Saturn acts as a very powerful ally if it is in harmony with other strong planets. However, hard aspects with Saturn create a lot of obstacles and limitations in your life. For example, a person may feel lonely and experience many problems in his relationships if Saturn aspects Venus. Saturn is usually associated with self doubts and therefore, it is related to depression. However, Saturn builds in faith so that you can walk through the obstacles and achieve success. Saturn is also associated with fears, mysteries, losses etc.

Astrologically, one of the most important times in your life is when Saturn comes back to meet your natal Saturn. This happens in the late 20s. During this period, you get real with yourself and your mission in life. If you’ve been coasting on bravado and wishful thinking, Saturn will cause the foundation to dissolve beneath your feet. This period is also associated with re-evaluation, change, stress and upheaval. For some, it gives confirmation that you’re on the right track. And you get another chance to take stock when Saturn returns again in your late 50s.

Saturn’s movements have always been associated with bad luck, great losses, punishing situations, stress, depression etc. There’s some balance to how we see Saturn now, since many of its hardest lessons and trials lead to the richest, most hard-won rewards.

From a different point of view, Saturn is a blessing in disguise. It keeps us focussed on our path and teaches to learn our own fights. Saturn rules Capricorn and this teaches us that some goals require us to plod through dread to generate more inner discipline. Jupiter balances this out faith, optimism and trust that all the hard work will pay off. Saturn doesn't promise success, but by laying out the steps, and sticking to the path despite the distractions and doubts, you start to gain Saturn-approved mastery regardless of the outcome. It is the path to unshakable self-esteem.

Saturn may seem to be punishing and limiting, but so is life. When you toss up your hands and claim to be overwhelmed, inert, depressed, someone else has to be the authority in your life. This authority can be given to a boss, father, spouse, teacher, friend, or even a punishing voice inside your head. Once you’ve been humbled and humiliated enough, you might decide to pull yourself up and be your own boss. The position of Saturn in different houses, signs and transits shows where you will be in life.

The importance of Saturn in Vedic Astrology