Saturn in Pisces 2023 to 2026 (All Signs)

Saturn’s transit through the sign of Pisces will occur between the years of 2023 through 2026. A challenging karmic test awaits us that will have long and lasting impact. To understand this transit and its effects, you must understand the energy of Saturn, its effect on the sign of Pisces, and the house it will be transiting based on your sign.

Saturn is known as:

• The Lord of Karma – you reap what you sow.

• Task Master - imposes a harsh, demanding, and severe workload.

• Lord of Time – Cronos: represents wisdom acquired through time, old age, and seniors.

Saturn represents structure, discipline, and obligations. Saturn challenges us with obstacles and delays which we must learn to overcome and hold ourselves accountable. During this transit we must learn to be pragmatic in our approach and focus on productivity.

Saturn represents dark sullen moods, gloominess, sour dispositions, melancholy, and depression. Negative manifestations of Piscean energy include being overly emotional, low self-esteem, overthinking, indecisiveness, and escapism. Saturn’s effect on your state of mind will make you somber, serious, and mature. Nonetheless, it nudges us to evaluate our mental state, overall outlook, and perspective. It supports adopting a responsible mindset and mature perspective. Saturn brings a change in attention to what is important. Unhealthy subconscious mental thought patterns that affect or impede your productivity will also be addressed. Time to transcend the trivial. Dissociating from reality, refusing to face challenges, or attempts to run away from your problems is not an option during this time.

Saturn in Pisces is offering a unique opportunity to make your dreams come true. Pisces rules over dreams. Neptune is the ruler of Pisces and is also present in the sign during this transit. Combining the Piscean energy, with the presence of Neptune, and Saturn creates the perfect combination to make your dream a reality through hard work. During this period, we will be required to face the challenges head on and step up in our lives. Being prepared and grounded is crucial if you want to get the most out of this transit. You must be mature in your relationships and establish appropriate limits and boundaries. You must develop the ability to effectively manage and utilize your time and resources. Recognize your limitations and work within your constraints.

Saturn in Pisces will also be a test of faith for organized religion and spirituality. Accountability and ethics in religious organizations will be a theme during this transit. The theme of morality and values which are upheld will come up. Saturn requires that you practice what you preach. Saturn is the great teacher, and we will come to understand scripture and spiritual teachings more in depth.

Saturn loves long term committed relationships with strong shared values. Transient friendships or relationships will be stripped away from your lives and only those of real worth will remain. Since Saturn represents wisdom, it is important to pick your friends, associates, partners, and lovers wisely.

Saturn challenges include:

• Restrictions

• Delays

• Blockages

• Obstacles

• Severity

Saturn requires:

• Hard Work, Discipline, Maturity

• Respect, Commitment

• Time Management, Resource Management

Tips to survive the transit of Saturn:

• Stay on the right side of karma and on the right path.

• Be humble and unpretentious.

• Don’t let anything or anyone stop you.

• Depend on yourself and live up to your word.

• Have faith that you will get through challenges and come out stronger.

Saturn rewards are long lasting and enduring. You will also exit out of this transit with greater structure and stability.

Saturn in Pisces 2023 to 2026 (All Signs)

Check your Rising (Ascendant) Sign First and your Sun Sign Second. The Rising Sign is the most relevant given that in astrology, the chart is read from that starting point.

Aries – Saturn transit 12th House:

Saturn will be transiting your 12th house, which is the house of endings. This is a cycle of karmic clearing for you. This transit will give you the opportunity to conclude every and all any unfinished business that you have. Lengthy and drawn-out challenges that you have been dealing with will be resolved during this period as it is time to close chapters and tie up loose ends. Situations which have been dragging for a long time will culminate. Karmic debts you may have accumulated will have to be paid. Karmic liberation will be achieved by the end of the transit.

Saturn is known as the servant and as part of his karma, we are required to perform some work for the 12th house. The 12th house deals with places of seclusion and isolation which includes hospitals, prisons, psychological facilities, refugee centers. You can find yourself donating, doing a lot of charitable work, and being of service to others. A lot of the work you may be doing will also be in the background or hidden.

