Opposition in astrology is a rather tense aspect, bringing an individual a lot of troubles in material life. However, everything is relative, and in those days when a person experiences manifestations of complex aspects, he grows as a person.
The opposition of Saturn-Jupiter is particularly difficult to tolerate by those who are attached to the benefits of the material world. Consider the features of this aspect. What is the strength of the native with this aspect, what are its weaknesses?
Jupiter and Saturn. Symbols of the planets
Saturn symbolizes duty, industriousness, asceticism, patience and firm will. Strong Saturn promises the native material and time constraints, difficulties in achieving the cherished goals, and in return gives perseverance. However, if a person has passed this "Saturnian path of barriers", he gains firm ground in society. And no one will be able to remove him from his post, until his retirement.
Jupiter, on the other hand, endows the native with excessive optimism and carelessness. It allows you to expand financial opportunities and relax, not particularly looking for anywhere. But also this planet is responsible for religion and helps all those who first embarked on the path of spiritual development. Therefore, in the Eastern astrological tradition, the planet is called the Guru - the teacher.
These two planets by nature have directly opposite aspirations. Their aspects always give contradictions in the nature of the native and certain difficulties. The ruler of Jupiter is considered an idealistic fire sign - Sagittarius. And the ruler of strict Saturn is a practical and earthly Capricorn.
Opposition in the natal chart
These people tend to take on too many responsibilities, go into battle, without feeling the limits of their abilities. They are not allowed to occupy high posts, they must work all their lives in submission, although they are desperate to break free from pressure. Almost no one ever helps them in their careers, since Jupiter is constrained in its manifestations.
A person is often inclined to make mistakes in calculations and overestimate his strength. There may be serious legal troubles regarding real estate or financial speculation.
In general, you need to look at the whole map. Those people who have a stronger planet of contacts manifest themselves in society more as sociable, liberated individuals. And those who have Saturn more strongly are known as hopeless “bores” with a narrow circle of interests, “down-to-earth” careerists. Significantly reduces the severity of the aspect of the presence of trine or sextile to the giant Saturn
Problems in the parental home. Effect of aspect
In a native with such a situation, childhood is often not so cloudless. Parents may make excessive demands on the child, critical and even sometimes tyrannical.
Due to such parental influence, the child grows up extremely insecure, pessimistic and withdrawn. But the role of parents is not to break the character, but it is to temper the will of the native, strengthen the qualities of Saturn. Very often, a native needs to rethink his attitude to himself in adulthood, to develop an adequate self-esteem.
Development of the will as the main task
In astrology there is no such thing as a good or bad aspect. Difficult situations in life help develop will and endurance. In those areas of life where there are tense aspects or planets in exile or fall, there is a noticeable spiritual growth, the development of new qualities.
If a person has such an aspect as the Saturn-Jupiter opposition in natal, he will be subject to numerous anxieties and depressions.
For such a person, life is always full of turmoil, conflict, financial difficulties. As well as deep internal contradictions. If they choose the position of "fittinist," then financial affairs return to normal, but they will have to forget about their ambitious ambitions. But having chosen the path of struggle for an independent cause, they will repeatedly fail. This is the position of Sisyphus, forever failing in his aspirations and again embarking on the path of struggle.
Only in adulthood will recognition and success come to the native with the opposition of Saturn-Jupiter. But only if he worthily went through all the hardships and difficulties, developing all the best Saturnian qualities in himself, and at the same time did not lose the thread leading him to spirituality.
Synastry. Opposition Saturn Jupiter
As for the compatibility of partners, one of which has Saturn, and the other of the benefactor of the Guru, such a combination is considered extremely unfavorable for marriage. Firstly, that person who is under the influence of a strict planet will not be able to respect the too "negligent" Jupiter. And secondly, the Jupiterian himself will consider the partner too conservative, depressive and generally of little interest. It is almost impossible to reach consensus on any issue, either in everyday life or in financial matters. Since one seeks to save and save all the time, and the other is used to spending money without hesitation.
Nevertheless, there are positive aspects. Both partners can teach each other a lot. A person with the planet of ascetics teaches us to take life more seriously, not to waste ourselves on trifles, but to build our own life on our own. The second one can teach a partner to rejoice at fun companies, be more friendly and appreciate the simple joys of life.
Transit opposition
Opposition transit Saturn-Jupiter activates the polarization of the planets, forcing a person to break from one pole to another. From liberal views, love of the world and their own land, to purely careeristic goals.
The opposition Jupiter-Saturn (transit) each time raises the questions of personal responsibility, the ability to build long-term plans and correctly evaluate their own capabilities.
When the transit aspects are “superimposed” on our personal card, we have the opportunity to realize something deeper, to develop our worldview. So, although Saturn is considered to be a “harmful" planet, it is impossible to treat it unambiguously badly and gloomily to expect when transit will take place. It is important to make every effort to learn the lesson that the universe provides.
Opposition in strong signs
The opposition of Jupiter in Cancer-Saturn in Capricorn is a position where both planets are strong enough. When Jupiter is in the sign of Cancer, he is in exaltation, that is, in his strongest position. The position of the planet gives support to authoritative persons, organizational skills. A person is capable of generosity, has good energy and vitality. Since Cancer is the sign that symbolizes family values, the comfort of one’s home and love for a large homeland in general, these areas will be very important for a native with this position of Jupiter.
However, the influence of Saturn in Capricorn is no less strong. This formidable planet will lead a person in a completely different direction. People with Saturn in Capricorn in natal are cold, calculating pragmatists. They are able to long and systematically move towards a long-term goal, regardless of anyone or what. These are Saturnians “in their pure” form - that is, isolated ascetics who are not able to liberate themselves internally, communicate heart to heart or have fun.
The influence of two planets "pulls" a person in two different directions. And he will have a very hard time finding a middle ground between the opposing tendencies of his own soul. But it is possible. As a result of the internal struggle, the native becomes both a good family man and a staunch "soldier", reaching the goal, but not so isolated and cynical.
Retrograde of planets
If during the opposition of Jupiter-Saturn in the natal chart one of these giant planets is retrograde, difficulties increase, internal contradictions become extremely tense.
Well-designed Saturn gives self-confidence, a solid core and independence from circumstances. But the retrograde Saturn makes you return inside yourself and reconsider your views on responsibility, re-evaluate your ways of dealing with difficulties. Often the retrograde Saturn in the natal chart is for those people who either try to perform too many tasks or do not want to and do not know how to take responsibility.
The backward Jupiter poses other tasks for the individual. A retrograde planet will manifest itself as a constant search for the “right” philosophy. Man is overly idealistic, looking for a perfect social order, a perfect profession, religion. Adapt to the real world can be very difficult, therefore, neurosis and neurasthenia develop. If a person is internally strong, he sometimes unites people and is a reformer. But this is a rather rare occurrence. Jupiter goes back every 13 months; the duration of the retrograde period is 4 months.
Output
The opposition of Saturn-Jupiter will force a person to experience difficulties in the domestic sphere and in the sphere of relations. If Jupiter expands the circle of contacts, then the Saturnian path is the path alone to a personal goal, personal heights. Therefore, from a young age, the native will have to form his own internal position, be independent and not look for parental care.