August 2/3: Uranus retrograde in ecliptic conjunction to galaxy M74 emphasizes renovations, artistic and financial production, also violence and rebellion

     The retrograde station of a planet like Uranus is one of the most important events of the year from the astrological point of view, so it is always convenient to analyze it in depth... The events that arise around the Uranus retrograde station usually refer to changes or innovations that will be carried out and / or will manifest during the next six months. On January 3rd, 2018, Uranus will stop again, making its direct station and will resume its forward movement in the zodiac...

    In short,  Uranus' station is part of the background atmosphere that will prevail during the second part of 2017. This time, Uranus stops in ecliptic conjunction to M74, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces. This galaxy is characterized by its great symmetry: we see it face-on, with its two arms perfectly delimited. This type of galaxies, which are referred to as of "Great Design" astronomically, are excellent astrological indicators for artistic and creative matters. This augurs a very good season for the arts, although the results may not be appreciated until the next Uranian station, in January 2018. In the case of Uranus, the planet of innovation, a revolutionary, avant-garde, experimental and breaking trend is expected. Breaking schemes that are already quite shattered...

     On the other hand, M74 is a very productive galaxy. Despite difficulties in observing it due to its low reflectivity,  images of M74 reveal a large number of young stars and star-forming nebulae in its spiral arms. This is an indicator of high productivity, activated through the Uranus station, which can have excellent effects if you have the right strategies, and this includes financial matters. Beyond the arts, anyone can benefit from this trend, especially if this productivity involves making renovations, changes that are to improve conditions. It doesn't matter if they are difficult! Doing them or starting them today or in the next few days will bring in the Uranian impulse of change, facilitating the process. Needless to say, trying to avoid change or trying to keep things as they are can be counterproductive. If something gets out of control, maybe it's because it was too controlled. Until now.

     In international matters, beyond the good effects on art, production and finance, Uranus' station on M74 can have an explosive effect ... Although only two supernovae have been detected in M74, which is relatively little in comparison to other galaxies, one of them is a hypernova, a gigantic explosion of an extremely large star. This symbolizes a tendency to explosive and potentially destructive situations. Therefore, it is necessary to foresee, personally, the consequences that may have to mobilize certain areas or make certain changes. In the collective arena, it is more difficult for this trend to manifest smoothly... It is more likely an indicator of more violence, which strengthens any elements opposed to governments in general. The environment is totally conducive to rebellion and drastic changes in politics. In some cases this will represent a liberating scheme, while in others it will simply exacerbate the climate of discord.

       The good thing is that, at least as individuals, we can decide how to use this tendency to apply it where it is convenient, and not just suffer from it unconsciously. Let's focus our energy on making pertinent changes, renewing to improve, and releasing our potential so that it can have the best effect on our projects.

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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