Uranus - The Rebellious Eccentric

This thread is to discuss all things Uranus!

With Sun conjunct Uranus in my Scope, I feel that I intimately relate to the modern concepts of the planet Uranus: rebelliousness, unconventionality, eccentricity, electricity, change, etc.

I also have Uranus currently transiting my 10th house and it's been nothing short of disruptive! For those who don't know, I work in fast-paced finance and we all know how much the business has changed in the past few years. Will I have a job in the future? I've already left two positions that no longer exist...

One quick thought about Sun-Uranus...

Sometimes, the 'rebellion' is nothing more than advancing against unknown distruptions. Uranians sense and know when it is time to launch and when it is time go.

Whether its choice or circumstance - the Sun, instinctive survival to live, often disrupts day to day or even year to year, but always has it's preservation pack well equipped with ability to bounce on a moment's notice and find a new place to shake things up.

When we look back - we say "Whoa! I saw that one coming didn't I?"

Uranus at Yod apex in my chart - Saturn and Venus legs. I've had a few lucrative, kush, sweet, call it what you will, gravy train jobs in past 3 decades, ones that everyone told me "you landed in the sugar bowl" - and each one I left by choice, shortly before the collapse of the businesses, which were due to the shift in "group think" about the purpose or meaning of that business in the evolving world.

A former boss once told me, upon my issuing her resignation, "it's always best to leave On Top.

When Uranus bounces, it's usually because they have done all they could do and see no reason to stick around for posterity's sake.

Out with the old, in with the new. Horizon's and such.

ad infinitum.

Favorite Moon-Uranus conjunction quote from a friends mom, which always stuck with me. Her boss was asking to much of her and threatened her with termination if she didn't do more. Her response: "I've quit better jobs than this."

What I love most about Uranus, we never look back in regret on changes that we were compelled to make. Somewhere, somehow, we know we made the right choice.

I have Uranus opposite my Sun (H1)/Moon (H4)square. Uranus sits in my 10th house natally and I do agree it can be a bit disruptive. The worst for me has been Saturn going direct and Rx in Scorpio/Sag for what seemed like forever now. It has not been easy. The opposition between the 10th house and my Moon in the 4th house has been a point of conflict I deal with quite often. These three aspects I feel quite heavily and cause me a bit of inner conflict because I feel quite torn between being true to myself and then balancing what makes me happy vs what I think I need to be in life. It's really annoying.

Sun square Uranus has not been too bad. I think it has made me pretty individual and I think some things about me often shock some people and they wouldn't assume I have done the things I have or that I like the things I like (which is probably heavily veiled by my Cap ascendant). When I was a teenager I would do things for shock value, like getting tattoos and body piercings. People are always surprised when I unveil some of my cr*p tattoos when on the beach. I always liked to be kind of different growing up and would go agains the grain, just to be different. I have always loved punk music and anything with a fast erratic kind of beat.

I have Venus sextile Uranus, which has always been a cool aspect. I attract a lot of interesting people. I have had some unusual love affairs. I internet dated before it was considered normal or socially acceptable. I snuck off and met another 16 year old boy who lived the next state over in the late 90s and even had someone fly to NY to meet me when I was 18. I have had my fair share of long distance relationships where technology is required to carry on the relationship. I even met my husband technically because of technology - without it I don't think we would have lasted across the Atlantic Ocean and be married today.

That's my Uranus experience.

A uranus thread - neat-o.

I have sun opposite uranus natally.

How sun opposite uranus has worked for me. I like being different, my identity is very much tied to being as authentically myself as possible. I love my freedom, and individuality, I have no patience for people who try control me.

Sun opposite uranus has also meant I meet and know alot of very unstable, hot tempered, eccentric males.

StillOne said:

This thread is to discuss all things Uranus!

With Sun conjunct Uranus in my Scope, I feel that I intimately relate to the modern concepts of the planet Uranus: rebelliousness, unconventionality, eccentricity, electricity, change, etc.

I also have Uranus currently transiting my 10th house and it's been nothing short of disruptive! For those who don't know, I work in fast-paced finance and we all know how much the business has changed in the past few years. Will I have a job in the future? I've already left two positions that no longer exist...

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What I enjoy about Uranus is that he is an agent for change which, in hard aspect, is seldom welcomed or easy to accept. He's a bit like the personal trainer who has one goal in mind, which is collective fitness, but our selfishness wants to achieve that by own agenda, which usually means maintaining some comfy status quo.

