Sun square Uranus | Uranus in Fixed Signs
08 FEB 2024 | (Sun in Aquarius) square (Uranus in Taurus)
Hi all. Today we’re diving a little bit deeper into our upcoming Sun and Uranus square, while namely exploring and highlighting Uranus’ behavior in fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius).
Why is this important?
Well, not only do we have Uranus in a fixed sign right now (2024), but Uranus also moves at a speed that allows us to witness this planet in many different spaces throughout our lifetimes. About every seven years, Uranus ingresses into a new sign, barring any retrograde motion that moves it backwards over a cusp.
⭐️ This means that a large majority of the population (more accurately, around 33%), has Uranus placed in a fixed sign in their birth chart. And, that every few decades, we collectively, presently, are experiencing Uranus in a fixed sign as a transiting planet. ⭐️
Uranus in a fixed sign can initially be a little confusing as well, because of Uranus’ nature. When you do a quick Google search on the planet, you’ll find descriptors like “electric”, “rebellious”, “energized”, and “rapid”… Which, on the surface, feels contradictory to the word “fixed”. And it is…
What is a fixed sign?
When we say a sign is ‘fixed’, we’re referring to its modality. There are three modes that astrologers have assigned to the twelve zodiac signs, based on where each sign lands within a season.
Cardinal Signs begin new seasons (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) and each have their own unique way of expressing their desire to initiate shifts and changes.
Fixed Signs carry out the season (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) and each have their own unique way of expressing their desire to maintain progress and sustain ideals.
Double-Bodied Signs, sometimes called Mutable, wrap up the seasons (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) and each have their own unique way of expressing their desire to balance the divergence between different ideals.
Fixed signs are, thus, the middle of a season. They’re accustomed to carrying things out and seeing things through. If you’re describing any of the fixed signs, a word like “determined” or even “stubborn” would not be hard to validate. These signs tend to be “unwavering”, and attached to morals or ideals that act as their pillars of support on a deep level. This is a large reason that these four signs end up playing the long game with their ideas and beliefs.
Taurus tends to embody groundedness and tenacity in its belief systems, imploring steady and consistent progress.
Leo is motivated by channeling its leadership qualities into creative and impactful legacies.
Scorpio brings out a intensity around emotional attachment and will stay headstrong in its intuitively-divined beliefs.
Aquarius instigates necessary innovation and intellectual pursuits within broader collective evolutionary timelines.
Uranus as a planet
Uranus, as a planet, is known as a harbinger of change… But why?
💡 Did you know? Since the outer planets, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, were not known to ancient astrologers, when they were discovered, their symbolism was mainly divined from what was happening in the world at that time! 💡
Uranus, in 1781, became the first planet to be discovered via telescope. In terms of cultural context, the late 18th century was a period of significant change, clarity, and rebellion. There was the Age of Enlightenment occurring, which focused on reason, scientific inquiry, and intellectual progress. Simultaneously we also saw the American and French Revolutions, which were challenging existing political and social structures; Uranus was discovered during a time that we were collectively shifting away from traditional, authority-based thinking.
Thus, Uranus has integrated those origins into its meaning, turning into the black sheep, rebellious, and passionate character that we know and love today. It can accurately be described as “disruptive”, swooping in to shake up stagnant places and progress our perspectives. The planet is commonly associated with bombs and electricity, signifying the break-down of existing pillars. What is commonly missed when talking about Uranus is the other end of this cycle, for deconstruction occurs when and where we seek a blank slate for intentional reconstruction.
IN A BIRTH CHART, Uranus will speak for how and where you push for shifts or rebellion, and where you’ll experience and instigate breakthroughs. Since it is a relatively new planet, compared to the ancient ones with plenty of background philosophy, the context of house and sign placement in a natal chat will be especially important. Someone with Uranus in the 1st house might rebel against the establishment just with their personality and personal belief systems, while Uranus in the 10th house may indicate a native that becomes known for their professional and industry-level breakthroughs.
IN EVERYDAY TRANSIT, Uranus will speak for where we’re seeking change, and where we’re pushing for shifts. Again, since it is a relatively new planet, compared to the ancient ones with plenty of background philosophy, the context of the sign placement, and how Uranus is affecting your individual birth chart, is of upmost importance when analyzing its influence in transit.
Uranus in fixed signs
It’s relatively easy then, to see why constructs like “fixed” and “electrifying” might not initially feel like an organic pairing when looking at Uranus in fixed signs. It’s also interesting to note that, upon the discovery of the outer planets and the transition into evolutionary astrology, modern astrologers deemed Uranus the ruler of Aquarius, our airy fixed sign. Aquarius is deeply attuned to its birds’ eye view of the world and humanity, making it plan and strive for innovation and collective progress. It is simultaneously a fixed intellectual sign, fixating on an ideal and becoming unwavering in its plotting towards that ideal, and a rebellious instigator, cracking open societal and intellectual norms for the sake of exploration and re-construction under its foreseen ideal. When understanding how those two oppositional archetypes fit together under a construct like Aquarius, one can better understand how Uranus acts when placed in a fixed sign.
In transit or in a natal chart, Uranus in a fixed sign may bring up these themes, either individually or collectively:
disrupting the foundations of stability and security
encouragement to break free from outdated patterns and attachments
challenging of values, inviting us to embrace change and liberation
rebellion against global structures and societal norms
fearless individuality, self-expression, and originality, outside of the limitations imposed by society
the release of brooding or ingrained emotional motivators (such as grudges)
fuel for our desire towards change, innovation, and progression
challenging of the status quo
creative and unprecedented innovation
So, while it may seem counter-intuitive to think of Uranus in fixed signs, it’s only natural and cyclical. Uranus, in cardinal signs, initiates changes by disrupting the status quo. In fixed signs, it’ll orient its efforts more at the long-standing structures and the foundations of stability. In double-bodied signs, it tends towards more esoteric or mental breakthroughs.
