The Aquarian Path to True Independence

Saturn and Uranus in Aquarius

On this day of celebrated independence, it seems a good time to reflect on the dual nature of Aquarius, the sign of liberty, ingenuity and truth. Aquarius is co-ruled by Saturn and Uranus, two planets that seem greatly at odds with each other. One rules old, the other rules new. One correlates to despotism, the other correlates to rebellion. How can these two seeming enemies resolve their conflicts and become happy bedfellows? We must find the solution if we are to evolve into a new age.

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Uranian Rebels, the Plutonian Death March and America’s Due

American flag with Pluto

If you frequent a lot of astrology blogs you've undoubtedly read a lot of hubbub about the recently initiated Uranus-Pluto square. A square is a condition that arises when two planets reach a 90 degree angle to each other on the Zodiac. It is representative of tension where two planetary archetypes are at "crossed purposes," and this often results in an urgent need for resolution.

What issues are up for resolution during any square aspect depends on the planets, signs and houses involved as well as the issues that were prevalent during the previous conjunction of the two planets. Now that two of the big outer planetary heavies, Uranus and Pluto, are engaged in battle, what does this mean for us?

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