I remember reading long ago that Aquarian Ascendants are going to Liberate and end cycles from their ancestors. Very true in the case of my sister and me. We are not like the rest of our families, we ran away from our deeply religious roots and female oppression.

Uranus being my ruler, sits very nicely in the 9th house, the house of big ideas and belief systems. Ironically, squaring my ASC and conjunct my MC. Loosely, but I think it's impacted me greatly.

I've been intro astrology and the esoteric since I was very young, and I love the stars. Electric impulses and creativity have followed me since day one.
A great sigh of relief washed over me when I realised that change was good.
I felt that I change too much, all the time. But thats alright.

Uranus is currently transiting my second house...no security in money...easy come easy go... but you know. I have the Part of Fortune there. I had to really realise...Money for me was never going to be an issue. As soon as I said those words out loud, jobs came flying in and at an erratic pace...

Classic Uranus....

My son and his father and I have Uranus in our 1st house. I wonder about those type of Uranian imprints in family charts.

By the way, Still One, I love the thread title "the rebellious eccentric"

I'm curious to hear other accounts of what they experienced when Uranus transited their Venus as well as the angles.

Uranus is conjunction to my 24' Aries MC right now, and then will conjunct progressed Venus at 29' of Aries in 10th. I'm not on-top-of transits to progressed planets, but if it's anything like the natural conjunction of Uranus to Venus, which I had about 8 years ago - yikes.

Interesting. I also have a Uranian chart, because...

Uranus is conjunct my MC.

Uranus is also in the powerful last degree of its sign. I'm one of the youngest Uranus in Libras currently living. It made its final transit to Scorpio a month after I was born.

Uranus is part of a t-square, opposite Jupiter and Chiron (on the IC), square Saturn (seventh house).

Currently, transiting Uranus just reached my natal IC. I'm probably going to see my Uranus opposition start a little earlier than average (I'm a month short of age 41; I understand the average age for Uranus opposition is 42-43). Due to retrogrades, Uranus passed back and forth over the Libra/Scorpio cusp several times between November 1974 and September 1975, so people born in that time frame will have multiple Uranus opposition moments. I just looked it up and it looks like Uranus will make a similar number of back-and-forths over the Aries/Taurus cusp.

Several members of my family have prominent Uranus, too. My sister has it making some strong aspects in her chart. My mom has it as the focal point of a t-square. My own observation is that the women in my family in particular seem quite Uranian: adventurous, with an unconventional streak.

As with any planet, I think it is important to highlight the positive-negative dimension of Uranus. Uranus is reactive. The Uranian quality of rebellion, as per the thread title, can spur irresponsible, immature and selfish reactivity. Whereas the positive aspects of Uranus, as they relate to rebellion, are progressive originality and humanitarianism. The former variety is concerned with self only. The latter is concerned with promoting the welfare of others and the community.

I once knew a man who had the natal aspect, Venus square Uranus. Although he enjoyed the prospect of being married to one person, he was aware also of the innate selfishness on the part of each human which invariably impacts relationships. To this end he was not against polyamory but only with individuals who have advanced past the self. He saw polyamory as a relationship system which constantly reinforces selfless love, which is the only true love.

Uranus square my MC. My calling is to serve directly the common good. I find it impossible to stay in one direction for too long. My career in psychological science is represented by this aspect, I believe. Not simply because Uranus is related to science but also because the square allows me to work on new research projects constantly. My work receives either governmental or medical funding which is suggestive of progressive quality.

Uranus works it really good. It's titled completely on it's axis and does it's own thing.

Wasn't Uranus discovered when electricity was discovered?? That's seriously so cool.

Uranus is a higher frequency of Mercury. It's the intuitive, electrical flash of geniusness.

It rules over Aquarius, is exalted in Scorpio, debilitated in Taurus, and not at home in Leo.

I have Uranus in the first house. I also have Uranus opposing my Sun, but the orb is like 9 degrees, so I don't know. I have my part of fortune conjuncting my Uranus with a 1 degree orb, so this planet must hold something great for me

I think I've always been a rebellious kind of human. I'm left-handed and random

I just watched a video by Simon Vorster about the Pluto in Scorpio generation (1984-1995). Those born between 1990-1993 specifically have Pluto in Scorpio squaring Uranus conjunct Neptune in Capricorn.. He talks about how this generation will break down the outdated patriarchal structure currently in place. These individuals feel completely lied to and suppressed by the government and institutions... They are confrontational about the fact that society is completely delusional and disempowered and this conjunction will help them to dissolve the current systems and change our reality.

