Pluto enters Aquarius

After its retrograde phase, Pluto re-enters Aquarius and will stay in this sign for approximately 8 months, until September 1, 2024. Following this period, it will briefly return to Capricorn for 2 months to address unfinished matters and resolve lingering issues. On November 19, 2024, Pluto will make its final transition back into Aquarius, where it will firmly remain for the next 19 years, marking a long-term era of transformation and innovation.

Pluto, the farthest planet from the Sun, takes 248 years to complete one orbit. It spends anywhere from 10 to 27 years in each Zodiac sign, affecting entire generations rather than just individuals. Its eccentric orbit occasionally brings it closer to the Sun than Neptune, reflecting its unpredictable nature. Despite its reclassification as a dwarf planet, Pluto remains an astrological heavyweight. Unlike the personal planets that guide daily life, Pluto's transits mark significant shifts in societal norms and structures. The name "Pluto" was proposed by Venetia Burney, an eleven-year-old from Oxford, reflecting her interest in astronomy and classical mythology. She felt the name of the Roman god of the underworld suited the dark, distant planet. In astrology, Pluto's transit is known to bring profound challenges and transformations. Pluto's world, however, is not as dark and gloomy as it is often portrayed: The Sun in Pluto's sky is about 320 times brighter than the Moon during a Full Moon in the Earth's sky. So we may consider that even a difficult Pluto transit is not as scary as it seems. As it enters Aquarius, a sign known for innovation, technology, and humanitarianism, we anticipate a period marked by these themes. Aquarius's influence will likely catalyze significant changes in how we approach community, technology, and progressive thinking.

To understand how Pluto's shift into Aquarius will affect you personally, check your birth chart with MoonX to find where Aquarius is positioned. Any planets or celestial bodies in Aquarius in your chart will be especially influenced by Pluto's transformative energy over the next two decades.

For instance, if Mercury is in Aquarius in your chart, prepare for your communication style and thinking patterns to undergo significant changes. If Venus is in Aquarius, your approach to love, beauty, and values might be radically transformed during this transit.

Even if you have no planets in Aquarius, the house that Aquarius occupies in your birth chart will reveal the life area Pluto is set to transform.

For example, if Aquarius is in your 6th house, expect shifts in your daily routines, health, and work environment. On the other hand, if Aquarius is in your 2nd house, your financial stability, possessions, and sense of security might undergo major changes. What changes do you anticipate or hope for with Pluto in Aquarius? How does this transition resonate with your personal astrological chart? Share your thoughts, expectations, and any questions in the comments below. Let's embark on this journey together, with open hearts and minds ready for the changes that lie ahead!