Pluto in Aquarius

March 23 2023 to June 11 2023

January 21 2024 to September 2 2024

November 19 2024 to March 9 2043/2044

Pluto’s Slow Journey

Pluto is the slowest-moving of the ten planets and it can take up to two decades for Pluto to move through one star sign of the zodiac. A Pluto Return is approximately 248 years i.e. that’s how long it takes Pluto to make one journey around the whole zodiac.

Therefore, it’s a big deal that this year Pluto is changing star sign. Pluto enters air sign Aquarius on March 23rd but it will take a full eighteen months for Pluto to take up residence in Aquarius on November 19, 2024. Then, Pluto will be in the star sign of the collective for the next twenty years.

When Pluto transits kick in, you are often on a journey into the underworld, where you may encounter the dark or corrupt side of life. Pluto is the planet of extremes, linked to power and control, loss and death. Pluto can wipe out and raze to the ground but is also a symbol of the phoenix who rises from the ashes.

Most of us know there are hidden riches to be found in the dark places. We often emerge from tough periods in our lives stronger and wiser, knowing we can survive. This is Scorpio’s strength, Pluto’s sign of rulership. At its best, Pluto encourages us to be fearless and step into our power.

Pluto Leaves Capricorn

Pluto’s journey through earth sign Capricorn began in 2008 with a financial crash. Capricorn is the star sign linked to big business and the establishment. And, Pluto’s one of the planets linked to wealth, especially money that’s hidden. It’s a symbol of corruption, the planet of the underworld.

As Pluto is preparing to leave Capricorn, the banks are in trouble once again. It’s often a turbulent period when the modern planets, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, change star sign and they’re all going to make a major shift over the next few years.

Pluto’s transit through Capricorn has elevated the role of the ‘plutocrat’ and the billionaire. We are constantly being bombarded with examples of power, status and entitlement in positions of authority and leadership.

During Pluto’s transit through Capricorn, there’s been a power grab for money and wealth creating a stronger divide between rich and poor.

The 1% hold most of the world’s wealth and a huge debt mountain has built up while Pluto’s been in Capricorn. Will Pluto’s transit through 29° Capricorn, the last degree of the star sign, bring more chaos and destruction to our economy? This will continue to unfold from March 2023 until November 2024.

Pluto Enters Aquarius

Here’s hoping that Pluto’s move into Aquarius creates a more equal society. And, that it will herald a time of leadership when leaders care more for the people they are governing than lining their own pockets.

Aquarius represents the common people, the collective and society as a whole. It’s the star sign linked linked to groups and friendship, humanitarian and social causes. At its best, you could say that Pluto in Aquarius restores ‘power (Pluto) to the people (Aquarius)’. This is one way that Pluto’s move into Aquarius could play out, a redistribution of wealth.

Yet, Aquarius is the technology star sign and we’re already getting an idea of what Pluto in Aquarius may bring. The last Jupiter-Saturn conjunction heralding the start of a new twenty year era took place in Aquarius in December 2020. Aquarius is already the star sign of the moment and there’s more to come.

The rise of AI (artificial intelligence) is coinciding with Pluto’s move into the star sign that rules the internet, the airwaves. It’s a new level of technological development that could theoretically take over from human beings, the era of robotics and superior technology. Is this a dangerous path to tread? What do we lose and what do we gain?

Social media has already changed the speed in which we receive information anywhere around the world. It’s changed our relationship with the truth too, what’s real and what’s fake news? And, we’re already witnessing how social media can be used to manipulate and control society.

Perhaps, Pluto’s move through Aquarius will bring a backlash to social media and our reliance on the internet. Alternatively, there could be reminders that technology doesn’t always work and there could be severe outages or technological breakdowns stopping the flow of information.

It won’t all happen at once as Pluto’s slow-moving and will be in Aquarius for the next twenty years. Yet, it’s worth bearing in mind the symbolism of Pluto in Aquarius and what this could mean for our society. Be vigilant and alert to both sides of Pluto, the dangers and the hidden riches.

Pluto In Aquarius – Last Time

The last time Pluto was in Aquarius was from 1777-1798. This was the period when Uranus, the planet linked to rebellion and revolution, was discovered in 1781. And, Uranus is the modern planet that rules Aquarius. You could say the two planetary events went hand-in-hand.

