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URANUS IN ARIES — PART THREE — URANUS IN YOUR CHART

Dear Readers and Friends, This  turned out to be a rather lengthy post; I guess some are longer and some are shorter.  Anyway, getting back to the current transit of Uranus in Aries, if you have LIBRA rising, then Uranus is transiting in your 7^th house of marriage and partnerships.  You’ll remember from earlier posts that planets  transiting in the natural cardinal houses pack a bigger punch.  Those houses are the 1^st, 4^th, 7^th, and 10^th.  If you’re single,  I would  call Uranus in the 7^th “get ready for Mr. Toad’s wild ride” because the only thing you can predict with any certainty is catalyst relationships and lots of changes.  I have seen people have a rather brief relationship but the experience and the effects last far longer.  I have seen people go from platonic to lovers  and back to friends again with a lot of speed and little warning.  If you add Aries into this mix, Uranus is even more volatile.  You could meet someone that knocks your socks off and there’s a terrific rapport.  Please try to stay grounded and take your time getting to know this person before making a commitment because the situation ( and your feelings, or theirs) could change.  If you are married, this will be a period of time that is ideal for trying out new activities together, joining some kind of group that offers a social component with a chance to make new friends, and in general the person with Uranus in the 7^th needs to be ok with their partner wanting to  initiate these changes.  The 7^th house often shows us facets of ourselves that we  don’t see — we see those qualities coming AT us through our partner.  So don’t write off your mate’s ideas as silly or impractical — they’re not feeling hemmed in by YOU, they’re feeling hemmed in by life and they need to do something about it, so offer some support.  They want to go skydiving?  Think about what that means — the freedom to fly.  They want to play pool, or go bowling, or softball ?— whatever — think about what that means — your partner needs a little more exercise and maybe a little fun to offset other areas of life.  Dancing is highly recommended with this transit in this sign and house.  There are so many forms of dance — folk dancing, square dancing, ballroom, salsa, line dancing, hip hop — lots of room for individuality and self-expression.  The point is to embrace change willingly…new ideas, new books, new hobbies, and allow some spontaneity into your life.

If you have a marriage that has gone sour or stale and neither of you has done anything about healing it, then this transit can jolt you out of the status quo.  If you are in this situation, consider some couples’ counseling before making any drastic decisions.

I have clients taking this transit.  The married ones have partners who are feeling blocked and frustrated in other areas of their lives.  Remember?  Pluto in Cap is square to Uranus for the next couple years…   The single clients are meeting new people who are catalysts but not necessarily a romantic partner.  And I have clients who are having to work closely with others (therapists)due to medical situations.

If you have VIRGO  rising, then transiting Uranus is moving through your 8^th house.  This is the natural Scorpio house of shared money and power, and all the deeper emotional experiences — birth, death, healing, sexuality, bliss…Probably time to take some action to get your personal finances in better shape.  Partners may not intentionally let you down, but it could happen in spite of their good will.  Agreements and contracts can fall apart or have to be re-worked.  Unforeseen circumstances may cause our best laid plans to collapse.  Always good to have a plan A, B, and even C with this transit.  The thing is with the lightning flash element of surprise (Uranus) you don’t know if you’re going from riches to rags, or rags to riches.  This house rules inheritance, insurance, taxes, and all kinds of different financial contracts.  It’s a good time to make sure you understand what your  various insurance policies really cover and update and amend them if needed.   Update your  will, start a retirement account, start a 529 for your childrens’ education, draw up POA papers for medical and financial, sign an advance health care directive — that last one is called by different names in different states but basically it is a paper directing what YOU want done at the end of life — feeding tube/no feeding tube, life support, DNR orders, etc.  I’m not being morbid; au contraire — this gives YOU the power to determine what happens to you and everyone should have one.  Investments  could be very unstable; know your risk tolerance and follow your intuition.  I know a guy who makes 20% just by selling covered calls over and over again on a stock he has held for a long time.  If the shares get called away he just sells puts until he gets his order filled.  He does this with conservative stocks only. And remember, with this transit, keep your powder dry and avoid margin.  This is a dangerous environment for investments, which is precisely why there is also opportunity.   No one can manage your money as carefully as you can — take the time to know and understand your investments, retirements accounts and rules, etc.  If you dream of numbers, go ahead and play the Lotto — just remember with this house, you might be luckier to join with friends/partners/family  and pool the tickets as long as all involved agree on the rules in advance.  With the 8^th house the best agreements benefit all concerned.

