In 1781, astronomer William Herschel randomly discovered a new planet - Uranus. Due to the fact that this event occurred at a time when Europe was developing intensively in industrial terms, which entailed significant changes in public life, the discovery of a new planet was associated with the phenomenon of freedom, brotherhood and equality.
Discovery of the planet Uranus, its characteristics
The planet Uranus is very similar to Jupiter, they have almost the same chemical composition and structure. However, it has a significant content of ammonia and methane. Around the Sun turns for 84 years and 7 days. Around this planet 15 satellites revolve.
Like Saturn and Jupiter, Uranus refers to large planets. Its diameter is more than 51,000 km. Very low temperature reigns on the surface, due to the fact that it is significantly removed from the Sun. Sunlight and the heat of a star luminary practically do not reach the surface of Uranus.
The planet rotates around its own axis, not like all other planets of the solar system, but in the opposite direction. Around itself, Uranus makes a revolution in 16 hours.
The symbol of Uranus in astrology is the circle, crescent and cross. The circle symbolizes God's spirit, its power, which affects the earth (cross) through the spiritual and mental component (crescent).
Astrological parameters
Due to the fact that Uranus passes through the zodiac circle for 84 years, its presence in one of the signs of the zodiac lasts from 6 to 10 years.
From the characteristics of Uranus in astrology, it is necessary to distinguish the following components:
- nature is cold, male, electromagnetic, dry;
- the proximity of the zodiac sign to Uranus designate in astrology mainly unfavorable factors;
- his dominance is noted over the sign of Aquarius;
- the most powerful in combination with the sign of the water of Aquarius, symbolizing the house, as well as with Scorpio;
- the weakening of the action of Uranus in astrology occurs when combined with Leo and Taurus;
- does not consist in friendship with any sign of the zodiac;
- is at enmity with the zodiac planets Neptune, Saturn and Mars.
The role and designation of Uranus in astrology is a patron, father of the gods, a source of ideas, an anarchist.
Myths and Traditions Associated with Uranus
According to the basic ancient Greek myth, Uranus (or Uranus) refers to the first gods. He is the ancestor of all subsequent Olympian gods. According to mythology, the initial Chaos, which came into contact with Eros, gave birth to Gaia (Earth). She created herself the wife of Uranus - Starry Sky. Every night, Gaia and Uranus indulged in love, wrapping each other in a passionate embrace. However, Uranus hated his children, whom Gaia had, and tried to get rid of them.
His son Saturn (Kronos), in an effort to stop the reprisals, oversaw his father, and threw his genitals into the sea. As a result of this, the seed of Uranus fertilized the water, as a result of which Venus (Aphrodite), the goddess of love, was born from the foam of the sea.
The myth shows Uranus as the primary source of fertility, which has fertilized the water surface.
Uranus planet in astrology, characteristic
After the discovery of the new planet of the solar system was officially recognized, discussions began about its role and place in astrology. Moreover, the fact of the appearance of Uranus was recognized as a blow to astrology, since for many centuries it did not take into account the fact of its presence, and thereby was mistaken.
On the other hand, the discovery of Uranus was supposed to explain astrological errors in forecasts, since new planets have not yet been discovered. As a result, astrologers began to build hypothetical diverse scenarios. At the same time, claiming that all this is real, but cannot be confirmed due to the presence of celestial bodies not yet discovered.
The bulk of astrologers came to the conclusion that Uranus in astrology is responsible for unexpected life turns, blows of fate. The human connection with this planet indicates that it can interact with astral energy, be included in cosmic energy-information flows.
Connection with Uranus is an opportunity to implement revolutionary transformations, introduce reforms, and destroy the old order. It is inherent in people to cause sudden excitement, unexpected tension, nervousness, lack of calm, spontaneous mood changes, unforeseen events. The planet is considered to be a symbol of scientists, astrologers, astronomers.
Uranus in astrology refers to the so-called universal planets. There are three: Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. They are also called mysterious. They got this name due to the fact that they are not visible from the Earth with the naked eye. They move slowly in their orbits.
Due to the fact that the mysterious planets are far away, they affect the personal, deep character traits, determining radical changes in thinking, the development of human societies.
Uranus, in no hurry, moves through the sky, is for a long time in each of the signs of the zodiac. As a result of this, it affects the whole generation.
Aries (1927 - 1935)
Uranus born in this period aims at liberation, implementation of reforms, shows new directions. His presence gives an impetus to freedom, renewal, independence. Directs on the implementation of innovation, new approaches.
