We all know that Pluto is a generational planet and one of destructive, but that isn’t to say it doesn’t or couldn’t have positive personal meanings. It has deeper, growth-related meanings than just generational destruction. It stands for rebirth and renewal, at its utmost core! It’s what is ever-changing, if a little out of touch, for us. What I’m focusing on today is Pluto’s link to a transforming energy within us.
Scorpio is the sign of which it rules, and so naturally it’s a subconscious force, changing up and rebuilding us beneath what we can immediately relate to. Naturally sitting in the eighth house, it also has links to suffering and trauma, as we may already be aware. That can seem scary, but transformation of the deepest kind will almost inevitably be linked to some form of suffering on our own parts.
When Pluto is in retrograde, the effects are internalised, making outward effects less likely. For example, where someone with Pluto in the 5th may create transformative art and express themselves differently from month to month, someone with this same placement in retrograde can feel unable to do this. They may have the thoughts and want to create themselves over and over again, but outwardly expressing this becomes difficult. It’s likely that transformation of their self is not something they feel they can accomplish on the outside, but on the inside they are expanding into a new, revived version of themselves.
However, Pluto’s positive transformation relies on personal growth. What about when it hasn’t grown? Underdeveloped Pluto or planets under Plutonian aspect will be destructive outwardly. This can mean hurting those around them or things around them. A good example would be underdeveloped Pluto to Mars contacts being harsh, aggressive, or violent.
It stays in any sign from about 14 – 30 years, so obviously the sign it is in has less personal effect, but that doesn’t mean Pluto won’t be felt personally. The house and aspects to other placements is entirely based on the individual chart, and this post will be discussing Pluto within each house!
You can also check the house which your Pluto is currently transiting through, as this will show which area of life you’re undergoing transformation in.
Pluto in the First House: This placement can often struggle with self image. When Pluto is placed in the first house, the self and ego is always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content in one form of self, or may be unwilling to speak up and start conversation because they lack the confidence to do so. Their self esteem is in motion, and hard to fix down. You may find one day they are confident, and another they shy away in the corner. The first house is also about how we see the world and how we came into it. People with Pluto in the first house may see the world pessimistically as Pluto shades their eyes with a negative rain clouds. They may feel unable to be themselves because they feel victimised by life in some way. However, with this unstoppable wheel of renewal being placed in their self, it does – when matured and expressed positively – give them great confidence to be whoever they choose to. Having explored different aspects of their ego and shone in different lights and ways, they can later feel comfortable and assured when they learn to manage and work with the changing tides of Pluto. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internalised need for change and renewal to their outer ego and view of the world. It may be that they feel incapable of creating a change of outer ego, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of self.
Pluto in the Second House: This placement can often struggle with materialism, and what they value, including how they value themselves. When Pluto is placed in the second house, their moral values and materialistic wants are always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content as they always feel there is something they need, or may be unwilling to spend money altogether as they can never pin their desires on one object or thing. Their values are also in motion, and hard to fix down. You may find one day they reject a belief, and another they’re arguing for it as they had a change of light. With this sense of renewal being placed over their value system, it can – when matured and expressed positively – make them savvy shoppers, as they know they float between trends and so prefer not to spend too much. Having explored different aspects of what they believe and want, they can later feel comfortable and assured when they learn to manage money and consistently update their views rather than switch between them. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internalised need for change and renewal to their outer spending habits or actions. It may be that they just keep perpetuating habits which don’t fit with new internal values because they struggle to match up mind and habit, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of possession.
Pluto in the Third House: This placement can often struggle with communication and work ethic. When Pluto is placed in the third house, their way of talking and will to complete tasks are always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content within a work routine, or may slide in and out of different communication styles: murmurs, shouts, texts, verbal, etc. Their mental workings are in motion, and hard to fix down. You may find one day they have a full revision plan, and the next they’re slacking and two weeks behind their due dates. There is no fixed communication nor work style. With this sense of renewal being placed over their communication, it can – when matured and expressed positively – make them excellent conversationalists, as float between styles and subjects, so can be quite charismatic in any situation. Having explored different aspects of work ethic and routine, they can later feel comfortable and assured when they learn how to harness these skills as they can work well in any sort of working environment. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internalised voice yearning for change and renewal to their outer tongue. It may be that they just keep stopping and starting work projects, but they never find their study flow, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of communication.
