In our explorations of 2009 so far, we’ve uncovered some pretty fascinating events regarding our celestial guides, which have this amazing knack of cluing us in to the bigger picture of events here on Earth. As I’ve mentioned in recent articles past, the planetary indicators are suggesting that we make some pretty hefty about-faces in the way we do things on our lovely planet…and it appears that, thankfully, many of us are taking these ideas seriously. Many planetary dynamics have already been underway this year, giving us a wealth of guidance in how to go about creating the change this world is ready for. And this is only the beginning, my friends!
As far as celestial events go, this month we’ll see a bit of a biggie on April 4th when Pluto, our powerful little Feng Shui guy, goes retrograde in Capricorn. Pluto will stay retrograde for around five months, returning to direct motion on September 11, 2009. While Pluto has been in Capricorn for some time now, its imminent retrograde motion will amplify our current transformational trip to the ninth degree. Pluto retrograde is indicating an opportunity for us to become greatly introspective, both on an individual and collective level. Its visit with Capricorn is indicating the transformational focus needs to be on some areas of interest for Capricorn; namely the economy, corporate structures, aggressive competition, traditional values, and the uncompromising pursuit of success.
Pluto inspires us to dig down deep and explore our inner murky depths -- you know the ones I’m talking about; the scary viscera that we always want to shove down even deeper and out of the light of day in the false hope that it will go away unseen by others. C’mon now, we’ve seen where that’s gotten us, haven’t we? Now we are being gifted with an opportunity to heal through purging and transformation. In watching the news, reading the paper, or even just being mindful of the concerns of our co-minglers we’ve become aware of how the present corporate structure is being forced to revise itself in light of many recent revelations into how those in positions of authority have run things up to now. This has Pluto in Capricorn written all over it; exposure of all secret undercurrents and demands for change. Now that a retrograde period is imminent, we’re inspired into even deeper investigation and are being urged to let go of antiquated attitudes, the giving away of our own power to those we think know better than we, and our rigid systems.
On a personal level, Pluto retrograde is an opportunity to do some deep introspective work, assessing what patterns we hold that make us feel out of control, which in turn compel us to engage in control struggles over others. These internal meanderings help us to discern where and why we give our power away, to release outmoded patterns, and to seek out various forms of regeneration. Wherever Pluto hangs out naturally in your chart, and which area of your chart his present journey leads, will indicate the direction your current inner focus will take. Pluto encourages us to take a deep long look. Yes, there can be some pretty scary-looking cobwebs and creepy-crawly things in there, but if we look at them from a higher view, we will see that it’s just our “stuff,” not us. We are not our stuff. In fact, we are better, more beautiful and more alive when we are free of it.
Namaste.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Entering Scorpio’s Lair
As I sit writing this month’s article, the climate cools, the trees shed their colorful mantle, and my thoughts become introspective and deep. The Sun has moved into Scorpio and winter looms ahead, bringing the opportunity to cozy up to those around us and celebrate the good fortune of being in each other’s company for another year. I have been blessed throughout my life to be in the presence of several Scorpios, both Sun and Rising Sign, and since we have moved under this powerful sign’s influence, I would like to pay homage to them and to the delectable spirit that Scorpio embodies.
Scorpio is co-ruled by Pluto and Mars, and individuals can display powerful Plutonian influence, dominant Martian energy or more often both at varying times. Scorpio is a water sign, and therefore intuitive and emotional by nature. However, unlike Cancer and Pisces, this water sign holds its emotions close; feeling them, but not revealing them fully. The Sun meanders its way through the sign of Scorpio once a year between October 23 and November 22, making it very fitting that Halloween, the time of year when the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead is thinnest, falls within the scope of Scorpionic influence. Scorpions love to delve deep into the farthest reaches of understanding to uncover the secrets held within.
