Uranus Retrograde 2013
✭ URANUS TURNS RETROGRADE – JULY 17 through DECEMBER 17 2013 ✭
Uranus tends to be more potent and more Uranian when retrograde. When Uranus is direct in the natal chart, intuitive and inventive impulses flow on a regular basis but, when it is retrograde, this energy builds to a certain level and then it explodes forth as in a “Eureka!” experience.
In this building-up process, Uranus tends to be more potent and more willfully dogmatic. Uranus’ retrograde motion tends to stimulate deep psychological investigation and analysis. Its research, however, seeks answers that satisfies the mind and explains “Why?”. This is frequently observed in people who have Uranus retrograde natally as they make mountains out of molehills in their quest to know WHY! Obviously, this is an excellent time for mental studies that explore human behavior and psychology. It favors activities that require bursts of inventive and intuitive energy. It favors psychological counseling connected with freedom urges and disconnected patterns of relating.
When Uranus is retrograde natally, the rebellious urges tend to bottle up, bottle up and then burst forth seemingly out of nowhere. This stems from the fact that these people need to make changes internally before they can manifest them in the external world. During this “processing” phase, the individual rarely realizes just how rebellious he or she is. When Uranus transits retrograde, it will reawaken freedom urges causing the individual to suddenly rebel against any ruts or confinement in the life. I feel that it is better to process what needs to change while Uranus is retrograde and actualize the change when it turns direct. The retrograde simply makes you aware but it is generally not wise to impulsively act upon an awareness.
Rebelliousness intense and misdirected: JULY 31-AUGUST 1 (Uranus square Mars in Cancer); AUGUST 20-23 (Uranus square Jupiter in Cancer); AUGUST 25-26 (Uranus opposes Venus); SEPTEMBER 16 (Uranus opposes Mercury); NOVEMBER 14-15 (Uranus squares Venus); NOVEMBER 22-25 (Uranus opposes Ceres – rebellion against care-taking).
Jul 10, 07:42 AM
TO EVERYBODY — Linda, Chyrelle, Tommy (7-2011):
All of you are asking the same question and I always give the same answer — Uranus is Retrograde for half of the year. It has no special effect except as described in this article.
Uranus is only significant when it is transiting an aspect to your natal planet. Then, you interpret this specific transit.
For Uranus in the 12th, hard aspects can cause insomnia.
It is a 7 year cycle when you need to “hide your wierd” or go places where you are not known in your traditional circles and express Uranus there.
I once know a collge professor who would sneak off to astrology lectures — and no one at the university ever knew until much later in her career.
Oct 11, 06:57 PM
I have Uranus square natal moon these days. Normally I don’t notice transits that much but this one’s been brutal! September 16th I suddenly very nearly walked out on my perfectly lovely boyfriend for another guy. Will the fact that it’s retrograde make it more intense?
Also Uranus is in Scorpio in 1st house in my chart.
Thanks for your help!
Oct 13, 07:56 AM
ERIN (10-2011): I confess that I have been more agitated by the Uranus R opposing my Jupiter than I was when it was direct — but it is not that much different. I have gotten more insights regarding my “wired” energy under Uranus.
Astrologers always have a good excuse with other astrologers — we just tell them that we are going through a bad Uranus transit and all understand and forgive.
Yes, we need to monitor our “moods” under Uranus. When young and female, Wild Yam and Chaste Tree herbs can help with moods.
A constructive outlet for energies — activist, fighting for others in some way — can be helpful.
Dec 8, 09:01 AM
PAM (12-2011): Uranus in the 8th makes changes/transformations in a heart beat. It may take a long time but BOOM…they are transformed. Retrograde is even stronger because it bottles up, bottles up…then CHANGE!
SURYA: Uranus in the 7th is strong for activism. When it transits the 7th, changes will come into your life due to the actions of others. I was motivated to fight for farmers rights when my dad was affected by a local policy — and I won.
Uranus and Pluto in the 11th are never drawn to touchy-feely group involvements — more ad hoc or cause related.
In big groups, Pluto feels like a lemming going to sea with other lemming — and does not want to go along with the crowd.
Jul 5, 07:32 AM URANUS IN 10th NATALLY:
If Uranus is in the 10th House natally, the individual needs to find a unique career where they do something different, something original so that comparisons cannot be made.
I have Uranus natally in the 10th House and I used to say that I was the Best Astrologer in Silver Spring because I was the ONLY astrologer in Silver Spring. I always use techniques that others do not use so that I am not like others.
READERS: Please keep your questions to something about the article. Since I receive 2000 hits each day, I cannot give personal readings.
Jul 6, 05:55 AM
KENYAN (7-2012): When a planet goes D-R-D, it just means that you get 3 chances to make changes — at the first one or not until the last. And, it is only really important when it makes an aspect to a natal or progressed planet.
I write about retrogrades but, to be honest, I never work with them in my readings. You can see from my article how Uranus works – more rebellious, needing freedom and, like other retrogrades, it is more psychological. Changes come from the inside first, not external as with Direct.
There must be more going on in your chart to bring about such a transformation — not just Mars and Saturn turning Direct. Congratulations!
PS I am going to post material from Dr. Jamison Starbuck (yes, that’s her name) on my website under Common Cures VI on simply cures for phobias, anxiety and panic disorders.
