Uranus enters Aries

Note:This entry was written in October 2009, and remains pertinent through 2019.

 

“ Time To Wake Up And Smell The Roses”

For the first time in almost eighty-four years Uranus will activate the sign of Aries, the last passage being from time of 1927-1934. Those that have recall of this period were children at the time, if not yet born. Since then we have had the benefit of observing life through the decades, with Uranus defining cultural trends. Starting with the late 1920’s, with Uranus in Aries, we see one facet of Aries prominent in the form of war… this being a time of major military battles affecting almost the entire world! Aries governs the military, as well as hostility, and war is the perfect outlet for these two themes. Does that mean we are headed for war again?

To answer this question, we must consider the collective consciousness, which Uranus governs. The term “humanity” is given ruler-ship to Uranus, as this planet affects absolutely every single person on the planet. We are talking about the group as opposed to the person, which is yet another concept associated with Uranus. The phrase “group consciousness” stems from this idea. Fads and trends are also associated with Uranus…and whatever sign is being activated shows up in the day-to-day activities. Unlike eighty-four years ago humanity is now more aware because of the advances that have taken place since. Just take a look at technology and the amazing advances we have at our disposal now, and compare it to this earlier time frame. Clearly there is a massive difference between what the average person had access to then as compared to now…and precisely for this reason we can expect a different outcome to Uranus in Aries.

The 1930’s was the in between period of two world wars, which does reflect the war like nature of Aries. However, in perspective to what the average person knew in terms of knowledge, there was little known compared to today’s day and age. The average person received information days after it took place, if not weeks, and often had no say in determining what action was to be taken as a consequence. In the years that followed this was to change, and the average person’s opinion was (and is) heard much quicker than in days past. The phrase “I know” is the motto or phrase that is assigned to Uranus. What man “knew” then has clearly changed since, and it is for this reason that we can anticipate a different outcome to the issue of war. With advances in technology man now gets information in a matter of seconds, as opposed to days or weeks gone by.

Now let’s consider the day and age we live in now, which is clearly marked by a lot of technology that we depend on everyday. Satellites orbit the earth, which are able to track your every move, including the ability to literally “see” where you are on the ground. What this capability demonstrates is a facet of Aries that encompasses “sight”, as Aries rules the head and vision in particular. So with this in mind, one day, and sooner than you might think, your every move will be tracked simply by the devices you use, and if needed by satellites that will be capable of seeing exactly where you are. Talk about big brother watching you!

In a completely different direction, also thanks to technological advances, we have what are called “drones” which are unmanned military units capable of warfare at a distance. These devices can be controlled thousands of miles away too, which lessens the threat level imposed upon the attacker. Unfortunately, and perhaps fortunately depending on your perspective, this lessons the amount of “collateral damage” that is a part of warfare itself. Fewer numbers of causalities are encountered (it seems) with each “new” war we experience…which is certainly true since the early 1920’s. However, with each war that has taken place the collective voice has also expressed more and more objection to war. Simply look at how long wars last today compared to decades and centuries ago. If you couple this with the concept of “The Age Of Aquarius” (which came upon us over the last century) you begin to get the idea that humanity is changing and that humanity can make a difference.

So if war is associated with Aries, then what may we expect with Uranus entering Aries? How about technological warfare? Instead of pointing a gun at our heads, we could find ourselves at the mercy of failed systems like power outages. Just think what kind of impact that would have on everyday lives, especially if it were to occur over widespread areas or during extreme weather periods. Uranus brings us technology, and relative to what exists in today’s day and age, by entering the sign of Aries we can expect warfare using the technology existing now. Obviously, this would include the new gadgets we have developed and depend upon now, especially through computers and communication devices. Although this may sound scary, keep in mind technology always keeps evolving and will always keep evolving. However, it would also be advisable to be prepared as best as on can be by acknowledging this threat now.

One aspect of the Aries energy that already seems evident is road rage…a product of the earlier passage of Uranus that brought us the automobile. At the time this was a HUGE advance in terms of its impact on everyday life. But it also brought a new way of doing things and life got busier along the way.  Soon highways were being built, and then airplanes, and before you knew it life is what it is today...much busier than in your grandparents day. However, man is an adaptable creature and bends with the times…hence we will learn to accommodate to these changes now. However some of you out there are bound to be thinking “how can it get any busier than it already is?” Hang on to your hats because that’s exactly what is going to happen!

