Certainty, security, predictability—what the heck ARE those things anymore? Disruptor Uranus has rocked the boat in methodical Taurus since 2018, shaking our collective grip on reality. Here’s how to keep steady when the five-month Uranus retrograde in Taurus begins on September 1.
Side-spinning Uranus is the renegade planet of the skies, spinning up innovation wherever it goes. Like a mad scientist in a lab, its role is to break us free from restrictive thinking so we can progress as a society. Like all of the outer planets, Uranus has an annual retrograde cycle that lasts for approximately five months.
Uranus retrograde in Taurus dates: September 1, 2024 to January 30, 2025
Uranus takes 84 years to cycle through the entire zodiac, hanging out in each sign’s “airspace” for approximately seven years. Whichever sign Uranus is orbiting through gives the planet its focus. Here is where we see innovation, chaos and massive societal changes.
While in money-minded, labor-focused Taurus since 2018, Uranus has brought wild fluctuations in the markets, supply chains, interest rates and even the (crypto)currency that we use to make payments. Read more about the Uranus in Taurus transit, which lasts until April 25, 2026.
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Surviving a Uranus Retrograde in Taurus
Because Uranus is in “fall” in Taurus—its least comfortable position—the stark contrast intensifies during a retrograde.
Side-spinning Uranus rules all things rebellious and futuristic, while earth sign Taurus is a traditionalist. Uranus wants change, while Taurus seeks to limit it and create predictability. These opposing forces will feel more obvious September 1 through the first month of 2025.
Try these 5 things to meet the opposing energies of Uranus retrograde in Taurus
Here are five proactive ways you can steady the unstable while Uranus backpedals through Taurus. Remember, the Uranus retrograde in Taurus transit lasts about five months, from September 1, 2024 to January 30, 2025, so be sure to follow your daily horoscope to never miss a detail!
1. Check your tech
Technology (ruled by Uranus) can go through all sorts of mayhem during these annual spells—almost like an extended Mercury retrograde. Devices break down and classified information stored online can be subject to security breaches. Pro tip: Stop using your dog’s name as your password for everything.
2. Honor the analog
With machine learning, smart devices, AI and other technologies doing the thinking for us, Uranian developments seem to far outpace the abilities of our Taurus-ruled physical capacities. While ChatGPT might write a somewhat decent term paper, it can’t hold your hand in the literal sense. Step away from your devices more often to cherish human connection and communication. Besides, you’re likely more creative than a robot!
3. Pay attention to environmental impact
Cutting-edge developments can slow to a grinding halt during Uranus retrograde. Frustrating as this can be, it’s also a chance to take stock of the impact fast-moving innovations have on the natural world that earth sign Taurus protects. How can we unite science with sustainability?
4. Increase mindfulness
With the metaphysical planet snoozing, mindfulness practices can help you stay alert and aware. (Skip the demurity though, because edgy Uranus has no time for that!) Slow down and get conscious about your every move—and your impact! Your interest in community work and activism may blossom as you do.
5. Vote with your dollars
Money-minded Taurus rules material security. While idealistic Uranus backs up through this sign, you have an opportunity to rethink the way you spend your hard-earned cash. How can you support companies that give back to the community and share your values? Start there.
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