Since its discovery by telescope in 1930, Pluto has earned its place in astrological lore as a force of power, alchemy, mystery, and control. The icy and remote planet came to prominence during a time of global turmoil, just before the Great Depression and on the eve of World War II.
From death to rebirth, destruction to regeneration, Pluto has been given "charge" over our most intense transitions. Because it is so far out in space, it also rules things that are hard to see: secrets, scandals, hidden power structures.
For the past 16 years, Pluto has been on a shadow journey through authoritarian Capricorn, the zodiac sign associated with government, banking, big business, and father figures (ie, patriarchs). Since then, some insidious truths have been revealed.
As Pluto makes its grand exit from Capricorn this November 19, we are a long way from being free of male-dominated systems and the powers behind them. But the cloak of invisibility has been lifted. This 16-year cycle has lifted the curtain on how power works. After November 19, Pluto won't return to Capricorn for 250 years, but it's certainly leaving its fingerprints.
What comes next? The answer lies in Pluto's upcoming journey through Aquarius, a sign of revolution, innovation and the collective. From November 19 to January 19, 2044, Pluto will ignite a new era of transformation, one that could fundamentally redefine power structures and usher in a future where equality and freedom take center stage.
Pluto's return to Aquarius could usher in another wave of societal transformation, and astrologers can already feel it brewing.
While it may seem like a distant ideal, Pluto has been known to deliver extreme changes when it enters a new sign. While Capricorn sticks to tradition, Aquarius is about breaking free from convention and embracing the future.
The last time Pluto moved through Aquarius was from 1778 to 1798, and the world went through great changes, from the American Revolution to the French Revolution. This era also coincided with the early days of the Industrial Revolution, which completely changed the way societies functioned.
Pluto's return to Aquarius could usher in another wave of societal transformation, and astrologers can already feel it brewing. There may be a push toward systems that are more elite, technology-driven, and inclusive as we move away from top-down structures toward a more collective, grassroots energy.
Aquarius doesn't follow the norm, it encourages us to break away from what is expected. Gender roles, relationship patterns, and even how we define success may undergo a radical transformation. By the time Pluto moves into spiritual, fantasy-fueled Pisces in 2044, society may be divided by a whole new subset of categories, ones that have nothing to do with gender.
However, in this golden age of digital developments, we can't help but feel unprepared for what this next Pluto cycle will bring. Or maybe we should say, find out. The best we can do is go in with our eyes open.
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