Rage and anger are themes we associate with Aries, and we have seen this demonstrated in national headlines by acts of violence. Aries is also connected to physical energy, especially active sports which rev up the metabolism. We can anticipate this to impact school age children, as recess and sports are reintroduced to the classroom. Technology being what it is, medicine continues to search for other ways of producing desired effects…and in this case we are talking about drugs that mimic healthy living in a pill rather than through diet and exercise. Major advances in the treatment of dementia are also expected. However, before arriving at this point we are sure to face a crisis…in other words an increase in the number of people afflicted with memory related ailments. And where do we point the blame for this rising tide of memory problems? How about Uranus and its direct connection to technological advances?

To better understand this point it might be best to understand the rising level of hyperactivity in children, and now adults, in recent decades. Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are common afflictions that everyone has heard about now, and you most probably know of someone who has been diagnosed with it. What has been researched and discovered about the human brain has led to the realization that over stimulating the brain leads to hyperactivity. It all started with the advance of the television, which helps explain why mature adults are being affected with brain/memory disorders…and NO, this is not to say that everyone that ever watched TV will be afflicted. However, how MUCH one watches and WHEN they watch (in terms of age) does impact brain function later in life. One cannot disregard other factors either, such as diet and exercise (here’s that word again!!) or the LACK thereof. Now add to this the use of computers and gaming devices like the Play Station and/or Nintendo and you can expect that children will be affected. And indeed they are, as most teachers will tell you. Unlike older adults, children are exposed to much more brain stimulation through many more devices than days gone by…and one assumes that memory related afflictions will only continue to rise as children age. However technology will hopefully accommodate by developing drugs to offset these afflictions.

Interestingly, in the 1920-1930 period we saw the “Great Depression”, to which our current economic picture is being compared. The economic stimulus was channeled through the building of infrastructure…roads, bridges and tunnels were all being built to accommodate the new automobile. Our current stimulus package is also being channeled through the development of infrastructure, although admittedly to repair or replace what is already in place. However, the car is no longer the new technology like it once was. As hard as this may be to imagine, there will be a day when roads no longer serve the function they do today. Communities are being localized so that they no longer depend on transportation like they once did. The old fashioned railroad (also known as subways) will likely re-emerge as a means of commuting larger groups of people. Coupled with this are rises in the cost of fuel, and the car is being re-vamped to be more efficient. Take a look at the United States Post Office to see how these changes are impacting their business. By embracing newer technology we can do more “through the waves” (Internet) than ever before, which is sure to impact us in other ways over time.

Uranus is Aries will highlight HEAT, probably in the form of droughts and fires in coming years. 2010 finds Uranus, Mars and Jupiter in fire signs and is sure to mark the year with more than enough stories featuring extreme heat. For this reason you are urged to make sure insurance policies are adequately placed for the necessary amount of coverage. And secondly, do not ignore any government warnings about evacuations. Plan ahead by having must have items ready to move, if needed, or consider moving them to fireproof areas such as a bank. It is amazing how many of us store necessary papers at home, when many times a small fee from a bank will provide this needed protection.

Finally, relative to Uranus in Aries consider the idea of Uranus mixing company with Mars, which rules Aries. If one considers the nature of a Mars/Uranus conjunction the idea of exaggerated excitement comes to mind, as does the idea of events unfolding swiftly. Because Uranus is a slow mover, contacts from Uranus to natal Mars occur once every twenty-one years, and almost always resonate to the themes just described. For myself personally, this took place in 2000 as transiting Uranus squared my natal Mars. At this time Buz Myers became ill, almost overnight it seemed, and before I knew it I was adjusting to life without him. In my case Uranus rules my house of employment, which resulted in a radical change for me, and Mars rules my 8^th house, which represents the house of death (among many other things). My personal example highlights the fast, radical and surprising components that these two planets share, but keep in mind that results will depend on your personal chart makeup. For predictive purposes we expect Uranus to represent the collective (or “us”) and Mars to represent a need to take action.