Saturn in Taurus

Saturn is the last visible planet in the solar system, representing the outer limits of our reality and the literal barrier between the planets we can see with our naked eye and those of which we need a microscope for: Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. 

Just like the unmistakable rings that mark Saturn in our sky, Saturn in astrology represents the boundaries of reality, the borders of one idea to the next. He is the traditionalist, the one who preserves the rituals of society and helps maintain the status quo, what is “socially acceptable.” Saturn teaches lessons through a series of shut doors or when you’re facing restriction and limitation in your life, showing you how you can do more with less.

Saturn takes 29.5 years to move through the twelve zodiac signs, so your Saturn Return around the ages of 28-31 is a very important astrological transit to note. This period of time, repeated again around 56-59, marks a moment where all your lessons about life reach a major culmination. You are finally integrating all parts of yourself from your prior years, officially reaching “maturity.” People may notice who they once were is no longer relevant or important for their future, resulting in breakups, career changes, or personal crises that question the meaning of their own reality. If you have been avoiding an important issue or matter in your life, you can expect it to be carried back around during your Saturn return. 

In Hellenistic astrology, Saturn is considered a malefic planet, meaning he brings challenges and other hardships when activated. He is a member of the Day team, so if you were born during the Day, Saturn is generally more constructive and can help you build long-term achievements. Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius, is exalted in Libra, fallen in Aries, and detriment in Cancer and Leo.

Let’s look in more detail at Saturn in Aries. Please note these write-ups are more generalized, and the way your Saturn placement manifests is unique within your birthchart. To learn more about your birthchart, request a reading here.

To read about Saturn in the other signs, go here.

Saturn in Taurus

Taurus is a fixed, earth sign ruled by Venus. Saturn is already the slowest personal planet in the sky, and when placed in Taurus, it tends to emphasize Saturn’s slow, steady, persistent, and fixed nature. Saturn teaches discipline and life lessons through long-lasting and long-term actions, and in Taurus, there tends to be more acceptance when goals or visions take longer to manifest. Saturn in Taurus folks are not afraid of a long journey ahead, and tend to have the willpower to see something through many years of making. They are fixed though, so when something needs to change, like a boundary or responsibility, they may struggle to implement that change quickly. They can get stuck in one method or belief of being, putting blinders on even when there are many messages showing them the boundaries are eroding or something needs to be let go of.

However, when it comes to creating a reliable structure and long-term plan for something, you can rely on Saturn in Taurus to be steadfast in their work. Saturn and Venus are two planets that often work well together, Venus can beautify the work and make it more personal, Saturn can put in the long-term effort and is able to ensure the structure is not just pleasing, but also solid and sound for any disruption. The Moon is also exalted in Taurus, so Saturn in Taurus folks often have the tendency to build up strong boundaries around their comforts and necessities. You can expect them to turn something down if it feels unsafe or uncomfortable to their body and spirit. 

When a Saturn in Taurus is struggling or failing to implement their lessons, it can often manifest the opposite way – a frustration around responsibilities that require long-term effort. Or perhaps they lack boundaries when it comes to putting their comfort first, and they often sacrifice the safety of themselves for other’s needs. A younger Saturn in Taurus will need to learn to provide for themselves first, and maintain necessary boundaries around their material possessions and what they share with others, or they will face those lessons during their Saturn return. 

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There is so much more to look at when it comes to Saturn in your chart, including neighboring planets, the position of the sign ruler, and aspects to Saturn! To learn more about your birthchart, request a reading here.