On a deeper level, the 8^th house is about cooperating with the Universe.  When we align our individual will with the Universal Will, amazing things happen.  Miracles are still happening all over the world, and every day, too.  The capacity for sudden healing is very strong with Uranus in the 8^th house.  I’m studying this 8^th house stuff a lot these days and I think it’s about acceptance — if we know in our hearts that ultimately, the Universe is running with everyone’s well-being in mind, and that attitude is firmly anchored in the core of our being , not just on the intellectual level, then we get to participate in the most wondrous process of manifesting from spirit into the physical that which we most need.  Acceptance is easy to say and hard to do, at least for me.  On days when I AM in the flow, the perfection and synchronicity of life absolutely astounds and floors me.   We are, all of us, in the right place at the right time.  This is why I love astrology so much — I’ll be studying a chart and all of a sudden it all comes together and for an instant I see the absolute perfection of a life. I feel awe and also humbleness for the privilege of participating in that process.   When we are in the flow our happiness is not based on anything external, it comes from inside.  That bliss is part of the 8^th house.

Philosophical and evolutionary discussions  fall  more under the rulership of the 9^th house, the natural Sag house.  The direct experience that involves the whole of our being — that is 8^th house.  If you have LEO rising, then Uranus is moving through your 9^th house.  This is house of,  yes, philosophy and religion, but also law, higher ed, foreign contacts and long-distance travel.  Leo rising, you have a trine from Uranus here in Aries — what a great time to reach out beyond your borders!!!  Stretch your mind, stretch your body — learn a language, visit somewhere new and if the opportunity comes to you to travel overseas, please do, just avoid Mercury retrogradeJ…it’s not that the plane would crash, but you might be delayed or luggage lost and these inconveniences can be avoided with a bit of scheduling :)…

I know people who have used this transit to armchair travel, too.  The main expression of Uranus here would be to follow your intuition and/or any inclination to learn new things and by doing so you reach out and find new friends, kindred spirits, who share your enthusiasm.  Since Uranus rules technology, these new friends might be part of forums or user groups on line.  I have 3 clients with this transit; one is working overseas, one is a member of a healing group that is spread out geographically, and the 3^rd one is planning her wedding — which will be in a different state from where she lives.   The 9^th house rules ceremonies.

As far as religion, some people with this transit are going to be reviewing childhood experiences with church, etc. and some are going to break with the traditions of their past and seek a new path.  A lot of people with either Sag planets or a packed 9^th house natally are very eclectic and create their own belief system and spirituality based on a little bit from all the major religions.  This transit is great for meditation and/or joining a prayer or healing  group.  With Uranus transiting the 9^th, said group needs to be open to the Light and not restrictive in its structure. Non-denominational groups may appeal more.  You don’t need to be a member of a group to be spiritual; you have a gift for attracting the information you need, or that others need.  Just be open to receiving that information in unusual ways.  It’s not an accidental Universe — if a book falls off the shelf at your feet, there’s a reason.  I asked a question once (in my mind) and ½ hour later the answer was on the TV. ?!!!?  Try focusing on YOUR  question and see what comes in 🙂 …

If you have CANCER rising, then Uranus in Aries is moving through your 10^th house of career.  I’ve seen so many clients take Uranus in their 10^th — we’ll cover the sign in a minute — just Uranus here means you want something new.  Tired of the same old job, or old technology, or the people are boring,  maybe the boss is a pain.  People with Uranus in the 10^th feel impatient and ready for growth.  Those of you who might have lost a job recently… on the spiritual level Uranus here means the Universe knows you were ready for growth and has something better in mind for you.  That being said, if you’re hanging on to a job that you’ve outgrown, just for the security, it might be helpful to see if you can shift the job you have just a bit — like new equipment, or  a new department within the same company.

Uranus in Aries is definitely symbolizing the need for a more courageous and innovative approach in your career.  Aries is a physical sign.  Some companies offer exercise programs at work, maybe you’re supposed to be the one who makes suggestions to improve safety, morale, physical fitness at work.  This could also be symbolizing that maybe you need a career with more physical activity in it.  It is likely that there will be unexpected developments on the job.  Breakthroughs in research, changes in personnel, new programs, new clients, etc.  Possibly some new rules that would seem to promote competition — be careful with this — just compete with yourself to be the best that you can be.  Normally, with Uranus here, morale and cooperation would be front and center but we can’t forget that Pluto square may be lurking in your 6^th house of co-workers instead of your 7^th.  I don’t want to state that someone is playing mind games because really you have to the whole natal chart in order to determine what is going on. Just make sure it’s not you since you don’t want the negative karma. If you feel negative about your boss, try projecting that he gets a fabulous offer from another company — like the old song says…”you got to accentuate the positive”…if you project negativity it will backfire on you.

