Slavery Abolished: New Independence - Uranus in Aries

On September 25th, 1927, all forms of slavery were abolished after a treaty was signed at the League of Nations Slavery Convention. The astrology of this day is quite visually astounding. There was a line-up of planets in Libra (it’s not fair), and transiting Uranus had just entered Aries and had formed a conjunction with Jupiter. It is quite similar to the planetary Jupiter-Uranus conjunction we are currently under.

Uranus’ entry into Aries is important because the planet rules freedom, greater consciousness, and demand for change, along with a new vision for humanity. It’s not that I think slavery is completely abolished; we could look at child labour and illegal factories that pay very low wages to its workers. There are numerous other cases where slavery is still heavily prevalent. However, the abolishment of slavery was still a turning point in History. The sign of Aries represents independence and signifies the rights (Uranus) of the individual as a singular identity. I believe it was an important point in humanity’s growth and a major step forward, although we still have a long way to go. The whole period was liberating for the opposite sex, according to astrologer Sue Tompkins, it was the first time that women smoked, drank, cut their hair, voted and went on dates unchaperoned.

Cumbria Shootings

Uranus' entry into Aries at 0 degrees, coincided with a sudden outburst of violence. Random (Uranus) shots were fired (Aries) in this sleepy countryside town. The event plays a part in the evolving t-square between Uranus (freedom) in Aries (weapons), Pluto in Capricorn (authority) and Saturn in Libra (compromise). And will most likely involve a fierce debate on gun laws.

Derrick Bird had a stellium of planets in the compromising, harmonious and peaceful sign of Libra. However, he also had the Moon in Aries forming an opposition to Mars (birth time is uncertain). A natal Moon-Mars contact often signifies angry feelings and argumentativeness is described by Mercury (communication) in hard aspect to Mars (anger).

A disagreement with his fellow Taxi drivers enraged him after he accused them of stealing his fares. Bird's Librian (stellium) nature would strive for compromise, justice and fair play. Venus in Scorpio diposits his Librian planets and forms a square to Pluto, signifying jealousy and deep feelings of betrayal. According to a news report, Derrick's twin brother and solicitor were colluding to send him to jail for tax evasion, and his family refused to bail him out. Derrick sought justice. Libra is always conscious of the scales unbalanced.

Transiting Pluto in Capricorn (exposing power & authority) formed a square to his natal Mercury-Mars contact in Libra. Transiting Pluto in hard aspect to Mars indicates that he would be prone to self-destructive and ruthless behavior. A Mars/Pluto transit often describes an episode of extreme violence and can equally bring on feelings of depression and anger. Rage bottled up tends to erupt and it could be described as a kind of volcanic 'meltdown'. Pluto seeks to unearth the past and what we haven't sufficiently dealt with and often puts us into situations were we  fight for survival.

Transiting Uranus opposed natal Mercury, and he decided to be a law upon himself and not care what rules he broke (Uranus/rebellion). Under this transit, in particular, it is difficult to smooth out differences and find compromise. Breakdowns in communication are another feature of this contact and what is said is often taken the wrong way. Judgement can suffer too. The aspect suggests transportation difficulties. Uranus opposite Mercury signifies the fall out with neighbours, siblings and the local community.

Neptune formed an exact square to his natal Venus in Scorpio. This may indicate the deception (Neptune) and betrayal over money matters, wills/resources (Venus in Scorpio) and of course the tax evasion (Neptune). We can't blame transits, otherwise we would all commit unimaginable crimes when things get too difficult. The month of Gemini and Uranus' entry in to fiery Aries had quite the wake up call, involving a Twin /Taxi Driver (Gemini) on a shooting spree.

The Wait is Over: Uranus in Aries

Here is more information by Liz Greene for the transit of Uranus through Aries:

As Uranus moves through Aries, the awakening of new spiritual values and the enriching of the creative imagination give way to a more extroverted and disruptive energy. Because Aries is concerned with the crusading spirit in human beings which seeks to change the world according to a grand and fiery vision, there are likely to be many movements erupting within the collective - political, religious, scientific and artistic - which seek to utterly overturn and transform existing structures and ways of thinking in order to achieve a clear dream of progress. This is likely to be a time of revolutions in thinking, and perhaps also revolutions on a more mundane level as collectives seek to assert their individual values against the threat of a uniform globalisation. There is some turbulence reflected by this seven-year transit of Uranus, because its disruptive, innovative energy affects us on intuitive rather than practical levels. This means not only shifts in the ways in which we define freedom and individual rights, but also a potential time of new scientific discoveries as the human mind seeks new forms through which to inaugurate progress.

