The Mars-Saturn opposition places the person on an axis between action and braking, anger and fear, will and prohibition. Mars wants to move forward, fight, desire, defend, and take what is its own. Saturn stops, demands rules, patience, responsibility, caution, and sometimes makes one feel unworthy. In opposition, the person may swing between sharply attacking the world and falling into apathy.
The aspect is often linked with the theme of father, grandfathers, strict teachers, bosses, and older partners. It can complicate the manifestation of determination, courage, and the right to success. A happy chance appears, but the person hesitates, fears envy, fears hurting rivals, or feels unworthy.


