Saturn: Responsibility versus Burden

Saturn is a planet that a lot of people fear. As the teacher, sometimes its lessons are learned in the hardest ways (actually, most of them are, but that's because we're stubborn!).

We can often view Saturn as a burden, but this shouldn't be the view. Saturn is only a burden if you don't deal with it properly. But if you can work with it, then you can take some control, and once Saturn sees you're doing the right thing, Saturn'll start helping you out.

The Key to Managing Saturn: Take Responsibility

One of the keys to managing Saturn is to take responsibility. Again, something humans aren't too fond of! But Saturn requires you to be more responsible with whatever areas of life are ruled by the sign and house Saturn is in with your natal chart, or house transit Saturn is transiting or planet it's aspecting.

It can often be very difficult at first, and you may not see much progress made right away. But after some time, Saturn can come to your side. Saturn doesn't come to your side right away, because Saturn wants to make sure you're serious about doing it right this time. That means it can feel hard at first, and maybe for a while, before things turn around.

Why does responsibility help? Taking responsibility can help you to take control over your life, and Saturn can give you more in terms of progress and success when you are responsible.

Saturn's requirements are for you to:

• be smart about what you do, so you need to do your homework with any actions you take and decisions you make
  
• work hard for what you want to achieve or to get to where you want to be, because Saturn wants you to earn it and deserve it when you make it or get there
  
• really care about what you're doing and what you want, and not do things or want things for the wrong reasons
  
• be responsible, to do the right thing in life and by others

It may feel like a burden when you . . .

All of this can feel like a burden when you don't want to adhere to it, which usually means you're running from something you don't want to face or being self-sabotaging. Then it's even more important for you to work with Saturn though.

Be mindful of Saturn instead of fearful. Take on the responsibilities head-on rather than seeing Saturn as a burden. Saturn can be a great ally in life when you've worked with Saturn and acknowledge the wise teacher Saturn is.

Suggested Reading: How to Survive Transit Saturn in the Houses