Uranus

The planet of revolution, innovation, sudden change, liberation, and individuation. Discovered in 1781 during the Age of Revolutions, Uranus breaks the rules that Saturn builds. It governs technology, electricity, genius, eccentricity, and the shock of awakening. Uranus is the modern ruler of Aquarius, is considered exalted in Scorpio by some modern astrologers, and in detriment in Leo. Its orbital period is approximately 84 years, spending about 7 years in each sign — meaning Uranus placements are generational. In a natal chart, Uranus by house shows where you are unconventional, rebellious, and capable of brilliant innovation. Uranus transits bring sudden upheaval, liberation from stale patterns, and the electric thrill of the new. Correspondences: uranium, no traditional day, the nervous system, the color electric blue, and The Fool card in the Major Arcana.