What made the 80s so special? 1 by Solsticed To me, the 1980s were likely one of the greatest decades. Despite the abundance of plastic and over the top style, it had a charm and uniqueness that set it apart from other eras. I connect the neon colors, big hair, mullets, MTV, synthesizer-driven music, and the aerobics craze to Uranus being in Sagittarius. It's also intriguing that MTV launched in 1981, right when Uranus entered Sagittarius. Pluto in Scorpio seemed to influence the darker, gothic vibe of the decade seen in Halloween-themed music like Thriller, Rockwell’s Somebody’s Watching Me, Ghostbusters, and the haunting lyrics of The Police’s ‘Every Breath You Take and also the Satanic Panic. Neptune in Capricorn likely played a role in the rise of the Yuppie culture during that time. Then as we approached the 90s, Neptune and Uranus were in a conjunction and Grunge took over along with Heroin Chic, Flannels and the rise of Hip-Hop Quote Mon May 05, 2025 2:09 pm