Uranus is our natal chart is a planet of inspiration but can also cause anxiety. It gives us a vision of what possibilities exist outside of what is considered normal, conventional, comfortable, and safe. Its electric energy can be exciting & motivating, but it can also manifest as disruption or instability that shakes our foundations and disrupts our security. If we work with the energy consciously, we can use it to undo the conditioning we have grown up with, think outside the box, and become a channel for creativity, innovation, and positive change.
We have a page about Uranus if you want to learn more. I also highly recommend Liz Greene’s book on Uranus, The Art of Stealing Fire.
Uranus in Leo in the Natal Chart
Overview
Uranus was in Leo from 1956-1962. Leo is ruled by the Sun, and is the sign opposite Uranus-ruled Aquarius. Thus there is an inherent contradiction between Uranus as collective energy seeking universal solutions being channelled through Leo, which wants to express itself as an individual.
Gifts
- dramatic artistic flair
- bold and original creative expression
- magnetism
- trendsetting and innovative style
- challenging the status quo & existing norms
- leading through personal influence & celebrity
- inspiring others through authenticity
Challenges
- ego inflation
- delusions of grandeur
- excessive need for recognition
- reliance on external validation
- rejection of all tradition & authority
- creating drama just for attention’s sake
- close-mindedness to others viewpoints
Lessons
- cultivating humility & authenticity regardless of external approval
- developing a healthy ego
- harnessing creativity and leadership for collective benefit
- appreciating value beyond personal acclaim
- being open to diverse viewpoints
Potential
- creating bold and original works of art
- inspiring cultural change
- expanding freedom of expression
- being a radiant & influential force for change
The Uranus Growth Journey
The Uranus growth journey involves coming to terms with a degree of instability. This is going to be hardest for the Moon and its corresponding sign (Cancer) and house (4th), because the Moon is all about security and comfort.
The growth journey involves detachment, which sometimes is very difficult. Sometimes Uranus shows up in our lives through other people or outside events that rip away our security. Sometimes it is just an inner fear that we have to work through.
What Uranus wants from us is to lift our vision higher, to see the bigger picture, that is beyond our human life and the attachments we have. It wants us to rely on our connection to a higher truth or wider perspective. The price of Uranian inspiration is that it brings us to some extent away from ordinary human life. We might feel lonely or alienated as we come to realize what makes us different.
The other risk of Uranus is losing ourselves in its collective energy. To hold Uranian energy well, we must develop our Saturn discipline and Solar individuality. In other words, we must have a strong ego and clear personal goals we want to achieve. Otherwise, our individuality may get lost in the spirit of Uranus prompting us to enact its vision of a better world.
If we can manage to weather these challenges and develop oureselves to be able to handle Uranian energy in a sustainable way, the reward is genius and liberation.