The 12th house also deals with spirituality and meditation. You will come to know closely the laws of karma. Spiritually, Saturn will teach you acceptance over the things you have lost. Prayer and the power of surrender will be important. Lastly, the 12th house deals with sacrifices. Lesson regarding sacrifices will also be imparted. Sacrifice yourself for those you love and for things that truly matter. Don’t sacrifice yourself for those who don’t deserve it or sacrifice yourself unwillingly. During this transit you can also find yourself visiting spiritual / religious sites or meditation centers.

The 12th house rules over the subconscious and Saturn comes to clear it. Fears, anxieties, self-undoing, self-sabotaging or destructive tendencies, psychological traumas, unhealthy habits, and addictions will be faced and dealt with. During this transit you can face issues in this area or help others with these issues. Saturn will highlight the underlying issue and help shift out of this. Stubborn refusal to face it, can cause Saturn to worsen it until it is confronted. For issues that are too much for a person to deal with on their own, it may require treatment, therapy, or counseling. Saturn will help transcend and obtain release and relief.

Taurus – Saturn transit 11th House:

Saturn will be transiting your 11th house, which is the house of friends, networks, and your dreams. Saturn represents hard work, Pisces represents dreams, Neptune rules Pisces and it is present in the sign, and the 11th house rules wish fulfillment. Everything lines us for you to turn your dreams into reality. Focus on your ambitions, what fulfills you and brings you satisfaction. You will have to put in a lot of effort, remain committed, and be practical but it is possible.

The 11th house rules over friends and networks. The transit of Saturn will make you more discerning will reveal who your true friends are; this in turn will make you more selective in your associations and affiliations. During this transit you may distance yourself and cut ties from superficial or fake friends. You will strengthen your relationship with those who are loyal, dependable, and mature. Your oldest friendships can play a significant role during this period and well as relations with those who are older, mature, and more established. Joining or partnering with groups, organizations, and networking who those who are genuine, making a concrete contribution to society, and add to your own personal development. If your affiliations don’t further that agenda, you may retreat or seek out organizations who embody their purpose. If you are an outcast or excluded, you could look for other affiliations that are more inclusive and representative of who you are. Saturn will teach you that you are who you surround yourself with. A handful of true and good friends is better than a multitude or fake ones; pick your friends wisely.

Gemini – Saturn transit 10th House:

Saturn will be transiting your 10th house, which is the house of career and public image. Saturn will put you to work on and develop your career. Your first concern will be your professional obligations and responsibilities. You have a fantastic opportunity to establish yourself, build tremendous stability and longevity professionally with this transit. Your preparation and past actions form the foundation of this transit and from this point you will build. Your professional foundation will require work and strengthening. Nothing will be handed to you and there is no short cut to success. Saturn grants you the opportunity to elevate yourself professionally in your current career; yet, it has the potential to shift you in a new professional direction where you can grow.

Time to build your reputation and public image. You will naturally draw a lot of attention to yourself, and you must prepare yourself for scrutiny and to face criticism. Don't present a false image of yourself because false images eventually crumble. Build a reputation for yourself based on sincerity and authenticity. Saturn can bring partners, teachers, and advisors to help you develop professionally. Be open and receptive to feedback. People that may enter your life may offer opportunity. Your professional associations may be with people of power, in positions of leadership, and with economic means. Saturn rewards excellence with recognition, so put your best foot forward. Saturn rules over legacy and this is a period that will have lasting impact on your professionally.

Cancer – Saturn transit 9th House:

Saturn will be transiting your 9th house, which is the house of beliefs, philosophy, and expansion. Saturn will compel you to review your value system, beliefs, and personal philosophy. It will be a time of questioning and philosophical probing. Discard narrow-minded beliefs and avoid becoming dogmatic. Saturnian challenges you may face during the 9th house transit include issues with migration (relocation), legal matters (lawsuits or judicial matters), publishing, copyright, universities, thesis, dissertations, or foreign travel.

