Saturn in Aries

In impulsive Aries, Saturn makes us all risk-takers.

This placement is keen to start projects and dive in headfirst. There is a strong sense of self-discovery here and a desire to define and invent an independent identity. While you may walk away with some bumps and bruises, this placement helps cultivate the courage to take risks and make mistakes that will ultimately help you grow. Aries is also a very physical sign, so Saturn in the sign of the Ram is a great time to start a new workout routine or physical health regimen.

Saturn in Aries: Significance & Meaning

Element And Modality: Fire & Cardinal

Positive keywords for Saturn in Aries:

• Concentrated
• Patient
• Persevering
• Restraint
• Tentative

Negative keywords for Saturn in Aries:

• Conflicted
• Insolent
• Repressed
• Tense
• Unfocused

Saturn in Aries Personality

Saturn in Aries is the Lone Ranger. Wherever they go, whatever they do, they do it their way. However, this individualistic urge isn't necessarily born of ego. In fact, Saturn in this sign tends toward self-deprecation. Instead, they see asking for assistance as an indication of weakness or simply a bother to other people. These individuals have an overwhelming need to be perceived as strong and capable. Thus, it can seem like a great bit of cosmic irony that admitting defeat or difficulty takes a particularly strong spirit.

As a result, gaining confidence is one of Saturn's lessons for these individuals. Like all of Saturn's lessons, they can help their students on the path to true success once mastered.

Positive Traits

Saturn in Aries tempers Aries' natural impulsiveness to create a more cautious individual. Depending on other factors, recklessness can be foreign concepts for those with this placement, as their inner doubt forces them to consider (and reconsider and reconsider again) their actions. A little restraint can be positive, especially for Aries Saturn natives whose charts are brimming with fire energy.

Still, they retain some of the Martian intensity in their undertakings and can dominate their chosen industries, provided they overcome their deep-seated fears. Paired with a logical approach, Aries Saturn can be very persuasive when the situation calls for it.

Negative Traits

Conversely, Aries' natural trouble with authority is magnified in Saturn. In their younger years, those with their Saturn in Aries may struggle with self-doubt. The result is an insecure yet unyielding coworker. It's no wonder that some Aries Saturn's prefer nontraditional career paths such as freelancing.

Furthermore, Saturn in Aries may not see eye-to-eye with authority figures, preferring the beat of their own drums to commands from above. With the planet in the sign of its fall, those with this placement struggle with concepts typically associated with Saturn, such as authority, ego, and decision-making. The superheated fire of Mars, Aries' ruling planet, appears dimmed with Saturn in Aries.

Conclusion

Saturn finds an odd fit in Aries. However, discomfort isn't unfamiliar to serious Saturn. Somehow, Saturn in Aries shares the Capricornian tendency toward excessive self-reliance. It's rare to find someone with their Saturn in Aries willing to ask for help. Conversely, Saturn dampens the standard Aries braggadocio, so while they stand alone, those with their Saturn in this sign shy away from standing out. This can make for a confounding existence, as their contradicting urges fight for dominance.

As Aries Saturn natives age, they typically find the nerve and confidence to stand tall. Nothing is achieved easily with Saturn in this sign, so they must be ready to roll up their sleeves.