Aries, Sagittarius, and Leo '" Heads Up

Astrology - Anyone who is one of these signs is part of the triplicity of fire signs, and the energy infusion of Uranus moving into Aries applies to upcoming life changes. This is a long transit lasting approximately eight years.

As Uranus goes through its revolutions so will the fire signs, but to a varying degree. Each arc of the zodiac wheel that represents a sign has thirty degrees. Astrologers differ, but especially for sensitive people, an orb of eight degrees is standard timing.

In essence, the effects of the transiting planet are stronger or weaker depending on the decan which is the product of dividing the thirty degrees into three parts. In this way, a transit is often felt before it actually reaches a sign when assigned an eight degree orb of influence.

A sign usually begins around the twentieth of any given month. Those born near the twentieth and the next ten days are in the first decan. The remainders of the month are respectively the other two decans (ten day periods.)

Since this Uranian transit is approximately eight years long, divided by three, the major effects last approximately two and half years. Yet, the influence is around in varying intensity for the entire eight years.

So, if you were born during the first part of the sign, expect sudden changes to be happening soon, if not already. Aries, especially, is getting the strongest part of the energy.

Leo and Sagittarius have a less direct connection, but the effects are still pertinent. Leo and Sagittarius will be strongly affected through a trine formation. Leo represents themes of patriotism, nationality and honor. Sagittarius, which is known for its candor gives vent for outspoken expression, and heeds that still small voice of other worldly essence.

What's important to know is that changes are coming, and it's imperative to be mentally prepared. The worst possible approach to life changing incidents is to resist the change. Change equals personal development, and growing pains do come along with it.

As Robert Hand suggests, unusual, upsetting, and sudden are most disruptive because of rigid life structures that people have attained and valued. Not accepting newness is what causes problems.

"People value regularity and predictability so much that they will sacrifice personal happiness to get it."

With a flexible attitude, the sudden changes may be welcome changes. Remember that crisis is often opportunity in disguise. Events may even be great windfalls, or job promotions. A job loss may be perceived as a terrible thing to happen. But the next change may be a much better opportunity suddenly knocking at the door.

Though transiting Uranus is visiting Aries, Sagittarius, and Leo, the unpredictable can't be predicted, so it's best to use caution around fire, or explosive materials as a rule. Otherwise, this astrology transit requires flexibility and the right perspective.