Astrology of Changemaker Uranus: Facts, Traits, and Interpretations
Change is in the air! Uranus is known as the planet of change, and can't stand for anything to stay exactly as it is. Uranus wants to shake things up, challenge the status quo, and force us to embrace change so we can get closer to what's possible.
The Meaning of Changemaker Uranus:
The base energy of Uranus is to change. Uranus is all about change, but it's not for no reason. Uranus rules the future, and understands that without change, the future that's possible, the future we dream of, won't happen.
Uranus connects with our hopes and dreams for the future, and it wants us to step outside of our comfort zones and experiment in order to find a way to move into the future. Uranus pushes for innovation and invention.
With an eye on the future, Uranus does take the long view of things. This allows Uranus to connect with the collective, the masses, so it does rule groups, as well as charity and the causes we champion.
Uranus naturally rules Zodiac sign Aquarius, and connects with the eleventh house. Both rule friends, independence, and the unconventional. They want to break things open in their own way and for the common good.
Uranus, along with Neptune and Pluto, is considered a generational planet. This trio moves slowly through the Zodiac, so large swaths of each generation tend to have them in the same sign. It's something that unites the people of that generation.
Uranus takes a more distant view as a generational planet, and understands how the pieces can come together way down the line to make things happen.
Uranus spends roughly seven to eight years in each Zodiac sign, and tours the entire Zodiac in roughly eighty-four years. The sign Uranus is touring can see changes happen for the entire world, impacting everyone all at once.
Uranus in Your Natal Chart
Since Uranus spends so long in one sign, less focus is given to the sign Uranus is located in your birth chart, and more focus is given to the house location.
Uranus falls in one of the 12 houses, and each house governs a different part of your life. The areas of life ruled by the house your natal Uranus is located can be areas where you experience many changes throughout your life, where energy is unstable, where you can't let things be idle otherwise you become bored and impulsive, and where you have to be unusual and different.
Your Uranus will also make aspects to the other planets and bodies in your natal chart, and aspects occur when the two bodies are at certain distances from one another in the Zodiac. Some are classified as major, some as minor, some as beneficial, and some as challenging.
Challenging Uranus aspects in the birth chart can show difficulty with managing change, making change happen, or being open to change at all. This can be impatient, impulsive, or stubborn.
The beneficial aspects make change easier for you to adapt to, and you can work on changes of your own free will. This can show areas of independence and innovation.
Uranus conjunct, or aligned with, any of your other natal planets can overtake that planet a little bit, bringing lots of unstable energy. You absolutely can't do anything normal with the planet Uranus is conjunct - you must embrace the weird and different!
That planet can also seem more Aquarius, ruled by Uranus, since Uranus is strong and can dominate, especially the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars.
So, the keywords for natal Uranus are:
Change
Unconventional
Innovative
Strange
Independent
Natal Uranus in the Houses:
1st House: Thanks to the 1st house ruling your outer self and how you come across, you may seem Uranian, and almost like an Aquarius, ruled by Uranus, no matter what your Rising sign is. You can seem unconventional, like you embrace what's different and unusual, and you can seem independent and innovative. You may come across as unpredictable to others. You may opt for unconventional outfits and wild hair. You may always have an eye on the future, and are always ready to step outside of your comfort zone.
2nd House: Uranus in the 2nd house can show unpredictability when it comes to your finances or resources. You may volley between suddenly having a lot and suddenly having nothing. This position can show extreme poverty, but also sudden wealth, even something like winning the lottery. You may do best in jobs where you don't make a steady income, and it comes on commission or intermittently. The 2nd house also rules your values, so you may embrace unconventional values from what you'd consider normal.
3rd House: Uranus in the 3rd house can show you're capable of brilliance, but may struggle with focus thanks to the 3rd house ruling the mind. You may get bored very easily, and jump from one thing to the next. You can be very interested in Uranus-ruled subjects and topics, so anything with tech, the internet, the future, science, and invention. How you learn best might be different from the norm, so you may be seen as having something like a learning disability when young.
4th House: Uranus in the house of home and family can show you're someone who experienced an unpredictable upbringing. For some, this means lots of upheaval, constant moving, authority figures in-and-out, and too much instability; for others, this means an unusual upbringing that was different from the norm. You may have some colorful relatives you adore, or have no relationship with family at all. You need a home environment that allows you to be independent and embrace your quirky side.