1776 was the Declaration of Independence in the USA, when Pluto was in its last degrees of Capricorn, and the French Revolution began in 1789. The UK is currently gripped with strikes and France is one of the countries yet again leading the way in protests and radical rebellion.

The Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft, a fierce advocate for women’s right, was published in 1792. You can see by these few examples that this was a time of sweeping change and social reforms.

These themes may well be reawakened or reinvented with Pluto moving through Uranus’ star sign Aquarius once again. Although, let’s not forget that even though Aquarius is the star sign linked to equality, it’s a fixed star sign, i.e. dogmatic and stubborn.

The idealistic view of an equal society hasn’t always played out well in the past around the world, but there’s always hope for a new future and a New Age opening up.

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The meaning of Pluto.

The planet Pluto is associated with death, destruction, and regeneration. In psychological astrology he represents the Underworld of the psyche – the secrets that we hide from others and from ourselves, the dim recesses of the mind where our darkest emotions are tucked away.  In the transformational astrology that I practice, Pluto shows up as what I call the “Will of the Higher Self” – the part of us that encourages us to transform our secret darkness into an awakened Self through wisdom and understanding.

We often think of Pluto as being a ruthless Lord of Death and destruction, but this early association of Pluto/Hades with protecting the dead reveals a secret to the Pluto archetype that we don’t often consider – Pluto’s real role is to facilitate our personal evolution if we allow it to.  Under Pluto’s influence we find ourselves facing life in a far more intense way than might be comfortable, but it’s all for the sake of deepening our awareness and facilitating our awakening.

The discovery of Pluto in the 1930s coincided with the scientific breakthroughs required to release the atomic bomb which symbolizes Pluto’s destructive force which sometimes requires complete annihilation followed by a necessary rebuilding phase.  But it also coincided with the groundbreaking work of Freud and especially Carl Jung into the workings of the human psyche and the idea that if humans were able to better understand themselves, they could change the world around them and ultimately, their destiny.

Pluto enters Aquarius this week, really just dipping its toe at the zero degree point before retrograding back into Capricorn. This is just a taste of what is to come, but it does feel as though we are already in this time of transition between Pluto cycles. Pluto entering Capricorn (banks and governments) coincided with the financial crash of 2008. In 1995 when Pluto entered Sagittarius (globalism, religion) the Schengen Agreement removed the need for visas to travel within the party states. This fostered the beginning of global exchange and the migration of workers across Europe. When Pluto entered Scorpio (sexuality and death) in 1983 the AIDS crisis began to explode along with the idea of repressed memories and Satanic abuse. Etc. etc.

Aquarius and the double rulers Saturn and Uranus

In Aquarius there is great potential for a portal of awakening and change.  Aquarius is the revolutionary thinker – the brilliant mind that puts aside conventional wisdom in order to create something entirely new.  Under the traditional rulership of Saturn, the idealism of Aquarius brings with it the power of critical thinking and meticulous methodology.  Saturn is not kind or compassionate – there is work to be done in order to fit into the idealistic framework.  Under the modern rulership of Uranus we find the inventor, the futurist and the economist; the revolutionary who strives for social justice and the breaking up of the structures of the past.

While it’s true that Aquarius is associated with social justice, the justice meted out by Aquarius under these two rather impersonal rulers is not compassionate. It’s not the kind of Piscean justice which longs for an ideal world of equality. It’s not the kind of Cancerian justice which bleeds for the pain of the world. Aquarius sees the world from a broader perspective; one in which the needs of the few may be sacrificed for the many.

It’s interesting that the entry of Pluto into Aquarius was presaged by an interaction between its two rulers: The Saturn/Uranus square of 2021-2022. Rebellion against old outmoded ways of living in society, the battle for racial justice and awakening, the desperate need of people who don’t fit into their bodies or societies to find a way to live an authentic life – all of these hallmarks of the past two years give us a clue of what is coming.

Pluto’s last journey through Aquarius: 1778 – 1794

During this period Uranus, modern ruler of Aquarius, was discovered. Before then, Aquarius was still associated with the welfare of humanity and the common good, but under the Saturnian model this looked quite differently from what we see today. Saturn creates rules and structures within which humanity can flourish, but prior to the discovery of Uranus and its inclusion in the astrological pantheon the idea of unlimited freedom and liberty was very rare and usually limited to the upper classes. Thinkers and philosophers of the 17th century such as John Locke began introducing these ideas which flowered later and burst into the mainstream after the discovery of Uranus.

