In this post, I would like to analyse the effects of Saturn when it enters the sign of Leo. The post will explain the symbolic synergies between the planet and the sign and describe how Saturn in Leo affects the native.
Saturn in Leo is symbolically depicted as the servant in the throne room. When Saturn comes into the sign of Leo, there is a fundamental disharmony happening here, due to the mutual enmity between Saturn and the Sun, the planet ruling over Leo. The servant is supposed to serve the king behind the scenes, but he feels very uncomfortable in the spotlight of the royal palace. First of all, the flawed, pessimistic, and negative nature of Saturn becomes exposed in the bright splendour of the throne room. Therefore, having Saturn in Leo shows that you are quite aware of your weaknesses and shortcomings. One common theme characteristic of people with this placement is that they have a history of negative experiences with authority figures (such as father, teachers, or the government) who have been harshly criticising these natives. An individual with their natal Saturn in Leo might have a difficulty moving beyond their liabilities and working on correcting them. They may try to overcompensate for these flaws, appearing to be strong and powerful. This is due to the fact that they cannot accept weaknesses indicated by Saturn, so they try to act as if they were not real.
Furthermore, the democratic, subordinate, and lowly nature of Saturn clashes with the hierarchical, proud, dominant, and aristocratic qualities of the sign Leo. As a result of this disharmony, it is difficult for you to start at the bottom and work your way to the top. Sometimes you may have a hard time bearing the burdens of life. You do not easily follow or comply with orders, rules, or advice established by authority figures. You may complain about difficulties you face, rather than silently enduring through them and moving forward in life. Moreover, the cold, private, and detached traits of Saturn are not compatible with the warm, extroverted, and worldly nature of Leo. This shows that sometimes in relationships and friendships you can quickly change between being affectionate and distant or cold, which can be perplexing to your closest ones. At times you can even be quite ruthless, harsh, and unaffected emotionally by things that happen to you. More positively, however, the perseverant and strict qualities of Saturn resonate well with the committed and fixed attributes of Leo. The interpretation of this harmonious resonance is that despite all the difficulties described above, once you embark on a certain course of action, you will be able to succeed owing to sheer stubbornness and determination.
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