Uranus Retrograde 2024 Will Affect Each Zodiac Sign

Get ready: You’re about to realize what you’ve been avoiding. The planet Uranus, known to astrologers as “The Great Awakener,” is turning retrograde—giving us the wake-up call we need to really set our life straight. Read on to discover how Uranus retrograde 2024 will affect your zodiac sign.

Uranus—pronounced yur-rahn-us—is the planet of rebellion, spontaneity, electricity, and change. It’s the lightning bolt behind innovation and inspiration. In general, Uranus likes to go against the grain—questioning what we might consider “normal” in our current society. While it can act out in its direct position, when retrograde, it tends to be a little more even-tempered. So when Uranus turns retrograde on September 1 at 11:18 a.m. EST, it can easily provide a clear path ahead when we’re stuck in the mud. Suddenly, something is activated in us, inspiration strikes, and we finally have clarity on what we’re supposed to do.

Uranus will be traveling retrograde in Taurus, the sign of money, nature, values, material possessions, and the physical. On a collective level, we’ll all be a little more conscious of our current value, money, and nature landscape (think: Election Day and climate change)—and of course, what needs to change. On a more personal level, this transit will activate some deep-rooted part of us that has strayed away from change in the past. Ultimately though, we’ll realize that the change in question is, in fact, part of our destiny.

There are a few Uranus dates to remember from now until the end of the year. The first occurs on September 7, when Uranus makes a square to Mercury—challenging our previous thinking with new ideologies and seemingly “crazy” thoughts. October 14 will bring about a Venus-Uranus opposition, which can activate a sudden need to change up our relationship schematics. On November 16, the sun will make an opposition to Uranus as well, which could supercharge the ego toward change and innovation—with giant leaps forward toward a “new you.” Finally, on December 28, Venus will make a square to Uranus, which will test existing relationships or challenge our money-minds. It begs the question, “Is this routine working? The new year is coming up—do I want to change this?”

How Uranus retrograde 2024 will affect each zodiac sign

You know that saying, to “throw a wrench” in something? Uranus is the wrench. Read on to find out how Uranus retrograde 2024 will throw a wrench for your zodiac sign. In order to get the best reading, make sure to look up both your sun sign and your rising sign!

1. Aries

This retrograde is moving through your house of money and personal assets. So it will likely affect the way you operate around or respond to money. First and foremost, you might want to ask: Do you have a healthy relationship with money? Look into how you earn money and how you spend money. Perhaps what you’ve been focusing on (like buying a house or receiving a certain salary) isn’t authentic to what you want. For example, maybe you’d actually enjoy buying property in the woods and building from the ground up. Remember: Uranus is the planet of rebellion. Why not go against what society expects?

2. Taurus

Ah, Taurus. This retrograde is moving through your house of self and ego. While other people are working through outside transformations, it seems you have a very spiritual (and personal) journey ahead of you. The best question to start with is: Who am I? If you have any reservations or doubts about how to answer this question, you know where to start. Uranus retrograde will likely point out any methods of “blending in” with society and losing your authentic self. It’s at this point that you may feel more impulsive than you do ordinarily. Let this happen.

3. Gemini

Uranus will travel through your house of spirituality and solitude—likely amping up your interest in self-growth and potentially any spiritual work you’re already doing (think: reiki or mediumship). You tend to be incredibly heady, Gemini, so if you haven’t dabbled in spiritual work yet, the retrograde might actually forcibly send you on a solo spiritual journey. For example, making a spontaneous visit to a distant family member in a far-away location. Overall, you’ll be encouraged to consider what’s really important in life and how to bring more of it to you.

4. Cancer

With the planet of technology moving through your house of community and networking, this is a prime opportunity for you to make changes in your social media world. Taurus wants us to find grounding and get back to what’s real or tangible. Do you have a lot of “friends” you never see anymore? Perhaps this retrograde is targeting amassed internet friends you’ve recently gotten sucked into. Honestly, this retrograde could encourage you to turn down your social media presence entirely for a little while. Why not take a break? Find out who your real friends are when you’re offline.

5. Leo

You love to shine, Leo. And thanks to Uranus’ move backwards in your house of career and purpose, you may suddenly feel called toward a new career path. Don’t be afraid of this. Uranus wants you to shine, to be different, and to break free. So if you’re feeling some motivation to change your life purpose (and therefore your career path), don’t listen to the naysayers. Instead, use the rest of the year to brainstorm how to make this happen, and plan on taking the big step in 2025. There’s always a way.

6. Virgo

Given that you enjoy routine so much, you don’t always take risks. Thankfully, Uranus retrograde shines a light on some much needed changes in your house of long-distance travel and higher education. At this point, you might realize that you’re the only one limiting your own success, thanks to very “Taurus” reasons. Perhaps you held yourself back from applying to graduate school because you were nervous to take out a student loan. Or maybe you turned down an international cruise simply because you felt you had too much work. Uranus says, “There’s no time like the present.” Live by that.

7. Libra

Uranus in Taurus is moving backwards through your house of debt, contracts, and shared finances. Given that Taurus rules money, it’s likely that you’re recognizing just how tied up you are in other people’s bank accounts, and you start to make changes around individualizing yourself. Remember: This is about going against what society expects and toward what you authentically want. So these changes could be as small as eliminating extra subscription services from your monthly dues (bye-bye Hulu!) or as big as starting a conversation with your partner about opening your own bank account.

8. Scorpio

Uranus retrograde is here to shake up your intimate relationships, Scorpio. Uranus is a planet that thrives on authenticity. During this period of contemplation, it might encourage you to ask yourself: How is this connection leading me astray from myself? While you might realize some relationships are a bit vapid, you may also gain insight into relationships from the past that you would like to restore. Uranus loves change and surprises. So keep that in mind as you go through this interesting journey.

9. Sagittarius

Thanks to Uranus retrograde, you might start to realize just how cluttered your daily routine is. How many things do you really need to pack into one day? Taurus has perfected the art of doing less. You might take this advice to heart from here until the end of the year, by eliminating any unnecessary steps in your day. Consider showering at the gym before heading off to work instead of going back home. This kind of work doesn’t sound enticing, but it provides an opportunity to make your life so much easier.

10. Capricorn

This retrograde is hitting your house of friendships and self-expression—which is kickstarting some motivation to express yourself authentically, especially as it relates to art, food, and beauty. Do you enjoy cooking? Do your friends know this about you? Uranus retrograde might encourage you to branch out and share these hidden hobbies with friends and family alike. What’s more, this is an ideal time to reconnect with friends that you haven’t seen enough of over the summer.

11. Aquarius

Where are your “roots,” Aquarius? Taurus is all about grounding and finding our center. With Uranus retrograde traveling through your house of family and home, the way you think about “home” is likely shifting right now. Perhaps home can be more transient—more indicative of where you’re putting your roots down right now. Uranus retrograde may help you identify not just the places that feel like home to you, but the people who feel like family as well.

12. Pisces

Whenever Uranus travels through the house of communication, our words and thoughts tend to be a bit more sporadic. But thanks to Uranus’ retrograde transit, that “chaotic” Uranus energy will slow down just enough to help you lock in a great idea or thought. Brainstorming, planning, and learning opportunities are supercharged right now. So join a group, launch new projects, or swap ideas with someone. Additionally, if you have any inklings or inspiring thoughts during this time, it would be a good idea to go for it.

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