Those individuals with this Sun sign have Topaz as their personal stone, and resonate well with the colours black and deep red. The evolutionary degrees of Scorpio are represented by three creatures respectively; the snake, the scorpion, and the eagle, with the eagle being the most highly evolved of the three. They are fixed in nature, and therefore very stubborn and persistent. Once a Scorpio has made a decision, it very rarely wavers, and they will strive to fulfill their perceived destiny with a resolute passion that is beyond compare.
Those of us who have had the opportunity to know a Scorpio personally will likely nod their heads knowingly as I describe the uniqueness of those who personify the traits of the eighth sign of the zodiac. There is a deep, quiet intensity to these people, and they can make the meeker of us a bit uneasy with their penetrating gaze and shrewd annotations to our conversations. Scorpios possess great knowledge – while the rest of us are busily revealing our stories, they simply observe, offering little of their own inner world.
I know one particular Scorpio who moves coolly through every party like an arrestingly beautiful, silent, dark mist, feigning boredom until he finds a far off corner to inhabit for hours, quietly studying those around him. He’ll briefly speak, or merely nod, to those who venture up to make idle conversation, until each one eventually wanders away in pursuit of a more active participant in the merry-making. You see, Scorpio does not engage in “chit chat.” When this particular Scorpio deigns to talk, the words must be deep and meaningful. And when a person wants to converse with him, she or he had better have something interesting and intelligent to convey if they want to keep his attention. Otherwise, they may just be treated to a scornful, knowing smirk, which generally reduces the other to about one sixteenth their original size.
This man embodies the more mysterious, somewhat snobbish distain for others that some Scorpios have been known to adopt. It’s a lonely undertaking, but he doesn’t seem to mind. He occupies himself with what he deems to be higher matters; his work, his music, and his intellect. The latter of the group holds more seduction for him than the prior two, and he embraces his ponderings with far more passion than he does his long-frustrated wife. Ah, but to paint some color into our perception of this man, lest I leave you with too negative a taste…if one manages to win his favor, he will become a great help to them whenever there is a need. Anyone who has succeeded in holding his interest will be considered an insider by him, for as long as his interest is held, and could be given the honor of an invitation into his inner sanctum, a.k.a. his den, to partake of the latest installment to the wonderful wall of sound he’s constructed and will be an occasional guest at his table. If the person should have a particular talent that this gentleman finds interesting or useful, all the better for them.
Of course, Scorpios are as varied in personality as any of us, and the traits of their sign will be presented according to each one’s unique style, as well as to the rest of their own personal horoscope. I’ve known some to be effusive, talking my ear off about their latest endeavor, and exhibiting a charm that can be quite disarming. Others I’ve known can be deeply introverted, guarding their inner secrets from all, except for an occasional trusted soul who manages to slip through the iron gates of Scorpionic caution. Yes, it is possible to charm a Scorpio; and if you do, make sure you have the best of intentions. Scorpios have long memories, and if they’ve suffered a slight, real or imagined, woe to the offender who will have to watch his back against the Scorpion’s sting for the duration. And boy can they sting! Definitely not pretty by any stretch of the imagination.
There are still other Scorpios, who at first glance seem normal enough, but on closer inspection the Plutonian/Martian influences begin to emerge. It’s in the eyes. Look closely at a Scorpion’s eyes…I dare you. They can be as fathomless as inky pools, and as piercing as a lightning bolt, all at the same time. Their eyes can display a probing, discerning quality that makes one feel as if they’re pinned to a board, squirming under a microscope. I’ve also seen them suddenly become brazenly sexual in nature, undressing a person with their eyes so completely – as if the threads of the intended’s garments have disintegrated within seconds.
While I’m on the subject, there’s something powerfully sexual about these people; sometimes dangerously so. The impulse can come on swiftly, deliberately, like the vampires in a really good Anne Rice novel; taking the hapless target completely by surprise, and not letting go until they’ve had their fill. Are you intrigued yet? You should be. If these people are anything, they are immensely intriguing. They can be the most intense, profound and overwhelmingly powerful people in the zodiac. They can be the most unnerving, and the most seductive people you’ll know. One thing’s for sure; when one encounters a Scorpio, it can be one of the most memorable experiences of one’s life.
