Mars quincunx Saturn
Published February 1, 2020 · Updated September 25, 2025 · by dxpnet Astrology Team
The Mars quincunx Saturn aspect creates tension between action and restriction. Mars represents drive and initiative, while Saturn governs discipline, structure, and limitations. This aspect suggests an internal struggle between wanting to act and feeling blocked by responsibilities, fears, or external constraints.
People born with this aspect may experience frustration in achieving their goals, often feeling that their energy is being suppressed. They may oscillate between pushing too hard and hesitating out of fear of failure. Learning to work within limits while maintaining motivation helps them develop resilience and perseverance.
When this aspect occurs as a transit, there may be delays or obstacles in pursuing goals. Frustration may arise from feeling restricted, but patience and strategic effort will yield better long-term results. It is a time to refine plans and work steadily toward success.
Major Planetary Quincunxes
- What is a quincunx?
- The Sun quincunx The Moon
- The Sun quincunx Mercury
- The Sun quincunx Venus
- The Sun quincunx Mars
- The Sun quincunx Jupiter
- The Sun quincunx Saturn
- The Sun quincunx Uranus
- The Sun quincunx Neptune
- The Sun quincunx Pluto
- Venus quincunx Mars
- Venus quincunx Jupiter
- Venus quincunx Saturn
- Venus quincunx Uranus
- Venus quincunx Neptune
- Venus quincunx Pluto
- The Moon quincunx Mercury
- The Moon quincunx Venus
- The Moon quincunx Mars
- The Moon quincunx Jupiter
- The Moon quincunx Saturn
- The Moon quincunx Uranus
- The Moon quincunx Neptune
- The Moon quincunx Pluto
- Mercury quincunx Venus
- Mercury quincunx Mars
- Mercury quincunx Jupiter
- Mercury quincunx Saturn
- Mercury quincunx Uranus
- Mercury quincunx Neptune
- Mercury quincunx Pluto
- Mars quincunx Jupiter
- Mars quincunx Saturn
- Mars quincunx Uranus
- Mars quincunx Neptune
- Mars quincunx Pluto
- Jupiter quincunx Saturn
- Jupiter quincunx Uranus
- Jupiter quincunx Neptune
- Jupiter quincunx Pluto
- Saturn quincunx Uranus
- Saturn quincunx Neptune
- Saturn quincunx Pluto
- Uranus quincunx Neptune
- Uranus quincunx Pluto
- Neptune quincunx Pluto
Data Source: Planetary positions and aspect calculations are derived from the NASA JPL DE ephemerides (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA). Calculations updated in real time for precision within one arc-minute.
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