This is a safe and inclusive space for all. Archetypes, including masculine and feminine archetypes, are useful ways to explore psychological themes. Identify with whatever resonates for you.

Keywords

Control
Dominance
Authority figures
Cluster B Personality Disorders
Form [vs. Energy]
Structure
‘The Box’ [vs. Outside the box]
Methodologies
Conformity
Tradition
Separation
Systems of control/oppression: Fascism, Racism, Patriarchy, Religious oppression, Sexual oppression.
Judgment
Intolerance
Brittleness
Resistance
Entropy/breakdown
Lack of ambition
Inadequacy
Procrastination
Subversion
Belonging to avoid criticism
Toxic Ego & Ego Defenses
The Shadow
Envy
Criticism
Blame
Shame
Contempt
Derision
Imbalance
Stagnation
Limitations
Scarcity
Challenges/obstacles/blocks
Disappointments
Lack
Loss
Fragile ego
Bullies & Bullying
Oppositional fear of ‘The Other’
Hate
Divorce & Breakups
Challenges/evolutionary tests
The Shadow
Cut off from God/Higher Power/Universe

Self

Tradition over innovation
Rigidity
Selfishness
Cluster B Personality Disorders
Pessimism/ Discontent
Depression
Isolation/ Loneliness
Narrow-mindedness
Prejudice/Bias/Intolerance
Fragile ego
Your Shadow: What you’re blind to
Conformity to avoid criticism
Conformity within in-group, Oppositional to others
Procrastination
Fear of ‘The Other’
Desire to control/punish/enforce rules
Desire for revenge
Thinking you can fool karma
Past-orientation
Difficulty receiving higher guidance

Relationships

Control/Dominance
Judgment/Intolerance
Their Shadow: What they’re blind to
Cluster B Personality Disorders
Procrastination
Fragile ego
Deception & Deceit
Temptation
Wanting traditional roles
Thinking they can fool karma
Conformity within in-group, Oppositional to others
Oppositional fear of ‘The Other’
Bullies & Bullying- the ‘Fear-Bully’

World

Authority figures
Cluster B Personality Disorders
Sycophants
Enforcers: Guards, ICE
Challenges/obstacles/blocks
Deception & Deceit
Mistakes
Negative consequences
Failure
Shootings
Patriarchy & Toxic Masculinity
World Shadow: All of it
Public image problems
Belonging to avoid criticism
Conformity within in-group, Oppositional to others
Oppositional fear of ‘The Other’>> Conspiracy theories
Systems of control/oppression: Fascism, Racism, Patriarchy, Religious oppression, Sexual oppression.

Light

Highest and best expressions of the planet’s energies
Self-discipline and self-control, embracing wholesome traditions, upholding positive status quo, preservation of past wisdom.

Shadow

Most problematic expressions of planet’s energies
Enforcing rules on others, judgment, toxic shame, low self-esteem, fragile ego, fighting needed change. What you are blind to. Saturn rules the things you do/don’t do because you don’t love yourself enough.
>You can learn to love yourself. Do your self-work.

Cohorts

Pluto: Ego, control.
Sedna: Loves dominance.
Juno: Co-ruler of deception.
Lilith: Negative & oppositional.
Sappho: Mistrust/Fear
Xanthus: Willingness to harm

Contras

Jupiter: Growth vs. Limitation + Unity vs. Separation
Pluto: Pluto is also a Contra: Confidence vs. Self-doubt

Saturn in Cycles

In Helpful cycles:
Can improve self-discipline
Brings revelations even if difficult
Even in helpful cycles, Saturn seldom feels truly helpful.

In Challenge cycles:
Saturn is THE Challenge point
Tests everything in your life for necessity, solidity, authenticity
Removes everything not needed, not solid, not authentic
Major ego challenges
Shame
Temptation to control
May be/feel overcontrolled

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22 August 2025

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