When the Sun transits Scorpio, the mood becomes intense. This intensity infiltrates our interaction with everything, from work to romantic play. Unlike the intensity that Leo or Aries can generate, Scorpio is a smoldering, cunning sort of intense. We are all affected in one way or another, and can expect to experience periods of insightful, deep focus and a desire to probe into matters that run beneath the surface of things. We become inspired to delve into matters that are significant and meaningful to us, and we are able to get to the heart of things more easily at this time. The underlying motivations of those around us are revealed, and masks become transparent to us. Our propensity for excitement is powerful, and we’ll likely approach physical love with an unusual fervor, force and possessiveness during this passage of the Sun. Be mindful of the possibility of jealousy and vengeful feelings during this time, as the intensity of our emotions inspire us to act out these extremes a bit more than usual. Good activities during this period include solving riddles and mysteries, delving into scientific work, and thoroughly exploring topics of interest.
Mercury enters Scorpio on November 11, making our thoughts more probing and intense than usual. We will be inspired to seek hidden truths and deeply held understandings. We will want to probe deeply during our communications, observe our daily experiences more closely and focus our thoughts on matters of Scorpio’s influence. Intellectual needs will become manifest through our probing for deeply buried motivations behind the actions and beliefs of others. Superficial niceties will take a back seat to more evocative communications, and our thought processes will tend to be narrower in focus and sometimes even obsessive in nature.
With that said, you may wish to utilize this time to really get to the heart of matters of significance in your life, and above all else, enjoy the ride!
Namaste.
Scorpio is co-ruled by Pluto and Mars, and individuals can display powerful Plutonian influence, dominant Martian energy or more often both at varying times. Scorpio is a water sign, and therefore intuitive and emotional by nature. However, unlike Cancer and Pisces, this water sign holds its emotions close; feeling them, but not revealing them fully. The Sun meanders its way through the sign of Scorpio once a year between October 23 and November 22, making it very fitting that Halloween, the time of year when the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead is thinnest, falls within the scope of Scorpionic influence. Scorpions love to delve deep into the farthest reaches of understanding to uncover the secrets held within.
Those individuals with this Sun sign have Topaz as their personal stone, and resonate well with the colours black and deep red. The evolutionary degrees of Scorpio are represented by three creatures respectively; the snake, the scorpion, and the eagle, with the eagle being the most highly evolved of the three. They are fixed in nature, and therefore very stubborn and persistent. Once a Scorpio has made a decision, it very rarely wavers, and they will strive to fulfill their perceived destiny with a resolute passion that is beyond compare.
Those of us who have had the opportunity to know a Scorpio personally will likely nod their heads knowingly as I describe the uniqueness of those who personify the traits of the eighth sign of the zodiac. There is a deep, quiet intensity to these people, and they can make the meeker of us a bit uneasy with their penetrating gaze and shrewd annotations to our conversations. Scorpios possess great knowledge – while the rest of us are busily revealing our stories, they simply observe, offering little of their own inner world.
I know one particular Scorpio who moves coolly through every party like an arrestingly beautiful, silent, dark mist, feigning boredom until he finds a far off corner to inhabit for hours, quietly studying those around him. He’ll briefly speak, or merely nod, to those who venture up to make idle conversation, until each one eventually wanders away in pursuit of a more active participant in the merry-making. You see, Scorpio does not engage in “chit chat.” When this particular Scorpio deigns to talk, the words must be deep and meaningful. And when a person wants to converse with him, she or he had better have something interesting and intelligent to convey if they want to keep his attention. Otherwise, they may just be treated to a scornful, knowing smirk, which generally reduces the other to about one sixteenth their original size.