Pluto in the Fourth House: This placement can often struggle with their home life and childhood. When Pluto is placed in the fourth house, their home situation and atmosphere is always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content within the home or family, or may slide in and out of feeling like they fit in at home. It’s key to note they may not be the immediate change and transformation of the family – it could be a family member or situation causes chaos and destruction for them. You may find one day they are remembering their childhood fondly, and the next they’re quite emotional and shut off about it. With this sense of renewal being placed over their life behind closed doors, it can – when matured and expressed positively – make them excellent parents and family members, as they know hardship and instability, and thus can learn security and stability for the future households they develop. Having been exposed to situations of conflict, they can later feel comfortable and assured when they learn how to harness a peaceful home life within the changing dynamic Pluto creates. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internal turmoil they feel within the home for change and renewal to their outer interactions with the family. It may be that they feel they cannot talk to their family about their need for change, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of the home.
Pluto in the Fifth House: This placement can often struggle with their self expression and creativity. When Pluto is placed in the fifth house, their talent and creativity are always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content with their talents and creative sparks, or may slide in and out of feeling their talents are good enough. You may find one day they are keen to show off their arts or their personal expression, and the next they’re hiding away their sense of self entirely. With this sense of renewal being placed over their expression and creativity, it can – when matured and expressed positively – make them excellent creatives and artists as they have learnt to overcome their worries. They can later feel comfortable and assured when they learn how to harness and believe in their creativity as it enhances and changes in the tides of Pluto. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internal turmoil they feel within themselves for change and renewal to what they create and express themselves as. It may be that they feel they cannot let their true selves out, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of self expression.
Pluto in the Sixth House: This placement can often struggle with daily routine and health issues. When Pluto is placed in the sixth house, their day to day habits and self care are always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content within their daily routine, or may slide in and out of certain ways of caring for themselves. Their everyday ways are in motion, and hard to fix down. You may find one day they have a gym program and a healthy diet, and the next they’re slacking and binging on unhealthy foods. There is no fixed routine for them. With this sense of renewal being placed over their daily life, it can – when matured and expressed positively – make them very reliable people as they have learnt what routines and habits are best for them. Having explored different aspects of routine, they can later feel comfortable and assured when they learn how to harness these skills as they can manage any changes or additions to their schedules. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internalised nagging for change and renewal to their outer habits. It may be that they just keep stopping and starting different routines, but they never find the one that they truly wish for, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of daily life.
Pluto in the Seventh House: This placement can often struggle with relationships and one-on-one communications. When Pluto is placed in the seventh house, their relationships are always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content within fixed relationships, or may slide in and out of relationships. It’s key to note this is not just romantic ones. Their communications with people one on one are in motion, and hard to fix down. You may find one day they have many friends, and the next they’re isolating themselves to just one person. There are no fixed relationships for them. With this sense of renewal being placed over their relationships, it can – when matured and expressed positively – make them very reliable people as they have learnt how to manage their need for renewal in this area. Having explored different aspects of relationships, they can later feel comfortable and assured when they learn how to manage their want for new blood and their older friends. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internalised want for change and renewal to their real life contacts. It may be that they just keep drifting between close and distant relationships, but they never decide which they truly wish for, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of relationships.
