Saturn in aspect to Ascendant

Saturn conjunct to the Ascendant indicates that you are conservative and self-disciplined in your behavior. You tend to be shy about asserting yourself, so people may assume you are indifferent to them. You have strong doubts about your worth, which makes you cautious when meeting competition. This lack of self-confidence will eventually be replaced by self-assurance as you learn through experience to understand yourself. You do not have the kind of aggressive drive that impresses people on first meeting, but you show reliability, and they learn to depend on you. Others see your good qualities long before you realize them. Self-effacing by nature, you prefer the sidelines rather than the spotlight.

You are efficient in mobilizing your resources and are sure to realize your goals, but you underestimate your abilities. You are a 'slow starter' who needs the reassurance of some successful endeavors before you define your objectives and make careful plans to achieve them. You are prepared to grow one step at a time in achieving the excellence you are capable of. When a decision is required, you tend to hesitate because you want to be sure first. You sometimes miss opportunities for fear you will be ridiculed if you make the wrong decision. Responsible to a fault, you will never let down anyone who depends on you. Learn to love yourself more, so you can feel you deserve the good things in life that you work for so diligently. You can be victimized by people who take advantage of your unwillingness to fight for your rights, but you never forget such incidents. Although not a vindictive person, you bide your time until the moment comes when they need your assistance; then you repay them with cool indifference.

Saturn conjunct Ascendant: When Saturn colors the way of presenting ourselves to the outside world, we give the impression of being sober, reserved, secretive and serious. Probably we are afraid to let go, and view people and things pessimistically behind a rather cold front.

Saturn is not a planet that leads us to be swayed by enthusiasm. We test the water carefully before we take the plunge. Safety first is our motto. The sense of responsibility that weighs us down is sometimes expressed physically in a stoop, as if we were literally bent beneath a burden - a burden we have taken on ourselves.

We seldom reveal what is going on inside, and people have difficulty in getting to know us. Defensiveness is responsible for the fact that we can be plagued by feelings of loneliness. Yet Saturn can allow us to lose these feelings in the company of a special individual, a person with whom we feel safe. We would go through fire and water for someone like this; even so, it is hard for us to show emotions.

Saturn conjunct Ascendant: Saturn represents what we approach with caution, and our feelings of insecurity. The Ascendant indicates how we start new ventures, as well as the persona we project. Saturn conjuncting the Ascendant indicates individuals who are often insecure about their abilities when they are young, for a self-worth facet in the personality needs development. In early childhood there was a rejection by the father in some way; these people didn't feel accepted or encouraged by him. As young adults they feel apprehensive about being approved of by those in authority; they may deem it necessary to work too hard in order to attain whatever life experience they seek.

The self-worth dilemma will be indicated by the sign in which the conjunction occurs. If Saturn is in the first house, then as these people mature and earn a concept of worthiness, a personal strength will emerge, for Saturn in the first house can indicate the ability to persevere.

Saturn conjunct Ascendant: The Saturn rising person will usually approach the world with a certain amount of caution, as if on some level feeling that it is not a very safe place - certainly not safe enough to venture out without wearing at least a little armor-plating. Typically, the individual feels that he or she must be ready to defend him or herself against possible disaster. I once looked after a boy aged about 11, with Saturn rising. Whenever we went out, he used first to go around the house, checking that the windows and doors were tightly bolted and that the plugs were all pulled out of the electric sockets. Thus his persona was a serious one. The immediate impression he made was of someone older than his years and very responsible. At the same time, being so well defended, it was not easy to see the vulnerable little boy underneath. The oldest in the family, he took on what he saw as the role of father when his parents divorced, and this is quite typical of a 1st house Saturn.

Margaret Thatcher, the so-called 'Iron Lady', has Saturn rising in Scorpio. She seems to have a very controlled persona, to have her guard up at all times. She doesn't seem very spontaneous. Satirists often portray her as being something of a heavy schoolteacher type, ready to discipline and control irksome cabinet ministers.

Because people with Saturn conjuncting the Ascendant do not see the world as a particularly safe place, they often take steps to control the environment and those within it. They want to leave nothing to chance, and they want to be seen as being a person who 'never puts a foot wrong'. In fact, this insistence on never putting a foot wrong is a common Saturnian one, whatever the configuration.

The controlled responsible exterior may not necessarily be indicative of a particularly responsible or serious person, but merely indicates that is the impression that the individual initially makes.