Astrodienst Formed/Jupiter-Uranus 

Astrodienst web enterprise was seeded under the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Sagittarius, 1983. Coincidentally, Liz Greene, was introduced to astrology during her own Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Gemini. The natal chart has a stellium of planets in Virgo/service in the seventh house/public. The Saturn-Pluto conjunction is also present indicating a powerful company.

Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Aries 0 degrees: Updated

The conjunction of Jupiter-Uranus in Aries is getting close. Right now, the excitement and anticipation should begin to increase as we all begin to feel the abundance of this transit. Jupiter is a great expansive energy and when it contacts another planet it expands the body of the archetype. The conjunction in astrology is a potent aspect by itself, but the meeting of these two planets occurs at a cardinal degree (0) which is said to be critical. The predictions for this pairing aligning in the sky are exhaustive, but we know something significant will happen and astrologers are predicting a scientific breakthrough of some kind at this juncture.

On a personal level the transit coincides with freedom, new possibilities, and exciting sense of what the future could hold. It foretells a phase of good fortune, windfalls and new friendship. The spirit of rebelliousness beckons and a brand new futuristic worldview. In Mythology, Prometheus/Uranus stole fire from Zeus/Jupiter to give to mankind and was punished by Zeus for his willfulness. Each time this pair come together the myth is reenacted and we advance towards a more "god like" position. However, with great discoveries and enhanced knowledge, we must handle them with even greater responsibility.

Astrologer Liz Greene, was introduced to astrology during a transit of Jupiter-Uranus which formed a conjunction in Gemini in the 7th house. After a meeting with astrologer Mrs Hickey, she was urged to explore astrology further. I do own all of the books she has written on astrology and she is considered a leading expert in the field and has benefited many astrology students.

Quote from "Astrology of Fate" by Liz Greene and insight into the transit on a personal level:

Naturally I was quick to inspect the transits and progressions in operation at the time of my meeting with Mrs Hickey and its subsequent repercussions. The most striking transit at work was Jupiter passing through Gemini and making a direct station on my natal Uranus in the seventh house. This is a classic interpretation of a 'fated' (or synchronous) encounter, which brought opportunities in its wake but left my life as quickly as it had come. I have learned since to pay close attention to the transit of Jupiter, for although they often pass quickly and without noticeable concrete benefits for the person who is waiting for heaven to shower manna on him, they often coincide with opportunities which can greatly expand one's vision and understanding. But one must act on such openings which appear in the curtain that masks the inner world. We might do well to remember Zeus, who with lightning quickness pursues and mates his chosen paramours, and then vanishes as quickly, leaving them fertilized with a semi-divine child to bear.

In 1969, the first Moon landing occurred during a Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Libra (0 degrees). Jupiter is the largest body in the solar system and its expansive nature governs large adventures. Uranus rules science, astrology, progressive movements, outer-space and futuristic inventions. Therefore,  "One giant leap (Jupiter) for man, one giant leap for mankind" (Uranus) really does capture the essence of the time. According to astrologer Barbara Goldsmith, "these are times when some kind of significant breakthrough happens for the world."

The 1983 conjunction in Sagittarius coincided with the first woman to travel into space and first African American entered the solar system later that year. We also saw the greatest bigamist go to trial. Giovanni Vigliotto marred 104 women across 14 countries and was sentenced to 28 years in prison. The final episode of M*A*S*H was the most watched episode and it appears that we all gather around our television sets during these planetary movements.  T.V is the universal medium and transmits to a large mass of people.

Amidst the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction in Aquarius in 1997, it was announced that the first sheep had been successfully cloned. Bill Clinton banned funding research into human cloning. The first ever space burial occurred on April the 21st of that year. Pegasus carried the remains of 24 people to the stars. I hope they rest in space (bad joke).  Princess Diana died in August, and the funeral was another massive television event with 2 billion people tuning in to watch. The birth of another set of septuplets happened in November and was the first case that all survived past infancy. Predicted world events are the Fifa world Cup in June/July in 2010, The International Space Programme will record its longest occupation in space history. 

