URANUS RETROGRADE
Meg Walker (Karmic Astrologer)
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When viewed from Earth, planets sometimes appear to stop and go backwards, which is called “retrograde”, then stop again and move forwards, which is called “direct”. This is an optical illusion, but because retrogrades are different from the norm, they are often seen as bad, negative and disruptive. There are periods in 2021 where ALL of the outer planets, which have the longest effect, will be retrograde at the same time.
Retrograde dates for 2021
Jupiter: ?21st June until 18th October 2021
Saturn: ?23rd May until 11th October 2021
Uranus: 20th August 2021 until 19th January 2022
Neptune: 26th June until 2nd December 2021
Pluto: 28th April until 7th October 2021
Chiron: 16th July until 19th December 2021
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We looked at the meanings briefly in my article dated 30th June 2021, but it is now worth repeating that Uranus is joining the mix from 20th August until 19th January 2022. Uranus retrogrades once a year for about 155 days, bringing negativity, sudden shocks and unexpected changes.
Uranus retrogrades in Taurus
Uranus retrogrades in Taurus from 20th August 2021 until 19th January 2022, then from 25th August 2022 until 23rd January 2023. Taurus is a fixed Earth sign that is concerned with physical, material things, such as money, nature, the environment and anything to do with the Earth. Uranus is renowned for creating chaos and upheaval, so we can expect to see some quite serious changes during this transit: for example, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or other disruptions to the Earth. It is unpredictable, unexpectedly shaking things up and bringing revolution as it seeks more freedom. Taurus is also concerned with money and business matters, so we may experience big changes in banking systems and will be learning new approaches to money and material possessions.?Uranus breaks things down, but there will eventually be a breakthrough, with new, innovative and progressive ideas, especially in business, banking and our changing sense of values. We will be processing information, adapting and learning new ways.
Uranus brings chaos and confusion; it breaks the rules and destroys the patterns and structures we have become accustomed to. It urges us to seek more personal freedom, which we may seek by creating disruption, riots and rebellion.
Each planet has two types of energy. Uranus has a challenging, confusing and chaotic side, but it is not all bad. Positive words associated with this planet are resourceful, creative, innovative, curious, excited and adventurous.
If we want to change our lives for the better, those changes must begin on the inside. When this planet’s energies are turned inwards, we reflect on the past, analyzing our actions and behaviours, and carefully asking ourselves what sort of freedom we want for the future. As unconscious beliefs come to the surface to be recognized and dealt with, we find ourselves experiencing wonderful new opportunities for changes and spiritual growth. Old energy is healed and removed to make room for increased awareness and heightened intuition. Uranus is, above all the chaos and revolution, the planet of illumination, enlightenment and humanitarian pursuits.
Meg Walker: Astrologer and Author of Astrology Books