In the next section, we encounter the slooooowwwwww-moving planets—Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Because they stay in a sign a long time, they affect the generation more than the individual. Where they land in a house and the aspects they make to other planets can be significant.
Uranus stays in a sign for about seven years, which means it has a long time to work its mojo.
Uranus is associated with originality and individuality. It is the planet that loves to look at the future. Technology, science, and innovation, for example, fall under its rulership. Uranus can be rebellious or enlightened—sometimes both. This planet can also symbolize drastic changes or the unexpected. It's quirky, erratic, and a bit unpredictable. Kinda like life!
Where it lands in your chart shows where you are original, eccentric, or perhaps like to rebel a bit. This is where you stand as an individual.
ARIES (1927–1934, 2010–2018): Uranus in fiery Aries is concerned with freedom and originality. This is the placement of pioneers and leaders. At its best, it can create positive, motivational individuals who can lead the public in exciting new directions. At its worst, this placement produces impulsiveness, hot tempers, political fanaticism, violence, and selfish people who do things without thought of the consequences.
TAURUS (1934–1941, 2018–2025): This is a generation with lots of resourceful ideas about money. Money can come and go in unexpected ways, and these peeps know it. (This was the generation of the Great Depression.) They may invest wisely or manage their cash flow in creative ways. They may even make money in unusual careers. They can also have new ideas about practicality or the economy. In some cases, they may be too focused on acquiring material goods. Or they may go the opposite side of the usual greedy route of Taurus and work on behalf of the poor.
GEMINI (1941–1948): Uranus in Gemini is a fab placement because it enhances the mind and produces innovative ways of thinking. This is the generation of the smarty-pants folks who are inventive and quick thinking. They may create new concepts in science, literature, media, tech, or education. They may use media in an unpredictable, unwise way.
CANCER (1948–1955): This placement can also indicate innovations around the home or family life. This generation may have brought unique ideas about what family life looks like. In some cases, the early home life might be somewhat unstable. The people born under this influence buck family traditions and may live in unconventional families or funky homes.
LEO (1955–1961): Like Uranus in Aries, this placement can produce bold leaders, the benevolent kind who inspire everyone to do their best. The Uranus in Leo generation tends to have different ideas about love and parenting. They may be overly permissive with their children, or they may expect them to be like little adults before they are ready. This is also the placement for inspired actors, musicians, performers, or writers.
VIRGO (1961–1968): Uranus in Virgo can produce original ideas around work and efficiency. These busy bees can find unique ways to get the job done, or they may prefer to work at home, where they can do their thing in their own way. Innovation in health, science, tech, electronic inventions, ecology, and labor relations all fall under this placement. This generation finds new ways to work, changing the dynamics of how things get done.
LIBRA (1884–1890, 1968–1974): Uranus wants freedom while Libra wants a partnership. Unusual partnerships or ideas about marriage fall under this placement as well as new concepts about justice. Changes in law are possible during Uranus in Libra, when people become more concerned with rights and fairness.
SCORPIO (1890–1897, 1974–1981): Uranus digs being in Scorpio. It's super psychic here and brings intensity as well as a desire to remake everything. This generation wants to tear things down to the bones and regenerate, which can produce influential leaders. But this energy needs to be tempered because it can bring about a destructive side. A determination to bring change must be managed prudently to avoid fanaticism. Uranus in Scorpio can also bring unusual ideas about sexuality.
SAGITTARIUS (1897–1904, 1981–1988): Uranus in Sag expands the mind and gives an interest in higher education as well as philosophy. This generation creates their own concepts around religion and the world. Many will travel far and immerse themselves in other cultures. This means this placement produces adventurous intellects who want to understand and improve the world.
CAPRICORN (1904–1912, 1988–1995): Uranus in Capricorn vacillates between wanting to tear down the government and business structures to doing things the “right way.” This means this generation could produce revolutionaries or dictators. Uranus demands freedom while Capricorn likes to preserve the status quo. This creates energy where you see the fight against convention side by side with the need to preserve. It can lead to innovation in government, business, and science, or old ideas may be used in new ways.
