Uranus

Planets

Tradition · Modern WesternOuter Planet
Alternate Symbol
⛢
Astronomical Type
Planet
Discovered
1781
Discoverer
William Herschel
Timing
Day of week
None, traditionally
Modern association
Wednesday alt
Note

No traditional day—discovered after planetary week established

Dignities
Modern rulership
Traditional ruler aquarius
Saturn
Exaltation
Detriment
Fall
Note

Modern assignments—traditional astrology uses Saturn for Aquarius

Qualities
Nature
Cold dry electric
Temperament
Sanguine choleric
Gender
Neutral androgynous
Sect
Both
Quality
Neutral disruptive
Speed
Very slow 84 years
Domains
RevolutionRebellionInnovationTechnologyElectricitySudden changeAwakeningLiberationEccentricityGeniusThe unexpectedAstrologyThe futureCollective consciousness
Correspondences
Element
Sephira
Number
4
Alternate number
0
Metal
Uranium
Alternate metal
Platinum
Colors
Primary
Electric blue
Secondary
VioletIridescentSilverNeon
Hex
#00CED1
Animals
AlbatrossElectric eelPlatypus
Body parts
Nervous systemAnklesCirculatory rhythmBioelectricity
Direction
Variable
Season
Transitional moments
Time of day
Lightning strikes unexpected
Tarot
Major arcana
Alternate
The star
Note

Associations vary by system

Kabbalah
Sephira
Note

Modern attribution—some place at Da'at

Archetype
Primary
The revolutionary
Secondary
The geniusThe awakenerThe mad scientist
Shadow
The anarchist without cause
Psychological
Individuation drive
Generational
Orbit
84 years
Sign transit
Approximately 7 years
Nature
Generational planet
Collective effect
Shapes revolutionary themes for entire generations
Magical Workings
Optimal for
LiberationBreaking patternsSudden changeInnovationTechnology magicAstrology workAwakeningGenius invocationRevolutionary workFreeing from limitationUnexpected solutions
Avoid for
StabilityTraditionLong term bindingConventional outcomesPredictability
Best timing
Day
Wednesday or saturday
Hour
Mercury or saturn
Special
During uranian transits or lightning storms
Invocation Approach
Tone
Electric unconventional
Address
UranusOuranosThe Awakener
Relationship
Liberator from crystallized forms
Warning
Uranus disrupts everything—be prepared for chaos
Resonance
Revolutionaries innovators astrologers those seeking freedom
Deities Associated
OuranosPrometheusLuciferThoth
Mythology Summary

Uranus is the sky god, the primordial deity castrated by his son Saturn—representing the revolutionary force that overthrows rigid order. Discovered during the American and French Revolutions, Uranus carries the energy of sudden awakening, liberation from tyranny, and the electric shock that breaks crystallized patterns.

Modern Astrology
Represents
Individuation rebellion genius
House association
11
Questions
Where must I break free?What makes me unique?Where does revolution call me?

Referenced by 75

Every entry that names Uranus, grouped by the system it comes from.

☥ Deities 40

◆ Stones 9

❦ Herbs 4

№ Numerology 3

🜔 Elements 2

♈ Zodiac 2

✦ Tarot 2

🎨 Colours 2

⚒ Ritual tools 1

✟ Angels & demons 1

🜁 Sephiroth 1

❁ Chakras 1

🜂 Incense & resins 1

  • Ozone Planet · Deities

🌳 Woods 1

◇ Workings 1

ᚑ Ogham 1