This man embodies the more mysterious, somewhat snobbish distain for others that some Scorpios have been known to adopt. It’s a lonely undertaking, but he doesn’t seem to mind. He occupies himself with what he deems to be higher matters; his work, his music, and his intellect. The latter of the group holds more seduction for him than the prior two, and he embraces his ponderings with far more passion than he does his long-frustrated wife. Ah, but to paint some color into our perception of this man, lest I leave you with too negative a taste…if one manages to win his favor, he will become a great help to them whenever there is a need. Anyone who has succeeded in holding his interest will be considered an insider by him, for as long as his interest is held, and could be given the honor of an invitation into his inner sanctum, a.k.a. his den, to partake of the latest installment to the wonderful wall of sound he’s constructed and will be an occasional guest at his table. If the person should have a particular talent that this gentleman finds interesting or useful, all the better for them.
Of course, Scorpios are as varied in personality as any of us, and the traits of their sign will be presented according to each one’s unique style, as well as to the rest of their own personal horoscope. I’ve known some to be effusive, talking my ear off about their latest endeavor, and exhibiting a charm that can be quite disarming. Others I’ve known can be deeply introverted, guarding their inner secrets from all, except for an occasional trusted soul who manages to slip through the iron gates of Scorpionic caution. Yes, it is possible to charm a Scorpio; and if you do, make sure you have the best of intentions. Scorpios have long memories, and if they’ve suffered a slight, real or imagined, woe to the offender who will have to watch his back against the Scorpion’s sting for the duration. And boy can they sting! Definitely not pretty by any stretch of the imagination.
There are still other Scorpios, who at first glance seem normal enough, but on closer inspection the Plutonian/Martian influences begin to emerge. It’s in the eyes. Look closely at a Scorpion’s eyes…I dare you. They can be as fathomless as inky pools, and as piercing as a lightning bolt, all at the same time. Their eyes can display a probing, discerning quality that makes one feel as if they’re pinned to a board, squirming under a microscope. I’ve also seen them suddenly become brazenly sexual in nature, undressing a person with their eyes so completely – as if the threads of the intended’s garments have disintegrated within seconds.
While I’m on the subject, there’s something powerfully sexual about these people; sometimes dangerously so. The impulse can come on swiftly, deliberately, like the vampires in a really good Anne Rice novel; taking the hapless target completely by surprise, and not letting go until they’ve had their fill. Are you intrigued yet? You should be. If these people are anything, they are immensely intriguing. They can be the most intense, profound and overwhelmingly powerful people in the zodiac. They can be the most unnerving, and the most seductive people you’ll know. One thing’s for sure; when one encounters a Scorpio, it can be one of the most memorable experiences of one’s life.
When the Sun transits Scorpio, the mood becomes intense. This intensity infiltrates our interaction with everything, from work to romantic play. Unlike the intensity that Leo or Aries can generate, Scorpio is a smoldering, cunning sort of intense. We are all affected in one way or another, and can expect to experience periods of insightful, deep focus and a desire to probe into matters that run beneath the surface of things. We become inspired to delve into matters that are significant and meaningful to us, and we are able to get to the heart of things more easily at this time. The underlying motivations of those around us are revealed, and masks become transparent to us. Our propensity for excitement is powerful, and we’ll likely approach physical love with an unusual fervor, force and possessiveness during this passage of the Sun. Be mindful of the possibility of jealousy and vengeful feelings during this time, as the intensity of our emotions inspire us to act out these extremes a bit more than usual. Good activities during this period include solving riddles and mysteries, delving into scientific work, and thoroughly exploring topics of interest.
Mercury enters Scorpio on November 11, making our thoughts more probing and intense than usual. We will be inspired to seek hidden truths and deeply held understandings. We will want to probe deeply during our communications, observe our daily experiences more closely and focus our thoughts on matters of Scorpio’s influence. Intellectual needs will become manifest through our probing for deeply buried motivations behind the actions and beliefs of others. Superficial niceties will take a back seat to more evocative communications, and our thought processes will tend to be narrower in focus and sometimes even obsessive in nature.
With that said, you may wish to utilize this time to really get to the heart of matters of significance in your life, and above all else, enjoy the ride!