The founding fathers of the United States were heavily influenced by Enlightenment ideas (a very Aquarian concept), and the American Revolution was the beginning of a revolutionary period around the world including major revolutionary wars in France, Haiti and Ireland. During this period some freed slaves founded Liberia, an idealistic Aquarian notion in which American ex-slaves could be relocated to a country of their own.

It should be noted that periods of liberalism tend to be followed by a conservative reaction usually led by autocratic leaders. That is exactly what happened in the 18th century when the reign of Napoleon as dictator followed the French Revolution.

The influence of previous cycles of Uranus.

Pluto will be in Aquarius against the backdrop of the current transition from the Piscean Age to the Aquarian Age. There is no agreement as to when the Aquarian Age begins, and rather than an event occurring on a particular day or even a century there is an orb of influence of several hundred years of transition. I have a theory that planetary cycles involving Uranus open portals for new awakenings to emerge. I will be covering this more in a future article, but here are just a few examples:

• Uranus in Aquarius 1912-1919:
  • The collapse of the last Chinese empire and the beginning of the Chinese republic.
  • The Russian revolution and fall of the Tsar
  • The German revolution which replaced the monarchy with the Weimar republic
  • The Irish revolution which eventually led to the establishment of the Irish Republic.
• Uranus square Pluto 1932-1934
  • The Great Depression caused many societal changes and a redistribution of wealth and influence.
  • Hitler rose to power in Germany.
• Uranus conjunct Pluto 1963-1966
  • “The Sixties” – free love, don’t trust anyone over 30, free everything.
  • Assassination of John F Kennedy and the seeds of doubt in the US political institutions.
  • Civil Rights Act codified the civil rights of all Americans.
  • Cultural revolution in China: social, political and economic chaos resulted in the establishment of Communism.

What can we expect under Pluto in Aquarius?

Here are some thoughts on what we may encounter with Pluto in Aquarius, some of which have already emerged with Pluto at the 29th degree of Capricorn over the past few months as it teetered on the edge of Aquarius.

• The emergence of robots as “friends.” Friendship is an important piece of the Aquarian puzzle, and our human associations are likely to be revolutionized.
• “Disclosure” – an increased interest in UFOs and perhaps revelations of previously classified material.
• The Singularity – read this article if you missed it.
• Increased civil unrest and a backlash of anti-protest violence.
• Exponential transformative discoveries in the tech realm potentially accompanied by fear of what is being created (Mary Shelley, writer of the book Frankenstein, had Pluto in Aquarius).
• Pluto in dry Aquarius could see the continued global acidification and drought. This will be followed by Neptune, associated with the god of the sea, moving into fiery Aries in 2025 and wars over water could escalate.
• We often think that Pluto will bring increased liberty, but it could also bring the willing sacrifice of personal liberty for the sake of convenience and pleasure brought about by technological advancements.

Over the next two years Saturn (discipline and structure) will be in Pisces which can bring about confusion in direction. I can imagine scenarios in which Pluto in Aquarius pushes for dramatic change but it becomes impossible to see clearly where that change could lead us.

These are exciting times with unlimited opportunities to change and alter paradigms in ways we cannot even imagine. There is no way to stop the train once it’s begun, so we might as well enjoy the ride. ❤️

Important dates: 

• Pluto enters Aquarius March 23, 2023
• Pluto turns retrograde May 1, 2023
• Pluto retrogrades back into Capricorn June 11, 2023, completing the US Pluto return
• Pluto turns direct in Capricorn October 10, 2023
• Pluto re-enters Aquarius January 20, 2024
• Pluto turns retrograde at 2 Aquarius May 2, 2024
• Pluto retrogrades back into Capricorn September 2, 2024
• Pluto turns direct at 29 Capricorn October 12, 2024
• Pluto enters Aquarius for the final time November 19, 2024

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Sun enters Aries – EQUINOX

– March 20, 2023 (21:24 GMT)

The Sun enters the first sign of the zodiac Aries at the start of this week. This is the Sun’s annual fresh start as it moves to 0 degrees Aries and begins a new cycle of the zodiac.

Western astrology is aligned to the seasonal points, the Summer & Winter Solstice in June and December, The Spring & Autumnal Equinoxes in March and September.

This is the Spring Equinox in the northern hemisphere and the shift into Autumn in the southern hemisphere. In honour of the Sun’s new zodiac cycle, here’s how to make the most of this pivotal point in the year.

