In 1781, astronomer William Herschel accidentally discovered a new planet - Uranus. Due to the fact that this event took place at a time when Europe was intensively developing industrially, which entailed significant changes in social life, the discovery of a new planet was associated with the phenomenon of freedom, fraternity 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 differs by a significant content of ammonia and methane. It revolves around the Sun in 84 years and 7 days. 15 satellites revolve around this planet.
Like Saturn and Jupiter, Uranus is a large planet. Its diameter is more than 51,000 km. The temperature on the surface is very low, due to the fact that it is far from the Sun. Sunlight and the heat of the stellar body practically do not reach the surface of Uranus.
The planet rotates around its own axis, not like all other planets in the solarsystem, but in the opposite direction. Uranus rotates around itself in 16 hours.
The symbol of Uranus in astrology is a circle, a crescent and a cross. The circle symbolizes God's spirit, his power, which affects the earth (cross) through the spiritual and psychic component (crescent).
Astrological parameters
Due to the fact that Uranus passes through the zodiac circle in 84 years, its stay in one of the signs of the zodiac lasts from 6 to 10 years.
From the characteristics of Uranus in astrology, the following components should be distinguished:
- nature is cold, masculine, electromagnetic, dry;
- the neighborhood of the sign of the zodiac with Uranus denotes mainly unfavorable factors in astrology;
- his dominance is celebrated over the sign of Aquarius;
- most powerful in combination with the water sign of Aquarius, symbolizing the house, as well as with Scorpio;
- weakening of the action of Uranus in astrology occurs when combined with Leo and Taurus;
- not 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 the patron, father of the gods, source of ideas, anarchist.
Myths and legends related to Uranus
According to the main 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 entered into a relationship with Eros, gave birth to Gaia (Earth). She created for herself the spouse of Uranus - the Starry Sky. Every night Gaia and Uranus indulgedlove, enclosing each other in a passionate embrace. However, Uranus hated his children, which gave birth to Gaia, and tried to get rid of them.
His son Saturn (Kronos), in an effort to stop the massacre, castrated his father, and threw his genitals into the sea. As a result, the seed of Uranus fertilized the water, as a result of which Venus (Aphrodite), the goddess of love, was born from the sea foam.
The myth shows Uranus as the primary source of fertility, fertilizing the water surface.
Planet Uranus in astrology, characteristic
After the discovery of a new planet in the solar system was officially recognized, discussions began about its role and place in astrology. At the same time, 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 thus was mistaken.
On the other hand, the discovery of Uranus should have explained the astrological errors in the forecasts, since the new planets had not yet been discovered. As a result, astrologers began to build various hypothetical scenarios. While claiming that all this is real, however, it cannot be confirmed due to the presence of yet undiscovered celestial bodies.
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 he can interact with astral energy, be included in cosmic energy-information flows.
Connection with Uranus isthe possibility of implementing revolutionary changes, the introduction of reforms, the destruction of 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 of them: 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 personal, deep character traits, determining radical changes in thinking, the development of human societies.
Uranus, slowly moving across the sky, is a long time in each of the signs of the zodiac. As a result, he influences an entire generation.
Aries (1927 - 1935)
Those born during this period, Uranus aims at liberation, the implementation of reforms, shows new directions. With its presence, it gives impetus to freedom, renewal, independence. Directs to the implementation of innovation, new approaches.
Uranus invites this generation to become revolutionaries, heroes capable of bold and reckless deeds. They are brave people and completely selfless.
Taurus (1935 - 1942)
The combination of these astral objects leads to contradictions. Uranus is a symbol of the manifestation of the new, the impetuous. Thenlike Taurus is a conservative symbol that resists change.
Those who were born during this period tend to reform, invent in the field of finance and economics. These are representatives of the generation of brokers, computer scientists. They are the creators of advanced systems of movement and communication. The combination of Uranus and Taurus gives birth to outstanding engineers, chemists, technologists, experimenters in various fields of science and technology.
Twins (1942 - 1949)
Born in this period become the conductors of revolutionary views. A sharp mind and a quick reaction to everything unusual allows them to do this. They have remarkable creative intuition. They develop new forms of thinking, create new concepts in literature and science. Generators of new media. These people are characterized by childishness, optimism, an inquisitive mind. Throughout life, the desire for knowledge persists. They can change their stereotypes of behavior repeatedly.
Cancer (1949 - 1955)
Those who were born in these years use their feelings and emotions to perceive everything new. They differ in that they regularly change their views on fundamental values, which include home, homeland, family, relationships with relatives. The worldview of parents seems to them outdated, irrelevant. They can be considered eternal children who seek to get away from guardianship. They do not recognize authorities.
This is a generation of immigrants, vagabonds, cosmopolitans.
Lion (1955-1962)
Born in this period are distinguished by disregard formoral standards. They are romantic lovers who do not want to tie the relationship by marriage. Periodically, they require freedom from society. Uranus during this period helped form the current of the hippies. They do not bind themselves with established duties, they 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 cutting edge creative ideas, have their own leadership style.
Virgo (1962 - 1968)
Those who were born during this period can boast of having an exploratory mind capable of putting into practice advanced discoveries in science. They created new views on duty, conscience, honor. They have original practical ways to establish energy and spiritual balance.
Uranus gave Virgo the impetus for 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 work.
Libra (1968 - 1974)
For them, Uranus offered to reconsider their views on world harmony. They are the source of innovative ideas. They are not inclined to document any relationship, in the first place for them are true principles and feelings. There is a pronounced desire for equality, brotherhood. They have great intuition that helps build relationships with the outside world, as well as change laws by introducing new ones.
Among the representatives of this generation are artists, legislators, founders of political structures.
Scorpio(1974-1981)
With this zodiac sign, Uranus shows his true nature. The generation that emerged during this period are rebels. They are active and energetic. They do not tolerate laziness, inaction, they strive for internal revolutionary transformations. These are followers of high research, adherents of the occult sciences. They show extremist tendencies in their behavior.
Sagittarius (1981-1989)
Those born under the sign of Sagittarius during the period of Uranus are distinguished by special ideas about ideology and morality. Religious beliefs play an important role for them. They express the need for authority. Seeking to gain access to classified information. These processes create tireless explorers and travelers. People born in this period speak many languages, are tolerant of a different way of life and other religions.
However, they may be characterized by pessimistic moods, confusion and vacillation flourish in society. All this leads to an increase in lawlessness.
Capricorn (1989-1995)
This is the generation that 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 the collective energy and cutting-edge ideas that affect the entire society. They also have high degrees of spiritual development.
However, they are distinguished by their eccentric leadership, rushing about in life. They can constantly be carried away by premature and empty ideas. They are not distinguished by the desire to take responsibility for their owndeeds.
Aquarius (1995 - 2004)
Here are anarchists, astrologers, clairvoyants. They are predisposed to catching hidden world connections. They understand the relationship between spiritual energy and science. Some of these people have outstanding intuition, they can foresee the future. Their characteristic features include the desire for brotherhood, new forms of communication, to establish ties between generations.
Pisces (2004-2011)
This is the generation of modern children. They will show aspirations to search for a new faith. They will deny the old values and 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 by establishing close contacts with the astral world.
