Sun square Saturn
Published November 27, 2017 · Updated September 25, 2025 · by dxpnet Astrology Team
The Sun square Saturn aspect is widely associated with challenges related to discipline, self-doubt, and restrictions. Many astrologers believe this aspect creates a tension between personal desires and responsibilities, making individuals feel blocked or limited in their ambitions. However, because squares foster growth, some suggest that this aspect can also build inner strength and resilience through perseverance.
In a birth chart, this aspect is often linked to a strong sense of duty but also fear of failure. Some believe these individuals face setbacks early in life that teach them patience and endurance, though they may need to work on self-acceptance. Their greatest growth comes from learning to trust themselves despite obstacles.
When the Sun and Saturn form a square in the sky, it is thought to be a time of hard work and introspection. Many astrologers suggest this is a great period for focusing on long-term goals and overcoming personal limitations, though some caution against excessive self-criticism or frustration with delays.
Sun is currently at 23° in the zodiac sign of Sagittarius and Saturn is currently at 25° in the sign of Pisces.
Are Sun and Saturn in a square aspect right now?
In astrology, a Sun-Saturn square aspect occurs precisely when the two planets are 90° apart. However, its influence can still be felt within an orb of up to 9°.
When is the next time Sun and Saturn will be in an exact square aspect?
The next time the Sun-Saturn square aspect happens will be on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:48am UTC.
When was the last time Sun and Saturn were in an exact square aspect?
The last time the Sun-Saturn square aspect happened was on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 6:21pm UTC.
Major Square Aspects
- What Is A Square?
- Sun square Moon
- Sun square Mercury
- Sun square Venus
- Sun square Mars
- Sun square Jupiter
- Sun square Saturn
- Sun square Uranus
- Sun square Neptune
- Sun square Pluto
- Moon square Mercury
- Moon square Venus
- Moon square Mars
- Moon square Jupiter
- Moon square Saturn
- Moon square Uranus
- Moon square Neptune
- Moon square Pluto
- Mercury square Venus
- Mercury square Mars
- Mercury square Jupiter
- Mercury square Saturn
- Mercury square Uranus
- Mercury square Neptune
- Mercury square Pluto
- Venus square Mars
- Venus square Jupiter
- Venus square Saturn
- Venus square Uranus
- Venus square Neptune
- Venus square Pluto
- Mars square Jupiter
- Mars square Saturn
- Mars square Uranus
- Mars square Neptune
- Mars square Pluto
- Jupiter square Saturn
- Jupiter square Uranus
- Jupiter square Neptune
- Jupiter square Pluto
- Saturn square Uranus
- Saturn square Neptune
- Saturn square Pluto
- Uranus square Neptune
- Uranus square Pluto
- Neptune square 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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