Capricorn2616 said:

I just watched a video by Simon Vorster about the Pluto in Scorpio generation (1984-1995). Those born between 1990-1993 specifically have Pluto in Scorpio squaring Uranus conjunct Neptune in Capricorn.. He talks about how this generation will break down the outdated patriarchal structure currently in place. These individuals feel completely lied to and suppressed by the government and institutions... They are confrontational about the fact that society is completely delusional and disempowered and this conjunction will help them to dissolve the current systems and change our reality.

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Pluto in Scorpio sextiles their Uranus/Neptune in Cap during 90-93. But Saturn is in Aquarius and it squares the Pluto in Scorpio during this time interval. That is what he refers to when he speaks about the imminent breaking down of institutional restrictions by this particular group of young people. My daughter and her friends LOVE Bernie and his Socialist Revolution...

Kitchy said:

Favorite Moon-Uranus conjunction quote from a friends mom, which always stuck with me. Her boss was asking to much of her and threatened her with termination if she didn't do more. Her response: "I've quit better jobs than this."

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Ahaha this is so what ive done time and time again. My former bosses hate me because of this exact thing. The amount of times I just didn't see value in working for an employer anymore. I didn't realise it was the Uranus in me but I definitely responded in the same way and I have the Uranus conjunct moon conjunct Jupiter 1st house. Uranus is strong in all the members of my family. And gosh, do they dress weird too.

I will say that I don't feel much positivity with this planet until I realise how much it helps me to get to better places. If I didn't rebel, I would remain the single wallflower, I would have been cheated on and emotionally abused repeatedly, I would have worked at a dead end job with terrible pay and treatment without having the guts to stand up for myself. The downside is that it shakes up my nervous energy too much. Makes me incredibly irritable and anxious. Frustrated. Easily bored. Im too high strung and really, the best way to bring it down is with a large dose of zinc and b vitamins.

Sun opp Uranus, Mars trine Uranus, Jupiter trine Uranus, Mercury quincunx Uranus... I feel like everyone else can see a disguise on me but me.

katydid said:

Pluto in Scorpio sextiles their Uranus/Neptune in Cap during 90-93. But Saturn is in Aquarius and it squares the Pluto in Scorpio during this time interval. That is what he refers to when he speaks about the imminent breaking down of institutional restrictions by this particular group of young people. My daughter and her friends LOVE Bernie and his Socialist Revolution...

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In the mid and late 1980s, the world went through rejection of totalitarianism (Communism in Eastern Europe and USSR) and it surely appeared capitalist democratic values of the west, esp. the USA, stood trumphant and became widely adopted in the 1990s. This occurred when Saturn in Aquarius square Pluto in Scorpio, to people already around in the transition into the age of Aquarius, which completes by the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction in Aquarius in Jan. 2021, when capitalism and democracy will undergo a great social change.

AppLeo said:

It rules over Aquarius, is exalted in Scorpio, debilitated in Taurus, and not at home in Leo.

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I thought this way when I first started learning astrology and I am not going to deny that Uranus is not active in our charts or in any chart at this point in my studies, but with that said, I would definitely not give him rule of the sign. Can he be given a co-ruler status? Quite possibly, but only because he aids in breaking down old structures in effort for the "New Saturnian" structures that will built in it's place. No doubt about it, Aquarius is still about order. New order. Uranus gives no care about order. His effects are explosive and quite un-settling in Nature.

Think about this, after something has been demolished, who cleans up the mess from Uranus's energy? I feel that the task master is the one who is given this chore for it is through him that all transpersonal energy is modulated into this realm. Being the father of time and the reason why energy is formed on this planet, I would say that he allows Uranus to work his magic so that the Aquarian energy may start to form new structure.

CapAquaPis said:

In the mid and late 1980s, the world went through rejection of totalitarianism (Communism in Eastern Europe and USSR) and it surely appeared capitalist democratic values of the west, esp. the USA, stood trumphant and became widely adopted in the 1990s. This occurred when Saturn in Aquarius square Pluto in Scorpio, to people already around in the transition into the age of Aquarius, which completes by the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction in Aquarius in Jan. 2021, when capitalism and democracy will undergo a great social change.