AQUARIUS (1912–1919, 1995–2003): Uranus rules Aquarius, so it's right at home here. This placement bestows intellectual gifts and intuitive insight. This is the generation of independent thinkers with big ol' humanitarian hearts. Truth and freedom for all—that's their motto. Uranus in Aquarius can produce genius changes in technology, science, and humanitarian efforts.
PISCES (1919–1927, 2003–2010): Uranus in Pisces is about as lofty as it gets. This placement produces sympathetic natures with strong mystical leanings. A desire to help save the world and creativity can create saints or artistic geniuses. Intuition is amplified here, but so are religious leanings. This generation seeks spiritual liberation. New ideas about spirituality and art may arise during this time.
Look to where Uranus is placed in your chart, and you'll see where you're rebellious, radical, or prone to sudden changes.
High vibe: This placement indicates nonconformity. You've got your own style and are not interested in what everyone else is doing. You may dress in an offbeat way or add unique touches to your wardrobe that says “I'm an individual.” You'll always speak your mind and are never afraid to stand up for the underdog.
Low vibe: You can be obstinate, especially when you think you're right. You're adept at making others feel stupid. You're also prone to make life changes on a whim, much to the chagrin of others. In some cases, the eccentricity goes too far, which could lead to being branded a weirdo and alienation from others.
High vibe: You can make money in unusual ways. Or it's possible that you may make a living through technology, science, inventions, or humanitarian work. Your intuition around finances might be uncanny, allowing you to make slick moves that surprise others. Because Uranus is unpredictable, your income may be at times too.
Low vibe: You may be unable to manage your money or may be prone to financial recklessness. You'll want to avoid get-rich-quick schemes and gambling. In worst-case scenarios, Uranus in the second can indicate a sponge who leeches off their friends and rarely pays their debts.
High vibe: You're a freethinker with an intelligent, intuitive mind. You never follow conventional ways of thinking, which means you are not fond of groupthink. Instead, you're innovative and original, a genius who may be responsible for modern inventions or technological advances. This is also an excellent position for astrologers or people who work with the media. You may travel to unusual places.
Low vibe: You're argumentative and like to pick fights. Easily bored, you become restless, which may lead to poor decision making. You may also have some rather harebrained ideas that rarely work out.
High vibe: Your family or home life tends to be unconventional. The early household might be weird, or one of your parents may be far out or exceptional in some way (usually the mother). You favor modern décor, or your home may be filled with tons of newfangled gadgets. Friends become family and family becomes friends.
Low vibe: Disruptions in your early home life make it hard for you to settle down. Frequent moves are possible. Desiring freedom from rules may lead you to leave the family household early. If Uranus is afflicted, you may not get along with relatives, leading to long periods of estrangement.
High vibe: Romance begins suddenly and may come through friendships. (Friends with benefits? Maybe.) Or there may be something unusual about your partnership; perhaps your partner might be considered eccentric, or the relationship may be unconventional in another way (for example, polyamory). Freedom in love will be an essential theme in your life. If you choose to have children, the kids may be super-smart, and you'll give them free rein to do their thing. This is a brilliant placement for artists.
Low vibe: You might give your children too much freedom to the point of being neglectful. Committing to a relationship may not be your bag, so you'll have trouble staying faithful to one partner. Romances can also end suddenly without warning. This placement can also indicate unexpected pregnancy, so if you have this placement, be careful!
High vibe: This is a fantastic placement for scientists, health-care providers, or those who work in technology. If you choose one of these careers, you could go far. That being said, you may be attracted to contemporary or unconventional versions of these professions. For example, you may choose homeopathy instead of traditional medicine. If your job environment doesn't suit your tastes, you'll move on.
Low vibe: You may have trouble with coworkers due to your critical nature. Endless changes in employment create instability. Sometimes this can indicate concern with your health, often related to stress.
High vibe: You like freedom in your relationships, which means you need a fair amount of space. Room to breathe makes you happy. Relationships may begin and end suddenly, without warning. Or your partner may be unusual or exceptionally brilliant.
Low vibe: You may be emotionally unavailable, unable to give your heart to anyone. This can lead to divorce or the sudden breakdown of relationships. If Uranus is afflicted in this house, it can indicate trouble with lawsuits or public relations. For some reason, the public will often judge folks with this placement harshly, sometimes turning on them for no sensible reason.
