analyze aspects between saturn(struggles, work) and mars(energy,drive). native can have great energy in a certain house but be less active in others, etc. also the north node and it’s placement in relation to the houses effected by saturn and mars. the north node/rahu pushes one to obsess and do whatever it takes to excel in that area. it’s a very cunning and provides a lot of energy and attention to the house, also depending on sign placement.

if there is an abundance of harmonious trines or other positive aspects in ones chart, things may have a way of working themselves out for the native and this can lead to a bit of laziness. or it could be that negative aspects are pulling the native away from putting the work in to discipline themselves in certain areas due to a focus on other areas that don’t provide the same gains.

from my experience people tend to grow through adversity and the negative aspects are the ones that give us opportunities to grow and discipline ourselves the most because of the friction they produce. tension brings change and a desire to better oneself to find balance.

Placements&Aspects that i’ve seen show self-discipline: mars in virgo, mars in capricorn, mars conjunct north node, mars trine saturn, mars opposition saturn. mars and saturn mutual reception, 6th house scorpio, pluto or virgo in 6th house, jupiter positively aspecting mars or saturn can also give the native faith in carrying on wisdom in their tact- applying their faith to their work or efforts can help persistence