Saturn enters Aries on May 24, 2025, and after a few dips in and out of Pisces, will ultimately stay here until April of 2028. This significant transit will bring together Saturn’s structured discipline and Aries’ bold initiative, creating a push to act responsibly on our impulses. Saturn is considered a malefic planet in traditional astrology, so while this transit presents its challenges, it also offers profound opportunities for growth if we learn to work with its energy wisely.
Over the next two and a half years, we must learn to blend two disparate energies–as Saturn represents limits, responsibility, and long-term planning, while Aries thrives on spontaneity, courage, and immediate action. We may experience frustration when what we undertake meets unexpected delays and obstacles. Leadership roles will be tested, as those who naturally take charge may need to develop greater endurance and strategic thinking. Tempers may flare easily, particularly in situations involving rules, authority, or competition. We may also see intensified societal debates surrounding personal freedom versus collective responsibility.
The opportunity of this transit lies in learning to direct Aries’ fiery energy with Saturn’s wisdom. The next two and a half years are an excellent time to start ventures that combine innovation with solid foundations. Career paths may require us to demonstrate both boldness and reliability. Financial decisions should balance calculated risks with long-term security. Social movements may see more organized, sustained activism rather than short-lived protests. On a personal level, we're being called to examine where we need more self-discipline in pursuing our desires and where to moderate impulsiveness with wisdom.
The next two and a half years will require us to focus on quality over speed and channel our competitive energy into self-improvement rather than conflict. As we navigate this transit, I hope we remember that Saturn’s restrictions in Aries are not punishments but cosmic lessons teaching us to combine courage with wisdom, and passion with perseverance.
KEY THEMES
Breaking free from reckless impulsiveness
Demanding discipline in leadership roles
Facing delays with strategic patience
Struggling between freedom and responsibility
Transforming anger into structured action
Building lasting foundations for ambitious ideas
Testing our endurance in competitive spaces
Balancing risk with long-term security
Difficult lessons in courage and perseverance
Turning failure into opportunities to try again
IMPORTANT DATES
May 24, 2025
Saturn enters Aries
July 13, 2025
Saturn stations retrograde in Aries
September 1, 2025
Saturn re-enters Pisces
November 27, 2025
Saturn stations direct in Pisces
February 13, 2026
Saturn re-enters Aries
April 12, 2028
Saturn leaves Aries for Taurus