Desire to Separate: Introduction to Uranus in the Houses of Birth Chart

 

Uranus Houses and Signs
Uranus in Psychological and Evolutionary Astrology: “Pompeii-Casa Dei Vettii-Pentheus”

In the following post, I will discuss the meaning of Uranus from a Psychological and Evolutionary perspective. Uranus Houses and Aspects will be explored in the upcoming posts:

 

As discussed before, in its purely archetypal form, Uranus symbolizes the soul’s separating desire, an urge to “cut” oneself away from the cosmic womb and differentiate oneself as an individuated being. Precisely because of this cutting and separating nature of Uranian energy, it has been suggested that Uranus may very well stand for “trauma” in the birth chart, as the soul, by its very nature, is more readily inclined towards unity and oneness (Neptune), rather than differentiation and separation (Uranus).

In popular astrology, Uranus has been associated with predominantly positive, exciting characteristics, and it usually represents Aquarian ideals such as emancipation, revolution, leadership, and genius. However, in the individual natal charts, all these underlying archetypal implications may manifest in more subtle (and less exciting) forms.

Other than understanding the evolutionary meaning of Uranus in a birth chart, a good astrologer should also be able to detect how this particular archetype may actually manifest in the mundane life of the individual. Here are some preliminary, non-exclusive guidelines regarding possible connotations of Uranus in the Houses of the birth chart:

Uranus Houses and Aspects:

In the following paragraphs, I will explain how the general position of Uranus in the birth chart may affect its symbolization.

If Uranus is not on an angle:

It would usually manifest less radically, and mostly as a strong desire for independence or isolation in the area of the chart it occupies. In this case, if Uranus is comfortable, there is usually a good amount of “healthy detachment” and “objectivity” present in the area of life correlating to the House of Uranus.

For example, a comfortable Uranus in the 9th House in a chart that is not bound by too much Saturn or Pluto may simply show an open-mindedness with regard to the concept of faith or religion. However, if Uranus is challenged in non-angular houses (2nd/8th, 3rd/9th, 5th/11th, and 6th/12th Axes), it may indicate psychological stress stemming from unconscious past life trauma. In case you cannot relate to the concept of past lives, it can be said that a challenged Uranus in non-angular Houses may indicate a prevalent sore point in the psyche with regard to the issues pertaining to such Houses, which have been passed down to the individual as part of his or her karmic/psychological heritage.

If Uranus is  angular [on Ascendant (AC), Descendant (DC), Imum Coeli (IC), or Midheaven (MC)]:

Then there would be a higher chance for the individual to experience the energy of Uranus in a more pronounced manner. In this case, the actual living experience of the individual may be affected by typical Uranian qualities, such as disruptive, disturbing, traumatizing, or isolating events or encounters pertaining to the area of the chart represented by the angle.

If Uranus happens to be comfortable on these angles, though, the individual will be more resilient in the face of possible adversities associated with such Uranian incidents, or alternatively, the individual may develop an inner understanding and psychological openness with regard to the nature of such events, and therefore, he or she may be largely immune to a possible mental breakdown that Uranian events may inflict upon other individuals who lack such a high degree of psychological agility.

If Uranus is in an angular house but away from the angle:

In this case, the Uranian themes may initially be experienced internally rather than externally. If Uranus is not comfortable in the chart, the individual may feel unsure with regard to “starting” or “taking initiative” in the area of life correlating to the House occupied by Uranus. Nonetheless, the placement of Uranus in an Angular House shows that a large part of the psyche is preoccupied with the fundamental issues represented by angular Houses: Self-Image (1st House), Inner Security (4th House), Relationship with the other (7th House), and one’s place in the World (10th House).

As a general rule, if the individual doesn’t pay attention to the area of life a challenged Uranus or any other challenged planet occupies in the birth chart, there is a high chance for the planetary energy to manifest in the external world in the form of a concrete incident or encounter which may not be pleasant or easy to deal with.

