Pluto
Natal Pluto in the Zodiac Signs
Natal Pluto in the Twelve Houses
Ruler of Scorpio
Ruler of the 8th House (Death)
All about Pluto Retrograde
Pluto is the ruling planet of Scorpio. In Roman mythology Pluto is the god of the underworld and of wealth, hence the coin-and-chalice glyph. Pluto and its moon Charon form a unique pairing in the solar system because Charon is so massive relative to Pluto. This means that they revolve in a 'dumbbell' formation around a common point in space lying between them, permanently locked in a 'power struggle' for dominance. This is symbolic of the role Pluto has come to represent astrologically.
Pluto is called "the great renewer", and is considered to represent the part of a person that destroys in order to renew, through bringing buried, but intense, needs and drives to the surface and expressing them, even at the expense of the existing order. A commonly used keyword for Pluto is "transformation". It is associated with power and personal mastery and the need to co-operate and share with another, if each is not to be destroyed. Pluto governs big business and wealth, mining, surgery and detective work, and any enterprise which involves digging under the surface to bring the truth to light. Pluto is also associated with the day Tuesday along with Mars.
Pluto is also associated with extreme power and corruption; the discovery of Pluto in 1930 coincided with the rise of fascism and Stalinism in Europe, leading to the Second World War. It also coincided with the Great Depression and the major proliferation of organized crime in the United States.
It's entry into Cancer in 1913, the sign in which it was later discovered, coincided with the First World War. It is also associated with nuclear armament, which had its genesis in the research of the 1930s and 40's. Later on, it gave rise to the polarized nuclear stand off of the Cold War, with the mass consumer societies of the United States and other democracies facing the totalitarian state of the USSR. The discovery of Pluto also occurred just after the birth of modern psycho-analysis, when Freud and Jung began to explore the depths of the unconscious. In real life events and culture, Pluto has been a major astrological aspect.
Pluto takes 248 years to orbit the sun, spending on average approximately 21 years (20.6) in each sign of the zodiac. However, Pluto's orbit is so eccentric that this can vary dramatically, from 25 years in Cancer (1913 - 1938) to a mere 12 years in Scorpio (1983 - 1995), when its orbit was actually closer to the sun than Neptune's.
In 2006 Pluto was reclassified by astronomers as a "dwarf planet" and therefore is no longer considered a planet in astronomy, (although many still consider Pluto a planet, regardless) and furthermore, Pluto's "reclassification" has in no way reduced its astrological significance to astrologers who had previously considered Pluto important and still do.
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Pluto in The Twelve Houses
With natal Pluto in the 1st House of Self, opportunities for transforming or regenerating yourself may come through a personal need to understand the metaphysical processes associated with the mystery of life, death and rebirth - precipitated by periods of self-doubt and identity crisis (transits). During these periods you will experience powerful subconscious drives that are beyond your personal ability to control - these can act for good or bad depending upon other factors in your personality. Your drive for personal power is strong and if not controlled, may manifests in devious or underhanded ways. Others may view you as mysterious, secretive and something of a loner. Beware of forming associations with persons of a tough, mean, violent or low nature. Psychological health depends on a clear-cut philosophy for living a full and independent existence.
With natal Pluto in the 2nd House of Possessions, opportunities for transforming yourself through the use of material resources and financial power. Fields for successful financial enterprises include any industry which recycles waste or converts non-useable items into useable ones; industry which affects chemical change on raw materials; fields involved in combating pollution; sanitation, hygiene, garbage collection; all occupations dealing with death - funeral director, mortician, undertaker, etc.; occupations involved in manufacturing organic fertilisers, and compost; all professions delving into psychological motives; detective work of all kinds, including medical research and geological exploration. Beware of associating with gangster types, or becoming involved in any form of criminal activity. Greed, materialistic motives, gambling and underhand speculations are other dangers - these can bring sudden wealth but unexpected losses always follow. Self-indulgence in physical pleasures can adversely affect the health.
With natal Pluto in the 3rd House of Communications, opportunities for transforming or regenerating yourself may come through a deeply idealistic, inspired and penetrating mind capable of understanding the more esoteric principals of life - having insights on death and the meaning of life, and a desire to uncover the secrets of the universe. You may become instrumental in some phase of social reform through your ability to communicate, write or express artistically the profound social and political issues of the day. On the negative side there can be a tendency to morbid thoughts, dwelling on death, brooding, depression and a preoccupation with the more sinister and sordid side of life.
