Saturn symbolizes not only impediments toward the manifestation of another archetype but also creates a sense of endings, terminations, and conclusions relative to the symbolism of the contrasting planetary archetype. When discussing expressions of the Saturn-Neptune gestalt, one has to acknowledge that events and experiences transpire that give a sense of endings around Neptune’s core and fundamental symbolism. Thus, with Saturn and Neptune, we often need to witness the loss of a dream, the surrender of some collective ideal.

To illuminate this process we can demonstrate its development through American history. In twentieth century American history, the two presidents who arguably represented collective ideals, aspirations, and inspirations more than any other leaders were Franklin Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. America relied upon Roosevelt’s unwavering faith during two of America’s darkest hours, the Great Depression and World War Two. More than his policies and certainly greater than his ability to critically comprehend the economic situation at hand, Roosevelt’s conviction that the United States could endure a dark hour of economic depression was more of a revitalizing factor than his strategies or programs. In a similar fashion to Roosevelt’s legacy, John F. Kennedy’s New Frontier was as important for its near-spiritual confidence and assurance it instilled in the American people as its actual realization of specific, concrete agendas.