Namaste.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
The Gifts of Pluto
Following a recent experience involving persistent health issues, I feel moved to base this month’s article on the distant, yet powerful “planetoid” called Pluto. The particular health challenge I have experienced has been both painful and distressing, stubbornly refusing to respond to both naturopathic and medical intervention. Quite perplexing indeed…and very Plutonian in nature. It was only when, assisted by tireless support from my boyfriend and the prayers and warm energies of the lovely people in my life, that I found the stillness within, began to discern the basis of this particular experience, and found the strength to ask Source, Higher Self, the Universe, etc., what it was that I needed to do.
You see, Pluto is currently in Sagittarius, and transiting my Sixth House of health and work; not necessarily what I do for a living, but how I do it. Allow me to take a moment here to share a bit of insight into this powerful, awe-inspiring force we call Pluto. It might help to think of Pluto as this little Feng Shui man who comes into your house and begins to rearrange, purge, and otherwise upset the setting you’ve cultivated, settled on, and to which you’ve grown accustomed. You can protest all you want, but this little guy’s going to complete his mission no matter what, and you eventually find that the less you resist, the easier it is for you in the long run. That, my friends, is the essence of Pluto.
It helps to know that this is not a quick rearrangement by any means. Pluto’s slow movement through our charts is deliberate and thorough. He’s just a guy with a job to do, and it helps if we can think of him as a gift, rather than a baneful force that goes around disrupting everything. Pluto’s main mission is to destroy the stale old, outmoded behaviours and situations that have become our comfort zones, or worse, our emotional and spiritual tombs, and transform them into fresh, vibrant, fully functional mechanisms that enable us to cruise along at full efficiency.
The best thing for us to do is just stand aside, pay attention, and let him do his job. In other words, go with the flow. How many of us find this far more challenging that it seems? We often seem to cling to what we know and have grown used to as if our lives depend on them, even if what we’re clutching brings us untold pain and suffering. We often refuse to even consider the changes that could bring us so much joy and satisfaction. When Pluto makes his way into the situation, we are given an opportunity to go deep within, purging ourselves of what has become cluttered and unwieldy, and continue on renewed, refreshed, and considerably wiser.
When Pluto first briefly peeked into Sagittarius in January of 1995, we likely began to feel pangs of unease in the spiritual, philosophical, and religious sectors of life. By the time our little Feng Shui guy finally set up shop by November of that year, the world was gearing up to have these old and moldy sectors of life turned on their ear, exposed for what they truly were, and revamped completely. New spiritual leaders have been, and continue to arrive to facilitate this transformation, and the restoration will continue until about November of 2008, so we are currently in the final push.
If we utilize this magnificent opportunity to grow that Pluto is indicating, we should come out of this with a renewed, unified spiritual understanding, and a strong communion with the Source of all that is. This new perception will serve to merge all the highest expressions of the great religions of the past, with a more comprehensive, scientific understanding of the underlying forces of life. Anyone who cannot conceive of the blending of science and religion is likely in shock because as I write this, we are collectively flowing into that profound clarity, and many changes are definitely afoot. I can just hear the Scorpios out there saying in unison, “Well, duh!” (Pluto is their planet, and they’ve known about this all along.)
Now, depending on where Sagittarius is in your chart is where you’ve been experiencing these changes, as Pluto makes his transit through that sector. I’ll give a brief outline here:
If Pluto is transiting your First House, you are likely feeling these adjustments in the areas of your past conditioning, and outward reflection. The First House is the house of Self, and you are learning what makes you tick. Perhaps long-buried traumas are resurfacing to be examined, acknowledged and finally released, which will have a profound effect on how you relate to others, and how you are looked upon by the world.
If your Second House is going through restoration, the way you have dealt with personal finance and what you value are being scrutinized and restructured. This can be particularly uncomfortable for many of you, but I assure you that the end result will be much more workable if you cooperate with this metamorphosis.