5th House: Love can look different for you with Uranus in the 5th house, and you may fall for people who are unconventional and unusual, or how you express love or what you want from love may be different. You might need more space in love, but can be extremely loyal once committed. It just can't be with someone stifling. The hobbies you invest in may also be unusual, yet you can become quite the expert in them. If you have children, they may be Aquarius, Uranus-like, and somewhat unpredictable, so stay on your toes.
6th House: Uranus in the 6th house can show lots of unpredictability in your work and daily life. You may opt for jobs where you have more independence, can work on your own, or that focus on tech, science, or the internet. You may experience many changes in your everyday life, and can't stand for life to get boring. How you approach structure, order, and routine can be very different, and you may have a hard time sticking to a schedule. With this being the house of health, there can be health issues with the lower legs, calves, and ankles, as well as with circulation.
7th House: Uranus in the 7th house of relationships means you can experience unpredictability in your relationships, partnerships, alliances, and commitments. You may suddenly jump into a commitment, and suddenly jump out. You may need more independence in your relationships, and may opt for unusual setups like being long-distance or non-monogamous. You can also attract Uranus-like people to you, people who are unconventional, iconic, and inventive, and wow you with their brilliance and unusual outlook on life.
8th House: Uranus in the 8th house puts the planet of change in the house of transformation, so major changes that transform your life can be a common theme throughout your life. Change isn't small for you, and leads to massive transformations. You may take an unconventional approach to transforming. You may embrace the taboo, and can be extra weird. This house also ties to sexuality, so you may be into some non-standard stuff. At the same time, you may also be prone to bouts of celibacy. This house is shared resources, so you can suddenly get access to other people's resources, which can mean something like a sudden inheritance.
9th House: With Uranus in the 9th house, you may embrace unconventional beliefs, and can be passionate about them. This can be an activist position, especially with Uranus in Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, or Aries. The 9th house rules higher learning, so you may take an unconventional approach to expanding your learning and expertise, and if you become a teacher or mentor, can be an inventive and memorable one. The 9th also rules long-distance travel, so travel may come about suddenly and unexpectedly throughout your life, or you may never travel.
10th House: Uranus in the 10th house of goals and direction means you may focus on unconventional goals, and take an unusual path to success. It might come suddenly and/or unexpectedly, and you can find yourself in front of the masses. Career options can be in tech, science, online, or in charities. You may not like responsibilities very much, and feel you need more independence. You may loathe authority figures, not wanting to be told what to do, and can rebel throughout your life.
11th House: Uranus naturally connects with the 11th house, so this means Uranus is at home in your chart. This makes you naturally more comfortable with change, the unconventional, and with being independent. You can be open to all, make lots of friends of various backgrounds, and can spend a lot of time focused on the future and what you dream of. You can take your own approach, and can make big things happen.
12th House: Uranus in the 12th house can mean you may seem quiet on the outside, and uncomfortable with attention, but behind the scenes and in the background, you can become iconic. You can be independent and innovative on your own and without any demands. With the 12th house being the house of the hidden, you're just not very comfortable showcasing your inventions. The 12th house also rules spirituality, and you can embrace unconventional spiritual beliefs. This can be a strong position for high intuition and being way into the metaphysical.
Transit Uranus
Transit, or moving, Uranus travels through the entire Zodiac every eighty-four years or so, and spends seven to eight years per Zodiac sign.
Transit Uranus brings changes to whatever is ruled by the Zodiac sign it's touring. This sign can see lots of unexpected developments, pushing outside of the box, and a drive to get closer to the future.
Transit Uranus can make aspects to the other transit planets, as well as to the bodies in our natal chart. The transit planet to transit planet aspects impact us all collectively, and we're all focused on making changes through the world, our environments, our governments, and our communities.
Aspects made to any natal bodies are for you and your life only, and you can focus on changes related to whatever the natal body Uranus is aspecting rules.
Transit Uranus also spends about seven to eight years in each house in your natal chart, triggering changes with whatever that house rules, and shaking things up where it's been stale.
