THE OUTER PLANETS IN ASTROLOGY: URANUS, NEPTUNE AND PLUTO

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Uranus in Astrology

Keywords: Innovation, rebellion, change,  unpredictability, disruption, individuality.

Dignities:

Domicile in Aquarius (natural position).

Exalted in Scorpio (best position).

Fall in Taurus (weak position - opposite exalted position).

Detriment in Leo (opposite domicile position).

What does Uranus represent?

Uranus is an unpredictable planet, it represents radical change and electrifies what it touches. It brings independence, freedom and forward-thinking. Uranus indicates a desire rebellion, freedom and liberation . It shows where we embrace being difference, . Uranus acts like a lightning strike, it is often quick, shockin and unpredictable.

Uranus naturally rules the air sign Aquarius  (the water bearer) which is associated with networking, equality and social progression. Uranus spends 7 years in one zodiac sign, it takes approximately 84 years to transit the entire zodiac. Uranus is not personal,  instead, it indicates shared approaches to innovation within a generation.

In the birth chart, the zodiac sign placement of Uranus describes joint approaches to societal reform and the house shows an area where you value freedom but face change and disruption in life.

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Neptune in Astrology

Keywords: Dreams, imagination, intuition, illusion, disillusion, deception, spirituality.

Dignities:

Domicile in Pisces (natural position).

Exalted in Leo (best position).

Fall in Aquarius (weak position - opposite exalted position).

Detriment in Virgo (opposite domicile position).

What does Neptune represent?

Neptune is the ruler of the ocean representing illusion, it dissolves what it touches but often brings idealism and confusion. Neptune shows where we escape and indicates how we indulge in our boundless imagination, it rules fantasy and dreams. However, it also shows confusion and illusions, we may feel disappointed when our dreams don’t align with reality. Neptune can endow us with empathy and great intuition.

In modern astrology, Neptune rules the water sign Pisces (the fish) and is associated with emotional expression, creativity and imagination but also delusion, self-sacrifice and martyrdom. Neptune spends approximately 13-14 years in one zodiac sign and it takes 165 years to travel the entire zodiac. Neptune is not personal, instead, it indicates shared dreams and generational disillusionment.

In world astrology, Neptune is associated with creative industries such as music, film and photography. It also rules religion, spirtuality and emotional healing. More negatively, Neptune can also represent substance abuse, misinformation and disassociation from fact. Neptune's rulership over water can correlate to water-borne diseases, rising sea levels, storms and flooding.

In the birth chart, the zodiac sign placement of Neptune describes the shared approach to imagination and the house shows an area of life you may idealise or view through rose-coloured glasses.

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Neptune in Astrology

Keywords: Power, control, transformation, corruption, taboos, secrets, renewal.

Dignities:

Domicile in Scorpio (natural position).

Exalted in Aries (best position).

Fall in Libra (weak position - opposite exalted position).

Detriment in Taurus (opposite domicile position).

What does Neptune represent?

Pluto is the destructor. It is a “dwarf planet” representing, it transforms and uproots what it touches. It brings depth and intensity but it also exposes hidden emotions, control, manipulation, coercion and secrets. Pluto shows how we cease control, it also indicates how we experience metaphorical death and rebirth, destruction and regeneration. Pluto allows us to dive deep into the psyche, re-invent ourselves and emerge as new. It can be visualised as metamorphosis, the cycle in which a caterpillar changes into a butterfly.

Pluto naturally rules the water sign Scorpio associated with depth, intensity and a desire for emotional control and composure (co-ruled by Mars). Pluto spends anywhere from 12-30 years in one zodiac sign and it takes approximately 248 years to travel through the entire zodiac. Pluto's influence is not individual, it highlights the shared transformative experiences within an entire generation. This planet exposes power dynamics and illustrates the hidden corruption that occurs at a particular time.

In mundane astrology, Pluto can be associated with crime, espionage, dictatorships, genocide, spies and intelligence agencies and cults. Pluto can also expose taboo topics such as sexual abuse scandals, global horrors and conspiracy theories. When Pluto transits signficant points of a nation or regions chart, it can bring regime changes, exposure of corruption and mass death or crisis.

On a personal note, your Pluto zodiac sign placement describes collective approaches to power struggles, crisis and profound change. The house shows where you face the most amount change and transformation in your life.

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