Pluto is entering Aquarius on March 23, 2023 and will remain there until March 8, 2043. When Pluto changes signs, it’s a big deal because it only happens every 12 to 30 years! We can expect some huge changes while the planet of transformation visits Aquarius.
Pluto can be a dark planet. It rules over death, transformation, renewal and taboos. When Pluto was discovered, it was named for the Roman god of the underworld. When this mysterious planet changes signs there is a huge cosmic shift.
March 23, 2023 - Pluto enters Aquarius
June 11, 2023 - Pluto Retrograde enters Capricorn
January 20, 2024 - Pluto enters Aquarius
September 1, 2024 - Pluto Retrograde enters Capricorn
November 19, 2024 - Pluto enters Aquarius
March 8, 2043 - Pluto enters Pisces
August 31, 2043 - Pluto Retrograde enters Aquarius
January 19, 2044 - Pluto enters Pisces
Why are there so many dates involved? Pluto is slow-moving and with retrograde activity, it only advances so far per year, depending on the sign. Pluto spends anywhere from 11.5 to 30.5 years in a single sign and is in retrograde half of the year. While Pluto is trying to enter Aquarius in 2023, it won’t be consistently there until late 2024. We’re truly getting a preview of what this transit has to offer.
Since 2008, Pluto has been in Capricorn, the sign of government, structure and the practical. As you might have noticed on the dates above, Pluto will be retrograding back to Capricorn as early as June.
Aquarius is concerned with thought, intellect and reasoning as well as how we communicate information. Aquarius is the sign of progress, community and the collective. There is a unique rebellious vibe present with this sign.
The shift of bringing about transformation in the practical to bringing it about with progress will be sure to have an effect on all of us.
What have we seen from Pluto in Aquarius from the past?
Pluto was last in Aquarius from 1778 - 1789. We saw the Industrial Revolution, French Revolution, the first ever vaccine created, slave trade and the ratification of the US constitution. The development of the French Revolution resulted in social chaos and reforms, demolition of institutions, increase of taxes and rent, fall of agricultural and industrial production, end of feudalism, rise of the middle class and introduction of human rights. During the Age of Revolution, people struggled with new ideas of government and rulership. Conflicts and tribulations faced with bravery by many came out better on the other side.
The Age of Enlightenment reached its high at this time. Aquarian ideals of reason, rationality and humanity’s power to steer its own destiny laid the groundwork for democratic institutions and human rights.
In 1796, the first vaccines were developed when physician Edward Jenner treated a child with cowpox. This led to the development of the first vaccine for smallpox, which was a disease that made millions of people sick over the course of many centuries.
During this era, the planet Uranus was discovered using the new technology of the telescope. The hot air balloon was invented, which was the first time humans transcended gravity.
How could this Pluto in Aquarius transit affect us as a whole?
During this long transit, we may see some beliefs that were long held turned on their head. Aquarius challenges the status quo. It’s a time to seek change and overhaul in society through the mind. With Pluto in Aquarius, we take social structures and policies seriously. We seek major reform in those areas. There will be a transformation of rules and social norms.
Worldwide changes in technology, science and space travel wouldn’t be surprising while Pluto is in Aquarius, since Aquarius rules technology, including television and the internet. The internet is a communication that could become more powerful. It can create a place for deeper secrets, criminal operations, black market, drug dealing and human trafficking. There are risks of powerful cyberwar with powerful hackers. We must figure out where our ingenuity, creativity and humanity fit into our increasingly automated world.
We may see major realization about our phones, computers and things that sync, update, download, or feature like and follow buttons. We should expect to see the conflict between people and the technology they use, dissolutions in the industry, and power struggles between government and big tech. Government institutions will create a stricter regulatory device to protect against or eliminate online corruption. More surveillance of everyday life is to be expected.
Many jobs could become replaced by technology, which could hurt the labor market. Libraries, medical care, pharmacy, banking and travel are just a few things that could become completely digitized. Humans will likely make artificial intelligence advances.
Aquarius sees the big picture and has a bird’s eye. We might see a much-needed change in airline travel. We’re moving into a new era of space travel. This could mean space’s long-term effects on the human body being studied. We’ve also heard a lot about aliens lately, so it wouldn’t be surprising if we saw even more about extraterrestrials during this transit. Aquarius is open to the unknown.
Back to Earth, we could learn new information about disease and treatment.
We will see a shift in civil rights and humanitarianism. Pluto in Aquarius is bound to be a revolutionary time. Only good things can come from taking action to make movements, whether the change is slight or major. We can hope that we will see as many of us as possible for the ideal of equality and community and working together to build a better, fairer society.
Pluto exposes and unearths things, like secrets and lies. During Pluto in Capricorn, we saw uncovering of government corruption and secrets thanks to data leaks, special interest groups and brave whistleblowers. With Pluto in Aquarius we might see secrets of big tech companies being exposed.
It’s interesting that in the US we’re looking at banning drag in some states. Society deems gender expression and queerness as a taboo subject. The truth about queer people is being skewed by conservatives with their own agendas. Secrets could be revealed with the authenticity that is reflected where the LGTBTQ+ community is honest, and those who are conservative are distorting their image.
We’re likely to confront issues of control and power related to individuality, equality, friendships and group associations. Unusual, intense or dramatic things may happen with friends or networks. On a higher level, we are destined to see a huge transformation in how we communicate with strangers, such as internet culture, and group identities. We could see a revolution of the working class.
Collective upheaval is rarely comfortable, but it reminds us of the resilience and power of our communities.
What can we expect in our personal lives?
Pluto teaches us that life is an unstoppable force and growth can emerge from the dark night of the soul. This planet gives us lots of time to absorb its profound lessons. When you start to work with this planet, you will feel in tune with your innermost self. It asks you to trust the voice inside.
It’s not possible to fully predict what humanity will look like during and after this transit. While some things may be out of your control, it’s important to stay grounded and present. It's very important to check in with your body and instincts.
Gather your networks, your fellow activists and group chat as changes unfold. Have people to connect with and lean on. Give back to communities. If you’re unsure of how to help, check your local online communities. Do your research before joining in on some mass movement. Use common sense and trust your gut.
Pluto can bring transformation, evolution and revelation. This can be the death of something in your life and the birth of something completely new, or bringing forward something that is long hidden. If you think back to a time in your life of irreversible change, it’s likely that Pluto was active in your chart.
Look out for being more intense than usual. Pluto is deep, dark and mysterious. You may find intensity in unique areas of your life, in your friendships and networks or even in love. Pluto in Aquarius may lead to erratic behavior, thinking and emotions.
Weird secrets might come forward. You might have weirder sex. Pluto draws us to the things that are deemed ‘taboo’, and sex is something we aren’t always comfortable talking about. Aquarius can make us feel like thinking outside the box in the bedroom. Be cautious though, because this is when our darker desires could surface.
Pluto in Capricorn reveals the truth about the societal structures that we live in, and this structure will die. We can look at this from a bigger picture and see activism make this happen on a large scale, yes. You can also look at your life. It is our responsibility to create a new world from our heart’s content - create art and music, invent, innovate and use personal healing powers. Create your own personal world with your heart’s desire by building a family or community from the ground up. Be responsible for yourself and your true desires without basing it on societal expectations. Explore your subconscious fears, blocks and shadows especially surrounding power, change, group dynamics and letting go. Imagine a life of freedom and collective fairness and watch it manifest in real time.
Authenticity might be a theme that comes forth in your life. Being your true self doesn’t always mean aligning with what society sees as ‘normal’. Thinking the way you don’t normally can lead to ideas and thoughts that can transform your life in a positive way.
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