Saturn goes direct evening of the 7th Pacific time, at 4 Scorpio 49, and Uranus, stalling out at about 12 and a half degrees of Aries, retrogrades on the 17th. This may feel a little like shifting tides; we’re just realizing something has lifted and loosened (Saturn) when the tension of the Uranus turnaround becomes apparent. A Uranus retrograde seems to manifest in chaotic encounters, accidents, and uncertainty, always very close to the actual retrograde date (typically only a day or two before and after, at most). I’ve observed tension at the retrograde point of other heavyweights, but Uranus seems to be different: we really do seem to be plunged into a kind of confusion when he withdraws, with a much higher chance of inattentiveness, carelessness, and even, if I may be so dramatic, betrayal (this latter showing in abrupt and often bewildering changes to our role within the group). Be aware that just as what was holding us back seems to ease, we encounter a kind of riptide, not always discernible to the observer, which is why we’re so often taken by surprise, and overwhelmed, when we swim into its path.
If either of these planets is in hard aspect to a natal point or body at the time of turnaround, the associated energies, as well as any House ruled, should be watched; with Saturn, we look for clues as to what might progress, and where we might feel a removal of impediments–or, for those like me, who actually find themselves with restrictions lifted when Saturn is retro, we might see a slowing and inexplicable halt to what seemed to be sailing along just fine–while with Uranus it’s about the unexpected, with caution in related areas called for. In any case, it’s a chance to get a little bit of a jump on what could become trouble areas–and those not into astrology will swear it all comes ‘out of the blue’.
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“for those like me, who actually find themselves with restrictions lifted when Saturn is retro”
Does this have to do with the natal placements? Is this because your natal Saturn is Rx?
And then, if my natal Uranus is Rx, wouldn’t it mean that Uranus going Retro wouldn’t be as disruptive for me?
No, I don’t think it’s really linked to whether your placement is direct or retrograde at birth, as mine is direct; rather, observation of Saturn retro and direct for me over time shows retro as lifting restrictions that are otherwise in place. It may have to do with how we view Saturnian restrictions, and the world in general–my chart ruler is Uranus, and my natal Uranus is trine my natal Saturn, which rules my 12th. Retrogrades for me could free up the uniqueness and innovative spirit, and could bring unconscious influences and dream experiences to the fore. This isn’t so for everyone–just mentioned it as I’m sure there are others out there with a similar experience.
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thanks Julie. completely forgot Saturn retro’ed since Feb. Financially the retro was a great help. But health wise it was truly annoying, nothing extreme fortunately. I guess those will change when he turns direct lol better get ready
I’ll watch for Uranus retro this time. Among the outer planets he is probably the only one I hardly notice. I think more like Mercury retro effect, brings people from the past and some deliverycommerce issue.
You’re welcome, mel.
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