If Pluto has set up shop in your Third House, your relationships with siblings, neighbors, and everyday contacts are being overhauled, as well as the ways in which you process knowledge and communicate. Situations that you have long been struggling with, and have considered to be permanent, are now reaching a crisis point, and will need to be dealt with once and for all.
Fourth House Pluto transits indicate major upheavals in the most upsetting ways. The Fourth House is your foundation. It’s what you’ve built your lives on, and it’s in the process of being shaken to the core. Old, outmoded structures are being repatterned, family issues are being brought to a head, and you will be inspired to make great changes. You may be amazed at the profound results when the dust finally settles.
Pluto transiting your Fifth House indicates a restructuring in how you perceive romantic love, and how you function in your love relationships. If you’ve been experiencing one dud after another, know that you have attracted them into your life so that you can become wiser and better at future relationships. Pluto is also revamping your creative expression, and the way you deal with your children. You are likely experiencing major insights into these situations.
Pluto moving through the Sixth, as I mentioned earlier, deals with your health and the way you work. You may have experienced profound and unsettling changes in your career, but know that these changes are for your better good, and look to the opportunities being presented to you. Utilize them. Trust me. In health matters, old situations that you’ve neglected or have been unaware of are demanding your attention right now. You are likely being forced to change your lifestyle, diet, or the way in which you seek health care.
Pluto transiting the Seventh House can be particularly upsetting, since it deals with marriages and partnerships. Some marriages may not survive this transit, and those who have experienced, or are experiencing divorce at this time will do well to have faith that this change will prove beneficial in the long run. Only the strongest, most solid marriages survive a Pluto transit, and the transformation experienced within the relationship as a result of this transit are infinitely more beneficial than how the partnership was before Pluto worked his magic.
Those with Pluto transiting the Eighth House are likely experiencing some profound changes in their deepest selves, as this is where Pluto naturally resides. Perhaps life has taken on a deeper meaning, and you’ve been awakened to realms of existence that you never knew were possible. Your joint assets with others may also be going through some changes, and you may feel that taking out a loan should wait awhile. I would say to go with that instinct.
Pluto making his way through the Ninth is getting to the heart of your religion, spirituality, and philosophical outlook. You have likely felt the profound changes that the rest of us have been experiencing collectively on a more personal level, and the insights that you are gaining are substantial.
Those with Pluto currently in the Tenth have likely been experiencing upheaval in their careers and public standing. You may be feeling a push to strive for achievement more than ever before. If there’s been anything you’ve been hiding in these arenas, they have been, or will be exposed. Now is the time to practice utmost integrity in all your public and professional dealings.
Pluto transiting the Eleventh people have experienced deep changes in their friendships and group affiliations. Perhaps old issues have resurfaced with long-time friendships and need to be finally resolved and laid to rest. Possibly the change is within you personally, and your perspective on your friendships is shifting and gaining more clarity. Or perhaps a group that you have long been involved with is changing in some way, and will force you to change with it, or decide to seek other, more workable affiliations. It is also likely that you will meet a new friend who will have a great impact upon your life.
And last but not even remotely least…
Pluto working in the Twelfth House. If you are a person experiencing Pluto in the Twelfth, this is perhaps one of the most challenging, yet the most healing periods in your life. You have been urged to examine yourself from a psychological, subconscious standpoint, and the deeply rooted aspects of yourself that have long lay hidden have come to the surface in order for you to confront them and find the acceptance and healing that you have needed for so long now. These are the parts of you that you have been taught to believe are “bad” or have met with disapproval from those who were most influential to you. These long hidden aspects of yourself have caused behaviours that were subconscious in nature and have reflected the wounded child from within. It is now time to reclaim and champion that wounded inner child, so that your true expression can emerge and benefit us all. This is deep, rewarding work, and it is a good time to seek out those teachers and therapists with experience in these realms who can facilitate the profound healing that is taking place within you.