High vibe: You may have unusual sexual predilections and unconventional choices in partners. You don't want vanilla; you want to experiment. Nothing is too taboo for you! This is also an indicator of interest in the occult and strong intuitive faculties. You can see things that others can't. If you get a gut feeling, go with it. Money may come and go suddenly—sometimes through taxes, inheritances, or marriage. Depending on how Uranus is aspected, this could be for good or ill. Some texts say that this placement indicates death that comes out of the blue—for example, an accident.
Low vibe: Your kinky ways may freak out potential partners. Or you may have trouble hanging on to money, blowing through it faster than it comes in. Problems may come through taxes, alimony, or disputes over inheritances.
High vibe: Opportunities to travel may arrive suddenly, taking you on exciting adventures. Your wanderlust is strong; you need to meet new people and love to explore different cultures. Even if you cannot travel, you are curious about the world at large. You may be an avid reader of newspapers, travel magazines, and philosophy. You are open to new ideas and philosophies, such as the occult or new age.
Low vibe: You might subscribe to weird thinking or strange religious or political beliefs. In extreme cases, this can lead to fanaticism or kooky conspiracy theories.
High vibe: You've got an eccentric public image. You flaunt convention, preferring to do things in your own unique way, which means you'll clash with authority figures. You want to be the authority, and when you step into that role, you lead in an unorthodox manner. Your identity is important to you. You never want to be like anyone else, which means you may have an offbeat style or a peculiar way of communicating with the public.
Low vibe: You're always butting heads with authority figures, which can lead to troubles. Or you're a rabble-rouser who stirs the pot with unpredictable antics. In some cases, especially when Uranus is afflicted, this placement can indicate a sudden rise to prominence followed by a swift fall from grace. In those cases, the fall is not only quick but also shocking in some way.
High vibe: Uranus rules the eleventh house, so it's happy here. You are a great, loyal friend with a full social circle. Pals come from every walk of life. You're not snobby, but you don't like to be tied down to any one particular group or person. You prefer to do your own thing. While you enjoy group activities, at heart you're a lone wolf. You run with the pack from time to time but always remain an individual. You're tolerant and open-minded, with a penchant for humanitarian work.
Low vibe: You don't fit in with anyone, which can create alienation. When afflicted, this placement can indicate betrayal from friends. You will need to watch out for “frenemies.”
High vibe: You possess a deep interest in exploring the unconscious. The occult, meditation, or mysticism may be of great interest. Or you become involved in religious organizations or spend time in ashrams and the like. You may be drawn to humanitarian work or doing something that might be good for the world. This can lead to working behind the scenes at hospitals, institutions, charitable organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies. You believe that there is good in everyone and that everyone deserves a chance. You're here to find the good in the world or make it a better place.
Low vibe: You may have neurotic tendencies, which could lead to confinement or time spent away from the public eye. In some cases, this placement can indicate someone who has delusions about their psychic ability.
Uranus represents your quirky, weird, genius side. It also shows where you're rebellious and innovative.
Uranus takes eighty-four years to complete a cycle of the zodiac. Because we're living longer than ever, many people will reach their “Uranus return,” a transit where Uranus comes home to roost in the same sign it was at birth. During this transit, the individual may become interested in mystical subjects such as life after death. Or they may decide to say “screw it” and start doing all the crazy things they've always wanted to do. If you see grandpa driving a Vespa and wearing a purple fez and matching tutu, this behavior may not be due to senility; it may be his Uranus return!
Using the interpretations in this book, find out where Uranus is creating a revolution.
My Uranus is in the sign of _______________________. My generation is unique in this way:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
My Uranus is in my _________________house. The areas where I express my originality and innovation are: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
When I'm expressing the high vibe in those areas, it looks like this:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
When I'm expressing the low vibe in those areas, it looks like this: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Go back and check out the news when you were born. What inventions or innovations were happening at that time? What technologies weren't possible then?
Uranus—Freedom from the Known by Jeff Green and Leyla Rael Rudhyar.
In astrology, Neptune symbolizes sacrifice. It's where you need to give something up for a higher purpose. Let go and let the universe do the work. Dreams, spirituality, artistic imagination, mysticism, glamour, and all things psychic fall under Neptune's realm. So do illusion, deception, confusion, and escapism. While Uranus symbolizes generational innovation and change, Neptune represents generational spiritual destiny.
