These are global energies of Saturn in Virgo or in 6th House which must be nuanced according to your birth chart, see the article on Saturn in birth chart; see also the article on the general interpretation of Saturn.
The planet Saturn is one of the attributes of the Animus in the chart, as such it can indicate a Projection of this one, in particular the “father”.
It informs about our responsibilities, seriousness, rigour, moral sense, our prudence, or patience, our capacity to discipline ourselves, to build solid things, to reach wisdom.
It can also mark fatality, restrictions, difficulties, things that take time and are frustrated, fears, guilt, sadness, loneliness, as well as our capacity for introspection…
Given that Saturn stays for about 2 and a half years per sign, its position in houses is more meaningful for personality. The sign’s energy gives above all an elemental background colouring common to an age group, which will apply more personally to the area of life signified by the house. Therefore, concentrate first of all on the impacted house, as the sign gives a background tone.
Analytical and critical thinking skills, and a sense of responsibility
Saturn is in the element of Earth here, under the nocturnal rulership of Mercury, which makes it very “cerebral”, intellectual, and analytical, so Virgo’s analytical, critical, and perceptive side is fully functioning !
Ambition, and also more broadly investment in work, in function, and in social utility, may really take on a leading level of importance in these people’s incarnation, especially in terms of the help and advice that they give to other people.
At the same time, things are not seen from a light, effervescent perspective here, but rather from a perspective of heaviness, responsibility, requirements, patience, perseverance, calculation, management, logistics, strategy, etc. But this is all part of people with this planet in this sector, people who like for there to be a kind of seriousness, rigor, and even austerity, which at times may be monastic, in what they accomplish, often throughout their entire lives until much later, as they age (this is in fact useful for various kinds of high-precision work, both in a setting of workmanship and intellectual work, or anything that may require classification, thought and reflection, the creation of a hierarchy, etc).
Depending on the aspects that this planet forms, it can be expressed in from two very different angles. The first, if the planet’s aspects are harmonious, allows these people to give off a clear air of professionalism; they consciously dedicate themselves to their work, body and soul, which may allow them to go far and achieve highly ambitious goals, with great stability and perseverance. The second, especially if the aspects are dissonant, makes them likely to more readily project their Saturnian energies onto others, so we may find them in the role of a boss, a leader, or some sort of “police” figure who comes in and imposes constraints, limitations, and delays, which their subordinates might not always cope with very well (this planet can really substantiate “fears” related to one’s function in society, and may take a lot of time to show its better sides).
It’s important to note that one’s function in society may be passed down “by the father”, or by way of the family, along with the task of preserving tradition, conventions, rules, and morals, and Saturn is capable of lighting the way here.
Saturn in the 6th House or Virgo can often give people the feeling that they are not being duly recognized and appreciated. They do a huge amount of preparatory work, but sometimes afterwards have the impression that they need to do much more than others to get equal or even lesser pay, or that they are socially misunderstood.
This is a sector of devotion, and we often find people with saturn in this position in service, helping, or counseling professions, or in anything medical, for example as nurses, secretaries, accountants, logistics coordinators, curators, antique dealers, etc.
This planet may also have an impact on health and nutrition when in this sector, for example through various psychosomatic or nervous issues, anxiety, or anorexia. These people’s minds and the degree to which they feel useful are closely connected to their general health, and they really need to fight against any feelings of uselessness, as these feelings will have direct repercussions in the form of Depression, as well as various underlying problems.
In addition, this planet may here easily be a sign of various problems related to bones and the skeleton, and it may be important to try various remineralizing treatments (taking horsetail, calcium, or magnesium), monitor your body for osteoarthritis, etc. But in any case, this should be discussed with a doctor.
Nevertheless, these energies are good for “self-control”. They are also very helpful when following a particular diet (no-sugar, vegetarian, or other diets) and they may allow you to live a long life (given that they give you the strength of character to fight off sickness).
On the other hand, this position leads to a high risk of burnout; these people may have a lot of trouble separating their work from the other parts of their life, and they may identify first and foremost with their role in society at the expense of everything else.
The idea of “retirement” is not easy for these people either. It may be “postponed”, leading to tremendous melancholy and a feeling of existential emptiness. The best thing to do here is to find other activities to do on the side, and ideally not completely stop working all of the sudden.
Or, this planet may be expressed through the lens of a feeling of enslavement, where people have trouble finding their true place in society, especially if the planet is full of tension.
With this position, it may be helpful to determine where Water is being expressed in your birth chart, and thus locate your emotional expression, because this will make it clear how this planet will express itself and whether it will be easy to manage and open up or not.
Saturn retrograde in the 6th House and Virgo
Saturn’s Retrograde motion here tends to add another layer of Earth, which promotes introversion and withdrawal. These people may also be more analytical, meticulous, and obsessive.
Saturn’s retrograde motion in a birth chart is of lesser importance than the other dominant features of a birth chart, since it is a social, collective planet, though it is still significant.
It is useful to monitor the evolution of this retrograde motion through Progressions. Changes that occur here may not necessarily give rise to specific, noteworthy events, but they may indicate non-negligible psychological changes in how this planet’s energies are used.
Celebrities with Saturn in 6th House
Sri Aurobindo, Nicole Kidman, Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, Steve McQueen, Osama Bin Laden, Silvio Berlusconi…
Celebrities with Saturn in Virgo
Heath Ledger, Robin Williams, Helena Blavatsky, Richard Gere, Jean Sébastien Bach, Victor Hugo, Agatha Christie, Pablo Escobar, Richard Branson, George Sand…