.
• Negative traits: You are often unable to finish things you have started, even when it is important for you. You tend to hold yourself back, to doubt your power and ability. Anger and frustration can be big problems for you, especially when you try to work with other people or depend too much on others for support.

Mars square Saturn

Typical features that this square brings:

• you have difficulty in self-expression. The main areas affected by the limiting influence of Saturn are your passionate desires and ability for sustained effort. Also, your judgments tend to be colored by your fears. Also, you are a hard worker. you have to fight hard to get what you want out of life. A certain amount of frustration and disappointment may be experienced before you enjoy the satisfaction of having your strong desires fulfilled. With these Natal Mars – Saturn aspects you do have strong desires and goals, but challenges arise in the expression and attainment of these wants and needs. And you work patiently to achieve your goals. Concentrating on a single goal, you can accomplish much.  But, you often feel that the way is long and that you must struggle on alone. You are capable of great self-control and self-denial and can be a hard taskmaster. You work best in solitude. You need to become aware of the destructive energies around you and learn to overcome these difficulties. Mars square Saturn confirms this and should give you confidence that striving for your passionate desires will lead to success.
• Positive traits: With these Natal Mars – Saturn aspects you have you do have strong desires and goals. Patience, perseverance, and empathy can be your strong points and lead to healthy self-esteem, lasting relationships, marked achievements, and deserved recognition
• Negative traits: You can get excited about something but then you quickly give up when you see obstacles along the way that appear to happen by chance. Also, you often have a weaker will which reduces your stamina. So, you should learn to be more persistent and firm and to complete things you have started.

Mars sextile Saturn

Typical features that this sextile brings:

• You know how to get to your goals. This is a harmonious aspect. You are steady, patient, and persistent. Also, you have practical overviews of the final result of your determinations. You are good at planning. So, you build your projects and your life with bedrock security in mind. You possess the gifts of endurance and perseverance. Also, you have the willingness to work hard and seriously to achieve your goals. Once you decide you want something or make a commitment, you’ll do it. Self-discipline is natural to you. You choose practical, realistic goals. Above all, you like to concentrate on one thing at a time and do a thorough job. You enjoy working in solitude and often feel your best work is done when you are alone. Taking risks would not be as dangerous for you as it would for many others. People may seek you out for safety and security. You may act as a mentor or protector to younger or weaker people. So, you can work without getting tired. With this Natal Mars – Saturn aspect you are careful, consistent, and entrepreneurial. Also, you have excellent organizational skills. You like stability and security, and you do not like to take risks. In conclusion, you can easily deal with challenges and obstacles.
• Positive traits: This Natal Mars – Saturn aspect gives you tremendous drive and endurance. You are patient and cautious. No matter how long it takes, you are determined to do the very best you can. You gain the respect and admiration of superiors because of your strong work ethic and trustworthiness. In relationships, you are equally loyal and dependable, in there for the long haul.
• Negative traits: there are no negative traits about this aspect.

Mars trine Saturn

Typical features that this trine brings:

• The trine aspect is also harmonious but the more dynamic aspect. You incorporate the traits of the aspect into your personality, more naturally and consistently. Your achievements often have a practical application or a solid structure like buildings or machinery. You manage risk well and are prompt, dependable, resourceful, and reliable. You are good at planning. So, you build your projects and your life with bedrock security in mind. You possess the gifts of endurance and perseverance. Also, you have the willingness to work hard and seriously to achieve your goals. Once you decide you want something or make a commitment, you’ll do it. Self-discipline is natural to you. You choose practical, realistic goals. Above all, you like to concentrate on one thing at a time and do a thorough job. You enjoy working in solitude and often feel your best work is done when you are alone. Taking risks would not be as dangerous for you as it would for many others. People may seek you out for safety and security. You may act as a mentor or protector to younger or weaker people. So, you can work without getting tired. No matter how long it takes, you are determined to do the very best you can. In relationships, you are equally loyal and dependable, in there for the long haul.
• Positive traits: This Natal Mars – Saturn aspect gives the passion, dedication, and endurance to achieve great success. You are a sexy, charismatic, and smooth operator. Your physical body is well-proportioned, strong, and very attractive. You also have leadership qualities and a real talent for teaching and inspiring others by setting a good example.
• Negative traits: there are no negative traits about this aspect.

 MINOR Natal Mars – Saturn aspects

 There are no Minor aspects that are possible or relevant for natal chart interpretation between Mars and Saturn