ThePlanets-Uranus

Uranus

**VI. Uranus, the Magician**

Holst used some of the mythological and astrological characterizations of the Greek god Uranus to create the music for the "ice giant." In mythology, Uranus was the grandfather of Zeus (or the Roman god Jupiter). Uranus was a thought of as the sky and his wife was Gaia, the earth. Here is a statue of the Greek god. It is thought that Holst's inspiration for this movement was mostly based on the characteristics of Uranus from astrology. In astrology, Uranus is connected with discovery, enlightenment, and technology (all of which can seem magical to people). Take a listen to Holst's musical representation of Uranus. media type="youtube" key="51oHwMiqslo" height="480" width="640" align="center"