This aspect represents an inherent urge for control and stubbornness within a relationship. Saturn demands structure and stability, while Pluto pushes toward profound transformation and empowerment. The square aspect creates a power struggle between these dominant forces, leading to frequent clashes.
Usually, when this aspect appears in a composite chart, it indicates that both individuals are dominant in some way, each insisting on their own needs and requirements, and utterly determined to manifest their way where this square touches the chart.
The Saturn square Pluto composite aspect surfaces issues related to control and the necessity to address and change deep-rooted patterns within the relationship, primarily related to fear—fear of profound change affecting one's deepest psychological patterns, where they actually feel whole. This aspect denotes stress. In a romantic relationship, there is initially mutual respect between both parties. Both are strongly attracted to each other's patterns of structure, stability, and power. However, the need for security and stability clashes with the urge for growth and transformation, with both partners being stubborn about being right and having their way.
This aspect can manifest as a struggle for dominance and control, sometimes revolving around time management and respect for each other's time. The independent nature of each partner may lead to conflicts over how time is spent and valued.
Much effort must be invested in overcoming these dynamics, and this effort to change, regardless of the outcome, leads to personal growth. Letting go in this relationship can feel like surrendering to the other, almost as difficult as breaking a solid, fundamental, and resilient structure.
Yet, the strength of this aspect is undeniable. The square will consistently force the couple to confront their innermost issues. Saturn will insist on order and seek stability, as it is its responsibility, while Pluto will continually push for transformation and control. Stability versus change.
The only way to escape the turmoil is to acknowledge there won’t be any winning and let go of the consistent refusal. Over time, as the square continues to present intense psychological urges, one must embrace change to keep developing through this relationship.