In conclusion, it is important to remember the Divine gift that Pluto brings, which is our complete transformation. We have choices, as always. We can choose to act the victim and whine, stomp our feet, and resist what is taking place…which would rob us of the vast benefits Pluto is indicating for us, and only perpetuate our suffering. Better yet, we can accept and allow the changes taking place, become self-empowered, and work in partnership with Pluto to facilitate our awakening into a much better way of being.
Namaste.
You see, Pluto is currently in Sagittarius, and transiting my Sixth House of health and work; not necessarily what I do for a living, but how I do it. Allow me to take a moment here to share a bit of insight into this powerful, awe-inspiring force we call Pluto. It might help to think of Pluto as this little Feng Shui man who comes into your house and begins to rearrange, purge, and otherwise upset the setting you’ve cultivated, settled on, and to which you’ve grown accustomed. You can protest all you want, but this little guy’s going to complete his mission no matter what, and you eventually find that the less you resist, the easier it is for you in the long run. That, my friends, is the essence of Pluto.
It helps to know that this is not a quick rearrangement by any means. Pluto’s slow movement through our charts is deliberate and thorough. He’s just a guy with a job to do, and it helps if we can think of him as a gift, rather than a baneful force that goes around disrupting everything. Pluto’s main mission is to destroy the stale old, outmoded behaviours and situations that have become our comfort zones, or worse, our emotional and spiritual tombs, and transform them into fresh, vibrant, fully functional mechanisms that enable us to cruise along at full efficiency.
The best thing for us to do is just stand aside, pay attention, and let him do his job. In other words, go with the flow. How many of us find this far more challenging that it seems? We often seem to cling to what we know and have grown used to as if our lives depend on them, even if what we’re clutching brings us untold pain and suffering. We often refuse to even consider the changes that could bring us so much joy and satisfaction. When Pluto makes his way into the situation, we are given an opportunity to go deep within, purging ourselves of what has become cluttered and unwieldy, and continue on renewed, refreshed, and considerably wiser.
When Pluto first briefly peeked into Sagittarius in January of 1995, we likely began to feel pangs of unease in the spiritual, philosophical, and religious sectors of life. By the time our little Feng Shui guy finally set up shop by November of that year, the world was gearing up to have these old and moldy sectors of life turned on their ear, exposed for what they truly were, and revamped completely. New spiritual leaders have been, and continue to arrive to facilitate this transformation, and the restoration will continue until about November of 2008, so we are currently in the final push.
If we utilize this magnificent opportunity to grow that Pluto is indicating, we should come out of this with a renewed, unified spiritual understanding, and a strong communion with the Source of all that is. This new perception will serve to merge all the highest expressions of the great religions of the past, with a more comprehensive, scientific understanding of the underlying forces of life. Anyone who cannot conceive of the blending of science and religion is likely in shock because as I write this, we are collectively flowing into that profound clarity, and many changes are definitely afoot. I can just hear the Scorpios out there saying in unison, “Well, duh!” (Pluto is their planet, and they’ve known about this all along.)
Now, depending on where Sagittarius is in your chart is where you’ve been experiencing these changes, as Pluto makes his transit through that sector. I’ll give a brief outline here:
If Pluto is transiting your First House, you are likely feeling these adjustments in the areas of your past conditioning, and outward reflection. The First House is the house of Self, and you are learning what makes you tick. Perhaps long-buried traumas are resurfacing to be examined, acknowledged and finally released, which will have a profound effect on how you relate to others, and how you are looked upon by the world.
If your Second House is going through restoration, the way you have dealt with personal finance and what you value are being scrutinized and restructured. This can be particularly uncomfortable for many of you, but I assure you that the end result will be much more workable if you cooperate with this metamorphosis.
If Pluto has set up shop in your Third House, your relationships with siblings, neighbors, and everyday contacts are being overhauled, as well as the ways in which you process knowledge and communicate. Situations that you have long been struggling with, and have considered to be permanent, are now reaching a crisis point, and will need to be dealt with once and for all.
