Pluto Retrograde 2021

 

Pluto RX in Capricorn 

4/27/21  1:01 PM   (Pacific) 

Natural Chart / Whole Houses 

Pluto  (I transform) 

So named after the God of the Underworld in mythology, Pluto is associated with transformation and renewal. Such change is not always pleasant or even peaceful.  Transits of Pluto are often marked by periods of destruction followed by some form of renewal and regeneration. In this respect, I see Pluto as being very similar to The Death card in the Tarot. Death is all about change and transformation. However, change can often be scary.  

Examples of this kind of action in nature include intentional forest fires which cause the trees to grow back stronger, or cutting dead leaves off a plant so that it can thrive.  Another example of transformation through violence can be seen in the Stonewall Riots that sparked the Gay Liberation Movement, or the American Revolution that gave birth to the United States. 

When Pluto is moving forward, it can bring secrets to light and hidden truths are revealed. Often such truths are shocking or hard to accept and we are left to deal with the aftermath of the destruction that they bring. We are left to pick up the pieces and make sense of it all. However, when these things happen they are often for the greater good and are designed to help us grow, to thrive, to become stronger and better than we were before. So, perhaps it is a necessary evil. 

When Pluto stations retrograde, our attention turns inward and we are moved to reflect on our darker, more secretive natures. We are challenged to rid ourselves of that which does not serve us, to release that which holds us back, to let go of our secret shame.  If we ignore our shadow selves, we may be confronted by them in the form of qualities we see in others that we do not like. Internal conflict with the self can lead to external disputes with others. Our thoughts may turn to our sense of personal power. We may ask ourselves what makes me feel powerful? What makes me feel powerless? We may take steps to obtain more power over ourselves and in our lives in general. 

Pluto RX and You 

Where Capricorn falls in your birth chart is the area of life that is most affected. 

• If your rising sign is Aries, Capricorn is your 10th house. 
• If your rising sign is Taurus, Capricorn is your 9th house. 
• If your rising sign is Gemini, Capricorn is your 8th house. 
• If your rising sign is Cancer, Capricorn is your 7th house. 
• If your rising sign is Leo, Capricorn is your 6th house. 
• If your rising sign is Virgo, Capricorn is your 5th house. 
• If your rising sign is Libra, Capricorn is your 4th house 
• If your rising sign is Scorpio, Capricorn is your 3rd house. 
• If your rising sign is Sagittarius, Capricorn is your 2nd house. 
• If your rising sign is Capricorn, Capricorn is your 1st house. 
• If your rising sign is Aquarius, Capricorn is your 12th house. 
• If your rising sign is Pisces, Capricorn is your 11th house. 

Example

For example, Capricorn represents the 3rd house in my birth chart.  The third house naturally aligns with Gemini in the natural chart and is ruled by Mercury. The third house is all about the capacity of our minds, how we exchange and process information, our self-expression, and short journeys. 

When Pluto stationed retrograde in Capricorn and my 3rd house back in 2019 I got wrote up for an email I sent that was deemed "unprofessional." Now we are currently in the pre-shadow of Pluto RX and my job is having everyone in our office watch customer service videos on Youtube to improve our skills. So I will definitely be more careful how I frame my words (both spoken and written) over the next 5 months. 

Where does Capricorn fall in your natal chart and how will Pluto retrograde likely to affect you?