ARIES (1861–1875; 2025–2039): Neptune in pioneering Aries indicates a generation with original ideas around politics, spirituality, and science. They want to lead the world toward a new destiny. Spiritual pride and egotism are the shadow side. A tendency to act first, think later can pave the way for war.
TAURUS (1874–1889; 2038–2052): This generation may have idealism around money and resources. They can manifest what they desire. Visionary art, decadence, and the ability to make money in unusual ways all fall under this placement. The flip side is fraud, poverty consciousness, or illusions about money. The people born under this generation could see the bubble burst.
GEMINI (1888–1902; 2051–2066): Advances in communication, literature, education, and transportation fall under this generation's realm. Individuals with this placement can be intellectually gifted with great mental sensitivity. There may be an interest in foreign cultures or a desire to impact the public with their words. The Neptune in Gemini generation may also be dreamers and inventors, people who can see the way of the future—and create for it.
CANCER (1901–1915): Neptune in sensitive Cancer indicates a generation that holds high ideals around family and home. There are strong psychic ties to family and karmic lessons around the mother. Individuals with this placement are capable of making great sacrifices for their family or country. Patriotism runs strong in folks born in this era.
LEO (1915–1929): Neptune in Leo indicates a courageous generation with bright, charismatic leaders (John F. Kennedy had this placement!). It symbolizes idealism around politics, romance, and creative arts, mainly motion pictures and drama. The energy is also highly sexual and flamboyant. Individuals with Neptune in Leo can be overly focused on pleasure (think: Roaring '20s).
VIRGO (1929–1943): This placement can indicate a generation with new ideas or inventions around health, science, and work. It can also produce the humanitarians and healers who humbly serve the world. Service and sacrifice trump idealism for this serious-minded crew.
LIBRA (1943–1955): Neptune in Libra indicates a generation with idealism around love, art, justice, and peace. The “love generation” was born under this transit! This can mean new ideas around marriage and relationships. It can also indicate people who give it all up for love. This placement can also produce idealistic diplomats—people who do what they can to bring about peace on earth. Make love, not war!
SCORPIO (1956–1970): This generation is interested in mysticism, intuition, and sex. They are the folks who experiment with sexual morality (think: love-ins and free love). Neptune in Scorpio can also bring innovation in medicine, taxes, and finances. People with this placement are naturally drawn to things that are hidden. They enjoy solving mysteries and getting to the bottom of things.
SAGITTARIUS (1971–1984): Neptune in truth-seeking Sagittarius indicates a generation that brings idealism to higher education, philosophy, and freedom. It can also bring innovation in medicine and a keen interest in helping developing countries. Neptune in Sagittarius produces wanderers who want to see the world and make it better.
CAPRICORN (1985–1998): When Neptune lands in disciplined Capricorn, it adds a practical flair to this dreamy planet. Instead of daydreaming, Capricorn likes to get to work. Hence, dreams can become a reality. This generation is interested in building, which means they may seek to create structures—not just physical buildings but also government and economic structures. They are interested in the earth and cleaning up the environment.
AQUARIUS (1998–2012): When dreamy Neptune lands in innovative Aquarius, it produces a generation with high ideals about technology, science, energy, and art. These are the visionaries of the future—the ones who are interested in revolution and mankind. They could be responsible for remarkable achievements that could revolutionize the way we live our lives in the future. They may also be the unusual artists who take art and music in whole new directions.
PISCES (2012–2025): Neptune in Pisces is right at home because this is the sign it rules. This generation is blessed with empathy, compassion, and spirituality, which means they could be the spiritual leaders who save the world from itself. Art is amped up to new levels. Innovations in healing, music, and how we connect to spirit come through those born in this era.
If you want to know where you're dreamy, spiritual, or flaky, look to where Neptune is holding court in your chart.
High vibe: You're probably somewhat mysterious to others. People may have a hard time seeing you for you. Even if you're busy being yourself, they may not “get” you. That doesn't mean you'll be an outcast; it's just that there is something different about you that intrigues others. You project an aura of mysticism and may be highly intuitive. Your sensitivity and compassion allow you to connect deeply with others.
Low vibe: You can become a deluded drifter with addictive tendencies, moving through life without a rudder. Or you absorb everything around you like a psychic sponge, which can deplete your energy.