Saturn rising is often associated with a difficult or delayed birth, as if the baby is reluctant to come out and enter into the world. Perhaps this infant is controlling the situation from the word 'go', or on some level feels he / she needs to. In any event, the caution about and fear of greeting the world naked and exposed seems to persist throughout much of life.

The Saturn rising person often goes out into the world ready to be a patriarchal figure, a disciplinarian perhaps, someone older than his or her years, and a responsible, dutiful type.

Saturn conjunct Ascendant: Alan Arkin 0, Sean Connery 1, Jon Voight 1, Karl Renz 2, Flickinger 2, Ivy 2, Joanne Woodward 3, BenT 3, BarryKl 4, Lori 4, Collon 5, Orson Welles 6, Miriam 6, Prabhukar 6, Keith 7, Cynthia 8, JBLight 8, Brian Wilson 9

Saturn sextile Ascendant

Saturn sextile the Ascendant indicates that you take pains to express yourself clearly and thoughtfully. You realize that you are responsible for your conduct, and you act with self-discipline, knowing you will have to account for any failure to do things right. You are serious about everything you do. Because of your integrity, reliability, virtue, and sound moral principles, some people consider you self-righteous, but they also respect you. Basically efficient, you plan methodically before doing anything, to make sure it is done right the first time. You are appalled by the effort others waste in nonproductive activities.

You know how to define your objectives and establish your priorities. In conversation, you are a person of few but well-chosen words. People who speak without thinking seem very superficial to you. Because of your conservative manner, people may think of you as detached and indifferent. The fact is, you are busily trying to make sense from your observations, and you can do this only by being quiet and composed. Once you have formed an opinion, it is nearly impossible for others to make you change it unless they provide a compelling reason. You are very demanding but fair in your dealings, and you expect people to fulfill their agreements with you.

Your perspective may be narrower than most people's, but you are more profound in your understanding of people's motivations and deepest problems. Because you understand people so well, you can be effective in positions of leadership, matching the right person with the proper role as cleverly as a chess player.

You are quite concerned about security in your later years, so you plan to capitalize on every talent you possess in order to gain the optimum results. You strive for excellence in developing your personal resources.

Saturn sextile Ascendant: Lucille Ball 0, Jane Fonda 0, Friedrich Nietzche 0, Hugh Hefner 1, Paul Newman 1, JonathanG 1, Steve Jobs 2, Groucho Marx 2, Wilhelm Reich 2, Mitt Romney 2, Peter Sellers 2, Jean 2, OmNi 3, Nikola Tesla 3, Antonio 3, Bill Clinton 4, Queen Elizabeth II 4, Robert Hand 4, Suji 4, Virginia 4

Saturn square Ascendant

Saturn square the Ascendant shows that you are basically apprehensive about asserting yourself because you are afraid that you will encounter a lot of opposition. You underestimate your capabilities. In competition with others, you prefer to move slowly at first, in order to gain self-confidence. When pressured excessively, you tend to withdraw rather than fight. You avoid challenges whenever possible and are defensive when you do accept them. If forced to defend yourself, however, you will use every trick you know to protect yourself.

You are a late starter in defining the goals you hope to achieve. Because you are too cautious and self-disciplined for your own good, you deprive yourself of many opportunities. Some people may think of you as cold and indifferent, but in fact you are serious and responsible. From your experiences, you have learned that you have to earn everything you get, and you don't expect to get any rewards without making a substantial contribution. A perfectionist, you aren't content unless you can do your very best at all times.

Your early home life was probably an austere experience. It would seem that there was little warmth between you and your parents, and you were expected to perform your duties without question. Though you respected your parents or guardians, it is not likely that you felt any great tenderness for them. The result is that now you are extremely cautious and reserved when dealing with people in authoritative positions.

You are very preoccupied with achieving a position that will reasonably assure your financial security. You are far more talented than you know, and you will eventually realize this as you gain the success and recognition you deserve. In your determination to realize your goals, you persist in spite of setbacks. The security you gain in your material affairs compensates for your emotional insecurity about meeting someone who will share your life completely.

Saturn square or opposite Ascendant: Here the reserve and aloofness so typical of all Saturn/ Ascendant aspects are caused chiefly by the degree of vulnerability we feel. We respond to people in a nervous, even mistrustful way. When we wish to express ourselves, Saturn interferes and we clam up instead. Also, with these aspects, we can be heavy-handed; a trait unlikely to give popularity. The irritation shown by others further increases uncertainty and vulnerability. We must be careful not to keep saying 'I'm no good', 'No-one likes me' and so on: statements such as these have a knack of being self-fulfilling and may stop us finding the warmth we seek.

