“We are constantly invited to be who we are.” – H. D. Thoreau
“If you think you’re about to fall, point your hands in the direction you are going, and dive gracefully. At the very least you’ll inspire someone watching you.” – E. Spring
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Embracing the Opportunities of Uranus Transits
At certain ages in our lives, something magical happens — or at least, it can happen. Uranus transits occur to everyone at approximately the same ages, and these moments provide us with the chance to embrace radical new beginnings and become more of who we truly are. It may feel like we’re falling or coming apart, but Uranus aspects are opportunities to soar rather than dive. They constantly invite us to embrace our authenticity and discover our true potential.
Challenging the Status Quo
There are times when we question if there’s a different way to approach life and wonder when to break the rules. During Saturn transits, it’s important to respect the limits and maintain the status quo. However, during Uranus transits, it’s time to challenge the norms and color outside the lines. By looking at the house where Uranus falls in your natal chart, you’ll find the area of your life that calls for you to break free and do things differently. Uranus gives you divine dispensation to be radically honest and daring.
For instance, if Uranus falls in your Fourth house, the subtle divine imperative is to rebel against your family’s expectations in some way. You don’t have to disrespect them or sever ties, but you must consciously break the cycle of familial limitations. To survive spiritually, there are times when you must stand up to authority and separate yourself from cultural influences that have ingrained certain beliefs in you. Uranus transits challenge you to confront assumptions and be true to yourself.
Embracing Radical Acts of Self-Expression
Radical acts of reclaiming ourselves and daring to break the rules can happen at any age, but Uranus cycles give us new chances to answer the call for unique individuality. At 21, we enter adulthood, but it’s often not until our late twenties or early thirties that we truly begin to explore who we are. The first Saturn Return at this time often leads to significant lifestyle changes.
In our adult lives, certain parts of us remain unexpressed as we prioritize responsibilities. However, as we approach 40, we become aware of our own mortality and feel the need to act upon our desires before it’s too late. The Uranus opposition around 42 signals a mid-life awakening, prompting us to embrace the preciousness of time and make life-altering decisions.
Should we miss this chance, we receive another opportunity for self-discovery during the waning square of Uranus at 63. And even at the ripe age of 84, when Uranus returns to its birth position, we experience a renewed sense of well-being and an openness to different perspectives. By embracing our individuality, we tap into our innate charisma and embrace a detached wildness that comes from accepting ourselves and others.
Seizing the Uranian Times
During Uranian transits, we must answer our inner restlessness with a resounding “Yes!” These are times of liberation and self-discovery. Whether we make noise, cause havoc, or give up self-sacrifice, we must embrace our divine dispensation to break the rules. As we age, the urgency to express ourselves becomes more pronounced, and the proximity of death motivates us to recover our core individuality.
You don’t have to know all the answers or figure it out alone. Unexpected events, unusual feelings, new opportunities, and paradoxical situations orchestrated by the Universe will guide you to the next stage of your life journey. Embrace the uncertainty and let go of inhibitions. As Einstein said, “God doesn’t play dice with the universe.” Likewise, the Universe doesn’t play dice with us. Every event holds the potential for creative liberation and self-discovery.
Embrace the Invitation
Uranus transits invite us to be courageous, embrace our true selves, and shatter the limitations that hold us back. These transformative times provide the chance to reinvent ourselves and pursue dormant dreams. So, when faced with the choice to fall or soar, remember to point your hands in the direction you are going and dive gracefully. You may just inspire someone watching you, but chances are, you’ll soar.