Saturn’s house and the other Saturnian house (or houses) indicate themes that generate fears or inhibitions.

However, at the other end of the spectrum, they also indicate areas where we can reap long-term benefits. 

There’s a way to reaping the long-term benefits linked to Saturn’s house. You must dedicate yourself with perseverance and patience to nurturing the themes linked to the Saturnian houses of your chart.

Luckily, embarking on this task is favored when Saturn is active by transit. 

The Saturn return is one of the most important transits in which the meanings of the Saturnian houses are put under tension.

But it’s not the only one. 

Every seven years, all individuals experience a relevant Saturn transit. So, every seven years, you can engage directly with your Saturnian houses and become more proficient in the themes they offer. 

Related: Saturn’s Transits at 7, 14, 21, and 28 Years Old

Next, I will examine the meanings of the 12 houses in astrology to give you some background information to work with when Saturn is activated in your life.  

For this information to be helpful, you must have identified the Saturnian houses in your natal chart.

I will mention the 12 houses and their respective meanings, taken from Hellenistic and psychological astrology.

As you study the meanings of your Saturnian houses, think about whether you are connecting with those meanings from a place of blockage, fear, or inhibition or if you connect with those themes more proactively.

I’m not saying more easily because with Saturn nothing is easy. But perhaps you have already identified how to nurture the themes of that house with patience, perseverance, and hard work to reap the fruits over time.

Related: The House of Your Natal Saturn and Its Role During Your Saturn Return

I clarify that the enumeration of the houses and their description is introductory. In future texts, you will specifically read about Saturn in each house.

This is the table of contents:

1. Saturn in the 1st House 
2. Saturn in the 2nd House
3. Saturn in the 3rd House
4. Saturn in the 4th House
5. Saturn in the 5th House
6. Saturn in the 6th House
7. Saturn in the 7th House
8. Saturn in the 8th House
9. Saturn in the 9th House
10. Saturn in the 10th House
11. Saturn in the 11th House
12. Saturn in the 12th House 
13. A Disclaimer About the Houses in Astrology and the Saturn Return
14. Journaling Prompts To Understand Your Saturnian Houses During the Saturn Return

Let’s go.

Saturn in the 1st House 

Some of the topics associated with the First House in astrology are: 

Life. Breath. Body. Physical appearance. Personality. Personal expression. Identity. Vitality. Beginnings. Primary experiences. Identifications.

The questions that can arise for someone with Saturn in this house have physical and inner connotations.

The return of Saturn in the 1st House is about defining who you are, what interests you, and how you want to present yourself in society.

On the more positive end of the spectrum, the Saturn return can be when you start taking better care of yourself and exercising to improve your physical vitality or health. It can also mean taking on responsibilities and carrying them out with great strength.

On the more negative side, illnesses or injuries may appear because the 1st House is linked to the body.

Saturn will also ask you to question what you consider an authority and assume that you can actually resolve conflicts that would be impossible for others to handle. You are truly that bitch!

Saturn in the 2nd House

Some of the topics associated with the Second House in astrology are: 

Resources. Values. Time. Energy. Security. Physicality. Material world. Desires. Likes. Money. Livelihood. Income. Assets. Possessions. Properties. Assistants. Managers. Lawyers. Power dynamics.

If Saturn is in this house in your chart, your economic livelihood will likely be one of the main themes during your return. You may want to earn more money and become financially independent. 

The Saturn return in the 2nd House is about managing your finances, handling money, and analyzing what you truly value. 

You could also have to deal with succession issues, housing matters, or get involved with people working in professions connected with money, properties, or legal processes.

The passing of time may become one of your obsessions, and you could learn productivity hacks to optimize it. You’ll question what you do with the finite time you have in a day to focus on the tasks you value. 

