Saturn Characteristics Interpretation
Symbol: Karmic obstacles.
Meaning: Responsibility, limitations, hindrances.
Positive Traits: Serious and responsible, practical and reliable, cautious, self-disciplined, frugal, patient, ambitious.
Negative Traits: Too conservative, self-repressive, despondent, cold and unfeeling, harsh and domineering, vile and cruel.
Saturn has a very distinct ring system that symbolizes limitations; thus it is very conservative and traditional. It is cautious and practical, taking careful steps forward without daring to take shortcuts. It approaches tasks methodically and does not aim too high or dream too far. There is a tendency to think of failure before success due to a pessimistic mindset that anticipates losses first. This leads to overthinking and an inability to take risks. As a result, it gives the impression of lacking confidence and being unoriginal. Saturn is associated with difficulties and obstacles; it can reveal where challenges lie and the sources of pressure—issues that must be overcome throughout one’s life.
Excerpt from Astrology Arena