Due to unfortunate experiences in contacts with others, we sometimes go into complete seclusion, or hide behind a 'wooden mask' of some sort - that of a careerist, for example ¬in order to keep out of range at the personal level.

The tense aspects make us very insecure on this point and, when we brood over it too much, we are liable to suffer from listlessness and fatigue. With the unconscious working flat out in an attempt to solve problems that have arisen or might arise, energy that would normally be available to the conscious is used up. However, if we learn to confine worries to practical issues (as it is perfectly possible to do with the tense aspects), we can become the same responsible, down-to-earth individuals we would be with one of the easy aspects - although never the life and soul of the party.

Saturn square or opposite Ascendant: When Saturn squares the Ascendant, the approach to any new beginning is clouded with conflict, for early in the life the father was not encouraging. These individuals will commence new activities with caution or apprehension. Some of the conflict will be caused by an inner lack of self-confidence, for early problems with the father image usually manifest as problems with authority figures later on. The square indicates a self-worth predicament that can be coupled with the sign quality dilemma indicated by the square aspect.

With the opposition of Saturn to the Ascendant there will also be an early childhood conflict with the father, and there will be a need for authority approval, or a feeling of caution attached to any new beginning. A feeling of compromise occurs because the needs of the partner (or the partner's opinions) will influence the new steps forward in life.

Saturn square Ascendant: Al Pacino 0, Marybeth 0, Hillary Rodham Clinton 1, LouG 1, Suzanne Somers 2, Judin 2, Tyler 2, Muhammad Ali 3, G.W. Bush 3, J.Paul Getty 3, Pablo Picasso 3, Ramakrishna 3, Jesse Ventura 3, Jane 3, Paulo 3, Shiloh 3, Uri Geller 4, Meher Baba 4, Lynn Forester de Rothschild 4, H.G. Wells 4, Kim Basinger 5, Charlie Chaplin 5, Robert Plant 5, Duane 5, James Dean 6, Georges Gurdjieff 6, Leif 6, Kyle 7, Marcy 7

Saturn trine Ascendant

Saturn trine the Ascendant means that you feel a great responsibility for developing your creative talents to derive the greatest benefit from them. You understand that success does not always come easily and that only hard work will produce the results you want. Although your parents may not have been able to give you any financial advantages, you appreciate them for teaching you to rely on yourself. Not a trailblazer, you depend on traditional means of expression for your ideas. You prefer to assert yourself in fields that hold a reasonable promise of security, because you don't like to gamble or take unnecessary chances.

Your priorities are directed to achieving material success and distinction. You measure people by the depth of their conversation, whether they are intellectual or superficial. You like to compare your net worth with that of your contemporaries. You want to be thought of as a person who came up the hard way and succeeded in spite of the odds.

You are loyal to those you care for. Although you may not have a wide circle of friends, you keep the friends you have. You are not especially preoccupied with physical pleasures, primarily because you would rather go without, if you can't have exactly what you want. Actually, you are not easily 'turned on' by just anybody. Before you allow yourself to indulge in a romantic escapade, you try to learn what credentials a person has. Your indifference to exclusively physical relationships tends to keep people at a distance. Because you don't really like yourself enough, you think you deserve no more than the minimal pleasures you now have.

Since you are such an isolationist, you deprive yourself of the companionship of people who really appreciate you. You have to show that you are warmer than you appear, and learn to lower the barriers that keep people from warming up to you. Others respect you for your stoicism, but they may also criticize you for your inability to relate.

Saturn trine Ascendant: Ursula Andress 0, Joze 0, TonyO 0, TomW 1, Jack Nicholson 2, Albert Schweitzer 2, Ted Turner 2, JerryGr 3, RoyO 3, Ronald Reagan 4, Elizabeth Taylor 4, Ashira 4, Dipesh 4, Sarik 4, Seligma 4, Tom 5, Dick Cheney 6, Thomas Edison 6, Aldous Huxley 6, Olof 6, PaulS 6

Saturn quincunx Ascendant

Saturn inconjunct the Ascendant means that you take yourself too seriously for your own good. You are so dedicated to your responsibilities that they take a big toll on your physical reserves. In fulfilling obligations, however, you are skillful at not going to extremes if you can avoid it. You plan your moves with tactical strategy to derive the most benefit from your efforts, wasting little time and energy on nonessentials. Cautious and reserved, you appear detached and unapproachable to the people you deal with. You offer your services only after carefully evaluating those you will serve to determine if they deserve your assistance. You are sometimes overly preoccupied with the affairs of other people. Although you rarely offer advice unless asked, when you do, your suggestions are often too painful to accept or too demanding. Because of this, others may resent your help.

