The 2 astrology terms starting with U, explained simply: meaning, use in chart interpretation and related notions.
The planet of revolution, originality, sudden change and awakening.
The first of the trans-Saturnian planets, Uranus symbolises the break with tradition (Saturn). It represents lightning, flashes of intuition, computing, aviation and all that is unconventional. In a chart, Uranus indicates where we need freedom and independence. It rules the sign of Aquarius and its cycle lasts 84 years.
A period of sudden change, rebellion or awakening triggered by the passage of Uranus over a sensitive point of the natal chart.
The transit of Uranus is often synonymous with unexpected upheavals, sudden realisations or breaks with the past. When it transits a house or forms a major aspect with a personal planet, it can provoke an irresistible urge for change, whether in relationships, career or beliefs. Although these transits can be destabilising, they also offer the opportunity to free oneself from limiting patterns and embrace a more authentic version of oneself.