Transit Uranus Opposite Mars: Shake-Ups Through Others

Transit Uranus opposite Mars is the period when Uranus passes directly opposite natal Mars. An opposition usually brings the tension in from outside: a partner, a business associate, a rival or an institution unexpectedly pushes against one's will. Freedom and desire get redefined through other people's moves.

What happens when transit Uranus opposes Mars?

The aspect is felt for about a year and, because of retrogrades, generally makes three passes. On the approach a charge builds in relationships; at the exact hits the other side may make a sudden decision or an open confrontation may surface. As it separates, it can become clear that what provoked the anger was really one's own suppressed need for independence.

Partner, rival, mirror

Possible scenes: a business partner wants out, a spouse tries to rewrite the rules of the relationship, a competitor makes a bold move, an unexpected dispute flares with a neighbour or landlord. Someone may also catch themselves saying "enough" in a relationship they have accommodated for years. Very often what is really happening is that both sides want more room.

Negotiation instead of a fight

The way to work with this opposition is to turn reaction into strategy: clarify what is negotiable and what is not, and do not act on a sudden flash of anger straight away. Sport and competitive games move the tension into a safe arena. Matters in the houses ruled by natal Mars are touched by these encounters as well; relationships and duties in the houses where Aries and Scorpio fall may be reorganised.