Saturn in the 3rd House

Some of the topics associated with the Third House in astrology are: 

Mind. Communication. Thought. Language. Schooling. Studies. Courses. Writing. Books. Rumors. Gossip. Curiosity. Siblings. Neighborhood. District. Short trips. Community. Tribe. Social media. Networks. Churches. Temples. Mosques. Synagogues. Altars. Ashrams. Devotional places.

The Saturn return in the 3rd House can involve dealing with issues in the closest environment, such as siblings, classmates, or community.

The need for novelty and change at a mental level will become prominent, although you may also experience fear of the unknown. 

Short trips, taking courses, or engaging in teaching are possible manifestations.

The Saturn return in the 3rd House is about seeking new spaces that mentally stimulate you, whether through traveling, meeting people, or studying.

During your Saturn return, you may experience a spiritual crisis that leads you to connect with new religions or practices that help you trust in a higher being. You may move from one neighborhood or region to another or hear juicy gossip about the closest people in your life.

Saturn in the 4th House

Some of the topics associated with the Fourth House in astrology are: 

Family. Home. Roots. Ancestors. Past. Origins. Heritage. Land. Properties. Foundation. Father. Mother. Fundamentals. Privacy. Emotions. Secrets. Hidden treasures. Death. Endings.

During the Saturn return in the 4th House, some manifestations may include moving house, buying your first home, or analyzing what “home” means to you. 

The Saturn return in the 4th House is about embracing more family responsibilities, questioning what you consider home, and changing your ideas about the familiar. 

Movement in the relationship with your family or in the family dynamics can occur, sometimes due to births or deaths.

You may need to resolve family issues in a new way that requires much effort but ultimately builds confidence you didn’t know you had within yourself.

A good way to harness this energy is by dedicating time to your emotional world through psychological therapy or some other self-discovery tool that invites you to journey inward.

A family secret that destabilizes you may be revealed.

Saturn in the 5th House

Some of the topics associated with the Fifth House in astrology are: 

Creativity. Art. Creation. Procreation. Recreation. Children. Play. Pleasure. Desire. Sex. Sexuality. Romance. Love. Relationships. Self-expression. Courage. Confidence. Gambling. Hobbies. Sports. Risk. Drama. Leisure. Good luck. Charity. Generosity. Praise. Adoration. Diplomats and ambassadors.

The first Saturn return is often the time when many people experience parenthood. The likelihood is even higher if the natal Saturn is in the 5th House.

If raising children is not in your interests, the return can be a period to focus on your creativity. You can also practice sports more diligently, or reconnect with your inner child.

The Saturn return in the 5th House is about focusing responsibly on matters of creation, procreation, and all the activities that make your heart beat.

For people dedicated to artistic pursuits, the Saturn return can bring greater recognition in their field. Instead, if you’re just starting out, the return can propel the leap from corporate work to more creative ventures.

Be careful with gambling or getting involved in risky propositions. Charitable activities are highly favored.

Saturn in the 6th House

Some of the topics associated with the Sixth House in astrology are: 

Habits. Routines. Daily life. Practical matters. Service. Humility. Craft. Work. Employment. Employees. Subordinates. Strength. Health. Illnesses. Injuries. Sports. Herbalism. Medicine. Plants. Pets. Healthcare professionals.

People who have Saturn in the 6th House can take advantage of Saturn’s return to begin making changes to improve their health, fight diseases, or avoid getting sick.

Sometimes, they dedicate themselves entirely to these big habit changes and become yoga teachers, for example, thus establishing a new, healthier, and more wholesome lifestyle.

The Saturn return in the 6th House is about taking care of your physical body with dedication and finding ways to optimize routines and processes.

Incorporating rest as a daily habit is also crucial, as people with a very active 6th House often overwork and constantly serve others at the expense of their own well-being.

A pet can bring you happiness in the toughest times of the Saturn return.

Saturn in the 7th House

Some of the topics associated with the Seventh House in astrology are: 

Marriage. Couples. Partners. Relationships. Bonds. Projections. Shadow. Attraction. Intimacy. Commitments. Agreements. Contracts. Associations. Enemies. Fights. Confrontations. Divorces. Legal battles.