With natal Pluto in the 4th House of Home and Family, opportunities for transforming or regenerating yourself may come through experiences associated with the home and family environment. A danger of this placing is a tendency to dominate and coerce - this could alienate others against you and create a power struggle with family members. There may be some mystery or secret relating to home activities and this is strictly confined to the family circle. On a higher level there could be a desire for self-mastery at a deep, psychological level and this could lead you into the realms of metaphysics and the occult. The potential here is the capacity to grow into a wholesome and powerful personality possessing profound inner knowledge and deep emotional strength.
With natal Pluto in the 5th House of Pleasure, opportunities for transforming or regenerating yourself may come through a compelling need for personal creative self-expression, or transforming love experiences. There is liking for art, culture, social life and the more unusual, esoteric amusements and entertainments. Sex matters are emphasised and it is probable that you are attracted to secret or unconventional relationships. Gambling and financial speculations are areas where much wealth may be made or lost depending on other factors in your chart. Your children are likely to be talented or unusual in some way.
With natal Pluto in the 6th House of Work, opportunities for transforming or regenerating yourself may come through your career, or working environment. Concentrating much energy, will-power and discipline into your chosen profession will bring financial gain, recognition and social status. Ways of improving health should be sought - adhering to a correct diet, proper exercise and a positive mental attitude could dramatically enhance your life. Many with this placing of Pluto possess inherent spiritual healing powers.
With natal Pluto in the 7th House, opportunities for transforming or regenerating yourself may come through marriage, close personal relationships or business partnerships. General well-being is dependant on intimate and fulfilling relationships. Success here depends on how responsible you are in your dealings with partners, psychological compatibility, co-operation and the ability to understanding the emotional needs of others. This is a good position for working with law and the legal system, and with the public, particularly indirectly as through the courts.
With natal Pluto in the 8th House, opportunities for transforming or regenerating yourself may come through a strong interest in occult studies or through other forms of metaphysical work. This position is favourable for extra-sensory and higher consciousness experiences. You probably possess psychic abilities that may manifest in many levels - astral projection, dreams, mediumship, healing abilities, etc. A strong desire to prove the immortality of life is a constant challenge to your intellect.
With natal Pluto in the 9th House, opportunities for transforming or regenerating yourself may come through a driving need for recognition in some intellectual or religious field of higher learning. You are likely to be drawn to emotional and ancient religious sites, and undergo the ecstasy of religious inspiration, visions, or communion with other-worldly beings. Spiritual leadership qualities may be evident and travels abroad may feature strongly in your quest for profound knowledge.
With natal Pluto in the 10th House, opportunities for transforming or regenerating yourself may come through participation in the affairs of the community and society - there is a strong drive for power and public recognition. These urges must have a positive outlet, possibly through your flair for business and social enterprise. To be successful your professional life should lead to a meaningful contribution to society. Many scientific, political, spiritual and religious leaders have this placing, exhibiting the will-power and drive necessary to reform existing social structures.
With natal Pluto in the 11th House, opportunities for transforming or regenerating yourself may come through powerful friends or group associates. You possess natural leadership qualities and a magnetic personality that should be developed to lead others in social welfare, educational, humanitarian, or charitable causes. You are fiercely loyal to the cause and people of the moment but you can also be ruthless in pursuing your goals and objectives. Your expectations can be high, demanding a lot from yourself and others. However, you can inspire great admiration from those around you - or hatred, if you adopt a dictatorial attitude. There is a strong possibility of association with occult or metaphysical groups.
With natal Pluto in the 12th House, opportunities for transforming or regenerating yourself may come through a preoccupation with the subconscious mind and spiritual evolution. You are likely to become secretive, reclusive and withdrawn, given to meditation and study. The more profound areas of life are investigated through subjects such as psychology, mysticism, metaphysics religion and the occult.
Pluto in Aries
(1822-1853, 2068-2098)
You transform in an energetic and urgent way your basic beingness. You probe into the deepest levels of your existence and forcibly assert your independence, for yourself or your group. You may try to get rid of past identities (fire) and how others might see and treat you. You can relinquish past identites and create a new life with new beginnings.