The 10^th is also our personal definition of success and our own sense of authority in our lives.  Transits like this can shake the old foundations of what you thought you wanted.  Maybe you have the money now, but wish you had more time.  Maybe you have fulfilled heavy responsibilities at work and now you realize your health and your personal life is just as important.  Maybe you get honors and awards but realize these don’t mean as much as someone to share them with you.  Cancer rising in many ways is traditional and seeks security; this transit is likely to change your definition  of yourself and your goals.

If you have GEMINI  rising, the Uranus is moving through your 11^th house of friends.  This IS the natural house for Uranus so group projects, friends,  and co-ops are likely to play a major role in your life.  This is an easier transit for you than some of the other signs.  Transiting Uranus is sextile to your Ascendant; a sextile means opportunity with a little elbow-grease required.  I think this means don’t hesitate to be the welcoming one, to introduce yourself, to suggest ideas at meetings, to make new friends.  You are very likely to meet people where there is a sense of deja-vu and the fun of being intuitive with each other can make mundane life so much more interesting :)…

This is an ideal transit to join some kind of group — could be something physical — exercise, Tai Chi, yoga, etc. or it could be some kind of metaphysical group, or even both.  A long time ago I read a definition of friendship —“A true friend commiserates with our sorrows and rejoices with our victories.”  I think you will have experiences that are special with the friends you already have.  If you’re standing at the sink doing the dishes and someone you know comes to mind, it’s probably a sign that you should call them and check in.  If you have a group of friends rather than individual friends, it is likely that there will be a gathering to aid one of them.  For example, if someone has an accident or a medical crisis, everyone will gather to help that person adjust and heal.  If someone has a wedding, everyone will gather to help organize the festivities.  I think you will attend more parties this year, too.  The thing with the 11^th house is there is usually a purpose beyond the moment — Habitat for Humanity, professional groups, babysitting  co-ops, food buying clubs, service groups, volunteer groups, labor unions — all these type of situations are ruled by the 11^th house.  Ultimately, the 11^th is the symbol for sublimating the ego for the  good of the whole group.  The key word  to  remember is cooperation.

I watched an Aquarian at a meeting  raise such a fuss that she was the antithesis of cooperation.  She must have had Mars on her Sun or something, because it was fairly obnoxious.  She was determined to press her point and was quite oblivious to the ideas of others at the meeting.  It is possible that you could encounter someone like that during the years Uranus is in Aries — the energy is innovative but sometimes volatile, and we all know how Aries loves a good debate.  IF someone appears in your life who is a pain to be around, it will probably help you appreciate your true friends even more.  This is a good period to show the  people you love how much they mean to you.  It’s also pretty important that you not let one individual hijack the energy of the  group.  This is how interventions were born.  It may be necessary to have an intervention.

Depending on your natal, if you have planets in this house anyway,  don’t be surprised if  you are elected or appointed to represent a group.

If you have TAURUS  rising, then Uranus is transiting in your 12^th house of dreams, meditation, the unconscious mind, secret sorrows, and the flip side, too — alcohol/drug problems, mental health problems, self-sabotage, etc.  It is helpful  to understand this house by remembering that the 12^th house is the natural house of Pisces, which is two fish swimming in opposite directions.  Symbolizing  the highest of the high and the lowest of the low, this house is more ephemeral than any other and thus the hardest to interpret.  Pay close attention to your dreams.  If you have a problem or a situation that needs a solution or additional information, you have a terrific opportunity to get the help you need through dreams, meditation, self-hypnosis — all methods that tap the unconscious mind.  Our minds are like icebergs — the conscious part is only the 10% that sticks up above the water.

Support groups of all kinds would be indicated by this transit.  You may be either giving or receiving compassionate love for the ill and afflicted.  There can be a beautiful sharing.  For you, Pluto in Cap is trine, which aids your ability to heal and reinvent yourself.

Music is healing. Time spent alone is healing.  Time spent with animals is helpful and so is being by water.  Treat your bath or shower as sacred time; affirm that you are washing away the cares of the day.

Friendship can also be a two-way street.  On the one hand you may have very special friendships where you are psychic together and both walking the same path spiritually, but you could find that there are one or two (probably two) people in your life that put pressure on you.   Upon thoroughly examining your motivation and theirs,  and being very alert in case there are hidden agendas, you may come to a decision about whether or not you even want this person in your life.  I urge you to trust your instincts — if you don’t feel safe and comforted by someone’s presence in your life, there’s probably a reason.  Do not leave yourself open to manipulation or emotional abuse.  Read the earlier definition of friendship in this post.  Yes, you have spiritual protection, but that doesn’t mean you can rescue lost puppies that really don’t want to be rescued at all.  Determine motivation with a clear eye  and conscience to avoid consequences.  That old phrase comes to mind…”Lie down with dogs, get up with fleas.”  Clear karma, protect yourself and let go with love if you have to.

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