So, the themes for transit Uranus are:
Triggers changes
Prompts experimentation and innovation
Shakes things up
Transit Uranus in the Houses:
1st House: This can be a huge period for change in every facet of your life. With the 1st house being the self, the first part that can experience changes is you. You can make changes to your physical appearance, the way you come across and present yourself, and you may seem more open to what's different and unconventional. You can jump into new ventures that are exciting and unexpected, and this can change the trajectory of your life.
2nd House: How you make and spend money, approach money and resources, use the resources you have, and acquire new resources can change in big ways. This can be a time for a windfall, but also a sudden downtown, so do try to be smart. You may also experience shakeups in what you need for stability and security, what makes you feel confident, and what you value in life. This can feel rocky at first, but can ultimately open you up in new ways.
3rd House: Your mind can open up to the unconventional and you can think outside the box. This can be a period to embrace ideas for change and learn about unusual topics and subjects. You can quickly learn new things on a whim, and share information in new ways. If in school, there can be sudden changes. There can also be changes in your immediate environment, your community, and neighborhood, and how you connect with it.
4th House: There can be many changes at home, with family, or with those you think of as family during this period. These can be big changes, and this can impact you at your core. You can strengthen yourself internally in new ways, and how you feel supported can shift. The foundation of your life may be shifting as well, and you can work on building from the ground up in ways that are inventive, innovative, and original. This can be a period of many moves, renovations, and people moving in and out of your home.
5th House: Love can change quite a bit for you, and how you share love and act romantically can take an unexpected turn. If single, you can embrace unconventional people or relationship set-ups. If in a relationship, how you connect may change, and for some, this can mean breaking up, while for others, it can mean a relationship shift. Creativity can be strong, and inspiration can come unexpectedly and in spurts.
6th House: There can be many changes at work, in your daily life, or with your health during this period. Some can decide on a whole new work path, quit their jobs on a whim, or may suddenly lose a job, so prepare for the unexpected. What occupies your daily life can change, and you can take on unconventional new projects, shake up your routine and regimen, and your approach to structure and order can change or go out the window. Health changes may come suddenly, so tend to the routine.
7th House: With this being the house of relationships, Uranus here can show many changes coming for your relationships, partnerships, alliances, and commitments. Some of the changes you experience may actually be from others and not of your own doing, so you have to be flexible. You can attract unusual people into your life, and may shake up existing relationships. You may get thrown off balance more easily and need to watch for that.
8th House: Major transformations of your life can be made suddenly or unexpectedly, and this can lead to growths in power and control. You may enter into new mutually-beneficial partnerships and ventures quickly, or get access to shared resources in unconventional ways. There can be an interest in the taboo, the fringe, and the weird. With this house rulin sexuality, you can see this go in the exact opposite direction it has been, and can take up different proclivities.
9th House: New experiences can come suddenly and unexpectedly, and you may go on many different trips to new places, take up opportunities to learn or teach out of the blue, or learn or teach unusual subjects, or find unconventional ways to expand your life and outlook. Your beliefs can undergo changes, and you can take a wider view of the world. You may become much more invested in a cause, and can take up activism.
10th House: With this house ruling your goals and direction, you can experience major changes with your life path. You may suddenly and unexpectedly experience success with what you've done right and are passionate about, and you can reach great heights and get recognition, even fame. On the other hand, you may completely change your goals and put yourself on a totally different path toward what you want to accomplish, and can go about this unconventionally.
11th House: This is the house Uranus naturally connects to, so this amplifies the Uranus energy. You can embrace changes more easily and adjust to them quickly. You can see the changes that need to be made and work with them instead of avoiding them. You can be more independent, while also working better with a group and understand the collective. Your connection to your dreams can be strong, and you can see your future clearly.
12th House: This can be a period full of changes, but changes that are made on your own, quietly, and without anyone getting in the way or paying attention. You can be more comfortable with change in the background and behind the scenes, so this may not be apparent to everyone else, but you can undergo major changes underneath it all, within yourself, and at a soul and subconscious level. Your approach to spirituality can also change, and you can be more interested in unconventional spiritual subjects.
Transit Aspects to Natal Uranus
The other transit (moving) planets and bodies can aspect your natal Uranus, and these aspects can impact your ability to create changes, to do things differently, and to be independent.
