#astrological planets
This post will be the second installment in my series on astrological magic. The intent of this post is to provide a study on the planets Saturn and Mars, their uses and effects, and their ideal placement in the heavens. Remember, even if your magic draws primarily on Saturn or Mars’s influences, you probably won’t be successful if this post is all you use as a source of information. This is just one part of a series which gives you pieces of a fairly complex system. It would probably be a good idea to thoroughly read this entire series before you try to use any of the methods which are detailed here. As always, be safe. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask us.
Saturn is considered the most hostile planet in classical astrological magic. Sometimes it has been referred to as the Greater Infortune for that reason. Following that trend, Mars is called the Lesser Infortune. Most older sources seem to recommend avoiding their influences as much as possible, though they universally acknowledge that this can’t always be done. There also appear to be a few types of situation where they are of use, despite their generally unfavorable reputations. Below, I will detail specific considerations you should observe when deciding whether Saturn and Mars are in acceptable places for you to carry out a ritual.
Useful things to consider when dealing with Saturn and Mars:
Concerning houses and planets:
-You will not usually have good results when Saturn or Mars is in the same house as the Moon.
-You always want to avoid having Saturn or Mars at a square or opposition (especially if they are applying to it) with the Moon. A trine or sextile aspect is okay, but not always ideal (except in some specific cases which will be mentioned below).
-It’s ideal to avoid having Saturn or Mars in the same house or at a bad aspect with a planet which rules either of the houses where the Sun or Moon sit.
-Neither Saturn nor Mars should be in the same house as the ascendant or the midheaven, nor should they be at any aspect with either.
-Saturn or Mars can be used as the ruler of the ascendant (and therefore the ruler of the entire chart) sometimes, but you must make sure it is otherwise well-placed.
-You should absolutely never work with Saturn at an aspect to the waxing Moon. This is the worst possible condition for work.
-If Mars is at an aspect with the waxing Moon, this is also very bad. Try to avoid working in these conditions, too.
-If the ascendant and the house where the Moon sits are both ruled by Infortunes, this is not favorable.
-If Saturn is in the 1st House, in Capricorn, or Aquarius, it should not be applying to an aspect with the Moon.
-If Mars is in the 1st House, in Aries, or Scorpio, it should not be applying to aspect with the Moon.
-It’s usually considered ideal to have Saturn and Mars be cadent from the houses where they rule.
-Saturn and Mars should not be in the ascendant house, or any of the other angles. Especially avoid this if they rule over the 2nd, 6th, 8th, or 12thHouses.
-Saturn and Mars should never be conjunct with the Moon or the ruler of the ascendant.
-The rulers of the 4th House and the ascendant aren’t ideally placed if they’re conjunct with Saturn or Mars.
ConcerningParts or Lots:
-Saturn and Mars can be helpful if they are at a favorable aspect to the Part of the Petition.
-Saturn and Mars should never be conjunct or at an aspect with the planet ruling the Part of the Petition.
Concerning specific types of work:
-For work involving soldiers, fire, iron or metalwork, or people at arms, you should use a chart where Mars rules over the ascendant (and therefore the entire chart).
-For any work you do which concerns elderly people, or land workers (such as agricultural workers), Saturn should be the planet ruling over the ascendant (and therefore the entire chart).
-In situations where you intend to have your magical works help you collect debts or anything else which you are owed, you should have Saturn receive Mars.
-If you’re casting magic dealing with numbers, writing, or any kind of research and study, Mars should be received by Mercury.
-In magic regarding lawsuits, as I mentioned in my post about the Moon, Mars should be received by the Moon, and also at a favorable aspect with it.
-Mars is a good ruler for the ascendant if you are dealing with military forces, or war in any literal or figurative sense.
I hope this post has helped to familiarize you with the basic concept of judging the positions of Saturn and Mars. If you’re unclear about anything, or you have any questions at all, remember that you’re always welcome to ask us. As always, thank you for reading.
-Admin
