The influence of Uranus

Uranus can add creative originality to Aries pioneering endeavors, especially in the area of practical inventiveness, increasing an enjoyment of activities, but the negative influence of Uranus can lead to impatience or inconsistency, especially in response to boredom.

Uranus is the planet of personal transformation, especially radical or revolutionary thinking, so this influence may help Taurus to 'lighten up' after a period of insecurity or rigidity. However, at other times it may encourage eccentricity or rebellion, tempting the individual to stay unmoved when a change should be made.

Uranus causes a rise in tension or anxiety in adverse circumstances, but Gemini's individuality may be enhanced quite considerably and can be used creatively, especially in stress-free periods.

Uranus, if it is strongly represented in a birth reading, effects mood adversely and may promote fluctuations of mood. Awareness of this influence at certain times can arm Cancerians to guard against excesses of emotionalized thinking while they look for other solar elements to help raise them into more positive times.

Uranus may increase the Leonine capacity to lead and to exercise independent thought processes, but a tendency towards arrogance may be a problem. Uranus may have a somewhat disruptive influence in a period of stress, but it is wise to bear in mind that disruption may bring significant change, which is not always a bad thing.

Uranus influences Virgo's good feelings concerning an original approach to particular fields of study, research or design, or in more 'domestic' situations, such as hobbies. However, Virgoans may experience a build-up of nervous tension, especially if they feel 'snowed under' by obligations to others, and seem unable to get time to themselves.

Uranus encourages a 'cool-headed' approach to others and a new feeling of independence which may assist many Librans to resist the tendency to rush headlong into relationships. In other circumstances, Uranus can have a disruptive influence associated with times of upheaval, though sea changes are a part of life and not necessarily a bad thing.

Uranus influences the capacity for boldness in all areas of life, but, whether male or female Scorpios, its influence may increase the masculine energies that cause the repression of the emotional life. If this occurs, Scorpios will need to watch that there are no sudden bolts of unearthed lightning by paying attention to their emotional needs.

Uranus highlights Sagittarian individuality, especially in the area of independent thought. In adverse circumstances Uranus may have a disrupting influence, especially in the area of philosophical, spiritual or intellectual thought, so that they insist on idiosyncratic rather than insightful ideas. Awareness of this can be worked to advantage in the individual devoted to personal development.

Uranus reinforces Capricorn's tendency towards rational, cool, conservatism, when the need may be to be able to express the emotions usually kept under strict control. However, Uranus is the planet that is able to encourage transformations, and the Capricorn's practicality may see an opportunity to 'hasten slowly' in a conscious cooperation with inner change.

Uranus, Aquarius's ruling planet, inspires independent, non-conformist thinking, individuality on the one hand, and on the other, can promote disruptive or rebellious tendencies, stubbornness and eccentricity. Positive energies from Uranus are able to strengthen natural humanitarian proclivities, and to draw the individual back from isolation by inspiring transformative habits in this regard.

Uranus will not usually exert a strong influence unless it features in Pisces birth reading, but its influence may assist during times of personal growth, particularly encouraging independent thought.