Fourth House Pluto transits indicate major upheavals in the most upsetting ways. The Fourth House is your foundation. It’s what you’ve built your lives on, and it’s in the process of being shaken to the core. Old, outmoded structures are being repatterned, family issues are being brought to a head, and you will be inspired to make great changes. You may be amazed at the profound results when the dust finally settles.
Pluto transiting your Fifth House indicates a restructuring in how you perceive romantic love, and how you function in your love relationships. If you’ve been experiencing one dud after another, know that you have attracted them into your life so that you can become wiser and better at future relationships. Pluto is also revamping your creative expression, and the way you deal with your children. You are likely experiencing major insights into these situations.
Pluto moving through the Sixth, as I mentioned earlier, deals with your health and the way you work. You may have experienced profound and unsettling changes in your career, but know that these changes are for your better good, and look to the opportunities being presented to you. Utilize them. Trust me. In health matters, old situations that you’ve neglected or have been unaware of are demanding your attention right now. You are likely being forced to change your lifestyle, diet, or the way in which you seek health care.
Pluto transiting the Seventh House can be particularly upsetting, since it deals with marriages and partnerships. Some marriages may not survive this transit, and those who have experienced, or are experiencing divorce at this time will do well to have faith that this change will prove beneficial in the long run. Only the strongest, most solid marriages survive a Pluto transit, and the transformation experienced within the relationship as a result of this transit are infinitely more beneficial than how the partnership was before Pluto worked his magic.
Those with Pluto transiting the Eighth House are likely experiencing some profound changes in their deepest selves, as this is where Pluto naturally resides. Perhaps life has taken on a deeper meaning, and you’ve been awakened to realms of existence that you never knew were possible. Your joint assets with others may also be going through some changes, and you may feel that taking out a loan should wait awhile. I would say to go with that instinct.
Pluto making his way through the Ninth is getting to the heart of your religion, spirituality, and philosophical outlook. You have likely felt the profound changes that the rest of us have been experiencing collectively on a more personal level, and the insights that you are gaining are substantial.
Those with Pluto currently in the Tenth have likely been experiencing upheaval in their careers and public standing. You may be feeling a push to strive for achievement more than ever before. If there’s been anything you’ve been hiding in these arenas, they have been, or will be exposed. Now is the time to practice utmost integrity in all your public and professional dealings.
Pluto transiting the Eleventh people have experienced deep changes in their friendships and group affiliations. Perhaps old issues have resurfaced with long-time friendships and need to be finally resolved and laid to rest. Possibly the change is within you personally, and your perspective on your friendships is shifting and gaining more clarity. Or perhaps a group that you have long been involved with is changing in some way, and will force you to change with it, or decide to seek other, more workable affiliations. It is also likely that you will meet a new friend who will have a great impact upon your life.
And last but not even remotely least…
Pluto working in the Twelfth House. If you are a person experiencing Pluto in the Twelfth, this is perhaps one of the most challenging, yet the most healing periods in your life. You have been urged to examine yourself from a psychological, subconscious standpoint, and the deeply rooted aspects of yourself that have long lay hidden have come to the surface in order for you to confront them and find the acceptance and healing that you have needed for so long now. These are the parts of you that you have been taught to believe are “bad” or have met with disapproval from those who were most influential to you. These long hidden aspects of yourself have caused behaviours that were subconscious in nature and have reflected the wounded child from within. It is now time to reclaim and champion that wounded inner child, so that your true expression can emerge and benefit us all. This is deep, rewarding work, and it is a good time to seek out those teachers and therapists with experience in these realms who can facilitate the profound healing that is taking place within you.
In conclusion, it is important to remember the Divine gift that Pluto brings, which is our complete transformation. We have choices, as always. We can choose to act the victim and whine, stomp our feet, and resist what is taking place…which would rob us of the vast benefits Pluto is indicating for us, and only perpetuate our suffering. Better yet, we can accept and allow the changes taking place, become self-empowered, and work in partnership with Pluto to facilitate our awakening into a much better way of being.
Namaste.
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