As of this publishing, Mars in Cancer is still in a tight square to Uranus in Aries (exact at 11:08 pm EDT July 31, and still full strength). Mars-Uranus squares are traditionally described as something to be careful with; they can represent violence. This one in particular pits ‘individuals’ against ‘groups’ — and could set off how you feel about yourself in that dynamic.
The question is, if you feel yourself reacting to the omnipresent push for conformity, are you truly asserting genuine individuality in your rebellion against it? Or are you falling into the heavily marketed trap laid by advertisers who want to sell you the coolest next way to show your true colors?
Teenagers aren’t the only ones who fall prey to thinking that their latest customizable electronic gadget sets them off from the crowd — including when they use it to share the latest ironic meme on a social networking site where everyone is the star of their personal cyber-drama.
This is part of the underside of Uranus in Aries. Yes, Uranus is part of the engine driving social change (in tandem with Pluto in Capricorn). But Pluto is the one adding the potential for depth and evolution. Uranus in Aries is the spark — whether that translates into a revolutionary movement or just some sequins and pretty lights is the question. Uranus-in-Aries glamour is distracting, and we are bombarded with it.
Uranus also represents groups because of its modern rulership of Aquarius. The crystallization factor of Aquarius may owe more to Saturn (traditional ruler), but the sign is still a blend of those energies. Uranus in a square to Mars therefore brings the ‘group status quo’ factor, while Mars brings the drive to bust out of the mold and the desire for what one really wants. In Cancer, the emphasis is on how you feel about what you want.