Uranus Retrograde 2012
✭ URANUS TURNS RETROGRADE – JULY 13 through DECEMBER 13 2012 ✭
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 18-19 and NOVEMBER 23-24 (Mars), AUGUST 16-17 and NOVEMBER 1-2 (Venus), SEPTEMBER 20, (Mercury).
Jul 8, 05:29 PM
HI:
Im an Aquarius with Uranus in my sixth house of Virgo-that relates to work and health..how will this effect me when Uranus goes retrograde?? i have been in a job that has become stagnant-been in a video store 2 years and almost 8 months..without a raise or vacation..and have been feeling its time or almost time to leave for something else-but i dont know what “that” is-but i want to quit..any info would be greatly appreciated..thanks-Adam-;)Jul 8, 05:45 PM
ADAM (7-2011): Uranus is Retro for almost half the year so it is only significant in the ways described in this article.
Transiting Uranus is only im[portant when it aspects your natal planets. Since your Uranus is natally in your House of your job and working conditions, any transit from Uranus will have some connection with your job.
Jul 9, 09:30 PM
Hello, I’m in a 9 year, which peaked on the 4th of July,
my personal full moon, being my birthday Jan 4, 1951,
Cap, scorpio, moon, Libra, rising, I enjoyed you retrograde
uranus information as always, will this be a tough time
to make the right changes in my life, ie constant analytical
psychology of many options, family, friends, and help needed
for right decision? thank you, Lynn.
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.
Jul 11, 03:13 AM
Hi Adam,
Lets just say Im 29 years old. lol, I have Uranus Retrograte in my chart. I am an Aries also, and the only thing I have to say is….Holy Cow, if you watch baseball!! Its a blockbuster!!!! I have dealt with so many unbelievable things that have happen to me and my family, which I know I am a NORMAL person makes me go really CRAZY. But, what i do is KNOW, you have to KEEP MOVING FORWARD AND FIGHT AGAINST THE ODDS, you will be stronger and things will work out for you. Keep UP the FAITH, I will not tell you what has happened to me in my life since Uranus enetered Aries, BUT, it has been hard, very hard. The planents do affect us, but, particualary Uranus. But, I do know, all things will turn out just the way they are supposed to be. Take deep breathes!!!
Have a good 5 months and keep going.
Sandy. :)
Jul 12, 11:14 AM
Hi,,
What on the cards for me with Uranus is in opposition from 8th house to my natal Mercury & Pluto (both in house 2) and Pluto is squaring them both at the same time from 5th house while in opposition to natal Saturn in 11th house (which is in conjunction with my south node orb 0)…right now i am just singing Fredie’s..‘I want to break free…..’
Jul 14, 12:28 AM
I am curious to the effects of Uranus retrograde.
I was born with Sun in Aquarius and I have Neptune and Uranus both in Virgo and both are retrograde in the 1st house in my natal chart. I have always wondered how Uranus retrograde influences a person with Uranus retrograde at birth
Jul 14, 07:32 AM
SHERYL (7-2011): Many people have asked this question but, to be honest, I have not observed any difference.
I have an article on natal retrogrades on this website that might be more helpful.
You might let us know if you have observed any difference, especially since Uranus is R half of the year so it is not a rare occurance.
Jul 26, 07:42 PM
Hi Lynn! I’m a normal person, I swear I’m not insane, but I really am desperate for advice here…I’m a seriously stacked 10th House Aries (Sun 27, Venus Rx 7, and Mercury 6; also Pallas at 20 and Black Moon Lilith at 17), with my moon in an uncomfortable 29 Pisces. My natal Uranus is retrograde if that is relevant at all. WHAT THE HELL IS URANUS DOING TO ME?!
Haha, I know I’m being dramatic, but only slightly so. I’m a 26 year-old law student with no history of mental illness and I feel like I’m having some kind of manic episode. I go to work all day at a criminal defense gig I love, but can’t focus to save my life and instead feel like writing creatively all day. And when I get home from work, that’s all I do there, too. I love the creative energy, but it’s almost too much to handle. I feel like I want to drop out of law school and just write but God knows I can’t actually do that.
I find myself posting stuff on trivial mediums like Twitter only to find people I’ve never met before from school “following” my tweets all of a sudden and telling me in person that they “loved what I tweeted” the other day. I mostly write comedy and satire, btw, and lately all these novel ideas have come into my head with astonishing speed. I’m single, and lately I find that when I interact with men at bars, clubs, etc., my wit is so rapier sharp it’s uncanny. They’ve been on me white on rice, and I like the attention, but I find I’ve lost the ability to communicate on a more even-keeled, sincere level and that is affecting my capacity for intimacy.
