The Revolution Within

Uranus, like all planets, goes retrograde annually. This is an optical illusion where, from our perspective on Earth, the planet appears to move backward in its orbit.

Here a quick overview of the upcoming Uranus retrograde:

* Depending on your location Uranus stations RX in Gemini on either September 5 (west coast) or 6 (east coast)

* It will re-enter the sign of Taurus on November 7, 2025, and remain there for the duration of its RX period

* The retrograde period will end on February 4, 2026, when Uranus stations direct again

What Does This Mean in Astrology?

Astrologically, a retrograde period is a time for review and reflection, and this is especially true for the outer planets like Uranus.

Uranus—like Pluto and Neptune—is so far from the Sun that it takes decades to move through a single zodiac sign. Because of this slow orbit, its influence tends to show up more clearly in the collective, shaping generational themes and shifts.

But don’t get it twisted—we absolutely feel the outer planets in our personal lives too. Their impact is especially noticeable when they’re prominent in our natal chart or when they go retrograde and start stirring things up internally.

Uranus & the RX 2025

Uranus is known as the planet of revolution, change, innovation, and disruption. It's the "Great Awakener" that pushes us to break free from old patterns and embrace our individuality.

When Uranus is retrograde, its revolutionary energy turns inward. Instead of sudden, external shake-ups, the focus shifts to internal shifts and personal breakthroughs. This makes the next 5 months a time to:

* Re-evaluate what "freedom" and "individuality" mean to you.

* Integrate the changes and breakthroughs that have happened over the past year.

* Revisit old ideas or plans that may have been too radical or ahead of their time.

* Work on releasing internal resistance to change.

Since Uranus will be traveling through two signs during this retrograde, the RX energy will have two distinct phases:

* In Gemini (through November 7): The focus is on communication, thought patterns, and information. This could bring about a period of questioning what you believe, how you communicate, and how you receive information. It's a time to review the technological and informational shifts that have been occurring.

* In Taurus (Nov 7- Feb 4): Uranus has been transiting Taurus since 2018, bringing a period of unpredictable change to areas ruled by this sign, such as finances, security, values, and the natural world. This retrograde period offers a final chance to integrate those changes before Uranus permanently moves into Gemini in 2026. It's a time to reflect on your relationship with money, possessions, and stability.

Revealing What You've Outgrown

Uranus RX doesn't hit with fireworks like it usually does. This Uranus sneaks in—like realizing the shoes you’ve been walking in are worn out. You didn’t notice the discomfort at first, but now it’s undeniable. The soles are thin, the support is gone, and the path ahead demands something different.

That’s the quiet rebellion of Uranus RX: not dramatic, but undeniable. It doesn’t ask for permission—it simply shows you what no longer fits and dares you to stop pretending it does.

It’s not about shedding what no longer fits, it's about choosing what actually supports who you’re becoming.

The most radical thing you can do right now is tell the truth about what no longer carries you. Let the discomfort name what’s outdated (habits, roles, identities) that you’ve outgrown without realizing. Uranus retrograde isn’t here to shame the past—it’s here to liberate the future. And that starts with honesty.