A large part of this transit will be geared around learning and education. You will broaden your mind in a variety of ways. This includes higher education institutions, literature, and experience-based learning. It will be an important transit for students and educators.

Since the 9th house rules foreign lands and pilgrimages, there can be opportunities to travel or move to a different country or a place with a culture different from the one which you grew up around. Adjusting, being open-minded, and flexible will be necessary to navigate cultural differences. Since the 9th house rules beliefs and religion, this transit can be a test of faith. It will be a time when you may be more probing and analytical of religious scripture and teachings. Themes around religious tolerance and respect for alternate belief systems can be important. Towards the end of this transit, you will have learned so much, expanded your belief system, and become more tolerant and accepting of others.

Leo – Saturn transit 8th House:

Saturn will be transiting your 8th house, which is the house of transformation, intimacy, and joint resources. It is a life changing transit that deals with money, sex, and power. This transit is about coping with difficult situations and remaining steadfast regardless of outer shifts. The 8th house is known for sudden changes that are hard to deal with. Saturnian challenges of the 8th house include death, taxes, sex, and power/control dynamics.

During this period, the theme of death, estate, inheritance, and life insurance can come up. These situations can be particularly trying in terms of responsibility and power struggles. The 8th house also rules magic, and the occult and Saturn is the great teacher. During this transit you can learn more about mystical matters. Saturn can teach you about the magical arts and ethics. The two big Saturnian lessons here are: Karma always comes back and harm to none. Psychic abilities are also ruled by the 8th house, with hard work you can develop them.

The 8th rules over joint resources that you share with another, particularly spouse. It will be necessary to organize your finances and rein in obsessive or impulsive spending. It is crucial to manage money matters responsibly and maintain financial sovereignty.

The 8th house rules sex, intimacy, and deep bonding. During this period there may be issues in your intimate relationships having to do sex, with lack of vulnerability, trust, satisfaction. Sexual related changes include: a lack of sex appetite, libido problems, stamina problems, or unfulfilling sex. Saturn will assist in transcending this challenge and set you on your path to healing. During this transit it is of utmost importance to exercise maturity and responsibility in the selection of your sexual partners or sexual relationships to avoid being saddled with lifelong unintended consequences (pregnancy or STD). The 8th house also rules over traumas and psychological baggage. If traumatic incidents have made it difficult for you to have or develop personal relationships, Saturn’s transit will be a time when it is addressed to obtain healing. For issues that are too much for a person to deal with on their own, it may require treatment, therapy, or counseling.

Virgo – Saturn transit 7th House:

Saturn will be transiting your 7th house, which is the house of marriage, business partnerships, and other people. This transit will be quite the mix bag for Virgo. This transit will require a lot of dedication, effort, commitment, and follow through to make relationships solid and successful. Saturnian challenges of the 7th house include facing lots of frustrations in relationships, commitment issues, owning up to our responsibilities, dealing differences in communication, and compromising.

You are likely to create a very significant and legally binding relationship during this period because Saturn oversees contracts and agreements, and the 7th house governs business partnerships. Healthy partnerships are those which are stable, well defined, and in which all parties live up to the terms. Business partnerships will require effort, seriousness, and dedication. In business, your dealings with people who are older, mature, professionally stable, and realized.

The 7th house rules marriage and committed relationships. If you're single, you could find yourself looking for someone who is prepared to settle down and commit. For singles, there can be differences in maturity or an age gap in a connection. Dating can be difficult during this period. If you are ready for a relationship but they are not, Saturn will help you realize it's best to move on because your time is valuable. If you establish or already have a healthy relationship, it has great potential to level up. Stable and strong relationships can ascend to higher levels of commitment, which include living together or getting married. In this case, it will be of utmost importance to clearly discuss the terms of your relationship, expectations, and needs before committing. For couples that are already married, this period will be a challenge and will require effort and compromise on both sides.

