Saturn in the 11th House ******************* Eleventh house Saturn with planets under affliction would epitomize karma concerning groups, friends, goals, organizations, and social direction in life. Persons with this placement often lack real friendship, humanity, and an ability to concentrate on objectives. In such cases, it could take some effort to develop the characteristics needed to be a good friend. Avoid being too stiff and formal in your dealings with new acquaintances. Your inhibition may be due to not wanting to put your foot in it or a fear of being exploited by the other person. Perhaps you perceive friends as a burden or restriction, that they require too much responsibility from you. If you feel lonely and isolated because you do not think you have enough friends, you should try to break down the barriers that create inhibition. This also holds true for your relationships with groups or organizations. Although you may not feel at ease in group situations, they are the best place to learn about yourself and others. Even if it is a struggle for you, you should learn to cooperate with others. After all, you too have your contribution to make to further the development and evolution of society. If you are patient and have stamina, you can reach your goals step by step. Success will not drop into your lap, but you will eventually find it. By nature, Saturn can have a mixed influence in the eleventh house, in that there is an urge to consolidate this energy (social conscience) through groups or organizations. There could, however, be some limitations if personal barriers get in the way. On the one hand, you may feel drawn to all that offers you security and status, and yet the idea of opening up and breaking down your carefully constructed boundaries fills you with fear. The planet Saturn in the eleventh house may mean that you feel a strong need to join forces with others and to become a member of a group or circle of friends, but you may find such situations uncomfortable or threatening. Make sure that you do not shun social contacts, for this would deprive you of the opportunity for development in this important area of life. The friends you may feel most comfortable with are probably older than you. If lessons mentioned here are learned, there can be great rewards later in life. Without any challenge imposed on Saturn, much of this description will be neutralized. If Saturn is well-aspected, you could play a responsible and lasting role in clubs and social organizations which have a serious purpose. To obtain goals, you need to be patient and work hard.