Venus and Saturn Might Say…

Things we might hear ourselves thinking, saying, or seeing when it comes to relationships…

* That person won’t take “no” for an answer…
* I’m in love with someone who never shows me affection
* I’m bored in this relationship
* This relationship is ending
* What a joy killer
* There needs to be mutual respect, it goes both ways
* This relationship is getting more serious
* This person has no sense of humor
* This ally isn’t really an ally
* This person doesn’t want to see me succeed…but why?
* I’m married to someone who is married to their job
* We’re growing more mature in our love
* This person is always dominating everything
* This friend isn’t really a friend
* This person that acts so holy is actually a jerk
* I don’t ever want this person I love to die 
* Pain is part of how love grows
* It’s hard to be in love with someone who doesn’t have a relationship with anything transcendent or outside of themselves
* Love requires sacrifice 
* My kindness has been taken advantage of
* I’m being accused of something unfairly
* I’m ready to compromise, are you?
* Jealousy from a friend hurts
* I’m lonely in this love
* Love should be fun
* I’m separated from my lover
* Love requires great trust
* Love shouldn’t be too methodical
* Art and beauty need form and structure
* This person I’m with lacks faith
* Relationships should be built upon shared values and principles
* My colleague is trying to block or thwart me
* Women should be respected in the work place
* No distractions
* Love should respect boundaries
* I’m going to limit my diet, my pleasure, my appetite in order to perform at a higher level

The list could go on…but each of these statements reflects the core themes of Venus and Saturn as they interact within the conflict and tension of a square. Remember that squares can be productive…but the tension is part of it!
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Prayer: Heal our hearts, deepen our bonds, and hold us together with affection and warmth.