While Saturn is known to bring marriage during its transit, it can also bring separation or divorce. Saturn will not doom your relationships without first giving you plenty of time to improve and fortify them. Partnerships call for mutual respect, commitment, and careful consideration from both parties. Karmic relationships or ‘situationships’ will fail during this transit.

Libra – Saturn transit 6th House:

Saturn will be transiting your 6th house, which is the house service and health. The 6th house rules over your day-to-day work, routine, health, and pets. Since the 6th house rules over health and Saturn represents illness, this transit may bring up health issues and the need to make beneficial changes. It is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle, diet, exercise, and keep good habits. Make the necessary adjustments and honor your vessel. During this period, it will be important to pay attention to your health and follow up with medical professionals. Pet issues can also call for a visit to the veterinarian, make sure to follow up.

The 6th house rules over your day-to-day work which represents your 9 to 5 and everything that you do after that. It will be a transit where work will be tough, stressful, and burdensome. This highly demanding time will require good time management skills, an established routine, discipline, and adherence to deadlines. Saturn karma involves accountability, so make sure you keep working and towards fulfilling your commitments and responsibilities.

The 6th house also rules service to others and Saturn is the Master / Servant. It is important to be helpful to others and contribute in a positive way. Make sure to treat everyone with respect and dignity regardless of their social standing or line of work. The 6th house rules over debts and during this transit it is crucial to maintain fiscal prudence and live within your means during this transit. Strive to avoid taking on more debt and concentrate on living within your means.

Scorpio – Saturn transit 5th House:

Saturn will be transiting your 5th house, which is the house romance, children, and creativity. Since Saturn’s energy can be sobering, dreary, or dull, you may feel the fun has been sucked out of your life. What you may once have considered entertaining may not be or your sense of humor can be altered. You may find pressing needs to be of more importance than enjoyment.

For singles dating can be a challenge; suitors can be unsuitable, troublesome, exasperating, or just ill-timed. Since Saturn represents older people, you may encounter mature individuals or age gaps in the dating pool. Be upfront in terms of what you are looking for and don’t lead anyone on – and vice versa. It is important to practice safe sex as well since Saturn is a karmic planet and there can be unintended lifelong consequences (STDs and Pregnancy). Romantic relationships which will be successful during this transit are those which are stable, serious, and seek greater commitment.

The 5th house has to do with children and during this period there may be increased responsibilities and challenges for parents and guardians. Conception and pregnancy can be a challenge. Parental responsibilities can be burdensome, especially for single parents. Instructing, educating, and counseling children will be important at this time. Saturn is also karma, and it is key that you impart a bit of tough love on unruly kids. Saturn requires obedience and it is important to discipline children and correct their behavior. Children may pose a challenge but by the end of this transit, they come out better behaved.

The 5th house rules creativity, and the transit of Saturn can bring challenges to your passions and creative expressions. Questioning whether you are effectively using your skills or wasting your creative potential. Writer’s block or lack of inspiration can be experienced during this period. By the end of this transit, you will have a more mature expression over your art while also honing and mastering your abilities creatively. The 5th house also rules sports and competition, and Saturn represents mastery through hard work. During this period can develop great stamina, strength, and resiliency physically and athletically.

Sagittarius – Saturn transit 4th House:

Saturn will be transiting your 4th house of home and family. Your family will be the top priority during this transit and your greatest responsibility. This transit is famously known for being a time or period in which you must care for a sick, ailing, disabled, or elderly relative. Heavy burdens and responsibilities will strain your domestic life. Relationships with family members will require dedication and may become strained. The 4th house also rules emotional stability and during this period, you may face anxieties or have bouts with sadness and depression. Saturn represents law and order, and this transit can bring up legal matters in family court.

