Uranus Retrograde 2010
JULY 5 through DECEMBER 5 2010
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 29-31 (Mars), JULY 20-AUGUST 1 (Saturn), OCTOBER 1-2 (Mercury), NOVEMBER 27-28 (Mercury). For the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction, see article on this website.
Nov 1, 02:38 AM
how would i know if Uranus was retrograde in my natal chart? i was born 3/20/53 in philippines, asia and time is unknown, most probably in the morning. i suspect it is because i do make mountains out of molehills when people make mistakes, i always want to get to the bottom of the why and wherefore why that mistake was committed.
thanks
ostara
Nov 3, 03:21 PM
Good article. It means a lot in my life since I am rebelling against my parents and trying to gain freedom away from the home currently. I haven’t made my plans obvious (hence bottling them up) and I am sure that before it is all said and done, I will come with a burst of individualism and freedom before the 27th when Uranus turns direct. The things will be more flowing freedom and independent with be a common affair.
Nov 21, 07:48 AM
Hello Joshua and Ostara – I just returned from a one-month trip to Europe. I am not able to access e-mails there.
I have a long article on retrogrades in the natal chart on this website so you can look up an interpretation there as well.
Ostara, indeed, Uranus was retrograde in Cancer when you were born. Even with the time of birth, Uranus was Station, appearing to be sitting still in the sky, so it will be highly significant regardless of the time of birth. Uranus in Cancer produced a Soul Group that incarnates in order to rebel and changes traditions on the planet.
It is interesting that both Uranus and Mercury changed directions by progression when you were 2 and 3 years of age. This would trigger powerful changes in the family dynamics that impacted your personality development.
Feb 27, 06:50 PM
Hi, I have had Uranus conjunct my sun for some time now (my natal sun is at 21 degrees in Pisces) Uranus is also retrograde in my natal chart. This is also in my 8th house, so it has been a truly transforming experience!
The last year and a half or so I have become a different person, I am moving to a beautiful part of the world in about 4 weeks, I wouldn’t have thought that would happen a year ago! Many synchronicities have occured regarding this!
I always seem to feel the Uraniun effects very strongly, the begining and end of the retrograde period more so, especially as it has been conjuncting my sun.
I am even considering having a small tattoo of the glyph for Uranus so I can always carry this energy around with me (I also have mars in aquarius so this seems to fit).
Will it return to 21 degrees pisces again in 2009?
Feb 27, 08:28 PM
Thank you for sharing this positive experience.
No, Uranus will not returned to 21 degrees after February 2009.
It is possible that there could be a parallel aspect between the transiting Uranus and your natal Sun as this can happen a year before or a year after the conjunction.
I have 3 tattoos, symbolizing the drmatic transformations that I have made in the past.
Jun 15, 11:33 PM
Hi, Lynn,
Like with Becca, Uranus has been a huge transforming influence on my life (I am a very late Pisces, Moon in Gemini).
I am moving to Mexico – I did not ever plan or even thought of such a drastic change until the Dec. ’08 Solstice.
I sold all my belongings, and starting a new life…
It just so happens that I will be crossing the US/Mexico border ON July 1st (early morning)…
The Uranus Retro really worries me now… should I leave a few days before or after the 1st of July?
Jun 16, 06:55 AM
Normally I tell people that an outer planet being R has absolutely nothing to do with travel or major changes. This is true. BUT, any planet changing direction at the time you BEGIN something, such as start your trip, will indicate that something gets dropped.
If you leave your house to start the trip when the Moon is in Libra (a great day astrologically in terms of the Moon’s aspect), Uranus turning R will not affect you as the Moon will be in a different sign.
If you are still concerned, make sure that you do not start the trip until after Uranus turns R (1:10am EDT…you need to change this to your time zone).
Other than affecting the Commencement Chart, Uranus R will have no effect. There are exceptions but these are unusual.
Jun 25, 10:16 AM
How would I know if Uranus is retrograde in my natal chart?
I was born 02/17/77, at 2:12 am in the US. I dont think it is but wanted to prepare myself if any changes are about to take place.
Thank you
Amy
Jun 25, 07:54 PM
Uranus turned R on February 14 1977 so it is R in your chart. You can go to www.astro.com to calculate your horoscope but you will need to include the city and state of birth. This will tell you WHERE in the chart Uranus R is positioned.
Jun 30, 09:42 PM
Interesting. I wonder how this will manifest for me. Uranus has been unusually kind lately… it is in conjunction with my Jupiter in 11th house Picses, trine my Sun and Mercury in Cancer/Leo in the 3rd house and a sextile my 9th house Cap Moon. I’ve had amazing good luck, enlightening conversations (one with an old professor) and optimistic feelings the past few months. Creativity is surging, and I have epiphanies constantly (plus being a bit sententious!). I feel free because I know what I want out of life suddenly (my MC falls in Aquarius). Plus someone just came into my life whose Uranus is conjunct my Ascendant and Jupiter conjunct my Sun (while my Jupiter trines their Sun)… so that should be interesting.
Natally I have Uranus retrograde in my 7th house Sag squaring Jupiter and 4th house Venus, too. I’ve been known to cause a few problems with my big mouth before, but right now I have no idea how this might manifest. I hope I don’t get too “out there” so to speak.
Thank you for posting this article!
Jun 30, 09:46 PM
I just thought… Venus… Uranus… Jupiter… I should probably watch my wallet yikes!
Jul 3, 05:40 PM
help! natal chart: uranus 4 deg libra 56’ Rx 12th house
i’m just confused. 5/17/1970
any clarification for this retrograde period would help. thanks
Jul 4, 08:41 PM
Hi, Interesting info about Uranus and re-locating. I am planning on leaving Canada the end of Sept to go and live in France. I have Uranus at 15 degrees of Gemini in the 4th house. Any re-location info for me?
Thanks,
Diana
Jul 7, 08:27 PM
I was born 11/17/75 in North East, US (New York). How does Uranus R affect me based on my birth chart? Mars R already had an affect on me.
Jul 10, 08:39 AM
Yeap! Retrograde is my natal uranus! I have been a rebell all my life, though living in Mexico, wearing a nice bonet and being helpful, codependent and nice. Oh!