During Saturn’s return, an active 7th House can signify marriage, beginning to consider the possibility of getting married or settling down with a formal partner.

If you are already married, this transit can bring difficulties that lead to a new paradigm or questions about how to work on your marriage for the long term.

If the problems cannot be resolved and the differences are irreconcilable, separations or divorces may also occur.

The Saturn return in the 7th House is about bringing seriousness to relationships, not only to romantic bonds but to all connections with other important people in your life. 

Legal issues associated with contracts, commitments, or disputes are also possible. Conflicts linked to projection (perceiving in others what you don’t like and don’t accept about yourself) can occur unconsciously and need to be addressed. 

Saturn in the 8th House

Some of the topics associated with the Eighth House in astrology are: 

Death. Endings. Losses. Debts. Theft. Shared resources. Other people’s resources or possessions. Inheritances. Finances. Taxes. Loans. Credit cards. Traumas. Grief. Working with the shadow. Psychological transformation. Deep investigation. Excavation. Anxiety. Fear. Uncertainty. Secrets. Primary behavior patterns. Occultism. Mysteries.

In a metaphorical sense, the 8th House implies transformation and “psychological” deaths. It doesn’t necessarily mean someone from your surroundings will die during your Saturn return. 

“Deaths” in your life may occur that mark endings for something new to emerge.

In a more concrete sense, during your Saturn return, you may have to deal with debts or taxes that you had ignored. It’s also possible to receive inheritances.

Psychological astrology has added the notion of psychological processes. Therefore, the return can be a moment when you decide to start therapy to work on issues that have been hidden in your psyche for a long period of time.

The Saturn return in the 8th House is about dealing with what was hidden and concealed, both metaphorically and tangibly.

If you are interested in astrology or other topics related to the occult, your Saturn return can be a great time to get involved with these passions in a more structured way.

Saturn in the 9th House

Some of the topics associated with the Ninth House in astrology are: 

Search for meaning. Philosophy. Politics. Law. Beliefs. Wisdom. God. Divinity. Religion. Spirituality. Divination. Higher education. Long journeys. Foreign countries. Visas. Migration. Teaching. Lessons. Press. Book publishing.

Some of the manifestations of Saturn’s return in the 9th House are similar to those of the 3rd House, as you may decide to travel or enroll in a course of studies.

The difference may be that if the return occurs in the 3rd House, the studies or travels are shorter, such as courses and weekend getaways. In contrast, the 9th House is more linked to university education, master’s degrees, doctorates, and trips abroad.

Working at a university, in a different country, or with foreigners are also possibilities when the 9th House is active during Saturn’s return.

The Saturn return in the 9th House is about expanding your mind through transformative studies and trips.

The return in the 9th House can also signify deep questioning of personal beliefs. This could happen around religion, the upbringing received, or some cultural notions that don’t align with your current values. 

Saturn in the 10th House

Some of the topics associated with the Tenth House in astrology are: 

Career. Job. Vocation. Profession. Reputation. Fame. Notoriety. Influence. Power. Relationship with bosses or superiors. Public image. Social role. Society. Kings. Queens. Rulers. Employers. Goals. Ambitions. Aspirations. Honor. Prestige. Father. Mother.

Work and career are two major structures of adult life (hello, capitalism.) 

Therefore, manifestations related to these issues during the first Saturn return are not limited to people with their natal Saturn in the 10th House. 

Instead, they are a common Saturnian theme that often affects all of us during the return.

The Saturn return in the 10th House is about questioning the work world, your role in society, and the legacy you want to leave behind.

You may have been dedicating yourself to the same thing for several years, and during the Saturn return, you continue choosing that career and reaching some important milestones.

In other cases, you may have been pursuing a certain profession, and suddenly, during the Saturn return, you realize that you want to do something else.

So, you decide to start from scratch, and the return feels more like a fresh start than reaching a peak. 