Beneficial aspects (sextiles and trines) can trigger you to make changes that benefit you, and you can venture outside of your comfort zone with the areas of life ruled by the house your Uranus rules. Challenging aspects (squares and oppositions) can make you restless, impulsive, impatient, or stubborn with the areas of life ruled by the house your Uranus rules.
The house Uranus rules in the house that has Aquarius on the cusp, which is the very beginning of a house.
Transit Aspects to Natal Uranus:
Transit Sun to Natal Uranus: When sextile or trine, you can be open to change, to doing things differently, and to the unconventional. When square or opposite, you might be impatient and need to channel this into small changes. When conjunct, you can be super independent, inventive, and want to experiment. This can be a good time for pushing outside of your comfort zone.
Transit Moon to Natal Uranus: When sextile or trine, this gives a few hours where you're comfortable with change, with what's different, and with trying new things. When square or opposite, you might struggle with embracing changes, or avoiding them completely. Emotional discomfort can keep you stuck. When conjunct, you can feel emotionally motivated to make changes, to push yourself, and to embrace your dreams.
Transit Mercury to Natal Uranus: When sextile or trine, you can play around with unconventional ideas and methods, and focus more on the future. When square or opposite, you may struggle with mental focus, with dealing with the mundane, or with anything practical. You may need to channel mental energy in a healthy way. When conjunct, you can thin outside the box, unexpectedly come up with new ideas, and get insights.
Transit Venus to Natal Uranus: When sextile or trine, you can be comfortable with changes, experimentation, and may want more time with friends or groups. When square or opposite, you can be more stubborn, even if it's with chaos. You may be erratic with others, or have little patience for others. When conjunct, it can be easy to implement changes, and you can get help from others to do so. You may create changes in commitments or alliances.
Transit Mars to Natal Uranus: When sextile or trine, you can feel motivated to make changes for the better, or to embrace unconventional approaches to taking the initiative and getting things started. When square or opposite, impatience and impulsiveness can get the better of you, and you have to channel frustration positively. When conjunct, this can be fantastic for breaking out, getting unstuck, and making an important change in your life. You can be independent and inventive.
Transit Jupiter to Natal Uranus: When sextile or trine, you can pursue opportunities for change,for doing things differently, and for being more independent. When square or opposite, you may be lazy with change, wanting to avoid it, or frustrated by changes you can't control and need to be flexible with. When conjunct, this can be an awesome time for independence and experimentation. You can pursue opportunities that create changes that propel you toward your dreams.
Transit Saturn to Natal Uranus: When sextile or trine, you can take a more disciplined approach to change, experimentation, and independence, and try to be productive about it. When square or opposite, you might struggle, unable to make changes you want or stuck in changes you don't. You likely need some patience, and to think things through fully. When conjunct, you're tasked with merging the practical and productive with the unconventional and wild. Be responsible and disciplined with change and work toward your dreams, and this can lead to growth.
Transit Uranus to Natal Uranus: When sextile or trine, you can be open to new changes, what's different, and enjoy shaking things up. When square or opposite, you can experience major changes in your life that challenge the direction you're going in, and you have to shift into a new phase of your life and be willing to break some things. When conjunct, this is your Uranus Return, which occurs when you're pretty old, ha. So if you live long enough to experience this, it can be a time to come home with your independence, your causes, and your ability to be the change you seek.
Transit Neptune to Natal Uranus: When sextile or trine, you can focus on making changes quietly, spiritually, subconsciously, and change can fade into your life with ease. When square or opposite, you may experience changes that you're not fully aware of consciously, or that you have a hard time grasping. Try to connect to your intuition to get a sense of things. When conjunct, you can have a strong sense of your spiritual self and want to be of help to the world. You can be extra compassionate, and your creativity can be high.
Transit Pluto to Natal Uranus: When sextile or trine, you can be passionate about changes, independence, and doing things in your own way, as well as your causes. When square or opposite, you can massively crave changes, but can be hasty, impatient, and end up in a bad place if you don't think it through first. Try to get this under control. When conjunct, this can make you powerfully connected to your dreams, to the collective, to the future, and you can be super independent, inventive, and iconic.
Recap:
Uranus is the planet of change in astrology, and rules the unconventional, the different, is inventive and innovative, and focused on the future
be unconventional, create change, and embrace independence with your natal Uranus
work on changes and stepping outside of your comfort zone with transit Uranus
