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Solar_Leo_Queen
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posted February 24, 2019 06:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Solar_Leo_Queen     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
This is one of the four only harsh aspects between me and my guy. His Saturn in Aries square my Moon in Cancer.

I didn’t really notice it before until he did something to upset me. I was dismissed immediately.

Would this aspect be a deal-breaker in a relationship?

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posted February 24, 2019 07:25 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Bismarck     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
That's up to you. No one can answer that question but you.

You should post the composite/davison though.

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posted February 24, 2019 07:37 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for StoneMoon     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Does he not have a capricorn moon if I remember correctly?

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posted February 24, 2019 08:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Brenda_S     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Jupiter (or perhaps Venus) synastry aspects to your Moon should help.

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posted February 25, 2019 01:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Solar_Leo_Queen     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by Bismarck:
That's up to you. No one can answer that question but you.

You should post the composite/davison though.


Well, I don't think it's that bad, both the composite and davison. Our synastry is not super terrible either.

So far, it hasn't really bothered me that much because it barely shows up. What usually happens is that when I react to a situation, I feel that he doesn't understand me and shuts me down immediately. But then later on, I realize I also have not communicated properly because I was too overwhelmed by my emotions. I might have that typical female mindset that men should be able to read minds, which I'm still working on fixing. Once I've calmed down though, I am able to get my point across and he is also more empathetic and understanding then. And then he can tell me his side because I can now listen clearly.

Composite:

Davison:

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posted February 25, 2019 01:55 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Solar_Leo_Queen     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by StoneMoon:
Does he not have a capricorn moon if I remember correctly?

Yes he definitely does. He is very reliable and has been my strength through hardships. But he also sometimes frustrates me. I'm sure I do the same to him.

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posted February 25, 2019 01:55 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Solar_Leo_Queen     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by Brenda_S:
Jupiter (or perhaps Venus) synastry aspects to your Moon should help.

Would his Jupiter opposite my Moon help?

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posted February 25, 2019 03:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for LunaIscariot     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Idk if any one aspect is a “deal breaker” per say, you have to look at everything. And like others have said, other positive aspects to your moon either trine, conjunction or sextile (mainly mercury, Neptune, Jupiter or Venus) or seeing if that moon square Saturn is part of a pattern completion like a t-square would help. And which houses in your natal charts are moon and Saturn ruling etc.

This aspect DOES tend to show itself more and more as time goes on though, and becomes more of a problem over time I’ve noticed, once that honeymoon stage is over and people start feeling more comfortable around each other (moon) and also aren’t on their absolute best behaviour anymore and reacting naturally etc.

The main way this aspect shows up is exactly like you described. The moon person feels misunderstood or like the Saturn person is cold and/or critical towards them. Saturn tends to think moon is “immature”, “overreacting” a lot and will act very annoyed, intolerant or dismissive of the moon persons reactions to situations, their feelings or needs. This makes the moon person feel stupid, insecure, unloved/rejected over time. Saturn will sometimes ignore or refuse to even acknowledge or deal with the moon persons “outbursts”. One example off the top of head; seen this happen firsthand at a party once and this girl was upset and crying in the corner and her bf walked up to her, talked to her for maybe 10 seconds and walked away super annoyed and literally said “I’m not dealing with this”. Which of course made her even more upset. He wasn’t even wanting to listen or hear her out. His Saturn was 0 degrees square her moon. It was actually the only square/opposition between them. His Venus and Jupiter was also conjunct her moon but this aspect trumped those after a couple years. He broke up with her “because she was immature”. She wasn’t really actually, if anything he’s more immature! but since he’s Saturn here, that’s HIS perspective/reality towards her in their interactions (synastry).

I’ve seen very similar things described by others in my practice as well.

But you should post your synastry

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posted February 25, 2019 08:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Solar_Leo_Queen     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by LunaIscariot:
Idk if any one aspect is a “deal breaker” per say, you have to look at everything. And like others have said, other positive aspects to your moon either trine, conjunction or sextile (mainly mercury, Neptune, Jupiter or Venus) or seeing if that moon square Saturn is part of a pattern completion like a t-square would help. And which houses in your natal charts are moon and Saturn ruling etc.

