By When you hear the word “retrograde,” chances are visions of headaches, frustrations and roadblocks galore spring to mind. But while planetary backspins tend to get so much buzz, we often fail to acknowledge the flipside of every retrograde: a planet going direct. Uranus, the planet of sudden change, innovation and rebellion, has been retrograde since Sunday, September 1, and on Thursday, January 30, 2025, it finally moves forward in fixed earth sign Taurus.
While Uranus direct happens annually, it’s even more exciting in 2025, because as the shock- and awe-spurring planet moves forward, it’ll leave Taurus behind and, in July, enter a new sign for the first time since 2018. That said, the next few months set the stage for radical shifts you’ll want to know how to make the most of. Here’s what you need to know.
What is Uranus direct in Taurus?
When Uranus, aka “the awakener” planet, is direct, it fuels out-of-the-blue experiences and shake-ups and spotlights areas of life that might require a major makeover of some kind. It also prompts epiphanies, thrilling breakthroughs, revolutionary and rebellious moves and electrifying shifts that you might see coming, sure, but that may also feel a bit shocking. And because Uranian energy is all about marching to the beat of your own drum, the planet might motivate you to strike out against convention and embrace what makes you unique and maybe even a bit quirky.
Uranus’ recent retrograde — which was in play from September 1, 2024 to January 30, 2025 — may have inspired you to reflect on how you can create meaningful change in your life, particularly in regard to Taurean values, such as sensuality, earning and security and coming up with and committing to a practical plan in pursuit of down-to-earth goals. Now, with Uranus moving forward, you can begin to enact these changes in a more outward, external way.
It also bears noting that Uranus has been in Taurus since May 15, 2018, but on Monday, July 7, it’ll dip into mutable air sign Gemini for the first time since 1949. The rebellious planet won’t fully take up residence in Gemini until April 25, 2026, but with this massive planetary move on the horizon, you’ll do well to make the most of Uranus’ penultimate stint in Taurus.
When is Uranus direct in Taurus?
Uranus will be direct in Taurus from Thursday, January 30 at 11:22 a.m. ET/8:22 a.m. PT until it enters Gemini on Monday, July 7 at 3:45 a.m. ET/12:45 a.m. PT.
What Uranus direct in Taurus means for your sign
Here, how Uranus going direct in Taurus 2025 will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
Aries
Over the last few months, you’ve been contemplating how you might want to change up how you’ve been bringing in cash while reflecting on your self-worth and values, given that Uranus’ retrograde fell in your money zone. Now that the awakener planet is direct in this sector, you have the green light to enact whatever thrilling game plan you’ve been batting around. Though you might be tempted to hit the gas quickly, a slower, steadier approach serves you best — especially until your ruler, action-oriented Mars, goes direct, as well, on February 23.
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Taurus
With Uranus moving backward through your sign and self zone, you’ve had the opportunity to meditate on how you show up in the world and to consider changes you’d like to make related to how you’re perceived by others. You might have been empowered to break out of outdated approaches to your goals, and now that Uranus moves forward, you may feel like you can finally shake things up. Just know that with Venus, your ruling planet, moving backward through your spirituality and long-term wishes sectors from March 1 to April 12, tuning into your intuition and leaning on friends and colleagues will be particularly integral to your success.
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Gemini
With Uranus moving backward through your spirituality sector since September, you’ve become more aware of thought patterns and habits that aren’t doing your mental wellness any favors. You might even have landed on changes you want to make to boost your psychological well-being, like perhaps diving even deeper into self-work by seeing a therapist or connecting with a mentor. Now that Uranus blazes ahead in this zone, you have the green light to go for it. Slowing down and caring for your inner world will be especially wise while your ruler, messenger Mercury is retrograde from March 15 to April 7.
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Cancer
While Uranus moved backward, it activated your networking and friendships zone, urging you to rethink how you’re showing up within your community or social circle. It’s possible certain platonic bonds just aren’t a fit any longer or you’ve been wanting to align with new friends or coworkers who are more in tune with your big-picture aspirations. Now that Uranus is moving forward in this zone, you can begin to make this vision a reality. Holding your long-term wishes in mind as you make any bold moves serves you best.
