8. Uranus Aspects - the Awakening of Consciousness.
Uranus-Neptune. Independence and spiritual-sensitivity unite. These are generational planets and are only effective on an individual level if aspects are being made to personal planets or to the ascendant or midheaven. This holds true for Pluto as well. However, this combination gives an attraction to all things alternative and unorthodox. Ideals will be ahead of their time and there will be inspired creativity. Science and spirituality unite amicably with the easy aspects, permitting the discovery and understanding of all things metaphysical and esoteric. Hard aspects can result in a dismissive attitude towards all things spiritual or arty - science and the mind rule.
Uranus-Pluto. Independence and wilfulness unite. The combination gives the power or urge to change the status quo and to fight against injustices. It can also give an inflexible will and a desire to try to control and manipulate people (conjunction and hard aspects). In this case, attempts to bring change will be bulldozed through, but will be destructive and counter-productive in the long run. With the easy aspects, the power to bring change will be intelligently applied through negotiation and in consideration of what is best for all. Wise use of this power can bring considerable success.
Uranus-Vesta. Independence and purification unite. This combination gives an amazing ability to dedicate oneself to an intense search and discovery for forward-thinking ideas and inventions. But any selfish or over- the-top behaviours can prevent getting the best from this combination (hard aspects). Talents and energies can be being wasted. In such a case, freedom and quietness should be sought, privacy and space so that concentration can be restored and inspiration gained. In the right environment, brilliant work can be produced.
Uranus-Juno. Independence and marriage unite. Old and outdated attitudes to marriage need to be radically updated. So do unrealistic expectations, jealousies and possessiveness. This combination is teaching us that all things change including people's feelings and what they want. Divorce may be the best option - especially with the hard aspects. Working positively, formal relationships will go well because freshness and excitement is brought into the union. Both parties are comfortable giving the other freedom and space and this will benefit the union,
Uranus-Ceres. Independence and nurturing unite. This combination is teaching us to be more flexible and modern in our nurturing style. Being too hands-on, hovering around anxiously in case a child should stumble in life will not work - greater space should be given to one's charges. Otherwise, children will become dependent upon this attention and lack confidence about moving into life independently. With hard aspects, parents may have absconded from their parental duties so that one had to forage for oneself. If this is the case, then self-nurturing has to be provided and one has to learn to stand independent and alone.
Uranus-Pallas, Independence and mental-creativity unite. Potentially, this can give a brilliant and creative intelligence, one which is ahead of its time. It can give an ability to sec clearly the next step ahead to take in any project and talent to manifest one's vision. Women with this combination would do very well in the traditional world of men. While these gifts can come with all aspects, the hard aspects indicate changes are required first. If there is cgoism, one's vision will be tied (and distorted) by personal, selfish goals. The challenge is to experiment with the new, learn from experiences and apply wisdom gained to create more skilfully in the future.
Uranus-Chiron. Independence and healing-wisdom unite. At its highest, this combination potentially gives brilliant healing and teaching skills. It gives talent and the ingenuity required to make brilliant scientific discoveries in health and medicine that can bring sudden and spectacular results. With the hard aspects, necessary wisdom will be gained by healing one's emotional wounds first. The studies, explorations and training to achieve this will help to unfold the innate gifts. Overall, there is foresight and innovation and the desire to use one's gifts to help others.
Uranus-Nodes. Independence and spiritual-progression unite. This indicates one's journey will be different, will veer into the new, the alternative and the esoteric. This may require travelling far from one's roots and if so, this will be good for future growth, for self-understanding, to find freedom and achieve one's spiritual goals. A conjunction to the south-node or hard aspects indicates that toxic ties to the past need to be radically cut away. They are binding the soul to matter, to the past and old.
Uranus-Asc. Independence and new beginnings unite. This is the mark of an individualist, someone who needs to “walk to the beat of his or her own drum”, and who will rebel if anyone tries to stifle independence. Freeing oneself from unnecessary restrictions that bind the soul is an important evolutionary development. Hard aspects can indicate selfish individualism, a rebellious spirit that has difficulty getting on with people. The requirement to be free is interpreted egotistically, selfishly and wrongly. The spiritual goal is to refresh the approach to life and to be original and innovative, to contribute original and exciting ideas that will help to make society fairer for all.
Uranus-MC. Independence and higher-goals unite. The driving urge behind this combination is freedom to express one's own unique ideas in public life and in the career, which will likely feature science and all manner of new technologies. There may be many changes of professions or goals, until the right fit is found. Hard aspects can make it more difficult to achieve this. There is the tendency to rebel against the status quo, the current authority bodies or authority figures rather than direct this force into inventing and creating something unique.