This aspect DOES tend to show itself more and more as time goes on though, and becomes more of a problem over time I’ve noticed, once that honeymoon stage is over and people start feeling more comfortable around each other (moon) and also aren’t on their absolute best behaviour anymore and reacting naturally etc.

The main way this aspect shows up is exactly like you described. The moon person feels misunderstood or like the Saturn person is cold and/or critical towards them. Saturn tends to think moon is “immature”, “overreacting” a lot and will act very annoyed, intolerant or dismissive of the moon persons reactions to situations, their feelings or needs. This makes the moon person feel stupid, insecure, unloved/rejected over time. Saturn will sometimes ignore or refuse to even acknowledge or deal with the moon persons “outbursts”. One example off the top of head; seen this happen firsthand at a party once and this girl was upset and crying in the corner and her bf walked up to her, talked to her for maybe 10 seconds and walked away super annoyed and literally said “I’m not dealing with this”. Which of course made her even more upset. He wasn’t even wanting to listen or hear her out. His Saturn was 0 degrees square her moon. It was actually the only square/opposition between them. His Venus and Jupiter was also conjunct her moon but this aspect trumped those after a couple years. He broke up with her “because she was immature”. She wasn’t really actually, if anything he’s more immature! but since he’s Saturn here, that’s HIS perspective/reality towards her in their interactions (synastry).

I’ve seen very similar things described by others in my practice as well.

But you should post your synastry


Your example sounds like an extreme example. Maybe the guy's natal chart had something that made him very unable to deal with it? I don't know if he's a water void or something, but I found that a lot of water voids find it difficult to empathize. It's not impossible, but they really have to try hard to do so. Maybe a predominance of earth combined with little to no water placements or hard aspects to the water planets too. He does sound immature for doing that, but maybe she also did not communicate in a way that would get it across to him. I found that communicating logically to my man creates the understanding that wasn't present in the beginning. It usually happens after. Or it could be the guy has Saturn placements himself that he hasn't overcome yet.

Mine usually is able to understand and empathize better in the aftermath when I am able to think and communicate more clearly.

Oh and he's our synastry:

I'm blue, he's red.


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posted February 26, 2019 12:00 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for LunaIscariot     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Lol no he was actually water dominant funny enough. His moon and rising was water signs.
And nobody is truly water void, just because you don’t have planets in water doesn’t mean that person isn’t emotional or lacks empathy. You have to look at house placements and especially aspects. But idk why you’re trying to find other excuses tbh, it was this aspect we’re talking about. He wasn’t usually like that and she didn’t have that problem with other people, it was that tight Saturn square her moon. Synastry is very real. And that example was an aspect in motion manifesting.
This isn’t really an extreme example though, like I said already, I’ve experienced, heard and seen this type of interaction happen a lot with moon square Saturn to some degree. Whenever I’m studying charts and the couple is telling me about these types of dynamics, I look and it’s always always there.
That example was a 0 degree square though, which might be why you say it’s “extreme”, so if you have something looser like 5 and up might be easier and will be more subtle but the main energy exchange is still going to be present (with all synastry). Which is that Saturn is always going to think the moon is being too emotionally immature or dramatic in some way to some extent and doesn’t fully approve (if moon is being natural of course, which moon has a tendency to stop being after awhile when theyre not being received properly and this happens enough.) But it’s still never something you like to see or at least me as an astrologer when I’m analyzing charts. Because again, it’s a common complaint lol. Feeling misunderstood or criticized isn’t something anyone enjoys especially from their partner. And Saturn in hard aspect (square, oppositions and sometimes conjunctions) to a planet is going to judge, critique and criticize that planet and make that planet feel insecure, misunderstood and inadequate in some way. Not open or comfortable. Saturn is very controlling in an obvious and overt way as opposed to Pluto which you don’t realize it’s happening, Pluto is more subtle and manipulative. Saturn will just outright tell you when they think you’re stupid or annoying or childish and how or what they think you should or shouldn’t do (mars), think (mercury), feel (moon), act (sun) etc.