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Yes. We often forget about the greater mean conjunctions. This is part of my studies at the moment. I often think of Jupiter as being the Keymaster and Saturn as the Gatekeeper. Jupiter will have to make the Key specifically under Saturn's terms this next go round. The conjunction will actually happen in Saturn's bounds as well, so it will be interesting to see the reception that takes place at that time. Another thing to observe at this moment in time is the bounds that the transpersonal planets transit through at that moment; specifically Uranus. I am curious to see the effects.

Jehan said:

I thought this way when I first started learning astrology and I am not going to deny that Uranus is not active in our charts or in any chart at this point in my studies, but with that said, I would definitely not give him rule of the sign. Can he be given a co-ruler status? Quite possibly, but only because he aids in breaking down old structures in effort for the "New Saturnian" structures that will built in it's place. No doubt about it, Aquarius is still about order. New order. Uranus gives no care about order. His effects are explosive and quite un-settling in Nature.

Think about this, after something has been demolished, who cleans up the mess from Uranus's energy? I feel that the task master is the one who is given this chore for it is through him that all transpersonal energy is modulated into this realm. Being the father of time and the reason why energy is formed on this planet, I would say that he allows Uranus to work his magic so that the Aquarian energy may start to form new structure.

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Jehan - I agree with a lot of what you have expressed. Saturn is always the one to deal with the aftermath of Uranus, but interestingly enough, it sets up those very systems/structures that Uranus likes to knock down.

I am ever reminded of an event at my son's school when he was in kindergarten. They were having Lego time in class. My son was always building all kinds of cool things and he had this one friend who was always asking him "how did you do that?" and my son, being his Aries self would say, I don't know, I just did it.

Anyway - during this particular class time, my son built a race track with bleachers and cars and people in the stands. Everyone in class was awestruck, but his little friend decided he wanted to accidentally kick it to smithereens as he was "just walking by it". The kid got scolded and was sent to sit outside of the classroom.

Through his tears (and mine too, on the inside ) , I watched my son gather up the pieces and set about to rebuilding his masterpiece. (cap stellium in 1st opposing moon in cancer in 7th).

You can't have Saturn without Uranus and vice versa, in my opinion.

Jehan said:

I thought this way when I first started learning astrology and I am not going to deny that Uranus is not active in our charts or in any chart at this point in my studies, but with that said, I would definitely not give him rule of the sign. Can he be given a co-ruler status? Quite possibly, but only because he aids in breaking down old structures in effort for the "New Saturnian" structures that will built in it's place. No doubt about it, Aquarius is still about order. New order. Uranus gives no care about order. His effects are explosive and quite un-settling in Nature.

Think about this, after something has been demolished, who cleans up the mess from Uranus's energy? I feel that the task master is the one who is given this chore for it is through him that all transpersonal energy is modulated into this realm. Being the father of time and the reason why energy is formed on this planet, I would say that he allows Uranus to work his magic so that the Aquarian energy may start to form new structure.

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What are you talking about... What's wrong with thinking about astrology this way?? It makes sense if that's how you describe Uranus.

Uranus is exalted in scorpio, because scorpio is known as the Phoenix rising from the ashes. Burning the old and starting the new--very similar to Uranus energy. Uranus ***** in taurus because is always traditional and never wants to start anything new. And then Uranus is at home in Aquarius for obvious reasons and not at home in Leo because Leo is the opposite of Aquarius. Uranus rules Aquarius and so does Saturn. Saturn and Uranus are both co-rulers of Aquarius. Uranus is most comfortable in Aquarius compared to all the signs.

Kitchy said:

Jehan - I agree with a lot of what you have expressed. Saturn is always the one to deal with the aftermath of Uranus, but interestingly enough, it sets up those very systems/structures that Uranus likes to knock down.

I am ever reminded of an event at my son's school when he was in kindergarten. They were having Lego time in class. My son was always building all kinds of cool things and he had this one friend who was always asking him "how did you do that?" and my son, being his Aries self would say, I don't know, I just did it.

Anyway - during this particular class time, my son built a race track with bleachers and cars and people in the stands. Everyone in class was awestruck, but his little friend decided he wanted to accidentally kick it to smithereens as he was "just walking by it". The kid got scolded and was sent to sit outside of the classroom.

Through his tears (and mine too, on the inside ) , I watched my son gather up the pieces and set about to rebuilding his masterpiece. (cap stellium in 1st opposing moon in cancer in 7th).

You can't have Saturn without Uranus and vice versa, in my opinion.

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I have witnessed this too with my children and their friends as well. Perfect representation of these energies.