If that sounds complicated and time-consuming that’s because it is. While the United States’ Pluto return is exact (or at the exact 27-degree mark) for the first time ever this week, astrologers agree that the slow-moving planet has been inching its way through Capricorn for a couple years. With Pluto ultimately moving into Aquarius on March 23, 2023, only to retrograde back into Capricorn twice before shifting into Aquarius for real on November 19, 2024, we may expect to feel its effects throughout this year and the next two.
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When did Pluto enter the sign of Aquarius?
Trends are difficult to predict. Even the most well-informed people generalize from current events. X may be heading up, down, or forking into a new form, but it is still X. Anything in Aquarius defies the laws of physics.
On March 24, 2023, Pluto enters Aquarius, where he will stay until January 2044. You’re a Pluto in Aquarius prepper if you’re perplexed by conventional culture and wonder why others don’t have the same need to rethink everything.
When Pluto is in Aquarius, what does it mean?
Pluto in Aquarius encourages us to change our perceptions of ourselves and our place in the world in our personal life. It’s natural for us to think about what’s best for ourselves and what will benefit us the most in the future, but what if our first, natural instinct was to think about what’s best for others and what will benefit us all the most in the future? This is the transformation that Pluto in Aquarius want to see in us… will we heed the call?
Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius
When Pluto performs a u-turn in the sky, he focuses his transforming force on us as individuals rather than the world at large. We’re forced to confront the pieces of ourselves that we’d rather keep hidden. Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius forces us to analyze our motivations for our actions: Are we actually acting in the best interests of others, or are we just looking out for ourselves? Do we truly believe we are a part of mankind, or do we believe we are superior to others? Do we pay attention to others’ needs or assume we already know what’s best?
We may not like some of the answers we find during Pluto’s Retrograde in Aquarius, but that’s the point: only when we recognize that something in our lives is holding us back can we begin to make the necessary changes to let go of those habits. Allow Pluto Retrograde to bring you to this insight.
If you were born with Pluto in Aquarius
It’s a potent combination to have the planet of power and change in the free-thinking and inquisitive sign of Aquarius. You know that negative energy is preventing you from getting where you want to go. You not only notice your own defects and attempt to correct them, but you also see the problems in humanity and seek to correct them.
You may find it easier to let go of things than others because Pluto in Aquarius is more attached to the mind than to emotions. But just because you understand that change is a necessity in life doesn’t mean you should start pulling down things only to change them. You may end up deleting sources of stability and happiness from your life that you will never be able to replace.
Throughout your life, you’ve probably experienced one or more significant changes in your social environment. Your hopes and ideas have been colored and shaped by these events. You’ve learnt that endings are also beginnings, and that something must die in order for something new to be created, thanks to this constant turmoil. This knowledge is a gift you may provide to the rest of the world. Write a book, start a public blog, or start a podcast to process and disseminate your ideas. Your knowledge is critical to our collective success.
What is Pluto doing now, in the year 2022?
It’s tempting to blame periodic celestial phenomena like full moons and Mercury retrogrades for making you feel weird. This is due in part to the fact that these celestial bodies move at a fast rate. Pluto, on the other hand, takes anything from 12 to 31 years to travel through each zodiac sign and spends 248 years doing so. While it may be more difficult to pinpoint how astrological shifts effect you, that isn’t to suggest they don’t.
Pluto’s aim is to encourage you to confront your inner shadows, potentially harmful beliefs and patterns, and deep-seated psychological and emotional wounds in order to emerge healed and empowered. Pluto is named after the God of the Underworld. Pluto is also the planet of death, rebirth, and regeneration, hence its symbolism can be compared to that of a phoenix rising from the ashes. In order to spur growth, it will burn down anything that is no longer benefiting you.
Pluto, like Mercury (and all of the planets in our solar system), swings backward through our sky every year for around five to six months during retrograde periods. From Friday, April 29 (only one day before the first solar eclipse of the year) through Saturday, October 8, 2022, Pluto will retrograde in the hardworking cardinal earth sign Capricorn. Read on to learn more about the symbolism of Pluto retrograde and which signs will be most impacted by the planet of transformation as it moves backward in 2022.
What does Pluto’s position in Aquarius indicate for the sign of Aquarius?
Pluto’s conjunction with asteroid Hygeia, goddess of health and cleanliness, and both being squared by the Nodal Axis, clearly indicates the need for environmental cleansing and healing. Also, Saturn’s transit of Aquarius has just ended, passing the Aquarian baton to Pluto.
The objective is to put in place a humanitarian agenda and progressive policies, and to have the bravery of our principles as we enter unknown territory, despite the challenges that lie ahead.
The new reality
Uranus in Taurus is moving us toward a green economy, with businesses leading the way rather than politicians. Cryptocurrencies are also reshaping the economic landscape. These revolutionary trends will be bolstered by Pluto’s arrival in Aquarius. As with previous revolutions, we will most likely struggle to make the required changes at first.
As we make the transition to a more sustainable lifestyle, it’s worth noting that after Pluto has been in Aquarius for a few years, Uranus and Pluto will form five trine aspects when Uranus is in Gemini (2026-2028).
This is expected to be a period of great creativity, innovation, and productivity, as new technology transforms society in ways we can’t even comprehend.
