Identity tested by limitation. Who you are must prove itself through difficulty.
Associated themes
limitationtestingstrengthperseverance
Deeper Understanding
Sun square Saturn creates fundamental friction between self and structure, between identity and limitation. You may have felt early on that being yourself wasn't allowed or wasn't enough.
This aspect builds tremendous strength through challenge. Every achievement is earned; nothing comes easily. But what you build this way cannot be taken from you.
The work is not letting legitimate self-criticism become self-destruction. The gift is the authority you earn through proving yourself, again and again.