Pluto in Taurus
(1853-1884, 2098-2129)
You seek to transform in an enduring and possessive way in matters related to personal wealth, You make changes slowly (Pluto in detriment, fixed unchanging sign) in a controlled way in increasing your wealth. You are a materialist (earth) and tend to ignore or be unaware (resistance to change) of forces that are acting below the surface (Pluto) which may make radical transformations. People under this sign might have strong sex impulses.
Pluto in Gemini
(1882-1914, 2132-2159)
You delve below the surface in a versatile and variable manner in matters dealing with communication, thinking, ideas and relationships (air). You are interested in hidden matters (secrets of life and death) which you might seek to communicate in a versatile and variable manner (mutable), perhaps in books, or whatever form is appropriate in your time (22nd Century)
Pluto in Cancer
(1914-1939)
You transform in an instinctive and protective manner matters related to the "home". You reach out into the world (or into the depths of the mind) (cardinal) in order to protect those things which are important to you as your roots, country, ethnic group, where there may be radical drastic changes. You do this in a sensitive, emotional, sympathetic way (water), which is nonetheless transforming.
Pluto in Leo
(1937-1958)
You transform in an impressive and creative way in matters related to pleasure, children (eternal), romance and entertainment. You tend to hang onto your childhood and youth (fixed). And you are enthusiastic and optimistic (fire) about life. You may speculate or gamble, risking everything to preserve your individuality, against impressive and oppressive power.
Pluto in Virgo
(1956-1972)
You delve into deep hidden matters in an analytical and critical manner. You seek self mastery through work, health and service. You are variable and versatile and are concerned with information (mutable sign), and you may be obsessive about these things. You are practical, use common sense and enjoy visual pleasures, art, etc. (earth). You are likely to be influenced by external matters or other people or groups (passive), or by deep desires.
Pluto in Libra
(1971-1984)
You transform in a diplomatic and harmonious way, matters related to relationships with others and partners. You may be obsessed with fairness and justice as it relates to others and to marriage partners. Relationships must be perfect or they are nothing. (extremes). You deal with these matters intellectually and through communication (air). You are motivated by your values (Libra) and while you are normally diplomatic, there may be explosions of anger (Pluto) at what you consider unfair.
Pluto in Scorpio
(1735-1747, 1983-1995)
You delve deep into the hidden secrets in an intense and secretive manner, in relation to sex, the mind, occult studies and death. There may be obsession in areas concerning genetic engineering, creating (and destroying) life, and cloning. You may be interested in occult studies. In various kinds of research (not only science), discoveries made during this period may not be made public (secret)
Pluto in Sagittarius
(1746-1762, 1995-2008)
You transform in a free and tolerant manner matters related to higher education and philosophy, and in your vision of the future and your ideals. There may be significant changes in higher education in this time. There may also be transformations in your attitudes to freedom and tolerance. There may be greater long distance travel during this period to foreign places, perhaps even in space. This generation are obsessed with foreign travel, and about life on other planets.
Pluto in Capricorn
(1762-1778, 2008-2024)
You transform in a prudent and reserved manner in areas related to power, business and careers. This generation may be against authority and wish to become independent of some authority (powerful country, convention, etc). You delve beneath the surface in matters related power over others and in a practical, common sense way seek to remove it (earth). You may move out into the world to make changes (cardinal) and you are motivated from the outside (passive), which might be social conventions. The transformation is resisted because of a tendency to cling onto the old and a tendency to carefully and prudently make changes, which tends to make them even more powerful when they break through.
Pluto in Aquarius
(1778-1798, 2024-2044)
You transform in an indifferent and unconventional way in matters related to friends and humanitarian matters. There are likely to be drastic changes in these areas: social, intellectual and relationships (air) between groups for this generation. These changes are likely to persist (fixed sign), and be intrinsically motivated (active). This could be a time of drastic social changes which could reach to the very depths of belief, and threaten the foundations of society.
Pluto in Pisces
(1797-1823, 2044-2068)
You transform in an impressionable and inspirational way matters to do with transcendent beliefs, such as religion and spiritual matters, including universal love and sympathy. You delve into secret matters involving feeling and emotions, and deeply held secrets, perhaps by humanity, may rush to the surface, perhaps increasing psychic ability. In the search for (religious) ecstasy, and to escape the emotional pressures, there may be a danger of an increased use of pleasure-producing, psychic drugs in this generation.