Additionally, I’ve always had strange psychic-esque abilities since I was a kid (namely “feeling” people’s voices; I know that sounds bizarre), but lately I can feel energy in the form of tingling in different areas of my body, whether I’m trying to tap into the spirit world or not.
I love it all in some ways, but it’s too much. The only reason I started doing all this astrological research in the first place was because I finally reached the conclusion that some force of destiny was behind it rather than my immediate environment and circumstances.
Please tell me if this is to be expected with this aspect or if I am going the way of Charlie Sheen. Am I just having delusions of grandeur? Is there a way to calm this down a little without Valium? Can you give me any insight as to how to handle this aspect in a positive way? Thanks in advance (oh God, what lawyer-speak :)
-Erica
Jul 29, 10:23 AM
ERICA: You sound a little hyper but Uranus is only at 0-4 degrees of Aries, not aspecting the planets that you list.
You list all of the exciting things that have been happening so I cannot help you.
You may need GABA, as a supplement to calm the Frontal Lobe of the Brain, stimulated by Uranus.
Some people get headaches from GABA but GABA Calm (under the tongue) from Natural Sources could help.
Have a friend do muscle testing to see if this would help.
Aug 3, 08:39 AM
why is uranus hitting my wife so hard? born 8:17pm 4/23/1970 sandusky OH Dont want to lose her really freaking out here thanks
Aug 3, 08:51 AM
MAX (8-2011): Check your wife’s chart again. There are no bad Uranus transits. However, it is Neptune that is causing the problems. Read my article on Neptune transits on this website.
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 6, 04:16 PM
I am having a Uranus insight moment and came across your thread Lynn. I get your updates.
I just recalled that I have a natal retrograde Uranus and retrograde Pluto both sitting on top of each other in my 11th house. How radical can I (that) be? A review of my life shows how my retrograde Uranus expresses itself in my connection with friends, groups, organizations, etc. And I used to wonder why 90% of the time my prayers and wishes have brought forth what I asked for as a child. I need to pray, wish and hope more. LOL!! Anyway, I like Erin’s suggestions about using the Uranus energy for activism, fighting a cause, fighting for others, etc. That resonated nicely in me and I will take that advice.
Uranus is about to go direct in my 6th house and move on to my 7th since I have Aries at the cusp of both houses. I’ve been extremely bored and sick and tired of my daily routine and my health practices. Last week I contacted a couple of organizations to do volunteer work – though I need an income producing job. My Retrograde Uranus/Pluto makes it very difficult to work for any organization without me stirring the waters and leaving with a bang. My info – 1/11/65 – 11:45pm Monrovia, Liberia – if anyone is moved to plugged my chart and chat.
Uranus love to all! :-)
Dec 8, 08:49 AM
Hello…I’m a member of the natal Uranus retrograde club in my 8th house (ouch!), along with natal retrograde Jupiter(7th) and Pluto(9th). I happened to be an Aquarius (Sag rising) with a stellium(Sun, Venus, Mercury, True Node, Chiron) in 2nd house(yes, opposing that natal Uranus!). Life has been difficult…in fact, I went to see a psychic a few times and at the end of one session, he gave me a hug and patted my back. There is good news in this however…I processed, I analyzed, and finally let go of my anger and resentment. The decisions I make today are certainly NOT the same ones I would have made in July or August of 2011. I have cleared out a lot of things that I had been holding onto and am ready to embrace new beginnings. I am calmer inside and … happier (even though I am still unemployed). All of a sudden one day, it was like watching a movie of my life and I felt so sorry for the person struggling…it tore me up. I decided at that moment…no more. I made changes about how I think, the image I present to others and how I want to proceed in life. My positive thoughts are with everyone undergoing this transition….a sense of humor helps.
Pam
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.
Apr 7, 12:46 PM
Hi Lynn,
Any insights about starting an internet business during a Uranus retrograde? It seems to me based on the innovative nature of Uranus that this would be very relevant to an internet business. Does the retrograde impact the electional astrology at all?
Apr 10, 11:58 AM
STEPHANIE (4-2012): Uranus R has nothing to do with business, only Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn R affect business.
May 14, 10:09 AM
Hi Lynn,
I am a Sag and it seems Uranus is in my 5th house of children. When Uranus goes retrograde, what are my chances for successful fertility treatments? Also Saturn is in my libra/11th house of wishes. Will my chances increase after Saturn moves to Scorpio in Oct, 2012?
Thanks,
Maria
May 14, 12:32 PM
MARIA (5-2012): I wrote to you privately but I see that you just re-posted your question. I will just answer the question that you asked – Uranus R has absolutely nothing to do with the success or not of the fertility treatments. And you cannot determine success by Saturn alone. Wherever it is best aspected is the best timing.
I know that you must feel desperate to become a mother but pregnancies is not one of my specialties. Sorry.