Emphasized Uranus, either in natal chart or through transit & solar arc, seems to grant us the capacity to ignore rules and traditions that keep us stuck in a rut.  Uranus represents our ability to think outside of the box, as well as deviate from the unspoken code of conduct imposed on us by others or (more often) ourselves.

If some people with strong Uranus emphasis choose illegal means to get what they want, it’s not because they lack conscience – they’re merely more able to ignore rules of morality imposed upon them by society (all revolutionaries, by definition, break rules.)

Uranus Aspect in Natal Chart or Transit & Solar Arc

Uranus involved with 7^th house or its ruler suggests an involvement with alternative thinkers or individualists that break rules in various ways.  The suggestion here is that such influence may be necessary in order for you to break out of your limiting patterns.

Uranus – Sun aspect suggests a drive to break free from the mold, by becoming someone different from your former self.  Reinventing the self does not always work out positively, however – some become more withdrawn and reclusive under this placement, moving into a fringe of law and society.

Uranus – Moon aspect represents emotional shock or turmoil, and the drive to escape it.  Some people shut down in order to distance themselves from the pain.  Other people renew themselves with intensity, investing all to fulfill their needs.

Uranus – Mercury aspect suggests the need to know or think of something new, as well as intense fear of boredom.  There may be nervous drive and anxiety, and an escape into the world of abstract ideas.

Uranus – Venus aspect suggests the need to extricate oneself from stifling relationships.  In both love and friendship, there tends to be a drive to seek excitement through people.

Uranus – Mars aspect may manifest as a burst of anger at any obstacles.  The feel is that of a sudden attack in order to win.  This aspect intensifies the Uranian drive for freedom and the need to extricate oneself from confining circumstance.

Uranus – Jupiter aspect suggests the drive to broaden one’s worldview.  There may be a tendency to feel constrained by one’s own culture or religion, which leads one to seek out new knowledge.  There is also a strong drive toward optimism.

Uranus – Saturn aspect represents a clash between the old and new: Valuing the old, yet seeing the need for change.  This could manifest as frustration with the world, or a patient resolve to effect change.

Uranus – Neptune aspect could lead one to reach out for new inspiration, or escape into fantasy and intoxication.  Neptune lures us with the promise of freedom from difficulty – but the easy way out tends to be costly.

Uranus – Pluto aspect suggests a deep desire to right a wrong.  There may be a need to extricate the self from negative or malicious circumstance – and perhaps a drive to help others do the same.

In Closing: When Your Old Pattern No Longer Works

Living under Saturn’s inertia, which could be thought of as “repeating what worked for us over the years,” our thinking and behavioral patterns tend to solidify and stiffen.   We stay out of trouble that way, but in exchange we may also feel stuck in the same disempowering pattern year after year.

Observing the natal or transiting Uranus’ placement could help us recognize the opportunities we have to reinvent ourselves in a certain area.  Just like a butterfly extricating itself from the cocoon of its old life, doing so could help us form a brand new identity with much more inner & outer freedom.

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Within the process of life development, Saturn’s passage prompts the idealistic, fiery spirit of youth to descend into the watery realm of feelings (where heavier emotions such as grief and compassion are felt), or into the earthly realm of duty and responsibility.

We all feel the weight of maturation process as we age, regardless of differences within our individual horoscopes.  However, Saturn’s natal placement in an individual’s horoscope might signify a direction within the process of maturation, a necessary challenge to achieve victory in a certain area.

Saturn placed within a sign or a house could suggest a need for restraint in order to curb excess in a certain area, or a necessary effort demanded within that particular sphere of life.

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In astrology, Mars represents how we need to pursue what we want in order to be effective.  Ideally, your Mars needs to be spending most of its time in a state of focused action (the Hunter mode) to bring you closer to your goals.  In reality, it’s likely that you also experience Mars as frustration and anger in your daily life.  In this article we’ll explore the angry side of Mars in your horoscope and how it may uniquely express itself in your life.

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Moon symbolizes our emotional memory.  Our Moon (i.e. the parts of our brain responsible for storing emotional impressions) stores all emotional experiences such as love, joy, sadness or anger, over the course of our lifetime.

Natal Moon: How We Respond to Life Experience

The strongly felt & frequently repeated emotions tend to become “hard wired” in our brain.  A series of joyful experience repeated over time will create a hopeful, enthusiastic Moon that responds to life with hopeful, enthusiastic attitude.  Likewise, a series of sad experiences during childhood may create a despondent, insecure Moon that responds to life with fear and anxiety.  Continue Reading

Uranus archetype represents internal and external network, consisting of unique ideas and people that interact with each other. Creative ideas do not happen in a vacuum: they are born out of your connection to others that are different from you.

Think of the people that are well known for their creative work, and you’ll probably see that they either worked as a team, or were a part of a larger network of unique individuals (think jazz, or Florence during Renaissance.)

Creative people know that they can gain inspiration from other disciplines: painters could be inspired by the work of composers, who could in turn be inspired by architects, etc. Mathematics inspired many arts, as did philosophy. Writers inspired filmmakers, but the reverse is also true.

Creative people thrive from diversity, and their mind is able to accommodate disparate groups of people and ideas. Many study the work of the past masters of their art, delving deeply into history and absorbing the styles from different eras. The key is that they’ve reached out to people that thought & worked differently from them, and were open to learn from them.

The placement of Uranus in your natal chart may suggest where such creative network would be most necessary for you to avoid being stagnant.

Uranus in 1st House – could be called a mark of the Renaissance Man (or Woman). This placement suggests that your self image is defined by the vitality of your creative network. It seems likely that you’ll need to be constantly involved with interesting people from various walks of life.

Uranus in 2nd House may suggest a network tied to your business or finances. A wealth minded Mastermind group? Sure, go for it.

Uranus in 3rd House may indicate a network of writers, teachers, or any other communicators, including IT professionals. Perhaps a network of people who are “in the know.”

Uranus in 4th House could imply a diverse group of people gathering in your home, most likely since you were very young. While it could have been a bit unsettling, getting exposed to diversity early in life may have helped you make friends easily later on.

Uranus in 5th House could suggest a playful network of people that share a creative or athletic interest. Another possibility is the network of people who work with children.

Uranus in 6th House might indicate a network of helpers and service oriented people. A group of animal lovers might also fit in the picture.

Uranus in 7th House suggests relationships marked by disparity and diversity. The friends could be so different from us that we can’t help but feel unique.

Uranus in 8th House may point to a network of healers and consultants that are into health and well-being. It could also suggest people that share an occult interest.

Uranus in 9th House might highlight an international network based on a cultural or philosophical belief. We can also consider networks of academics, lawyers, or writers.

Uranus in 10th House would suggest the importance of networking in the unfolding of your vocation. Professional associations, or cross disciplinary connections (i.e. connecting with people in other fields of work) could become important in future.

Uranus in 11th House may indicate networking with a group of friends that strive toward a shared purpose.

Uranus in 12th House can suggest a network that has to do with crisis or recovery.

If you want to be more creative, the easiest thing to do is to be a part of a network of people and ideas. Without any creative input from others, we tend to stagnate. Internally, we can also seek to cultivate a robust network of ideas through studying others’ works through books and other media.

Looking at your own horoscope, what does the placement of Uranus suggest? How do you network with others in the area specified by Uranus? If you feel a bit stagnant right now, do you think reaching out to other people’s works and ideas can help you be “unstuck” in that area?

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