What's it mean when Saturn - the notorious taskmaker of the cosmos - is stationed in Aquarius - the revolutionary sign of the zodiac? One thing is for sure... you'll likely feel a burning desire to save the world.

Saturn - The Taskmaker of the Cosmos

Saturn is known to be the planet of challenge and responsibility - it's not nicknamed "the zodiac's taskmaker" for no good reason... It often pushes us out of our comfort zones, in exchange for drastic and meaningful change. Saturn has a tendency to feel very coldhearted and rigid - always following the rules and traditional structures. This tendency makes the changes bumpy and uncomfortable, and sometimes even sad and depressing, honestly if Saturn had a motto is would probably be "the school of hard knocks". But despite the challenges and bumpy roads, one thing is certain - Saturn keeps on pushing forward, no matter what.

Aquarius - The Revolutionary of the Zodiac

In stark contrast to Saturn, Aquarius hates thinking "inside the box". It's often associated with cutting-edge technological advances and massive leaps in the areas of science, technology, and medicine. Aquarius is very much focused on the greater good of humankind, often nicknamed as the humanitarian of the zodiac, Aquarius wants to make sure that society is always moving forward, always making strides in the right direction, and always doing the right thing. Because of this, Aquarius is often associated with heavy periods of activism and change.

When Saturn is in Aquarius

Saturn in Aquarius is a tough transit. The very nature of these two zodiac beasts contrasts so highly, that you're sure to feel a lot of turmoil - happening both inside of you and in the world as a whole. Expect BIG changes to put into motion when Saturn is in Aquarius. The taskmaker is here to get things done, and Aquarius is here to make sure it's in a direction that's beneficial for all of society. Expect big changes to be happening in the areas of technology and science.

When Saturn is Retrograde in Aquarius

When the taskmaker of the zodiac stations retrograde in Aquarius, the spotlight will be shone directly on you. So get ready to feel a little... uncomfortable. Saturn is going to be calling out all of your boundaries, rules, and internal code of ethics that you haven't been following.  Any outdated beliefs or ideologies will be called to surface, and Aquarius is here to make sure you bring all that outdated "stuff" into the 21st century.

Saturn in Aquarius Natal

If you were born with Saturn in Aquarius you're likely to have a very scientific mind - excelling in the areas of engineering, science, and technology. But you're not just brilliant, you're also here for a mission - to advance the world. You're a bit quirky and unconventional, but that doesn't distract from your structured tendencies and preference for rules. You're the type of person that everyone wants at a brainstorming session.

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