You generally tell the truth because this is the only way you can live with yourself. You are determined to get the most out of your potentials, so developing your talents is high on your list of priorities. Experience has taught you to be self-reliant, and although you may be a slow learner, you never forget what you've learned. You want to be recognized for excellence in everything you do, and you secretly fear you may not succeed. Your superiors respect you for your honesty and integrity.

You utilize every resource at your disposal to gain financial security. Your friends probably consider you a bit close with your money, but you know that you would never turn to them if you needed help, preferring to get along on your own until fortune is on the upswing. You invest only in enterprises that have a reasonable chance of success, and you seek a comfortable status that you can hold onto. not easily induced to seek the limelight, you prefer to bask in your accomplishments.

Saturn quincunx Ascendant: In the inconjunct, too, we are rather fretful, although not sure why. For us, to go out into the world is to become insecure, anxious and defensive; and, however much we might wish to be friendly, our behavior is cold and reserved. Or we keep carrying on about general responsibilities; sometimes reasonably enough but often quite out of turn, so that associates take us for incorrigible pessimists with no appreciation of the lighter side of life.

If we are taken up with responsibilities, we find them difficult to discuss. Explanations lack clarity, or we seem to get everything round the wrong way. In short, we fail to show our true feelings. Consequently, we can alternate between prolonger hard work and prolonged bouts of idleness when we do nothing at all.

Yet, in the end, we can shape our lives successfully and achieve self-confidence. As with every inconjunct, however, there usually has to be some crisis first which pinpoints the source of the trouble.

Saturn quincunx Ascendant: Bob Dylan 0, Jack Nicklaus 0, Salvadore Dali 1, Nisargadatta 1, Sri Aurobindo 2, Robert Downey, Jr. 2, AndyF 2, George 2, Jude 2, Helen Keller 3, Shirley McLaine 3, Dheeraj 3, Bruce Lee 4

Saturn opposite Ascendant

Saturn opposition the Ascendant shows that you are defensive in your associations. You have to exert a lot of pressure to get a response from people, and most times you don't think it's worth the effort. You tend to be so preoccupied with your own affairs that you can't be too concerned with anyone else's. But at the same time you accuse people of being indifferent to you. The truth is, you are so reserved about projecting yourself into their lives that you give the impression you think yourself better than they are. So they keep their distance and are not likely to warm up to you.

You assume people will not appreciate your talents, so you don't offer your services. Convinced that others are more competent, you are afraid to accept challenging competition. You need to approval of others to reassure yourself of your skills. You cautiously test people's reactions to what you do and draw their conclusions for them before they have a chance to express an opinion. Probably you had an austere beginning and are not accustomed to being praised for your efforts. Although you have a mind of your own, you are never sure you can exploit your ideas and get a favorable response, which you desperately need. A minor chore like asking for a pay increase is a major event to you, and you have to have a lot of determination to do it.

You prefer people to come to you, because you fear they won't accept you if you go to them. You may be obsessed by the thought that your subconscious fears are obvious to everyone, but of course they are not. The only guilt you should feel is in your failure to assert yourself enough. Because you are more competent than most of your competitors, you will never take on a task you can't handle. Until you try, of course, you won't know this. You secretly fear responsibility, but you are more than able to perform your duties and fulfill your obligations, both to yourself and to others. You need the reassurance of knowing that achievement is well within your grasp.

Saturn opposite Ascendant: Those with Saturn on the Descendant often look to other people to live out the responsible, dutiful, mature or even patriarchal qualities, although they themselves will usually be very responsible about relationship matters and, in their own way, also very much in control. There can be a fear of relationship with Saturn contacting either end of this axis: fear of being in a relationship and fear of not being in one. At best, Saturn contacting these angles suggests that the individual is able to apply him- / herself to building up a relationship with another person by responsibly dealing with the different obstacles as they occur.

Saturn opposite Ascendant: GaryCl 0, Q 0, Willie Nelson 1, Woody Allen 2, Warren Beatty 2, Clark 2, Medwick 2, Patrice 2, Andrew 3, Tammy 3, John Dillinger 5, Howard Hughes 6, Johanna 7, Ralph 7, Al 8, Silas 8