1. Spring Into Action

There’s a physical quality to Aries as this is a competitive sign and Aries likes to win. Aries’ ruling planet Mars is linked to strength & stamina and martial arts are named after the God of War.

Whether you’re walking or running daily or you’re leaping into a yoga warrior pose every morning, this is the perfect time to start a physical activity that makes you feel strong and invincible.

2. Healthy Habits

Many people use the start of the year to begin a New Year’s resolution and commit to healthy habits. Yet, it makes more sense to use the Equinox energy to focus on your health, especially in the northern hemisphere. The weather is less grim and cold and spring means less clothes!

Start a detox, eat smaller portions or any other new habit that boosts your energy levels. Honour your body. Aries mantra: “my body is a temple”.

3. Be Spontaneous

Fire signs, like Aries, are the ‘just do it’ brigade. Aries is the expert at starting something new. This isn’t about the mind and thinking things through. It’s about spontaneous action, immediacy, acting without thinking.

This can be seen as foolish, which is why The Fool card in the Tarot is linked to Aries, the first card of the tarot deck. There’s a naive innocence to the sign of Aries. Yet, how many times do you look back on your life and think ‘if I hadn’t done that, I wouldn’t be where I am now’?

4. March Into Spring

Aries is the sign of the crusader, the white knight of the zodiac, ready to go into battle to fight a good cause. Mars is God of War in mythology. This is the perfect time of year to join a community initiative, stand up for what you believe in, defend the weak and fight for peoples’ rights.

An independent sign, Aries understands that you only need one person to make a difference. One small act can make a huge impact. Don’t wait for other people to initiate action. If there’s something you feel strongly about and you know you can help other people, here’s your opportunity.

5. The Sap Is Rising

Mars rules your libido and it’s the planet linked to sexuality and passion. The birds and the bees are getting in on the act at this time of year and new life is budding. You only need to step out into the countryside or go for a walk to notice that the animal world is starting to feel frisky.

Plus, sex has a huge number of physical benefits as it releases oxytocin and other feel-good hormones into your body, which can ease pain, boost your mood, even help smooth your wrinkles! In the words of Aries soul-singer Marvin Gaye: ‘Let’s get it on’.

6. Be a Diva – Big Yourself Up

If you’ve seen a true Aries in action, they are not afraid to tell you how good they are at their job or to reel off their impressive list of credentials. Aries tends to be brilliant at self-advertisement, even if it can flip into arrogance or boasting.

Yet, diva like behaviour isn’t always a bad thing as it gets you noticed and it’s a good thing to love yourself.

In a world where modesty can be a revered quality, it doesn’t do any harm to let the world know who you are. Celebrate your individuality and focus on your personal strengths. Be an Aries diva like Lady Gaga, Diana Ross, Mariah Carey, Elton John and let your confident self do the talking.

7. Sow Seeds

Aries is the initiator of the zodiac, where new beginnings take place and new life comes into being. This is the ideal time of year to sow seeds, whether you’re doing it in your garden or in life in general. What small steps can you take now that will plant an acorn or a seed that can grow into something bigger over time?

Even if you don’t have a clear picture of where you’re heading, what you start could lead you down a new future path. Some projects will work out, some will fall by the wayside, just like seeds – some germinate, some never make it. Yet the more seeds you sow, the greater your chance of success.

Where To Make A Fresh Start?

Here’s a quick guide to areas where renewal or a fresh start are recommended. Read both your Sun Sign and your Ascendant sign:

• Aries: Your image, profile, name; how the world sees you
• Taurus: Your inner world, self care, retreat, your spiritual life
• Gemini: Your friends & group connections; your hopes & wishes for the future
• Cancer: Your career & vocation in life; your status & reputation
• Leo: Your lust for knowledge & learning; the bigger picture, travel, your beliefs
• Virgo: Your joint finances & shared resources; the metaphysical world, hidden themes
• Libra: Your relationships, personal & professional; your enemies
• Scorpio: Your work & routine, your lifestyle & health; service to others
• Sagittarius: Your love of play, where you find joy; children, passion, creativity, romance
• Capricorn: Your home & family; your past & where you come from
• Aquarius: Your community; the way you communicate; the spoken & written word
• Pisces: Your personal money; what you value highly in life; your assets & possessions

Happy Equinox!

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