When Uranus, the planet of change and revolution, enters Libra, the sign of peace and balance, we often see imbalances righting themselves and people searching collectively for justice. There can be a struggle between fitting in and standing out.
Uranus in Astrology
Uranus takes approximately seven years to transit through each of the astrological signs and retrogrades for around 150 days every year.
Rather than being a personal element in the birth chart, Uranus is a generational element that highlights important elements likely to impact people born under its influence.
Uranus was the first planet discovered by telescope, rather than being visible with the naked eye. For this reason, it has long been associated with technology, progress, and change.
Uranus is also the only planet in our solar system that is named after one of the Greek gods, rather than one of its Roman counterparts. Uranus, or Ouranos, was one of the primordial Greek deities, older than the likes of Zeus. He is a personification of the sky and both the son and husband of Gaia, primordial mother earth. Again, this reflects Uranus’ significance on the broader landscape that surrounds us, rather than on our individual personalities.
Uranus is tilted so far on its axis that it essentially orbits the sun on its side. This non-conformity with the other celestial bodies in the universe is another characteristic that Uranus highlights.
It should be no surprise that Uranus governs the sign Aquarius, which is known for eccentricity and non-conformity, but also confidence and imagination.
The Uranus in Libra Generation
Angelina Jolie, Elon Musk, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, Alyssa Milano, and David Beckham. These are just some of the celebrities born under Uranus in Libra. Most recently the planet was in this sign between 1969 and 1976.
Something that the Uranus in Libra generation has in common is a belief in justice and a tendency to want to help people they consider hard done by or less fortunate than themselves.
They also all tend to walk a fine line between fitting in and standing out. They want to be part of the group and accepted, but they also want to be different and distinctive.
Uranus in Libra Personality Traits
When you are born under Uranus in Libra, you probably have a deep desire to be accepted by the people around you. But at the same time, you can find conformity stifling and look for unusual ways to express yourself. You often hit just the right balance between familiar and new to make something very popular.
You tend to believe in inalienable rights and have a bleeding heart when it comes to issues. It might not be in your nature to stand up for yourself in a fight, but you will give your all when you feel like you are protecting someone who needs help.
You are very good at constructing compromises and recognizing that small sacrifices on both sides can result in solutions that will benefit everyone. Uranus in Libra also often have a talent for talking others around to their point of view.
Uranus Transit Through Libra
When Uranus transits through Libra, we often see a rebalancing of power in a wat that creates greater equality. The last time Uranus was in Libra we saw the legalization of no-fault divorces and the legalization of abortions in the United States. Both of these changes created greater gender equality.
It is quite common to see artists taking the lead at this time and pushing the boundaries just a little to create change. Soft power is often more effective than politics at bringing about change during this transit.
On a personal level, this can often be a serene period where you feel free to express yourself within the current boundaries of your life. When you do challenge things, you tend to find that many people are on the same page as you, which gives you confidence moving forward.
Uranus Retrograde Through Libra
When Uranus retrogrades for roughly five months each year, we are often called to take our foot off the accelerator a little. When Uranus is in Libra, we often find that our creativity is stifled by routine.
It is not uncommon to realize during this time that habits have formed your life in an unexpected way and have a desire to change. But actually implementing change can be very challenging as you have found a deep level of comfort.
But during this retrograde you may find that surprisingly small things finally give you the wake-up call that you need to move forward.
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