jupiter vs. saturn: aries
jupiter
jupiter in aries is more enthusiastic. the native seems to have limitless self-esteem, and life often looks and feels like a great adventure to them. they are energetic, enterprising and bursting with pride and excitement about themselves, and their place in the world. they see life as something to be explored and fought, and jupiter in aries is determined to win.
they are more reckless. their infectious enthusiasm for life is a beautiful thing to be around indeed, but it can be their downfall at times. prone to hubris and impulsivity, the native may find themselves in a hole of their own digging. they can miss details and overestimate themselves sometimes, bringing their big ideas crumbling around their ears. luckily, their unstoppable lust for life tends to stand them straight back up to try again.
they are warmer. as i said, jupiter in aries’ passion for life is infectious, and it makes for a warm, lively individual with larger-than-life plans and the confidence to actually chase them. they are natural motivational speakers and can inspire others, both to work with the native or under their own belt, to go after what really matters to them and live life fully.
saturn
saturn in aries is more conflicted. this is not an easy placement to live with, as saturn is so uncomfortable here. its influence creates tension and conflict, making it easy for self-doubt and confusion to kick in. the native is often risk-averse and nervous, unsure of their abilities and easily demoralised by the rigours of life.
they are more restrained. saturn in aries lacks the big, bold impulses that jupiter thrives off; the native is cautious and quite restricted, especially early on in life, when it comes to being independent and taking steps forward. they often spend a long time floundering and unhappily working under others until they come into their power later on in life. even once they find it, they are always more reserved than you’d expect of an aries placement.
they are more of a lone wolf. the native, though not very self-actualised, is often happiest alone. they don’t tend to enjoy partnering up when it comes to business, preferring the perceived simplicity of self-employment and working independently. again, this trait mellows out with age, and often shows a slightly different take, in that saturn in aries makes for a great leader in later life; but they do retain that lone wolf outlook on the world.
both
both placements are self-directed. you see two sides of it with the two placements; with jupiter, we see an unstoppable force that blasts its way through life without a care in the world; with saturn, we see a lone ranger that cautiously stalks its way through the world, always covering its tracks and keeping an eye out for trouble. both placements thrive when they can work with themselves, rather than having the noise of other people and systems keeping them busy.
they both have great capacity for leadership and respect. especially with age and wisdom, when jupiter has calmed down and developed hindsight, and saturn has met their challenges and built up confidence, both placements make brilliant leaders. they don’t need other people to work with, but they can appreciate different perspectives and connections and the value they bring, both to professional and personal relationships.
both placements are strong. jupiter can sometimes look unbreakable, but they take a lot of hits throughout their journey, and they have to learn to roll with the punches and take a step back when needed, as well as to embrace vulnerability from time to time. saturn has to shed the weight they carry on their shoulders and build themselves up from scratch. nether of these are easy things to do, and it takes time to develop these skills. they are both strong placements with great potential for learning and adaptation.
they both value freedom and independence very highly. stifle jupiter and you’ll see them deflate, their ideas rotting away like apple cores. they need to be constantly moving and growing, and sometimes need to do it alone. the same applies to saturn, in that they are hard workers who need to be working and constructing themselves every day. if they’re left structureless they tend to crumble, but too much and they have no space to breathe or adapt. it’s vital that these placements have the freedom to carry on.
