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SATURN, PLANET

A symbol of that law which limits or defines manifestation; and so stands sometimes for the physical as the extreme limit of existence and foundation of all. It agrees with the decline or decay of things.

It also corresponds to the individual stage of growth through experience.

“Under the guidance of Jupiter (planet) man prepares, by means of religious exercises, for the journey to the life beyond, and he attains rest under the influence of Saturn (Basra Encyclopedia). – DE BOER, Philosophy in Islam, p. 88.

 

See Also

CRONUS OR SATURN
JUDAS ISCARIOT
JUPITER, PLANET
PLANETS, FIVE GREATER

RHEA (Goddess)