What: Uranus retrograde in Gemini and Taurus
When: September 5th, 2025 – February 3rd, 2026
Takeaway: Every year, Uranus — the planet of breakthroughs and innovation — stations retrograde for multiple months. This time around, it’s retrograding through Gemini and Taurus. This period asks us to review what could benefit from a little shake-up.
Uranus retrograde: Everything you need to know
Uranus innovates. It breaks down and breaks through. And it rattles the foundations of our norms, structures, and status quo. The planet of disruption has been sparking change in Gemini, the mutable air sign, since July 7th, 2025 — and on September 5th, it stationed retrograde.
Now, Uranus retrogrades aren’t the most significant moments in astrology. Why? The farthest planets from the Sun spend half of every year retrograde. That includes Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. If you think about this proportionally, Uranus retrograde is just as “normal” as Uranus moving direct. But whenever a planet changes direction from our perspective on Earth, which is what happens during a retrograde, it’s worth paying attention. Think of the amount of force it would take to not only stop a bowling ball from rolling forward but pivot it in the opposite direction — then scale that to an entire planet.
To be clear, Uranus doesn’t physically change direction, but it appears to track backward because of our respective planetary positions and speeds. All of this to say: Uranus, the planet that is chock-full of surprises, is supercharged once it stations retrograde.
If you have any planets or points between 27° Taurus and 1° Gemini (Uranus will eventually slide back into the late degrees of Taurus during this retrograde), you may feel this shift of momentum more than others do, because Uranus will be moving over any placements in this part of your chart. That doesn’t mean something bad will happen — this isn’t a moment to fear or even feel nervous about. It just means that you could feel a stronger pull toward the Gemini or Taurus corner of your life.
Even if you don’t have any planets or points at those exact degrees of Gemini or Taurus, you’ll have extra energy for anything you’ve been working on changing, disrupting, liberating, or breaking away from since Uranus entered Gemini this past July. This retrograde marks one of the first chapters in our seven-year journey with Uranus in Gemini. It asks us to be honest, authentic, and deeply free — and to fight for everyone else’s freedom too.
To learn how you can work with the energy of Uranus retrograde and understand the collective impact of this transit, read on.
6 ways to work with Uranus retrograde
When Uranus is retrograde, you might feel a little ragged around the edges. Your nervous system could feel frayed. And it may be harder for you to rest or sleep. That makes it all the more important to breathe, ground yourself, and recharge whenever you feel drained. At the same time, you’ll want to feed the parts of you that are ready to innovate what’s outdated. Uranus is a revolutionary, after all, so this won’t be the time to repress or tame your urges. Do self-regulate. But also find outlets that let you express yourself freely.
Need some ideas? We have a few.
- Learn about your natal Uranus placement in the CHANI app or with our online chart tool. If you have any other placements in Gemini, those planets will play a part in this story too.
- Check the Transits tab of the CHANI app to discover how Uranus in Gemini is impacting your unique birth chart. These readings are tailored to you and updated with the changing sky, so revisit them often for the full inside scoop.
- Read your free planetary horoscope for Uranus in Gemini to find out how your life will be radically evolving in the coming years.
- Establish a regular grounding practice. Whether it’s rubbing essential oil on your pressure points before bed or drawing a bath when you feel frayed, create a ritual to soothe your nervous system.
- Listen to the Uranus Sleep Story in the CHANI app to de-stress and build an active relationship with the planet of innovation.
- Believe that everything can suddenly change for the better, no matter how stuck you feel. If you need some inspiration, check out our free 28-day Breakthrough Course in the CHANI app. It’s guaranteed to bring you the breakthrough you need to live out your life’s purpose and manifest your dreams.
