Uranus Opposite Mars: Seeking Support During a 6th House Health Transit

As of last Tuesday, when Uranus turned direct, the energy felt incredibly strong and very personal for me. At that moment, Uranus was exactly opposing my Mars in Scorpio in my 6th house, and it manifested quite literally—I ended up in the ER after hours of significant pain and was ultimately diagnosed with diverticulitis.

At the time, I felt relieved to have a diagnosis, especially knowing it wasn’t something like a ruptured appendix. What I didn’t fully grasp then was how deeply this would impact my day-to-day life. I haven’t been able to eat a proper meal since Monday night, and I’m still struggling physically and emotionally.

I’m 41 and haven’t yet experienced my Uranus return, which honestly adds another layer of fear right now. I know we often talk about staying on the highest timeline, but I’m finding this moment really difficult and could use some support.

Every day has been challenging, and the nights feel even harder. We just purchased our first home, which closes this week, and I can’t even help with packing or much of anything. If I manage to get up and make something small, I have to lie back down again.

I’ve never experienced a health crisis like this before, and learning what my body can and can’t tolerate has been overwhelming. I’m trying to stay positive, but I’ll be honest—it’s really hard right now.

If anyone is willing to send positive thoughts, supportive energy, or even a bit of hope my way, I would be so deeply grateful. Thank you all so much for holding space and for reading.

As a side note, what’s been especially striking is that I haven’t been the only one experiencing something intense during this window. On Tuesday, my mom had a heart-related issue that deeply frightened her. My aunt—who shares my birthday (April 24th)—ended up with vertigo and significant brain fog that lasted until yesterday, which feels notable with Pluto currently squaring our Suns. A close friend’s father passed away on Wednesday. Then yesterday, my sister-in-law shared that her sister’s two-month-old baby had been hospitalized for four days last week. On top of that, her mother fell yesterday due to extreme abdominal pain, lost consciousness, hit her head, and was taken to the hospital, where they discovered her appendix had ruptured and she’s now awaiting surgery.

Seeing so many serious and traumatic events affecting people in my immediate circle within such a short span of time feels jaw-dropping. I don’t have everyone’s charts, but it’s hard not to sense that something significant is moving through the collective right now. It’s been a lot to hold, especially while navigating my own health crisis.

Stephanie Monaco
Feb 9

Ashleigh please know that I am seeing the same thing with people all around me. I am sending you so much love and a high frequency hug. We are facing a lot right now. I'm glad you asked for support, and I will continue to send you mine. Love and light to you and yours!

Ashleigh Aikens
Feb 9

Thank you so much, Stephanie!

I hope everyone around you finds the healing they need quickly and safely. ❤️

Thomas Miller
Feb 9

Hi Ashleigh - Thank you so much for trusting us to be a shoulder to lean on during this time. I hope several will contribute and encourage you. Certainly your own issue is enough to be a full plate, but all these others gives a clue. And what Stephanie responded confirms.

Over the last 2 weeks we have had almost an other-worldly amount of solar activity. There is one sun spot in particular that was throwing off massive solar flares. The 3rd largest of Solar Cycle 25 (and the 6th largest ever) came I think 2 weeks ago. And it just kept spitting out X-range flares over about a week. It has calmed down but still the solar activity is higher than normal.

Reason I mention this is there is one study I found relating solar activity to heart arrhythmia. But the "golf cart repairman" indicator told me this was not suspicion. In May 2024, we had an X 8.9 flare. I was in CA and I felt it big time. I told someone who I keep in touch with that I wasn't sure how I would do over the next days if something didn't change. It was unsettling.

About 2 weeks later, the golf cart repair guy (this was a golf course community) told me he lost 5 of his clients about 2 weeks prior to our conversation. My jaw dropped. I probed. All were heart issues....all during the time of the CMEs arriving from the X8.9. And...the same time I felt it.

With what you're describing, I would not ignore the solar activity as a contributing trigger. If you want to track this there are several accounts on X/Twitter that are good. Stefan Burns, NOAA Space Weather Prediction, Space Weather Live, Solar Ham, and if you want to see the Northern Lights from Alaska, Vincent Ledvina is all over it. There are some apps you can get too. I mostly use Space Weather Live.

That doesn't solve the issue, but hopefully it adds some context.

Thomas Miller
Feb 10

Wow....OK. That's too much. It only covers one area, but that's robbery. I have an idea. I'll email you privately.

Jamie Schulz
Feb 9

Ashleigh, I will be sending some prayers up for you and sending positive, uplifting, and healing energy your way.

There have been a few Uranus (can't you just hear Thomas go, "BZZZZT!"?) things that have happened to my close community as well.

I have been listening to some music that I feel has been beneficial in helping myself become less fearful of the energies that are present right now. I listen on apple music. Look up: Shift to Abundance, ManifestMusic.Studio, and Auracle Vibes. Sometimes it is just background music and I am going about my day, but sometimes my soul just lifts with some of the songs by these artists when they come on.

The only thing keeping me sane right now is meditation, and trying to stay on my high vibe timeline, and remembering February is going to be fast and furious!

Much love to you Ashleigh. I hope you find some peace, I will be praying!!!

Jamie Schulz
Feb 10

I'll check him out! I love this genre of music. I am just getting started listening to this genre, since Thomas posted something in the Facebook group last month. This type of music has never been a thought in my brain until he posted a link to a playlist, and since then I have been searching for uplifting music to assist me in my meditations and just my overall attitude, and boy it sure does help me. I will take any and all music recommendations!!

Kristin Lawhead
Feb 9

Oh Ashleigh, I’m so sorry to hear! But thank you for sharing, I’m glad that you’re already getting support. I pulled your chart as soon as I read your message. What stands out to me is the timing and how literal this activation has been. Uranus opposing your Mars (especially with Mars ruling your 6th house) is a sudden request for adjustment through the body.

I also noticed this began just after the Full Moon that formed a T-square to your Scorpio Saturn in the 6th house, which feels like a moment of accumulated pressure reaching visibility, information surfacing so it can be addressed.

Uranus already conjoined your Chiron but went retrograde. And now moving direct, this feels like a new integration coming. And with the current Aquarius transits activating your Aquarius Moon, it’s another call to the body. But keep in mind, there is no timeline needed, rest and support are part of the process. Wishing you healing, much love🤍

Ashleigh Aikens
Feb 9

Thank you for your kind words and pulling my chart too! ❤️

This does confirm for me that I am starting to understand astrology, although it was hindsight for this transit. Perhaps this is good practice to be able to see upcoming transits and how they will play out in my life.

This is certainly changing the foundation of my day-to-day habits and tasks. It has made me slow down so much. A little too much but on the positive side I know I'm connecting to my body more clearly. I will learn what works for me and what doesn't and how I can ensure that I give myself the best opportunity to heal.

Thank you again for taking the time to reply. I greatly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. ✨️🤍✨️