Key 21 - The Universe

Traditional Title: The World

Saturn/Earth

The Universe archetype transcends limitations and all sense of separateness.

Affirmation: I am whole, I am timeless, I am One with All.

UPRIGHT: Completion, Wholeness, Stability, Fulfillment, Integration​

REVERSE: Separation, Emptiness, Instability, Disorderliness, Incompletion​

Platonic level (Metaphysical Principles): 

The rings of Saturn convey a sense of containment and limitation. In our chart, Saturn represents structure, emphasizing tradition, boundaries, and regulations. Saturn represents the principle of contraction and structure.

Jungian level (Psychological Principles):

Saturn is the principle of limit, structure, restraint and patience, and necessity. It is characterized by endurance and responsibility. Saturn governs time, the past, tradition, and maturity. It represents concrete manifestation, solidity and stability, the endings of things, and the harvest of time. Saturn signifies incarnation in physical form. The negative expression of this archetype includes rigidity, isolation, and a fearful attachment to past experiences. Major configurations between Saturn and other planets often signify critical developmental periods in an individual’s life, characterized by personal challenges and profound growth.

Mythic level (Mythic Deities and Figures):

Greek Goddess: Gaia

Gaia, the primordial goddess of the Earth, governs the entire world and its living essence. Her nature is one of nurturing and sustaining all life, embodying the totality of existence. This directly corresponds to The Universe archetype, which represents the completion, wholeness, and integration of all aspects of life within the cosmic order.