When Pluto was in Aquarius last (1778-1799), there was a massive increase in the number of corporations as groups of individuals (Aquarius) began to buy shares (Pluto). The number of corporations in the United States increased from 33 to 328 between 1781 and 1790. (6). Global trade grew, resulting in a rise in anti-slavery sentiment. Many individuals today labor in deplorable conditions, not to mention those who are unable to find work, are homeless, or are otherwise disadvantaged. As artificial intelligence creates more redundancies and new digital technologies are rolled out, Pluto in Aquarius will restructure the workforce. The wealthiest have been getting richer for many years, exposing the fallacy of the “trickle down” economy. As fossil fuels are phased out and the green economy encourages the rise of sustainable practices, Pluto in Aquarius is ready to disturb the foundations of our societal institutions. Don’t be shocked if Pluto in Aquarius sparks a groundswell of anti-poverty and anti-inequality protests. Some may argue that the new Aquarian advancements are to blame for the problem, but in the long run, Pluto in Aquarius will usher in a more fair and equitable system while also creating a slew of new job prospects.
Pluto (Scorpio) and Aquarius (Uranus) are both immovable signs, incapable of compromise or flexibility. Both, though, are emblematic of a drastic transition that is compelled to take place. These archetypes are also linked to two polar opposite elements, water (Pluto) and air (Aquarius), which do not combine well. Their motivations and perspectives are significantly different. Pluto is connected to the depth of the water element, which feels things internally and deeply and seeks to maintain control and power. Aquarius is a scientific and rational air sign, whereas Pluto is connected to the depth of the water element, which feels things internally and deeply and seeks to maintain control and power. There is an agitating, stirring, aeratingbubbling up of forces whenever water and air meet. Aquarius, on the other hand, has a deep awareness of water and its function in distributing this life-giving element.
The move from Pluto in Capricorn, a cardinal earth sign, to Aquarius, a fixed air sign, leads us from a political goal to a moral one.
Aquarius places a high importance on thoughts and ideas, as well as expertise and innovation. While Capricorn is practical, Aquarius will not tolerate hypocrisy and will speak out against corruption and discrimination.
With Pluto in Aquarius (2023-44) it is hoped that a new generation of young people will assert their power and influence, paving the way for a new, healthy future filled with new and exciting possibilities.
1 Due to retrograde motion, this time period includes overlapping parts with Saturn in Capricorn and Pisces.
A pair of Venus-Mars conjunctions occur a few weeks apart, resulting in the birth of two Venus-Mars cycles.
The first is a 300-year retrograde cycle, and the second is a far longer direct cycle. Within these cycles, Venus and Mars meet every 32 years. These cycles usher in new eras of social change when they begin.
4 Jeremy Rifkin, St Martin’s Griffin, 2013, p.265, The Third Industrial Revolution.
Michele Finey began her astrology studies in 1980. Mundane astrology and planetary cycles are two of her loves. Michele has shown her work all throughout Australia, as well as online and in the United States. Her work has appeared in a variety of journals, including the Mountain Astrologer and the NCGR Journal. Michele is the author of Solar Fire’s Health and WellBeing report and the creator of a lovely astrology calendar. Secrets of the Zodiac and The SacredDance of Mars and Venus are two of her publications.
What is the duration of Pluto’s return?
Some planets have such a long cycle that no human has ever seen them return. Uranus takes 84 years, Neptune 165, and Pluto 248 years to orbit the Sun. While no individual can experience a Pluto Return, when Pluto returns, nations and empires are forced to investigate their own underworlds.
While all three exact strikes of the United States’ Pluto Return will occur in 2022, Pluto’s slow motion means we are already experiencing it, and have been since Pluto first entered Capricorn in 2008. Let’s take a glance at Pluto’s natal location in the Declaration chart before we get into the details of this transit.
What is the duration of Pluto’s transit?
Pluto’s retrograde will end on Wednesday, October 6, and the planet will station direct for the first time in nearly five months. You may be wondering how this transition will influence you since Pluto, the planet of rebirth, will be in direct transit until April 30, 2022.
What sign of the zodiac is Aquarius?
The Aquarius New Moon (late January or early February) and Aquarius Full Moon (late July or early August) are the only two days of the year when you can create your particular Moon sign Power Wish.
Saturn is in Aquarius for how long?
From March 6 to April 17, Dr. Evil (Saturn) and Mini-me (Mars) will be up to no good in breezy Aquarius. However, by “up to no good,” we truly mean that the two planets seek to destroy each other completely. The two Malefics of the Zodiac are Mars and Saturn. Both are nasty enough on their own, but when they come together, like Sid and Nancy, Kurt and Courtney, Bonnie and Clyde, Slash and Axl Rose, or other toxic duos, they bring out the worst in each other.
What signs will Pluto’s retrograde in 2022 affect?
Pluto retrograde will have the largest impact on the Cardinal signs of Aries, Libra, Cancer, and Capricorn. They must develop past triangle situations and emotional stumbling blocks that prevent them from progressing in interpersonal interactions. If they are willing to change, the transition may not be as difficult.
The mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces are in the middle of the Pluto retrograde energetics. These indications will have to put in the effort to mend their hearts and let go of the past, which may prove to be more difficult than they anticipated.
The power of Pluto’s moonwalk will be felt by fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, but not as strongly as the other signs. They’re figuring out how to calmly express their innermost feelings and stand up to themselves.