You have lots of other balancing, and harmonizing aspects with each other though. A lot more positives than negatives in general. Your Saturn square moon is 2 degree. Which is rather tight, anything under 3 degrees is going to be a pretty dominant/consistent theme throughout your relationship. But what’s a bit more worrying to me is the other things combined with this aspect. The opposite moons with his Jupiter also opposing your moon... plus his mars on your moon. All of this is going to cause more misunderstandings and make him perceive your emotions as blown out of proportion (Jupiter opp moon) more than just his Saturn would. Him as the Mars on your moon could make him more insensitive and abrasive as well towards you. He could get easily irritable and frustrated with you because he’s very reactive to you (mars conjunct your moon), and when he perceives you as being too sensitive/emotional (Jupiter opp your moon) he doesn’t understand it (moon opp moon) and then he can criticize you and become rather cold and insensitive or stonewall you (Saturn square your moon).
You don’t actually have any soft aspects from him to your moon...
Just noticed his Chiron is also tightly square your moon, oowie.

I would prefer to see at least once trine or sextile to your moon from a soft planet like Venus, mercury or Neptune/Jupiter especially since you have such a sensitive tender moon in cancer. All those hard aspects can’t feel too good to your vulnerable moon....

He is rather insensitive himself anyways and not the healthiest emotionally tbh. He probably is way more masculine and comfortable with men and doesn’t connect easily with women. Could even be sexist lol or chauvinistic but that’s more of an extreme but it’s a potential I see in his chart forsure. He has a big grand square of his moon in cap/Jupiter square his own Saturn and opposite his mars and square his Chiron. His moon is detriment by sign and getting hit by 2 of the 3 strongest malefic planets (Saturn and mars). I feel for him. And Chiron has to be there too ugh.
How is his relationship with his mom or the women figures in his life? Just curious....

I can def see why he was drawn to you with your strongly caring and nurturing nature. This is something he probably lacked growing up.

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posted February 26, 2019 09:47 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Solar_Leo_Queen     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
@Luna

Regarding your story, I just feel it is extreme because you did mention he had nice conjunctions to her moon. I thought that would have offset the square even though the aspect is rather tight.

And about the Saturn-Moon square--that's exactly what I am worried about, the lack of soft aspects to my moon. I'm nowhere near being unhappy with him right now, but I don't know how it is gonna play out in the future. In my own chart, my Moon is pretty strong and only receives sextiles from my Mercury and Venus. I wonder if this would help me survive whatever he throws at me.

He is very intelligent and has been working on himself for the past few years before we dated. He knows he has trouble truly feeling emotions because he has been taught by his abusive father that feelings are for weak people. It didn't help his mother favoured his brother over him because she thought her husband only abused his brother and not him. She had very high expectations and he struggled all his life to gain her approval. He is so not used to love being given freely that to this day, whenever I buy him something he really needs, he still asks me if he has to pay me back. His mom always made him work for what he needs.

He actually is quite in touch with his feminine and masculine side at the same time. His friends are mostly women and he is a pretty good listener. When I'm sick, he always takes care of me. It's really only when I show quick emotional responses that makes him feel uncomfortable. I usually withdraw. He gives me my space for a bit and then comes into the room to comfort me and apologize. Then we talk and explain our sides. He used to be a player because he was looking for the love his mom didn't give him. He admitted he still felt empty even though he was in all kinds of relationships with different women. He said they all put him on a pedestal. When we met and were just friends, I actually broke him down and showed him exactly what he was doing. I forced him to look at himself in the mirror per se. I think he felt uncomfortable someone saw through him and cared, even just as a friend. He denied it for the first few months, but he could not let go of his friendship with me and his feelings. He gave in eventually because he knew deep down, he was avoiding dealing with his trauma. Somehow, without really intending to do so, I think I helped him heal. He actually also does not get along well with men because he thinks the ones he meets all display toxic masculinity traits. I'm the exact opposite of him. I have more male friends and are very untrusting of females.

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posted February 28, 2019 05:34 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Hikaru29     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
My Saturn square his Moon at 2°. I don't find it a deal breaker as long as you have other nice aspects to Moon. For us, his Moon also trine my Venus/Ascendant, oppose my Jupiter, sextile my Neptune, so most times we have nice, loving exchanges.

The Saturn square shows when I feel that he's behaving in an irresponsible/immature manner. I can then be very critical and I'll push him away. But this only happens when he seriously seriously annoys me. And as Moon, he's very sensitive to what I say.

His Saturn also trine my Moon but he isn't as critical when he's annoyed with me. He's more forgiving and gentle.

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