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Astrology Brief February 16, 2026: Sun Squares Uranus

15 Sunday Feb 2026

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“Learning is always rebellion.  Every bit of new truth discovered is revolutionary to what was believed before.” – Margaret Lee Runbeck

I am in the midst of going through/reviewing some of my older astrology blogs on this site. Today, I came across a blog on the transiting Sun square to Uranus, which I wrote and published on July 12, 2015. (At the time, the Sun was in Cancer and Uranus was in Aries.) Anyway, I thought I would go ahead and include an excerpt from that blog below since we also have the Sun in Aquarius exactly square to Uranus in Taurus on February 16th (at 12:02 am), a similar influence except for the sign placements. Hope you enjoy!

“The nature of life is such that it continually requires us to take ongoing leaps in the dark, or to venture down roads that we’re not altogether familiar with. Today, with the empowering Sun squaring experimental Uranus, the planet of change, innovation, and rebellion, it appears that we tend to thrive, or come more fully into our own now, by intentionally cultivating a love of the unknown; by deciding to tolerate or accept ambiguities; by finding a way to make peace with possibly uncomfortable outcomes or results that may not be exactly what we had originally intended or envisioned for ourselves, but which may be very valuable and necessary for our soul’s unique purpose.

Lao Tzu taught that life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes, and that we should not resist them as that only causes sorrow. Always very good advice to heed, but especially for today when a wave of uncertainty seems to be on the horizon.

On another level, if we’ve been hoping for a breakthrough or a discovery, Sun-Uranus could very well deliver one. This influence also favors taking unconventional approaches to problems.

Also, because this energy tends to speed things up, it may be the kind of day in which we feel more physically or mentally restless. Accordingly, allowing ourselves to deviate from our routine, might be a very good way to play the day. We also may want to get more rest and watch what we eat now, particularly avoiding, or cutting back on, food or beverages, or even activities, that over-stimulate us, or cause us to stay awake, or get too excited.”

Famous People Born with Sun square Uranus: Stephen King, O. Henry, Wynonna Judd, John Ritter, Dennis Rodman, Bono, George Washington, Dustin Hoffman.

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well!

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

Photo by Ann Marie Kennon at pexels.com

Runbeck: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/rebellion_2.html

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Astrology November 3, 2019: Venus Trines Chiron, First Female State Senator

03 Sunday Nov 2019

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(Venus in Sagittarius trines Chiron in Aries at 2 degrees, 8:19 am)

Today appears to be an opportune time to put more of a focus or energy on the more pleasurable aspects of our lives that help to endow us with a true sense of joy, beauty, love, or fulfillment (Venus); the revitalizing areas that we genuinely look forward to leaning into (Sagittarius).

We are also, ideally, more willing or able to overlook or accept our own or others’ perceived weaknesses or vulnerabilities (Chiron) now, preferring to view them, instead, as interesting launching pads for new growth or mutual discovery (Aries). Kind of like what the late broadcast minister and author, Robert Schuller, often advised his followers to do: “Turn your scars into stars.” Venus in Sagittarius also naturally tends to be very philosophical in outlook and enjoys copping a “can-do spirit.”

The Moon’s entrance into unconventional Aquarius (at 6:20 am) also invites us to showcase our originality or uniqueness and to pursue out-of-the-norm interests.

“Freedom began on the day the first sheep wandered away from the herd.” Marty Rubin

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On This Day in History: On November 3, 1896, Martha Hughes Cannon of Utah (b. July 1, 1857) was elected 1st female state senator in the US.

Astrologically, in the sky, that day, Venus (ruling women) was in independent Sagittarius (the zodiacal sign that governs both politics and politicians, as well as the idea of inclusion) and applying to an exact opposition to transformational Pluto (also symbolizing power) in open-minded, yielding Gemini.

“In 1896, Martha Hughes Cannon spent a total of $35 in the campaign that led to her election as a member of Utah’s fledgling state Senate. It was a seminal moment in U.S. politics. In that election, Cannon became the first woman in America to be elected to any state senate. The fact that she defeated her husband in the election made her victory part of Utah’s folklore. (The transiting Venus-Pluto opposition then also suggesting/highlighting a possible shift in the power dynamics within relationships.)

As a pioneer doctor, a champion of public health, and a polygamist’s wife who was also a leader in the suffragist movement, Cannon carved out a unique place in the annals of the state’s history.” (Deseret.com on 12/14/2009)

Hope it’s a good one!

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

https://www.onthisday.com/events/november/3#

https://www.deseret.com/2009/12/14/20377643/martha-hughes-cannon-blazed-trail-in-utah-politics

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/nonconformity

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Astrology November 8, 2011: A Different Drummer (Sun-Uranus)

08 Tuesday Nov 2011

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The Moon continues its stay in restless, self-willed Aries. We also have the illuminating Sun in intense, reforming Scorpio in an unsteady alignment (sesquiquadrate) with radical, disruptive Uranus in Aries. We may be wanting to march impromptu to the beat of a different drummer today, perhaps as a rejuvenating catharsis. Or maybe simply as an act of revolt. Yet the Moon’s monthly opposition to conforming Saturn, in relationship Libra (1:10 pm EST), may also mean that there still is a weighty expectation upon us to “tow the line,” to some extent, especially where others are concerned.  Moon-Saturn has a way of sternly holding us accountable, especially whenever we have committed or violated any breaches of protocol. Probably not a good day for rash or impulsive moves, or for acting too independently, unless we are willing to maturely accept the consequences or possible fallout. Too, we have both Venus and Mercury forming chilly semi-squares to withholding Saturn, so it may be harder for us to convincingly woo others over, especially if we display, or have displayed in the past, too much insensitivity to their needs.