In fixed signs, Uranus does bring up a complex tension between the desire for stability and the need for change… It will also illuminate the connections between these desires, and where breakthroughs in foundations are necessary steps in pivotal changes and shifts.
Here are some amazing examples of how each fixed sign, combined with Uranus in its presence, can manifest in a lifetime:
🐂🏔 Uranus (and Sun) in Taurus - Jack Nicholson
Taurus is a Venus-ruled Earth sign, meaning the Sun and Uranus are likely to embrace their femininity and artistic creative skills, while focusing on long-standing structures.
Jack Nicholson, an American actor and filmmaker with a five-decade career, is often regarded as one of the country’s most legendary (building a legacy around beauty and expression). He’s known for his sharp-edged expression, the strength of his personal conviction, and unprecedented industry breakthroughs. To sum it up, this is literally what Wikipedia says about Jack: “In many of his films, he played rebels against the social structure.”
🦁❤️🔥 Uranus (and Sun) in Leo - Madonna
Leo is a Sun-ruled fire sign, meaning the Sun and Uranus are likely to channel radical self-expression and harness their solar leadership abilities, while making legendary shifts in social realms by means of eccentric originality.
Madonna is the “Queen of Pop”. She’s turned herself and her life into a showcase of revolutionary displays of expression. In the 80s, she made cultural waves with the release of songs about female sexuality and stardom, unprecedented topics in the early days of popstars. She’s turned herself into walking legacy by remaining relentless, headstrong, and authentic.
🦂🌊 Uranus (and Sun) in Scorpio - Zoe Bell
Scorpio is a Mars-ruled water sign, meaning the Sun and Uranus are likely to channel and embrace their emotions into making passionate, physical moves.
Zoe Bell is a career gymnast, actor, and stuntman. She’s well-versed in scuba diving, the high-dive, taekwon-do, dance, and track and field. She’d stunted for some of the most notorious roles in the action film industry and has been intimately involved with a number of Tarantino’s grunge-y works, playing a large role in the rise of female presence in the realm of action movies during the early 2000s.
💨🌧 Uranus (and Sun) in Aquarius - Rosa Parks
Aquarius is a Saturn-ruled air sign, meaning the Sun and Uranus are likely to push for innovation and progression by means of collective upheaval and regeneration.
Rosa Parks needs no explanation here. In 1955, at the age of 42, she made waves in the U.S. civil rights movement by refusing a bus driver’s order to give up her seat in the “colored” section to a white passenger, once the “white” section was filled. While she was not the first and only passenger to resist the Montgomery bus segregation, her background in activism made her case stand out in court. It would not be her case that made it to the Supreme Court and assist in the de-segregation of public transportation, however her persistence and resilience would result in her involvement on influential projects and collaboration with the likes of MLK Jr. and Edgar Nixon.
Squares between fixed signs
A square is an astrological terms that refers to the relationship created between planets in signs of the same modality. This is when planets are at 90º angles with each other in the sky.
When thinking of a square, what do you see? Sharp angles and harsh lines. They create a feeling of tension, and that’s the best word to describe planets in a square aspect. The relationship is tense and filled with the energy of “will they or won’t they?” This is because, by nature of having the same modality, the two signs understand each other’s motivations to a degree. They’re working in the same way, but still have their differences (by gender, element, and archetypal nature), and the tension brings up the opportunity for cooperation and the learning of lessons.
In a square aspect, each planet has something to say; Between fixed signs, the tension arises from their stubborn and unyielding nature. Both signs may hold onto their viewpoints strongly, leading to conflicts and difficulties in finding compromise or common ground. This can be challenging, but it presents opportunities for growth as differences are confronted, understanding is deepened, and compromises are made.
Sun and Uranus squares between Fixed Signs
Sun and Uranus squares between two fixed signs are common, both in transit and in natal context (When Uranus is transiting a fixed sign, we see this aspect occur twice each year). In general, Sun and Uranus squares bring potent solar themes to light, as they’re challenged to break open and grow.
🌞The Sun is the core essence of self, identity, and ego. Put this in Uranus’ scope, and those solar pillars are being narrowed in on by Uranus’ ‘de-construction, re-construction” plan. 🌞
In the natal chart, the house placements will give way more insight and specifications. An individual with a Sun and Uranus square between fixed signs will likely frequently experience shifts that force character growth and illuminations that challenge their beliefs and perspective.
In transit, your individual house placement will also have effect the manifestation of this energy. Here are some examples (strictly for deeper contextual understanding) of themes that could arise during a Sun and Uranus square in transit:
Your business is denied a loan and you must adapt quickly to an unanticipated financial state (houses 2/5/8/11)
Your spouse asks you to move with them to a country that has contradicting political views and you must re-evaluate the importance of your values (houses 1/4/7/10)
Your eyes are opened to dirty politics during the uproar following an officer-involved assault incident in your city (houses 3,6,9,12)
✨Remember- there is no ‘good’ or ‘bad’, ever. Much of the content around Uranus in modern astrology can be ominous or feel brooding. And, by nature, Uranus can be both of those things. However, often, the shifts that Uranus brings about are more profound than climactic. Because of its slow-moving nature, and especially when it’s in a fixed zodiac sign, Uranus is here for big movement and real change, which takes time. There may very well be extra-revolutionary moments under its influence; Maintain your appreciation for the entirety of Uranus’ nature, and embrace what comes at each stage of its plan. ✨
