1781: Uranus Discovered — The Age of Revolution Begins
Discovery of Uranus (Uranus in Gemini)
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- 1781
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- Yin Metal Ox
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- Discovery of Uranus (Uranus in Gemini)
Uranus Discovered — The Age of Revolution Begins (March 13, 1781)
William Herschel discovered Uranus, the first planet found since antiquity. Its discovery coincided with the American Revolution (1776), the French Revolution (1789), and the Industrial Revolution. The planet of revolution was 'born' into an era of revolution. In Gemini — the sign of communication and ideas — it was found during the explosion of revolutionary pamphlets, newspapers, and political tracts that fuelled the age's upheavals.
The Sky: Discovery of Uranus (Uranus in Gemini)
Astrologers consider a planet's discovery chart as its 'birth chart.' Uranus was discovered during the most revolutionary period in modern history, perfectly matching its astrological meaning: liberation, sudden change, and the overthrow of the old order. Every Uranus transit since has been measured against this foundational signature.
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