This second group will take longer to reach professional peaks than the first group. 

The fresh start, however, will invigorate you and make you feel much younger and vital than if you have stayed in a career that didn’t make you happy.  

Saturn in the 11th House

Some of the topics associated with the Eleventh House in astrology are: 

Community. Groups. Friendships. Shared ideals. Projects. Social reforms. Alliances. Organizations. Clubs. Associations. Patrons. Benefactors. Fans. Audience. Mutual aid. Faith. Trust.

A Saturn return in the 11th House can signify starting to hold an important position in an organization, whether political, charitable or even an NGO.

Questioning who your true friends are or ending friendships that were no longer fruitful are other possible manifestations.

The Saturn return in the 11th House is about finding friendships, fans, or groups that align with your vision about humanity. 

This house hosts benefactors, fans, and today, in the age of social media, we could say it’s a house where your audience resides. 

Perhaps, during your Saturn return, you become enthusiastic about something, launch a digital business, or start growing your audience.

Saturn in the 12th House 

Some of the topics associated with the Twelfth House in astrology are: 

The unconscious. Dreamworld. Spirituality. Psychism. Empathy. Intuition. Mysticism. Surrender. Prophetic vision. Detachment. Dissolution. Self-sabotage. Hidden enemies. Mental health. Envy. Betrayals. Sabotage. Confinement. Isolation. Loneliness. Loss. Withdrawal. Hibernation. Retraction. Harmful thoughts. Witchcraft. Spells. Evil eye. Shadow. Madness. Loss of agency. Restrictions. Conditioning. Invisible influences. Victimization.

In one way or another, Saturn in the 12th House is associated with solitude and enclosed spaces.

A positive manifestation of a Saturn return spent in solitude could be cultivating a contemplative practice with devotion or trusting more in your intuition.

For example, you may have practiced meditation or yoga before the Saturn return and intensified these practices during the return itself by visiting an ashram in India.

The Saturn return in the 12th House is about connecting with regenerative solitude to listen to intuition and allow it to guide your life.

If your natal Saturn is in the 12th House, you need a lot of time alone in your daily life, and this tendency intensifies further during the Saturn return.

Fear is often associated with this house because it points to some parts of yourself that you prefer not to see. 

But it also offers you the keys to make sense of your life, cutting through the layers of superficiality that sometimes distract you.

A Disclaimer About the Houses in Astrology and the Saturn Return

The possible manifestations during the Saturn return according to the house in which this planet is located in your natal chart is not exhaustive.

Creating a definite list of manifestations is impossible because astrology is a symbolic language. 

This means that the interpretations we assign to each house can become actualized in many ways, some of which are impossible to predict.

Therefore, every list and the options offered about the meanings of the houses are only indicative.

In your life, you may experience some literal manifestations of the meanings associated with that house. 

Instead, other manifestations will be more subtle and not covered in astrology books.

That’s okay. Don’t worry about it. 

It’s impossible to know exactly what will happen during your Saturn return.

Related: What Is the Saturn Return in Astrology?

The universe will surprise you. It certainly surprised me even though I was knowledgeable about this transit. 

So, in my work, I focus on preparation for what might happen. But there is always a margin of contingency that cannot be anticipated.

The truth is that the end of your Saturn return may be very DIFFERENT from the beginning of this transit. 

And there’s no way of knowing how it will be different. You will experience unexpected and unpredictable transformations along the way.

Just go with the flow, and you will learn what you need to learn. 

Journaling Prompts To Understand Your Saturnian Houses During the Saturn Return

Grab your Saturn Return Diary and answer these questions: 

• What possible manifestations from the ones written in this text would you like to experience during your Saturn return regarding the themes of your Saturnian houses?
• What possible manifestations would you NOT like to experience?
• List 3 things you can do during your Saturn return to activate those houses in a positive manifestation. Think of small, actionable tasks. No need for big productions. 

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