Part One – Uranus in the natal chart: Stranger in a Strange Land

This seminar, the first of three on Uranus, will explore the myths and psychology of this eccentric planet that, unlike any other body in our solar system, orbits horizontally on its axis. Although Uranus is sometimes equated with ‘individuality’, it has little to do with the individual self, and its placement in the natal chart connects us with larger collective movements and ideas that may be inimical to individual needs and feelings. This outer planet reflects far-reaching ideas, emerging from within the collective psyche, that are geared to visions of progress and perfection – ideals that necessarily require compromise to be grounded in the world, but whose uncompromising nature can yield both inspiration and a fanaticism that can stifle individual values and emotional bonds.

Mythology: Ouranos, the Starry Heaven; The Mind of God; The vision of progress; Prometheus the fire-bringer; Gods who are culture-bringers: gifts that advance life

Psychology: Dissociation and psychopathy; Perfection and its Problems; Collective ideas and ideologies; Inspiration: acting as a mouthpiece; The importance of the individual ego

What does Progress mean? Breaking eggs to make omelettes; Social and political revolutions; Dictators and demagogues; Opinions versus ideas; The great ‘We’

This part is also available in a bundle with the other 2 parts to rent on this platform.