well. A natal Uranus that is stationary points to a native that is very concerned with
humanitarian issues, who may become an instrument of change.
Physically, Uranus is connected to the body’s nervous system because of its
association with electricity and electrical impulses. Those natives with a prominent
Uranus in their chart, particularly if the planet is connected to the first house, can be
high strung, oversensitive, and prone to nervous tension and exhaustion. Uranus-type
illnesses come on suddenly and disappear just as mysteriously.
—Linda R. Birch
Sources:
Arnett, Bill. The Nine Planets.www.seds.org/nineplanets/nineplanets/.
Astronomy for Kids.www.dustbunny.com/afk.
Bloch, Douglas, and Demetra George. Astrology for Yourself.Oakland, CA: Wingbow Press, 1987.
Burk, Kevin. Astrology: Understanding the Birth Chart.St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 2001.
Campion, Nicholas. The Practical Astrologer.New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1987.
Lineman, Rose, and Jan Popelka. Compendium of Astrology.Atglen, PA: Whitford Press, 1984.UTOPIA
Utopia, asteroid 1,282 (the 1,282nd asteroid to be discovered, on August 17, 1933), is
approximately 35 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of 5.5 years. Utopia
(literally, “no place”) was named after the imaginary republic of Sir Thomas More. J.
Lee Lehman associates this asteroid with ideals and, more particularly, with people
who act from a blueprint for a better society.Sources:
Kowal, Charles T. Asteroids: Their Nature and Utilization.Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Ellis
Horwood Limited, 1988.
Lehman, J. Lee. The Ultimate Asteroid Book.West Chester, PA: Whitford Press, 1988.
Schwartz, Jacob. Asteroid Name Encyclopedia.St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1995.UTTARABHADRAPADA
Uttara Bhadrapada (latter beautiful foot) is one of the Nakshatras (lunar mansions) of
Vedic Astrology. Similar to Purva Bhadrapada, this moon sign is depicted as the back
legs of a small bed or couch, and is ruled by the planet Saturn from Pisces 3°20’ to
16°40’. People are better problem-solvers and public speakers at this time, though also
a bit shy or reluctant, and favorable activities started during this time will have better
support. The deity Ahir Budhnya presides over Uttara Bhadrapada.—Pramela ThiagesanUTTARAPHALGUNI
Uttara Phalguni (the latter red one or a fig tree) is one of the Nakshatras (lunar man-
sions) of Vedic astrology. Represented by the rear legs of a bed, and with the deity
Bhaga presiding, this Nakshatra can be found from Leo 26°40’ to Virgo 10°. This isUtopia
[704] THEASTROLOGYBOOK