NOTE TO KENYANSCOR: I sent you a private note but your e-mail is phoney and bounced. As a result, I will not longer respond to you. No one ever sees these e-mails. I get very annoyed when people give me a phoney e-mail and then expect a response, such as can you write articles for my website. This will be deleted in 5 days.Jul 10, 09:20 AM
ATTENTION READERS:
Many of you are writing about your natal Retrograde under transiting Retrogrades. I have an article on the natal positions under GENERAL (astrology). Please check there and you may find your answer.
Oct 18, 11:26 PM
Hi Lynn,
I have natal Uranus in my 7th and 8th house at 29 degrees Scorpio. Uranus is currently squaring my Venus. If I understand that correctly, then that means that when it goes direct it will encounter my Venus (7 degrees Cap) again.
With Pluto currently conjunct my Venus and Saturn having just entered my 7th house, would that indicate that chances for manifesting a solid relationship would be challenging for the next several years?
I have a Libra descendant and desire to manifest/attract something great. Its very important to me. How can I best utilize these needs, freedom and intimacy? Thanks for any insights.
Oct 31, 12:58 AM
Simply asked, this D-R-D motion you mentioned in a previous answer…you said that there are 3 chances to make changes. If I experienced Uranus Direct and Retrograde affecting me in similar ways, could I anticipate when it goes Direct to face something similar?
Oct 31, 07:10 AM
NOVLADY (10-2012): You have asked a good question. I looked at a transit of Pluto over my dad’s 4th House Venus — nothing happened when it crossed Direct-then Retrograde…then, with the 3rd crossing, Uranus AND Pluto were aspecting his Venus — and his living area (above mine) was burglarized.
This event provided me an opportunity to secure our home with security doors and window bars. I also renovated the lower level kitchen when we discovered rotted pipes under the floors. The kitchen looks great.
Six months later, BOTH Uranus and Pluto aspected his natal Pluto (natally, he has Venus opposing Pluto) and a terrible storm did a lot of damage, uprooting trees. None of these affected the house but, for me, a tree fell on my beloved yard tractor. Insurance replaced this totally and I have a new one. Nothing else has happened.
So, when I look at the triple crossings, you are not affected by each of them. One crossing will be stronger and that is when something happens.
Uranus will be hitting his Pluto again in 2013 and I am hoping to renovate more of the lower level. My dad will be affected by this since he will pay for it.
With Uranus, it wants to break up something in your life – a relationship, a situation that you have outgrown, forcing you to move on. Once you make the change, Uranus will leave you alone.
So, to answer your question precisely – no, you will not repeat the same event 3 times.
Dec 9, 11:40 PM
Lynn thanks for this great article. I read your response to one of tge commentators about uranus transiting the 8th house. I have this happening as well! Uranus is also making a trine to my progressed sun in Aquarius which is in the 5th house of the progressed chart, it is squaring my natal mercury at 4 d in cap whjch is in my natal 5th house. This is interesting as my nat DC is ruled by both Saturn and Uranus! I have been dealing with one guy that I have known for years casually. A really awesome guitarist who seems very stuck and we have been a bit romantic. I am not sure but he is either an early libra or a virgo. I know that I should try and meet someone with a cap sun that would conjunct my natal moon in cap but I like tgus guy but he has been going from one extreme to another. I am getting fed up! I have 3 planets in virgo! Last, time we hung out he was super fun, sweet and tgen he got a bit cool and distant! Yesterday, though at a Budhism event/meditation I met a very gregarious capricorn. Hmm well, this is not so important. My music is more important!!!! Anyway, i have a good feeling about things. I know in my heart that I will learn and understand and grow from all this stuff! Uranus will keep squaring until late March.
I only have 1 question for you. When you are looking at transits what are the mist common allowable orb of influnce they can have!
I was told. 4 degrees approaching and 2 degrees seperating!!
Is this right? Does the degree of influence depending on the planet either doing tge aspecting or being aspected (and the nature of the sign on that planet)?
Thanks again for your wonderful articles!!!!
Apr 28, 04:58 PM
My boyfriend is at the end of a uranus transit square to his natal moon, and what a difficult 2 years we have had. After 5 years of total happiness bliss, all of a sudden he stopped loving me, went with a girl half my age, and kept telling me that he needed his solitude and freedom. Nonetheless, he kept insisting that I don’t leave me, that he is going through a difficult phase, that he doesn’t feel like “himself”. If I hadn’t learnt about astrology I would have left him. At the same time, Pluto is on his natal moon. Anyone have thoughts on this?
Apr 29, 08:25 AM
LOULOU (4-2013): Uranus wants us to break free from the the issues ruled by his Moon’s Sign and House. If he really needs solitude, he would not have picked up with the Hot Honey.
He is only telling you to wait as it is only a phase because he wants someone to come back to if the relationship does not work out. And, truly, this new relationship will not work out. It is a stepping stone to something else.
Astrology is what kept you from leaving him??!!! Are you crazy! Dump the bum and find someone who truly loves you.
You have to look at his entire chart to see what his relationship issues are — and he surely has them.
May 19, 03:14 PM
His moon is in capricorn in the 10th house. What are the issues associated with this sign and house? Thanks
May 19, 06:40 PM
LOULOU (5-2013): The Moon in Capricorn in the 10th is about MOTHER ISSUES! As I said earlier, dump the bum…Lynn