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Uranus, the planet of revolution, technology, science and abrupt change, will station retrograde this year on August 19th.
This planet has been a big influence in 2021, making squares and oppositions with most of the other planets and causing general chaos.
So what does it mean for you when these heavy hitter stations retrograde in your natal chart?
How Uranus Retrograde 2021 Will Change Things For Your Sign This Year
Uranus retrogrades aren't really something to fear. The outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) station retrograde once a year and they stay retrograde for about 5-6 months. So, for half our lives these planets are usually retrograde!
What are retrogrades?
Because planetary orbits are in the shape of an oblong circle, there are times when they appear to be moving backwards in the sky away from Earth. None of the retrograde planets are ever actually moving backwards, but in relation to us they do actually grow much farther away at certain points in the year.
Mercury is retrograde three times a year because of how fast it moves and how close it is to the Earth. Mercury retrograde periods are much more packed because it only has 2 weeks to dish out all of the lessons. So, the farther away the planet is, the less detrimental the retrograde period is because it has more time to work with you.
During Uranus transits you can expect the unexpected, on a personal level and on a global scale since Uranus is a generational planet (because it moves so slowly, it stays in one sign for 7 years). So, Uranus retrograde will shift this unpredictable energy inward in the coming months after August. For you, this will manifest as sudden epiphanies and shocking revelations.
To find out how your mind is going to be blown by Uranus energy in the rest of 2021 scroll down and read for your rising sign.
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Aries
Uranus retrograde is going to be a period of time where you'll want to reflect upon your relationship to money and self worth. Since this is a slow retrograde, you've got plenty of time to break ties with limiting beliefs about money and what you're capable of. When Uranus stations direct in January 2022 you'll be better prepared to call in some serious dough as well as self respect.
Taurus
These next few months will push you to take a good, hard look at yourself and the recent changes you've made to your identity. Reflecting upon who we are can lead to some identity crisis moments, but Uranus retrograde is about doing damage control. These next few months aren't about getting a tattoo or going by a new name, it's about learning who you really are.
Gemini
Uranus retrograde is going to be a great awakener for you, spiritually. Things even you didn't know about yourself may become revealed during the next few months. Revelations around personal freedom are in the path ahead. Keep your mind open and you will be led down interesting new rabbit holes in the future.
Cancer
With Uranus in Taurus you've experienced unexpected changes to your life's goals as well as your friend groups and communities. With retrograde Uranus, your relationship to your new life goals will be evaluated, as will any new friends who have come into your life this year. Don't worry, all good things stay.
Leo
Uranus in Taurus promises a big career shift for you. If it hasn't happened yet, this Uranus retrograde period will illuminate the blockages you have around changing careers. If you have experienced the big career shift already, then this retrograde period will be about facing imposter syndrome and recognizing why you deserve success.
Virgo
Uranus in Taurus may have you contemplating traveling the world or going back to school, but for you Uranus retrograde will be a time of inner revelation. You, more so than any of the other rising signs, will experience flashes of brilliance and shocking spiritual epiphanies. Trust me though, this is all optimistic and uplifting stuff on the horizon as far as Uranus is concerned.
Libra
Uranus has been causing all sorts of erratic upsets in your life this year, shifting responsibilities into your hands and probably causing a bit of grief through unexpected loss. However, this Uranus retrograde is going to be such a relief for you now. It's a time not only to catch your breath, but to remember your power and to really transform your relationship to the way you live life.
Scorpio
You might have accidentally fallen in or out of love this year with Uranus in Taurus, either way this retrograde transit is going to be about remembering how to be a good partner for yourself. Any hiccups in your love or biz relationships will be best settled by Uranus helping to remind you how to be your own partner first and foremost.
Sagittarius
Uranus has thrown a few weird curve balls to wake you up to the ways in which you aren't taking care of yourself this year. Whether you're working too hard, saying yes too often, moving too much or too little, after August you will gain deeper perspectives on your unhealthy habits.
Capricorn
Uranus has actually been working wonders on you, inspiring you to create art, make more love, and take more risks this year. Now that it is stationing retrograde you may have some tougher-but very beneficial- work ahead of you. The rest of the year is all about figuring out how to be happy, truly, really happy.
Aquarius
Have you moved this year? Maybe started a big new home project? Now that Uranus is stationing retrograde, it's time to be proud of your achievements, take a little break from the heavy lifting, and open yourself up to revelations regarding where feelings of home really come from.
Pisces
Uranus has been blowing your mind open to new ways of communicating and new events around every corner of your neighborhood this year. Now that it's stationing retrograde, you'll find that you are prone to revelations that help you break out of old, outdated beliefs. Embrace your unconventional thoughts, but be sure to write them all down!
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