Saturn in the signs - Scorpio

Fear of Intimacy

Goddess Tarot by Kris Waldherr

Saturn in the emotional sign of Scorpio realises over and over again that he is emotionally dependent on other people. Out of fear of being hurt, this Saturn prefers to keep his emotions to himself and in extreme cases build a barrier around him to protect his feelings. There may be a resistance to getting close to other people although it’s clear that this Saturn is quite an emotional one. This can even stretch to Saturn in Scorpio wanting to put barriers and limitations around physical needs, enjoyment and pleasures.

In traditional astrology, Scorpio is ruled by Mars, the planet of pioneering endeavors and constant forward movement. However, Saturn likes clear structures that always remain in place and with that comes a fear and a deeply-felt resistance to the constant change and transformation Mars imposes – in particular in connection with the sign of Scorpio.

Saturn in Scorpio can also have highly controlling qualities, however, there can also be marked endurance in people with this placement. This can also result in someone who insists on his point of view - giving in is equal to defeat with Saturn in this sign.

It may sound heavy-going for some but Saturn in Scorpio may do well out of a psychotherapy treatment to understand his fear of intimacy, resistance to change and the need to control.