High vibe: You're idealistic about money. This means you are drawn to charitable and humanitarian organizations. When people need help, there you are, giving the shirt off your back. Or you may be one of those who believes that money is the root of evil. In that case, you reject materialism and seek a spiritual life. It's also possible that you may make your money through creative work or the mystical arts.
Low vibe: Money can come and go with this placement, and impracticality is common. Indiscriminate use of money or rejection of finances altogether could drain your resources. In worst-case scenarios, this placement can lead to a life of dependency on others or laziness.
High vibe: You're blessed with an uncanny sixth sense and a vivid imagination. Your creativity has no limits, so you may be attracted to the visual arts. Mass media may also be of interest. Early childhood education may have been unusual in some way.
Low vibe: You may experience learning difficulties, foggy thinking, or forgetfulness. This can lead to a reputation for flakiness. Siblings and neighbors could be a source of problems. Great care must be taken when it comes to signing contracts. You may not be interested in learning new things or seeing the world.
High vibe: This placement of Neptune can indicate an unusual home life. Perhaps one of your parents was a bit odd . . . or mystical. Maybe your mom was the local witch or dad was a hair metal guitarist. Or perhaps you've got some sort of karmic emotional tie with your mother. Whatever the case may be, your early domestic environment may have felt much different than that of your peers. A home near water is right for your soul.
Low vibe: One of your parents may have struggled with addiction. Or perhaps you don't receive much support from your family. The home life may feel chaotic. Finding security isn't easy.
High vibe: You have a strong romantic nature that could lead to unusual adventures in love. For example, you may experience love at first sight. You possess a unique creative vision and could possess talent in the performing arts. If you have children, they will be sensitive and intuitive. You'll make many sacrifices for them.
Low vibe: You must be careful not to wear rose-colored glasses when it comes to love. Viewing love this way could lead to disappointment when you discover that person was a lout or not who you built them up to be. Neptune in the fifth can also indicate an unreliable parent or children out of wedlock. It can also mean that parent who plays the martyr card—“After all I've done for you . . .”
High vibe: This is a fantastic placement if you work in the healing or mystical arts. There is an emphasis on spirituality and service, which can be especially useful for naturopaths and spiritual healers. But this can also be a suitable placement if you work in a hospital, charitable institution, or in any of the sacred arts (tarot, psychic, mediumship, animal communicator, etc.).
Low vibe: You may have periods of unemployment, mostly due to your unreliability. A lack of organization could also lead to trouble at work. Alcohol or drugs could be dangerous for you, so it is wise to avoid them altogether.
High vibe: Your partnerships, both business and romantic, could seem fated in some way. Perhaps there are some karmic ties, or you may have unusual situations that bring people into your life. You're also sensitive to how others feel, which could make you an excellent counselor. A commitment is your dream, which means finding your soul mate could be a priority.
Low vibe: Great care must be taken in your choice of partners because this placement can indicate delusions. A charlatan could deceive you or you could end up with someone who turns out to be entirely different once the ring is on your finger. It's also possible that you could be the deceptive or unreliable one, changing your mind and leaving partners confused. This placement can also bring problems through lawsuits. Be careful when you sign anything and always get a prenup!
High vibe: You're a finely tuned psychic instrument. You've got that clairvoyance thing down and may be interested in mysticism, spiritual work, or communication with the dead. Dreams are vivid and often contain important messages. Astral travel is also a possibility. It's possible that you could make money through the mystical arts.
Low vibe: There may be strange or secretive circumstances around joint funds. For example, you may have a partner who hides their money. You could also lose money through deception. Avoid get-rich-quick schemes and anything that seems too good to be true.
High vibe: This is the position of the religious scholar or person who loves spending time in faraway places. You're here to broaden your horizons, to seek answers, and to find your unique place in the world. You will develop your own set of beliefs. As long as you have something or someone to believe in, you're golden.
Low vibe: You may be attracted to cults or dubious spiritual leaders. Or you may continuously roam, never setting roots in one place for long. Absurd ideas could disrupt higher education. This placement can also indicate troublemaking in-laws.