“The finest qualities of our nature, like the bloom on fruits, can be preserved by only the most delicate handling. Yet we do not treat ourselves nor one another thus tenderly.” Henry David Thoreau

News Update: With the sports-ruling Aries Moon applying to an exact opposition to censoring Saturn, in diplomatic Libra, the NYT.com is reporting (12:10 pm EST) that school officials at Penn State are supposedly planning an exit strategy for football coach, Joe Paterno, in wake of the shocking sex abuse scandal that has rocked that college in the last few days. The NYT.com says that this information comes from “two people briefed on conversations among the university’s top officials.” Paterno’s departure could reportedly come within days or weeks, according to the sources.

Too, looking further at this particular story through an astrological lens, we also have the purging, transforming Scorpio Sun forming that destabilizing aspect to disruptive Uranus in Aries today (Scorpio rules sexual matters). Also, in the backdrop, we still have the dissolving, disillusioning Mars in Leo opposition to Neptune, with Neptune the planet that is formally linked with scandal and innuendo.

Also, the WSJ.com is reporting this afternoon that Italy’s President, Silvio Berlusconi, will be stepping down after the 2012 budget is approved. He reportedly lost his majority in Parliament. Berlusconi has been a very controversial, colorful political leader, to say the least.

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2011

Source Notes:

full moon: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1292250

Thoreau: http://quotationsbook.com/quotes/tag/sensitivity/

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Astrology July 31, 2011: Venus Trines Uranus

31 Sunday Jul 2011

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“Above all else, be daring, be bold, be unconventional.” – Kevin Rampe

The stars above seem to be “dittoing” that same sentiment today with both the Sun and Moon still deposited in bold, daring Leo, along with relationship and social guru, Venus. Venus is also forming an exact trine to Uranus, the planet of unconventionality, in new moves Aries.

Mingling with non-conforming types, or with people who may not share our same set of values. Seeking out new forms of entertainment or recreation. Throwing an impromptu party or celebration. Doing something we fear. These are but a handful of ways that we can perhaps positively engage the energies of the day and maybe push up that “growth factor” one notch higher in our lives by stepping out of our comfort zones.

Are you comfortable embracing people from different backgrounds? Can you see where it may be advantageous to expose yourself to different cultures?

“Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights.” Pauline R. Kezer

Famous People with Venus Trine Uranus: Maris Shriver, Lucille Ball, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carmen Electra, Ron Howard

Enjoy your Sunday!

Patrice Thompson

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source notes:

red flowers: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1319021

people with venus trine uranus: http://www.cafeastrology.com/natal/venusuranusaspects.html

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Astrology December 18, 2010: Curve Ball – Sun Square Uranus

17 Friday Dec 2010

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“A baseball park is the one place where a man’s wife doesn’t mind his getting excited over somebody else’s curves.” Brendan Francis

Cosmic Weather:

The empowering Sun in adventurous Sagittarius forms an exact square to high-voltage Uranus in Pisces (1:48 pm EST) – potentially throwing us a curve ball or two to keep us on our toes! Uranus symbolizes change and encourages us to break out of our predictable molds.

We likely progress now by going with the flow and not staging heavy resistance to whatever may be coming down the pike.

Meanwhile, the Moon is in money-minded Taurus during the day, then switches to chatty Gemini (10:38 pm EST). Setting the stage for the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Gemini on Dec. 21st.

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Victor Frankl

News Update 12/18: With the Sun in politically minded Sagittarius and exactly square to change-agent Uranus – which is thought to symbolize equality issues – the U.S.  Senate has gone ahead and voted today to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” by a vote of 65 to 31.

The Senate has now sent the bill to President Obama, who had campaigned on ending the DADT policy, which banned gays from openly serving in the military. Some may say that the Senate through a “big curve ball” today. Definitely an historic day in America. (NYTimes.com)

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Hope it’s a good one!

Patrice Thompson

Copyright 2010

Source Notes:

angel: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/925110

Frankl: http://www.quotegarden.com/change.html

curve: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/curve

Francis quote: http://www.quotegarden.com/baseball.html

Disclaimer For entertainment purposes only. The information and data  contained on and through this site is to be treated purely for your entertainment purposes only. Any prediction or other message that you receive is not a substitute for advice, programs, or treatment that you would normally receive from a licensed professional such as a doctor, lawyer, mental health professional, or financial advisor. Cosmic Life Coach Blog and Patricia Thompson provide no guarantees, implied warranties, or assurances of any kind, and will not be responsible for any interpretation