Pluto, the dwarf planet that rules transformation, power, and subconscious depths, spends about 248 years in each zodiac sign, bringing profound and transformative changes to the areas of life associated with that sign. When Pluto transits through a sign, it's a time of upheaval and evolution, forcing us to confront our deepest fears, desires, and patterns. It's a time of deep transformation and personal growth.
Pluto in Aries (1823 to 1852)
This generation was willful, rebellious, impulsive, and obsessed with power and independence. When Pluto is in Aries, the planet’s personal influence gives courage, self-reliance, and a strong sense of individuality; recklessness and egotism are its negative effects for individuals.
Pluto in Taurus (1852 to 1884)
Security brought power for these hard- working folks, but values, particularly regarding possessions, were in flux. With Pluto in an earth sign, ownership was an issue. The American Civil War was fought during those years over that very compulsion.
Pluto in Gemini (1884 to 1914)
Wit rules. Novelty excites you. Unconsciously, you seek to transform yourself through fresh ideas. Your mind is ever young.
Pluto in Cancer (1914 to 1939)
If you were born during these years when Pluto was discovered, you belong to a generation for whom security is paramount. You were taught to hold on to what you’ve got, and that’s what you do — even when you should know better. It’s no wonder that you feel this way: The Great Depression of the 1930’s was a formative event in your life or in the experiences of your parents.
Pluto in Leo (1939 to 1957)
Your desire to express yourself dramatically, creatively, and expansively can become an obsession. This placement is the trademark of the baby boomers, who look with disdain upon the previous generation’s search for security — and who are looked upon with scorn by the generations that follow because, in true Leo style, you can’t help showing off.
Pluto in Virgo (1957 to 1972)
The excesses of the baby boomers drive you to distraction, and you react against them. You seek personal control, obsess about details, and have every intention of becoming perfect. If you were born between 1962 and 1969, you also have Uranus in Virgo, so unexpected upsets may throw you off track. But these upsets won’t stop you from striving for the perfect Plutonian-Uranian transformation —the one that alters everything in a flash.
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Pluto in Libra (1972 to 1984)
You’re obsessed with balance, beauty, and social relations. You derive great power from sharing, but only if it’s the real thing. You see no percentage in pretending. On the contrary, you demand a true marriage of equals. The arts have a strong impact on you.
Pluto in Scorpio (1984 to 1995)
You’re passionate, resolute, deeply sexual, and intent on experiencing every last drop of whatever life has to offer. But controlling your desires is essential. Fortunately, you have incredible willpower. You intuitively recognize the link between money and power, and you’re interested in accumulating both. This is a formidable placement.
Pluto in Sagittarius (1995 to 2008)
You long to find a philosophy or religion that offers intense spiritual and intellectual experiences — but you run the risk of being pompous and fanatical. Freedom is essential to you, and education and travel are transformational.
Pluto in Capricorn (2008 to 2024)
People born with Pluto in buttoned-down Capricorn are persistent, and pragmatic, with an inborn sense of how the world works. There is a heightened focus on ambition, structure, and personal power. You will build a solid foundation, achieve your goals, and make a lasting impact on the world, while also challenging your tendency to work excessively or cling to outdated structures. You think you’ve seen savvy politicians? Wait ’til these babies come along. Pluto’s last sojourn in the sign of the goat was between 1762 and 1778, years that covered the American Revolution.
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Pluto in Aquarius (2024 to 2044)
This do-your-own-thing generation is likely to have progressive ideals and to seek transformation through unconventional associations. You will break down boundaries, challenge the status quo, and create a more just and equitable world, while also challenging your tendency to isolate yourself or rebel without a clear vision.
The group will be increasingly central, but not in the limited, ethnocentric ways of the past. Remember the amazing bar scene in the original Star Wars movie? That’s Pluto in Aquarius.
Pluto in Pisces (2044 to 2068)
This placement is bound to be intriguing. Expect to see a self-sacrificing, mystical generation that dips deep into the collective unconscious. The members of this group may face a challenge if external structures dissolve in chaos, as they did in the lifetime of Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman, both of whom, like other members of their generation, had Pluto in Pisces.