This is why it is crucial to understand the nature of planetary energies symbolized in the birth chart and to address those showing some form of block or challenge, in order to moderate and modify these energies before they manifest disruptively and disturbingly in one’s life.

In the upcoming posts:

I will present some oversimplified, preliminary connotations of Uranus in the Houses of the birth chart. Please keep in mind that the planetary aspects to Uranus, the condition of Uranus’ dispositor, and the general planetary distribution indicated in the chart may change such basic interpretations which are solely derived from the House placement of Uranus.

In the next post, I will address Uranus in the First House, Second House, and the Third House of the natal chart.

If you are interested in understanding your own birth chart or if you have specific questions, you can book a consultation or take a class.

25 Replies to “Desire to Separate: Introduction to Uranus in the Houses of Birth Chart”

  1. I love the part about cutting and separating. I have Uranus (stationary direct) in the 12th house conjunct Jupiter, opposite North Node.

    I was born via emergency c-section weeks early when my mother went to pee and noticed the umbilical cord hanging out. I severed my own umbilical cord in the womb lol.

  2. I am very new to evolutionary astrology, but this actually makes a lot of sense to me, it was very revealing- I can see how it has manifested in my own chart as well as those of my close friends and family- great article!! ❤️ thanks for writing it!

  3. So far on my Beyond the stars Facebook page it says that your article has “reached” (I never know for certain what that means) 105 people. That’s actually quite a bit for such a short period of the post about your blog being up. I think there are plenty of takers. We’ll see whether or not that converts to readers for you. 🙂

      1. I think it’s in the best interests of astrology writers to stick together and definitely promote work we can stand behind and support. Thanks for reciprocating. I really appreciate it.

    1. Many thanks, Alison! I already subscribed to your website and I am going to read your posts tomorrow (I have scheduled the time on my calendar)… can’t wait to explore your work 🙂

  4. Very good! I have Uranus r 23° in seventh house Libra and Venus at 29th degree Taurus in 2nd house .
    Uranus it’s almost unaspected unless for Chiron exact opposite in First house Aries. Do you have insight about retrograde Uranus? Im always felt claustrophobic in relationships.

  5. I shared this on my website, and also via Twitter. I do think your approach is excellent. You sound like you’re approaching the psychology of the chart from a very careful place, but you’re also giving specifics. Astrology practice needs more of this, because old-think astrology can be far too ethereal and vague.

    1. Thank you so much, Alison, for your heart-warming feedback. I write based on my studies, but more than that, from direct experience working with people’s charts and hearing their stories. Honestly, I have received lots of criticism for my approach, specially this post, and some of my astrologer friends stopped associating with me and others don’t want me to share my writing with their followers. Please feel free to share what you like from my page, as I would like to interact more with people who may find my approach helpful.

      1. What?? That’s absurd. You’re going to have to eventually let me know how all of that transpired. That on its own is actually a great story. Probably shows what’s wrong with astrology today. Lots of bias. Well, I will certainly not do that to you!!

        1. Thank you for your support, Alison… I really appreciate it, and well, I will try to focus on writing rather than thinking of the negative experiences.I think astrology, like most other human-based activity, is not immune to bias… I just hope we can help this field to be more tolerant and open someday.

      2. Hello Astrohealer,

        I too found your post about Uranus excellent. I agree with your synopsis on archetypal Uranus and I too have experienced this first hand, from my clients and from the astrological diplomas that I have graduated in. As an ex-university teacher in human-welfare and as a counseller I find your approach down to earth and practical. I suspect the people who have been challenged by your wisdom just do not match your truthful, ethical and highly experienced vibration.

        1. Thank you so much! Feedback like this means a lot to me… there are many styles of astrology, and I will be happy if people interested in the field just read what I write and then decide if they can use it for themselves or for their clients. That is my goal, and again, many thanks for your kind words 🙂

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