Saturn in Cancer prefers calm to adventure. This system considers the position adverse: in a dangerous situation they may feel overwhelmed or paralyzed.
When they go through difficulties, they tend to isolate themselves and find it hard to ask for help. The saying “The procession goes on inside” expresses that effort, which can’t always be seen from the outside.
The image of staying on one’s feet no matter what reflects their resistance to showing vulnerability. The challenge is to hold steady without demanding of themselves that they solve everything alone, even when they need support.