Pluto’s backwards dance isn’t as chaotic as Mercury's, but there is still plenty for us to look out for as Pluto Retrogrades starting May 1 and stays in Retrograde until October 11, 2023. This could be an essential part of your personal transformation as you reflect on the darknesses of life so you can find your light.
When a planet appears to be moving backward in the sky, the visual backward motion is known as a Retrograde. Pluto is beginning its Retrograde in Aquarius, but due to its backward motion will go back into Capricorn on June 12. Pluto spends nearly half the year in Retrograde, lasting five to six months. This is a huge period of time, so there is no need to freak out! Some people will feel these effects more deeply, while others may get smaller symbols and changes. You will notice patterns and subconscious signals associated with Pluto and the signs that it will be in that can help you change your life. It’s important to understand what to look for.
Pluto’s themes focus on our deepest selves, deep-rooted psychology, emotional wounds and our subconscious. Our darkest thoughts can come from here. Pluto guides us through the bleaker realities and darkness that lies in everyday life such as abuse, control, death and the result of existential crisis. It can set off power struggles, toxicity and control issues. These themes can feel very intimidating and uncomfortable to some.
This energy is necessary when making changes and evolving, and Pluto invokes transformation. Pluto breaks down structured existence. All things, even good things, people and places, must eventually meet their end. None of us escape from the grip of pain and loss as we go through life. Instead of dwelling on these things, think of Pluto as a phoenix; burning everything down to rise from the ashes and come out on the other side.
When Pluto is Retrograde, the effects are more internal, psychological and emotional. Be aware that you might feel emotional for seemingly no reason and mentally drained. Old wounds can resurface too.
Reflection.
During Pluto Retrograde, you are given the opportunity to dive below to the surface to get better in tune with your psychic, subconscious material. When you reflect on yourself, you will get clarity on things that aren’t working for you so you can release them and move forward as an improved version of yourself.
Authenticity could be an important theme that comes up. What is stopping you from being your authentic self? Remember Pluto is all about facing our shadowy sides. Embrace your shadow self. Embrace this by owning your deepest and darkest depths of your soul. Is fear stopping you from being who you are?
This astrological event is all about implementing change. Check your own toxic behaviors. Look at the ways you self-sabotage or get in your own way. Ask yourself what is holding you back. Ideally, you will learn how to make those adjustments and resolve your own compulsive and addictive behaviors. You must do the necessary work to transform during this time, or you can end up stuck in a rut!
With Pluto in Aquarius for a month or so during this retrograde, weird, dark secrets could be revealed. We might see the darker sides of humanity or technology revealed. You might have trouble networking, even more so until Mercury goes direct on May 14.
We’ve dealt with the associating themes of Pluto in Capricorn before. Reconsider your spending or consumption habits, or look at the way you spend your work day. Reflect on toxic dynamics with those in charge of your career. Look at how you’ve been fueling the fire instead of pointing fingers. Root out your negative patterns so you can step into your power.
There’s no guarantee that you will feel the effects of this retrograde in an apparent way. Even if it’s hitting a key point in your natal chart, it’s important to remember you may notice the effects in more of a pattern or mindset, rather than an outwardly obvious way.
Pluto is slow. Don’t be afraid to take your time with the things that need change in your life.
It’s essential to stay grounded and checked in with yourself. There will be things that are out of your control, and while you cannot ignore the news or your family’s drama forever, you can take a moment for your own peace.
I’ve spoken on shadow work before, and this is a great way to navigate through these darknesses and move forward through them. Make sure you’re in a good headspace before actively tackling shadow work. These themes can put you in a dark place, especially if you have a challenging past. It bears repeating to remember that witchcraft and journaling do not replace therapy or medicine. Be sure to check in with yourself if things get to be too much. This could even be a time to start therapy and use it to heal from wounds.
You must be able to sit with yourself more than anyone else! Harness your inner power. Whether it’s by gaining clarity on what is worth spending your time and energy on or releasing yourself from misleading or toxic relationships, the challenges you face now could lead to long-lasting transformation.
Check your natal chart.
With this Retrograde happening in both Aquarius and Capricorn, find which houses are in those signs for you. Find if there are any planets there to amplify certain areas.
It’s also important to check where Pluto is in your chart.
If you need help interpreting your natal chart, contact me!
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