The Twelve Gates Predictions

A space exploration into new territory and discovering something new about space. Plenty of political excitement and new leader/new reform. Some kind of knowledge that leads to a breakthrough  in science, astrology, astronomy and in all types of technology. In fact, all Uranus related subjects will do well. A broadcast on television with LARGE ratings.

A new law could bring freedom for parts of society and new developments in religion and all types of higher education. The universe-ty of life can feel more abundant now if you have natal planets plugging into this transit. The Internet could show growth with futuristic looking computers that are faster and new technology. Sports should do exceptionally well at this time and a world record could be broken.

Uranus Transits

Transiting Uranus will reach the sign of Aries soon, so look for planets in Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Uranian sspects to these planets will point towards intense and perhaps challenging experiences. I would suggest marking the degree/s down of your natal cardinal planets and then find an online ephemeris to check when transiting Uranus will aspect your natal planet/s. Planets in fire signs will conjunct (Aries) and trine (Leo, Sagittarius) the Uranian impulse, and can express times when freedom and progress is made more easily in your life. We rarely have only good transits so examine all the transits happening at once to see how easy/difficult any change will be, and how much disruption it will bring.  Keep in mind the key words for the planets and houses and you will have a good idea how the transit will affect you for the coming period. You will never know the specific event, but when it arrives you will recognize it's Uranian face.

Uranian energy is electric, progressive and future oriented, and often frees up stagnated energy. Uranus brings a revolutionary, rebellious and willful impulse, and frees us from old ruts and limiting circumstances.  The experience can feel liberating or even disturbing, especially to an individual who deeply/rigidly values tradition, safety and the status qua. The Moon and Saturn in the natal chart usually find it hard to deal with Uranian changes. Both Uranus and Pluto often bring the most drastic and far reaching changes in our lives. And these two planets can uproot, disrupt and force change upon us. I think it was Jeff Green, who said that Uranus by house placement/aspects in the natal chart is where we can achieve accelerated growth. Uranus is all about advancement and progression. Uranus is idealistic and it can never accept situations or people as they really are.

Prometheus stole fire from the Gods to give to mankind, and to advance human beings and make us more "god like". And with this in mind, wherever we have Uranus we have that same idealistic vision and reformist/rebellious attitude. Uranus transits can re-set the course of our lives, and it can shatter our old life, self-image and move us forward. Clinging to the old tried and tested ways never helps us out of our predicament. Wherever Uranus is travelling, that area of life can become unconventional and the more we try to make things "normal" the more disruption occurs.  Uranus brings changes and new vision, and you can't approach the transit or even natal placement of Uranus in the usual way. Uranus is anti-social and not "predictable". Highly Uranian people will not travel down the expected road in life. And if they are forced to, wait for the anarchy. I will offer a cold rundown of the transits through the houses in upcoming posts, please try and look at the deeper meaning of the situation and whether change and freedom is needed. Uranus transits coming soon....

Flash Forward - Uranus transits 1st house, Uranus transits 2nd house, Uranus transits 3rd house, Uranus transits 4th house,

Uranus in Aries: Wake Up Call

Uranus will begin its transit through Aries during 2010, and it will usher in new discoveries and scientific breakthroughs. Uranus represents the collective mind, social and progressive movements. Here is Sue Tompkins thoughts on Uranus in Aries:

This seems to mark fast moving periods of radical change with people seeking new sources of excitement. Stories involving speed, recklessness, independence, originality and possible extremism and civil disobedience are to be expected. Uranus in Aries brought the so called roaring Twenties and the motor car. The first transatlantic flight, cars and electrical appliances brought the promise of excitement and a new independence. In the west for the first time, women smoked, drank, cut their hair, voted and went on dates unchaperoned.

Uranus also squares Pluto and signifies sweeping changes regarding authority and people in power. It reflects a new change in politics. Uranus rules all things Sci-Fi and futuristic and we may question if science (Uranus) should interfere with natural evolution (Pluto). The collective can get caught in a grip of savage brutality and lose his basic humanity (Uranus). Uranus in Aries used creatively, breaks through barriers in medicine, invention, television and the Internet. New revolutionary leaders appear on the scene and a new ideology catches on. The collective urge is to move forward into the future and transform worn out forms and structures.