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Leo
Uranus’ backspin activated your career zone, inspiring you to think about shaking up your definition of success and how you’ve been pursuing your greatest professional aspirations. Whether you’re ready to vie for more responsibility on the job or you’d like to strike a better balance between work and home, the sky’s the limit now that Uranus is moving forward in this sector. You can look forward to May 17 when your ruler, the confident sun, will join forces with Uranus, helping to fuel whatever ambitious game plan you’re prepared to set in motion.
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Virgo
With Uranus moving backward through your adventure and higher learning sector since September, you’ve been dreaming about stepping way out of your comfort zone in order to boost personal growth. Whether you’ve been itching to learn about new philosophies, hone a skill set by working with a mentor, travel or broaden your social circle, you’ve been mentally prepared to spread your wings, even if it has been tougher to actually do that. But with Uranus now moving forward, you could begin to gain traction, and once it links up with your ruler, messenger Mercury, on May 24, you could be on the brink or in the midst of your ideal scenario.
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Libra
Falling in your intimacy and joint resources zone, Uranus’ retrograde nudged you to consider how you might want to reframe how you’re connecting with your nearest and dearest and pursuing shared financial aspirations. Now that the awakener planet moves forward here, you’ll be able to stop just daydreaming about these shifts and actually put the wheels in motion. And while it might be intimidating, being forthcoming about the changes that would boost your comfort level and sense of security is a must, especially with your ruler, romantic Venus, retrograding in your partnership zone this March.
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Scorpio
It’s possible you’ve started thinking about your closest one-on-one connections in a different way while Uranus moved backward through your partnership sector. Whether you’ve been craving greater harmony with a significant other or contemplating making the leap into entrepreneurship with a colleague, the last few months have been an opportunity to tap into your intuition around big changes in your relationships. Now, with Uranus direct, you can begin to make power moves as part of a pair.
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Sagittarius
You may have had epiphanies about your everyday routines or strategy for boosting your vitality over the last several months, thanks to Uranus retrograde in your health zone. For instance, you may be inspired to use “no” as a full sentence in order to streamline your schedule and boost your overall well-being. Now, with Uranus direct, you can actually start to set boundaries and nurture your wellness in a new, empowering way. And heads-up: The March 13 lunar eclipse and full moon in your career zone harmonizes with Uranus and could bring a related makeover to your professional path.
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Capricorn
You may feel more in tune with your artistic side and how you want to own your creative voice moving forward since Uranus retrograde activated your romance and self-expression sector. You’ve also been thinking about how much space you’ve been making in your schedule for lighthearted fun, pleasure, joyfulness and spontaneity, and if it’s not nearly enough, now’s your chance to take a bold step to change that. You can look forward to April 4 and August 12 when Uranus forms a friendly sextile to your ruler, taskmaster Saturn, inviting you to commit to a solid makeover of this part of your life.
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Aquarius
Uranus retrograde fell in your home zone, nudging you to think differently about how you’re caring for your inner world and bonds with loved ones. It’s possible that your domestic life and family affairs or even where you live are due for a radical overhaul. Of course, it’s likely been tough to gain traction while Uranus has been in its backspin, but as it moves forward, you’ll feel like you can begin a new chapter that benefits your emotional well-being and sense of security. Actively striving to heal emotional wounds that have been brushed aside can have you feeling more centered and rejuvenated.
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Pisces
You’ve been meditating on your relationships with friends, siblings and neighbors, as well as learning experiences you’ve been wanting to have as Uranus moved back through your communication zone. It’s possible you’ve wanted to satiate your curiosity, connect with your existing or a new social circle or express thoughts and ideas in a new way, and with Uranus direct in this sector, you have the wind in your sails once more. Now’s your opportunity to dive into an unconventional creative endeavor or plan an eye-opening short-distance trip.
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