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Uranus in Taurus- Part 3: Technology & Internet

Mar 18, 2019

5 min read

It’s time for the final installment of the Uranus in Taurus trifecta of articles.  Part 1 covered the food industry & environment, and Part 2 discussed money & finance.  I highly suggest going back to read the first two parts of this discussion to get the most in-depth view of what this transit will likely bring to our collective attention.


One of the most exciting things about Uranus is the innovation and technological advancements that this planet brings.  Of all of the planets, Uranus is definitely the genius. Meaning, the greatest inventions come from Uranian inspiration!  So what will Dr. Uranus be cooking up in his lab with all this new Taurus energy.


We’ve already discussed a few of the technological advances we can expect in Parts 1 & 2 of this series: advancements in food science, renewable energy, and new forms of trade such as cryptocurrency.  One aspect of the sign of Taurus that hasn’t been mentioned up to this point is sensuality. Taurus rules over the 5 physical senses of the body- sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Thinking about the five senses and how they could possibly relate to technology, virtual reality immediately comes to mind.  VR technology has blown up over the past few years, and I suspect it’ll only get bigger and far more immersive. Can we expect full body immersion video games à la Ready Player One?  Probably not in the mainstream, but technology is definitely heading in that direction.  The market may start to see an influx of products that were made to manipulate our senses- whether that be for recreational or practical purposes.  I won’t pretend to be in the know about the latest technologies (if you’re looking for a tech savvy gal, I’m definitely not her!). But contemplating Uranus in Taurus sparked my imagination on what kinds of things we might be seeing.  Headphones/earbuds may get an updated, more ergonomic design. I’m perpetually looking for affordable headphones that don’t hurt my ears after having them on for 20 minutes, so I, for one, welcome this development! It’s also likely that protective eyewear will see a surge in popularity- especially eyewear that protects us from the harsh light of digital screens.  The side effects of staring at a screen all day are real, and more people are starting to become aware of the risk. However, reducing screen time isn’t a practical solution for most because a lot of current lifestyles rely on technology so heavily. A great alternative will be to actually protect our eyes by wearing those nerdy glasses. But hey, perhaps by the end of this transit, the only nerds will be the ones who decide not to protect themselves from their computers.

It’s important to remember that Uranus, in addition to technology, also signifies science.  So the science around how we treat our senses may see a radical change. There are many areas of study related to the five physical senses that are seen as pseudoscience or are otherwise widely rejected by the scientific community- specifically in terms of health and mental health.  Unless you’re going to a holistic practitioner, things such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, binaural beat therapy, and/or color therapy aren’t typically part of the conversation. If you think about it, science culture and the sign of Taurus have a lot in common. Scientists love to operate within the comfort zone of what they already know, and can at times be very closed-minded about and outright rejecting of  new advancements that don’t line up with how they already think. That’s the reason why so many of the great scientists we recognize today were shunned by their peers at the time. But Uranus won’t stand for that stubbornness! Uranus will inspire us to change how we think about our senses. Perhaps new studies and research will come out that show the validity of some of these practices that will make it harder for mainstream scientists to keep denying the legitimacy of these fields.  This will surely cause lots of explosive Uranus-esque debates within the scientific community. I’ll start making the popcorn!


Now, let’s shift gears a bit.  You can’t talk about Uranus without talking about the internet.  As the World Wide Web continues to become an increasingly integral aspect of everyday life, we can look to transiting Uranus to reflect the current state of internet culture.  When Uranus was in Aries, the online environment became extremely combative, reactionary, and even hostile. We saw the rise of trolls and social justice warriors (Aries is ruled by Mars, the warrior planet).  The internet became a battleground- especially in the political arena. There were so many movements, protests, and counter-protests that got their start online before they had any credence in the real world. Of course, there were both positive and negative sides to all of this, but in essence, Uranus in Aries can be encapsulated by a fearlessness of reacting and expressing oneself online.


Taurus doesn’t like to be so rash.  Instead, Taurus prefers practicality, peacefulness, and comfort.  So perhaps Uranus moving into Taurus will be the start of the internet becoming a more pleasant place… Hopefully!  There’s a realistic aspect to the sign of Taurus which may bring about people being held accountable for their online actions.  Taurus values the tangible, so with Uranus moving into the sign of tangibility, things we do online may start to bleed into the real world- for better or worse.


As “real” life and internet life become more intertwined, the issue of privacy will become a large part of the conversation.  Taurus is all about security, and that need to keep things safe will expand to wanting to protect our online data. All the issues Facebook has been going through over the past year lend as a great example.  The Cambridge Analytica scandal is a major event that brought internet privacy to the collective’s attention. I find it interesting that Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg is part of the Pluto in Scorpio generation.  Uranus in Taurus will oppose every Millennial’s Pluto in Scorpio. It’s likely that the Scorpio Pluto generation will contain the key players in the advancement of internet security. Technological activism is a trend that might start seeing a rise.  As it currently stands, there aren’t many laws in place that protect the public in the digital sphere. Activists may start to demand that laws and regulations catch up to the state of technology to ensure that people’s rights can no longer be violated.  Transiting Uranus in Taurus opposing natal Pluto in Scorpio will be a driving force in making sure these issues get addressed. When Uranus and Pluto are tangoing with each other, the end result will be radically different,and even unrecognizable from what was there before.


I don’t know about you, but I am excited for the Uranus in Taurus transit!  There will be so many changes and advancements on the collective level, and even more importantly on the personal level.  This transit will teach us to be comfortable with being out of our comfort zone, and free of that self-restriction is where we will experience the most growth  So here’s to Uranus in Taurus until 2026! May you kick our stubborn butts forward, and show us all the new and exciting things you have to offer.

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