Uranus proposes to this generation to become revolutionaries, heroes capable of courageous and reckless actions. These are brave people and completely disinterested.
Taurus (1935 - 1942)
The combination of these astral objects leads to contradictions. Uranus is a symbol of the manifestation of a new, swift. Whereas Taurus is a conservative symbol that resists change.
Those born in this period are prone to reform, invention in the field of finance and economics. These are representatives of the generation of brokers, computer specialists. They are the creators of advanced travel and communications systems. The combination of Uranus and Taurus gives birth to outstanding engineers, chemists, technologists, and experimenters in various fields of science and technology.
Gemini (1942 - 1949)
Those born in this period become agents of revolutionary views. A sharp mind and quick reaction to everything unusual allows them to do this. They have a remarkable creative intuition. They develop new forms of thinking, create new concepts in literature, science. Generators of new media. These people are inherent in childishness, optimism, an inquiring mind. Throughout life, the pursuit of knowledge remains. Their stereotypes of behavior can change repeatedly.
Cancer (1949 - 1955)
Those born in these years use their feelings and emotions to perceive everything new. They differ in that they regularly change their views on the fundamental values, which include home, homeland, family, relationships with relatives. The worldview of the parents seems to them obsolete, irrelevant. They can be considered eternal children who seek to leave guardianship. They do not recognize authority.
This is a generation of immigrants, vagrants, cosmopolitans.
Leo (1955-1962)
Those born in this period are distinguished by a disregard for moral standards. They are romantic lovers who do not want to bind relationships by marriage. Periodically, they require freedom from society. Uranus during this period helped to shape the hippies. They do not bind themselves with established responsibilities, are indifferent to parental duty. Among them there are enough people who abandoned their children, justifying this with the need for freedom.
These are people who have advanced creative ideas and have their own leadership style.
Virgo (1962 - 1968)
Those who were born during this period can boast of having a research mind that can put into practice advanced discoveries in science. They created new views on duty, conscience, and honor. They have original practical methods for establishing energy and spiritual balance.
Uranus gave Virgo an impetus to the development of computer technology. However, they are distinguished by the desire for isolation, life in their own interests. They lack romance. But there is a lot of performance.
Libra (1968 - 1974)
For them, Uranus suggested revising their views on world harmony. They are sources of innovative ideas. Not inclined to document any relationship, in the first place for them are true principles and feelings. There is a pronounced desire for equality, fraternity. They have great intuition, helping to build relationships with the outside world, as well as change laws by introducing new ones.
Among the representatives of this generation are artists, legislators, the founders of political structures.
Scorpio (1974-1981)
With this zodiac sign, Uranus demonstrates its true nature. The generation that appeared during this period is rebels. They are active and energetic. They do not tolerate laziness, inaction, and strive for internal revolutionary transformations. These are followers of high research, adherents of the occult sciences. In their behavior, they show extremist tendencies.
Sagittarius (1981-1989)
Those born under the sign of Sagittarius during the Uranus period are distinguished by special ideas about ideology and morality. For them, religious views play a significant role. They express the need for authority. Seek access to classified information. These processes create tireless explorers and travelers. People born in this period speak many languages, are tolerant of a different lifestyle and other religions.
However, pessimistic sentiments may be inherent in them; confusion and vacillations flourish in society. All this leads to an increase in lawlessness.
Capricorn (1989-1995)
This generation creates new forms of organization, production, political structures. Impulsive in striving for a breakthrough in spiritual development, aware of the role of the fragile world. Those born at this time understand how to use collective energy and innovative ideas that concern the whole society. They are also characterized by high degrees of spiritual development.
However, they differ in eccentric leadership, rushing about in life. They can constantly get carried away with premature and empty ideas. They are not distinguished by a desire for responsibility for their actions.
Aquarius (1995 - 2004)
Here are anarchists, astrology, clairvoyants. They are predisposed to capture the hidden world connections. Understand the kinship of spiritual energy and science. Some of these people have outstanding intuition, can foresee the future. Their characteristic features include the desire for brotherhood, new forms of communication, and the establishment of ties between generations.
Pisces (2004-2011)
This is a generation of modern children. They will show a desire to search for a new faith. They will deny the old values and the meaning of being.
The generation will be different in that it will defend its own beliefs in religion, freedom. It is possible that in the future it will create a breakthrough in telepathy, establishing close contacts with the astral world.