Uranus
Rules Aquarius · 84 years orbit · Exalted in Scorpio
Uranus quick reference
Rules
Aquarius
Exalted in
Scorpio
Detriment
Leo
Fall
Taurus
Orbit
84 years
Tarot
The Fool (0)
What Uranus Governs
Uranus is the planet of revolution, sudden awakening, and disruption of the established order. It spends approximately 7 years in each sign (84-year orbit), marking generational technological and social shifts. Uranus entered Gemini in 2025, where it will remain until 2033 — triggering a revolution in communication, AI, and human thinking. The last time Uranus was in Gemini (1942–1949), computing and atomic science emerged.
Uranus in the Natal Chart
Uranus's sign is generational — shared by everyone born within a 7-year span. Its house placement is personal, showing where you experience sudden disruption, freedom, and originality. Uranus in the 1st house creates an eccentric, revolutionary personality; Uranus in the 7th brings unexpected partnerships and relationship disruptions. Uranus conjunct personal planets (Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars) creates an electrifying, unpredictable quality in that planet's expression.
Uranus Transits
Transiting Uranus spends approximately 7 years per sign. Its conjunction or opposition to natal planets marks sudden, irreversible turning points. Uranus opposite your natal Sun (mid-40s for most people) is the astrological midlife crisis — a lightning bolt of freedom that disrupts established identity. The Uranus Return at age 84 completes the full cycle.
Uranus in Vedic Astrology
Uranus (Herschel) is not used in classical Vedic astrology, which works with the seven traditional planets (Sun through Saturn) plus Rahu and Ketu. Some modern Jyotish practitioners incorporate Uranus as a co-ruler of Aquarius alongside Saturn, or use it for additional timing in psychological astrology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Uranus represent in astrology?
Uranus represents revolution, sudden change, innovation, freedom, and awakening. It disrupts established patterns, often bringing unexpected breakthroughs or upheavals that ultimately liberate.
What sign is Uranus in for 2026?
Uranus entered Gemini in 2025 and remains there until 2033. This transit is associated with revolutions in communication, artificial intelligence, and human cognition. The last Uranus-in-Gemini period (1942–1949) saw the birth of computing and atomic science.
How long does Uranus stay in each sign?
Uranus stays in each sign for approximately 7 years, completing a full orbit in 84 years. Uranus transits are generational in nature, marking collective technological and social revolutions.
See Uranus in your birth chart
Arcanavana calculates Uranus's exact position and aspects in your Western natal chart, Vedic Kundli, and BaZi Four Pillars.
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