Inconjuncts are 150-degree aspects between two planets, which, upon first glance, appear to have nothing in common due to their Zodiac and house placement in the birth chart. Inconjuncts typically involve some sort of tension that leads a person toward behavior that is either excessive or inhibited, and with Saturn in the mix the inconjunct is usually expressed through boundaries that are either far too rigid or, more often, far too loose. The resolution of the Saturn inconjunct requires setting appropriate boundaries for oneself, refusing to take on the burdens of others when inappropriate, and developing self-discipline and restraint.
Saturn inconjuncts aren't the only aspects that contribute to boundary issues in the birth chart— loose boundaries come in many astrological forms. From watery and confusing Neptune squares, conjunctions and inconjuncts to Saturn retrogrades and even personal planets or a stellium in Pisces, there are many ways in which boundary issues may show up in the natal chart. The Saturn inconjunct, however, often plays out as one of the most intense expressions of this energy— often leading those affected to give so much of their time, money and resources away that they become sick from burnout or chronic fatigue.
Those of us who have natal Saturn inconjuncts have a tendency toward taking too much of the burden of responsibility for those around us, often forgoing our own needs. A majority of us under the influence of the Saturn inconjunct have issues learning to be assertive or simply saying "no" to unnecessary responsibilities. Often times this pattern stems from childhood experiences in which the child is forced to grow up too quickly, assuming the burden of responsibility for the family's wellbeing or survival.
In some circumstances, the child later responds in adulthood by shying away from responsibility altogether, dumping their burdens on yet another person undeserving of their physical and emotional labor. Alternatively, the child grows up to surround him or herself with irresponsible, needy people and permits others to unload their burdens on the individual who is not always equipped to handle these tasks. In either case, the result is an unhealthy sense of boundaries and an inability to properly deal with responsibility in the real world.
Ultimately, the Saturn inconjunct person must learn to assert clear and consistent boundaries with others and to deal with the reality of responsibility appropriately. Saturn inconjunct people must eventually realize that taking on the burdens of others simply enables other people to avoid taking responsibility for themselves— which, in the end, serves to help no one. They must also learn that taking on the physical and emotional burdens of others will not earn them the acceptance that they seek, and that ultimately it will lead to exhaustion and burn out, wreaking havoc on their personal lives. They must learn to take care of themselves first and foremost before agreeing to help others, and they must ultimately realize that it is impossible to fill another's cup when their own cups have run dry.
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