Mars Square Saturn: What the Aspect Means

Mars square Saturn is a tense aspect (about 90°) between Mars and Saturn. The aspect links two natures: Mars — courage, activity, enterprise, enthusiasm, ambition; Saturn — seriousness, caution, persistence, patience, self-discipline.

Key points:

• • The square is a tense aspect (about 90°).
• • Mars in Vronsky: courage, activity, enterprise, enthusiasm, ambition.
• • Saturn in Vronsky: seriousness, caution, persistence, patience, self-discipline.
• • How the aspect plays out depends on the house Mars occupies.

What does a square between Mars and Saturn mean?

A square is an aspect of about 90° between two planets, usually in signs of different, “hostile” elements. According to Vronsky, it brings obstacles, delays and dissatisfaction that have to be overcome; at the same time it mobilises strength, strengthens the will and tempers character.

Modern Western astrology describes the square as two energies in tension that work not head-on but at cross purposes, and push a person towards change.

In a particular chart much depends on the house Mars occupies, and on the signs and the other aspects.

FAQ

What decides how the Mars–Saturn square plays out? First of all the house Mars occupies, and also the signs and the other aspects of the chart.

What is a square in astrology? A square is an aspect of about 90° between two planets, usually in signs of different, “hostile” elements.

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