Pluto in the Eighth House: This placement can often struggle with traumas and sharing with others. When Pluto is placed in the eighth house, their deep inner mind is always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content with sharing with people (both physically and mentally as they eighth house is shared resources), or may slide in and out of letting people in. Their deep beliefs and shared resources are in motion, and hard to fix down. You may find one day they tell you one of their hardest moments, and the next they’re isolating themselves. There is no fixed amount of sharing for them. With this sense of renewal being placed over their inner workings, it can – when matured and expressed positively – make them very wise people as they have learnt how to manage their need for renewal in this area by regulating it. Having explored different aspects of their own minds, they can later feel comfortable and assured when they learn how to manage their want to share but also stay private. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internalised want for change and renewal to their deeper selves and what they tell people. It may be that they accidentally share more than they wish to or struggle to access deeper parts of themselves, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of deep knowledge.
Pluto in the Ninth House: This placement can often struggle with further education and worldly matters. When Pluto is placed in the ninth house, their worldly interests are always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content within fixed circumstances, or may feel nervous when kept inside a small box. Their needs to learn and experience are in motion, and hard to fix down. You may find one day they’re pursuing one big idea, and the next they’re investigating a new thought or feeling. There is no fixed barriers on knowledge for them. With this sense of renewal being placed over their wider experiences, it can – when matured and expressed positively – make them very interesting people as they have learnt how to work with their thirst to know and experience the world. Having explored different aspects of their interests, they can later feel comfortable and assured when they learn something new as learning new things is something they’re happy doing. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internalised want for change and renewal to their drive to go and accomplish such things. It may be that they just keep drifting between wishes and wants, but they never act on those ideas, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of worldly education.
Pluto in the Tenth House: This placement can often struggle with who they try to be and their public image. When Pluto is placed in the tenth house, their outer persona and who they wish to show to the world is always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content with just one persona, or may feel that what they show to the world is not a fixed energy. Their public image and poker face are in motion, and hard to fix down. You may find one day they’re presenting themselves as a boss, and the next they’re portraying an innocent victim. There is no fixed persona for them. With this sense of renewal being placed over what they want people to see, it can – when matured and expressed positively – make them very socially dynamic people as they have learnt how to work with their changing outer faces to connect and appeal to different audiences. Having explored different aspects of their public appeal, they can later feel comfortable and assured when they come across new people to present themselves to. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internalised want for change and renewal to what they’re showing the world. It may be that they just keep drifting between auras and fronts, but none make them feel true to their inner selves, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of public image.
Pluto in the Eleventh House: This placement can often struggle with communities and friend groups. When Pluto is placed in the eleventh house, the groups around them and how they fit into them are always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content within one friend group, or may be prone to feeling victimised within groups. Their relationships with people as a whole are in motion, and hard to fix down. You may find one day they seem to close to one group of people, and the next they’re hanging with and befriending a different group. There isn’t a fixed community for them. With this sense of renewal being placed over their communities, it can – when matured and expressed positively – make them very socially dynamic people as they have learnt how to befriend lots of different kinds of people. Having explored different aspects of how they fit into societies, they can later feel comfortable and assured when they come across new groups or teams to join in with. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internalised want for change and renewal to their outer relationships. It may be that they just keep drifting between groups, but none make them feel truly accepted, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of communities.
Pluto in the Twelfth House: This placement can often struggle with hidden parts of themselves and accessing their deep self. When Pluto is placed in the twelfth house, the inner climates of their mind are always changing. The individual may feel unable to be happy and content with who they are inside, or may be prone to feeling lost or distant from who they are. Their understanding of themselves is in motion, and hard to fix down. You may find one day they seem fine and self assured, and the next they’re deeply worrying over what really makes them them. There isn’t a fixed inner self for them. With this sense of renewal being placed over their hidden inners, it can – when matured and expressed positively – make them very self aware people as they have learnt how to manage and muddle through self doubts, and they have learnt to grow into the hidden parts of themselves. Having explored different aspects of who they are underneath everything else, they can later feel comfortable and assured when they’re dreaming or discovering deeper layers to who they are. When in retrograde, this lesson becomes harder because they cannot connect the internalised want for change and renewal to the deeper pool inside of them. It may be that they just keep trying to stay floating above the mysterious inner waters, but this only worries them more, especially as this retrograde creates an internal change within the house of hidden self.
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