The 4th house governs home and your residence. During this transit, you can set forth to build or renovate a property. Regarding this aspect there can be issues with contractors or repairs. It is important to establish clear and binding agreements and keep all related paperwork and receipts organized. For those who rent, issues with leasing offices, paperwork, or difficulty finding suitable housing can arise. Properties owned or leased will require maintenance and repairs. Make sure to save for relocation expenses. Saturn rules law, there is a highlight on contractual matters regarding properties. The 4th house also has to do with your roots, homeland, and agriculture. Pressing needs in your country of origin or the homeland of your family may come up. Land issues involving ownership or simple maintenance may come up. For others, this may be a period in which you take up gardening and start to grow your own crops.

Capricorn – Saturn transit 3rd House:

Saturn will be transiting your 3rd house of communication, siblings, learning, and community. Since Saturn is the teacher and the 3rd house rules learning, this transit is about gaining knowledge, growing intellectually, and improving your skillsets. During this transit, projects can involve teaching, writing, training, researching, investigating, or media. You will need to be extremely focused, methodical, and disciplined in how you approach your studies. Saturn will increase your skepticism and make you more probing regarding sources of information. This transit can also make you more cautious and prudent before sharing information.

The 3rd house rules over communication and Saturn represents seriousness. Your voice and tone can change to become more serious and solemn. You can also gravitate to silence over entertaining idle chatter. This transit will also make you more effective, unambiguous, and clear when expressing yourself.

The 3rd house rules over siblings and neighbors. This transit can cause rifts or strains with brothers and sisters. Issues with neighbors commonly involve rules, regulation, no minding their business, lack of respect of boundaries, or general disputes. You may feel a little cut off or choose to distance yourself and withdraw to avoid further problems.

Aquarius – Saturn transit 2nd House:

Saturn will be transiting your 2nd house of resources and values. The second house rules money and Saturn is a miser. During this transit, fiscal responsibility and financial planning will be the highlight. The aim of this transit is to create material and financial stability that is long lasting. The development of a sound financial plan, avoidance of risk, prudent investing, prudent spending, and saving will be essential. Delays, losses, or poor performing assets, or fears regarding the economy can be challenging. Financial gains can be gradual but steady.

The second house also rules values: what you value, how others value you, self-confidence, self-worth, and self-esteem. Time to evaluate your perception of yourself and feelings regarding your self-worth. If you want to be valued by others, you must value yourself first. Self-love is important. Instead of looking for approval from others, validate yourself. You can run into situations where you're not regarded well, undervalued, or underappreciated throughout this journey. Don't put up with treatment that is less than what you deserve. If someone attempts to step on you, stop them in their tracks. Saturn can help you grow in character, confidence, and self-assurance.

Pisces – Saturn transit 1st House:

Saturn’s transit will be the hardest for your sign since it is happening in Pisces in your first house of self. Saturn from this position will affect you on a personal level. The first house rules yourself and during this period you will adopt a Saturnian attitude which is more disciplined, purpose driven, dedicated, and responsible. Saturn will also affect your mood and it can make you pessimistic, sad, somber, or depressed.

The first house rules over how others view you and your physical body. It's time to embrace sincerity, authenticity, and humility. Express yourself true to who you are and build up your confidence. Physically, this period will require a focus on health-related matters. Take care of your body, eat healthy, get your exercise, and get a good night’s sleep. Focus on your overall wellness and follow up with medical professionals. It is of utmost importance to find ways to cope with stress and anxiety.

Saturn sets forth the task of personal development and strengthening of character. You must first examine the things in your life that are not working and consider what about them you find unsatisfactory or frustrating. Once you can identify these, it is time to get to work. This period is about laying the foundation, doing the groundwork, and building the framework for your future. You will have greater responsibilities and will require accountability for your actions. Your ruler Neptune is also present in Pisces while Saturn is transiting, and this is highly beneficial. For you this opportunity can bring about the manifestation of your dreams and desires, but you will need to work hard for it.

Since this transit is highly significant, it is important that you pay close attention through the entire transit duration to:

• Planetary aspects that Saturn makes.

• Saturn retrograde dates.

• Any transiting planets through the sign of Pisces.

• All new moons in Pisces.

• All full moon in Pisces.