The relationship series - Saturn in the seventh house

Partnerships as a proof of maturity 

Maria Clara Eimmart,
Aspect of Saturn

Partnerships whether professional or personal are no laughing matter for Saturn in the 7^th house and often, Saturn in this position can make the person feel at a disadvantage when it comes to relationships. Saturn, the planet that gives us challenges, many tasks and responsibilities in the area it touches in the horoscope, can also mean that someone with this position prefers a partner who is older – or partnerships with an age gap anyway, which can also mean that the partner is much younger.  Equally, with all the life lessons indicated with this position, the kind of relationships that last a life-time may be experienced a little later in life but when they do – they last! Saturn feels most comfortable in the 7^th house where consistency and longevity is needed.

Initially, however, Saturn in the 7^th house has to overcome some inhibitions when it comes to The Other – not necessarily other people in general such as groups of friends and work colleagues but the other person we interact with on an intimate or simply a one-to-one level.  Someone with Saturn in the 7^th house needs to trust to open up to the other person. Throughout this time, Saturn in the 7^th house ensures that a person is faced with numerous endurance tests of loyalty in relationships!

Once a person with this Saturn placement realises that endurance tests and relationship challenges more often than not have to do with negative expectations rather than reality, a certain kind of wisdom and neutral state of mind, often a change in attitude, or at the very least acceptance sets in. In fact, acceptance is one of the key lessons of Saturn.

So, once married, this Saturn will try and remain married even if the partner is experienced as oppressive. And despite feeling a little under the thumb, this person will do almost anything to fulfil marital duties and responsibilities – after all, a marriage contract is a contract.

Saturn is also known for resisting change and interestingly, in the 7^th house although the partner may appear older than his years, as times passes, the same partner appears younger as his look and behaviour tends to remain the same over time!

Depending on the sign and house ruler, someone with Saturn in the 7^th house may feel quite uncomfortable in his own skin due to Saturn’s aspect to the 1^st house of self and the physical body.

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