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posted July 09, 2011 04:56 AM            

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In synastry, I do think that Saturn acts like glue because (when operating well), it is all about serious commitment and the ability of the couple to master what makes a workable relationship. When Saturn is manifesting badly, it is also glue, but then what holds the couple together degenerates into finding ways to trap each other through imposing controls, limitations and restrictions. With the soft aspects the couple finds it easy to achieve either the positive or negative expression of Saturn (depending on the health of Saturn in their own individual charts) in the way that they relate to each other. With the hard aspects, the desire to bond is still there, BUT the couple will find it much more difficult to come to an agreement over what kind of rules, limitation or commitments they are both willing to accept within the relationship.

I looked at five charts of couples who have been married over 20 years. All of them had some aspects to Saturn. All five of them had soft aspects (trine or sextile) between Venus and Saturn. The other factor I found which was a bit more obscure (but does make sense) is that 3 had quindeciles (165 degrees) between Sun and Saturn and the other 2 had Moon quindecile Saturn. Quindeciles to Saturn in synastry? mmm.... Well this is the aspect of obsession/compulsion .... and perhaps it makes sense that an unrelenting focus on the issue of commitment (Saturn) would be important if the couple is to maintain the bond between them on a long term basis.

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