Pluto: the Power to Transform

To begin with......Pluto, God of the Underworld; son of Saturn and brother to Jupiter and Neptune...is now, since 2006, considered a dwarf planet. Originally discovered in 1930 it was the furtherest most planet from the sun. Soon after establishing Pluto's existence...plutonium, the radioactive substance found deep in the earth, was added to the periodic table of elements. Explosive, deep, and hidden are a few traits that both Pluto, as an astrological component, and the element, have in common.

Pluto rules Scorpio (as does Mars) and commands the eighth house. So Pluto (the planet), Scorpio (the zodiac sign) and the eighth (house) all share similar traits.

In Evolutionary Astrology (EA), Pluto is the starting point for analysis and synthesis of a person's natal chart. Pluto represents the soul's will coming into this life's carnation. The soul has been there in the past, now it needs to venture into the Polarity Point (PP). This briefly means that this life needs to understand and live the "other side of the coin". (I began to talk about polarities in the North Node/South Node astrology post and the post labeled Source Point). So let's say Pluto is in someone's natal 1st house and let's say it is conjunct the Ascendant. This person exudes a very Powerful personality. The person is very much directed towards his/her own Purpose. Now, with the PP being conjunct the natal Descendant...the person's soul is called to understand the purpose of relating to another. You see, the 1st house is defining the Self...the polarity house is the 7th...relating to the other.

Pluto is an incredibly fascinating planet, not to be afraid of. Pluto contains the taboo, the hidden, deep dark secrets of the psyche. It represents obessions and fears. But most importantly...it represents one's soul purpose and the ability and Power to Transform .

If you are interested in learning more about Pluto...Jeffrey Wolf Green is the founder and utmost expert on Evolutionary Astrology. He has written several informative books. Or check out the Evolutionary Astrology school's message board. (see Resource link in right-hand column)

PS: As of today, transiting Pluto is at O degrees 42 minutes of Capricorn. Capricorn enforces the "rules" and imposes "Structure". Since Pluto is in the very beginning of this sign...NOW, is the time to abolish and destroy all the old rules and ineffective structures in your life. Wherever transiting Pluto aspects your very own natal chart is where you can bear the most "delicious" fruits of your efforts. For example, transiting Pluto is now in my 1st house opposing my sun in the 7th house. What this can imply is that my own physical identity/physical body is undergoing deep transformation and healing. With consistent effort and enforcing my newly deemed "structure(s)" I can develop a new and transformed, more powerful and healthy body. And, with it directly opposing my sun...I am being called to develop a more deep, powerful, and integrated Self---to express myself more intimately in my signicant relationship with "the other".