Pluto (symbol ♇) is the planet of Scorpio. Like all planets, it can influence our lives when it decides to cross our sign. But, this is not common because its cycle is 250 years! This planet symbolizes transition and rebirth. Pluto’s influence in astrology invites introspection, change and regeneration.
If in astronomy, we are content with the eight planets of the solar system, astrology is more open-minded sinceit counts ten stars. In reality, the eight planets which are familiar to us (Earth, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) to which are added two stars that we know even better, the moon and the sun.
Pluto, the planet of Scorpio
Each planet is associated with one or more signs:
- Saturn, associated with Capricornsymbolizes wisdom, integrity and responsibility.
- Neptune, planet of Piscescorresponds to dreams, inspiration and spirituality.
- Uranus, ruled by Aquariusis generally related to changes, creation or destruction.
- Pluto, ruled by the Scorpioevokes rebirth and new beginnings.
- Mercury, planet of Gemini and some Virginsymbolizes communication and travel.
- Venus, ruled by the Bull and the Balanceis of course the planet of feelings and love.
- Mars, associated with Ram and secondary planet of Scorpiorepresents protection and movement.
- Jupiter, ruled by the Sagittariusacts on success or failure, optimism and confidence.
- The moonassociated with Cancersymbolizes femininity, imagination and the unconscious.
- Finally, the sun, star of the Lionrepresents our inner world and our relationships with others.
Associated with the water element, Pluto is the ruling planet of Scorpioa sign that also counts Mars as a secondary planet.
It’s a so-called “slow” planet which takes an infinite time to cross the constellations. Think about it, the duration of its cycle (to go through the 12 signs of the zodiac) is 250 years. As its orbit is irregular, its passage through each sign is also inconstant: it can remain between twelve and thirty years old in each astrological sign.
The position of a planet in an astral chart is significant in several areas of life and daily life. Its influence can be positive or negative. according to the constellations of the zodiac it crosses.
Pluto in astrology
In Roman mythology, Pluto (Hades in the Greek Pantheon) is the god of the underworld. He lives in the underworld and there judge the souls of mortals. What relationship, you will tell me, with the influence of Pluto in astrology?
Pluto is the planet of transition and rebirth. It invites introspection, to change and regeneration (both personally and professionally). Pluto allows you to gain confidence and charisma.
The planet invites us to evolve, to progress by following our intuition. It’s about taking advantage of Pluto’s inspiration to overcome our doubts and our taboos. Conversely, the planet can have a negative influence that proves devastating when it retrogrades…
When Pluto Goes Retrograde
When a planet changes the direction of its course in the sky, it is said to come into retrograde phase. First, it slows down, then stagnates in the same place and finally begins to move in reverse. Often retrograde phases bring out the negative aspects of the planets.
The planet Pluto retrogrades every year for about six months. The process is slow and subtle and has long term effects. The influence of its retrograde is less brutal than that of Mercury, but it can trigger morbid fears and is often associated with grief and suffering.