High vibe: You can inspire the public in some way. There may be something unusual or glamorous about your career. For example, you may work as an astrologer, spiritual leader, actor, musician, or clairvoyant. Or you may be a visionary politician with a dream of making the world a better place. Accolades come for your unique talents or professional sacrifices. Your career path may have a karmic feel to it.
Low vibe: A major scandal disrupts everything you've worked so hard for. Or daddy isn't around, leaving you with father issues throughout your adult life.
High vibe: You have unusual friends. Idealism runs strong, and you may be drawn to humanitarian or spiritual groups. It's also possible that you may be a member of a mystical organization such as the Freemasons. Whether you're hanging out with secret societies or a group of beatniks and bohemians, your social circle won't be dull. Your dreams can become a reality. What you see in your mind is possible.
Low vibe: Your friends could lead you astray or may be deceptive. In worst-case scenarios, your friends may be frenemies who conspire against you, mooches and losers, or addicts who take advantage of your good nature. A tendency to drift along means you're dreaming instead of doing.
High vibe: This is an incredibly intuitive placement for Neptune. If you have it here, you're a natural mystic and may be interested in spiritual modalities such as meditation, yoga, and spiritual healing. Time spent in solitude or mystical environments such as ashrams makes you happy. There may also be interest in working in hospitals, institutions, or charities. This is an excellent placement for doctors, nurses, and therapists.
Low vibe: Mental confusion and neurotic tendencies could lead to escapism through drugs or alcohol. You're also susceptible to negative psychic influences, which could manifest as disturbing dreams or visions.
Neptune is where your dreams, spirituality, and illusions lie. It also represents creativity, healing, and mysticism.
Many well-known clairvoyants, such as Edgar Cayce, have Neptune prominent in their charts. With four planets in Pisces and Neptune near his Midheaven, it's no surprise that his destiny was pointing toward mysticism.
Using the interpretations in this book, look to see where Neptune is hanging out; it will indicate where you're idealistic.
My Neptune is in the sign of _______________________. My generation experienced mystical and creative energy in this way: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
My Neptune is in my _________________house. The areas where I can express my spiritual and creative self are: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
When I'm expressing the high vibe in those areas, it looks like this: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
When I'm expressing the low vibe in those areas, it looks like this: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
What are your earliest memories of spirituality? Did the members of your household belong to a religious organization? How do you connect with your spirituality now? Is it different than when you were younger?
The Book of Neptune by Steven Forrest.
Not that long ago, Pluto was demoted from official planet to dwarf planet because it's not as big as the other guys. Since astrologers have been working with this little plutoid, it still has a place in astrology.
Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio and symbolizes transformation, revelation, and rebirth. This slow-moving planet takes about 246 years to move through the zodiac, which means it hangs out in each sign for a long time. Whereas Uranus symbolizes generational innovation and Neptune covers generational spiritual destiny, Pluto represents generational transformation.
ARIES (1822–1853, 2068–2098): This placement of Pluto symbolizes a generation that likes to take action. The spirit is pioneering, self-reliant, and courageous. The focus is on freedom, even if that means enduring struggle. The energy can be extreme at times, but that's how revolution happens. Good at starting reform, not always too hot at finishing the job.
TAURUS (1853–1884, 2098–2129): Pluto in Taurus indicates a generation that is concerned with transforming finances and material goods. This can indicate a time of economic change, uncertainty, or even expansion. In some cases, this placement can mean greed, as well as the great divide between the haves and the have-nots.
GEMINI (1882–1914, 2132–2159): Ideas get super-powered when Pluto is in Gemini. This is a generation that is rich with revolutionary ideas. Science and invention flourish under this placement. New forms of communication are created. Many great inventors were building incredible things during this period, including Tesla and Edison!
CANCER (1914–1939): When Pluto is in Cancer, it indicates a generation that is concerned with transforming family, home, and domestic affairs. The focus may be on the homeland, which could mean an interest in nationalism. Revolutions in home and agriculture, as well as changes in the family structure, also fall under this placement. Under Pluto in Cancer, Fascism was born.
LEO (1937–1958): This is the placement for the Baby Boomers. Pluto in Leo indicates transformational leadership and concern with power as well as the desire for creative self-expression. During this period, power struggles are possible. International issues come to a head. In fact, this period marked the beginning of World War II.
VIRGO (1956–1972): The Pluto in Virgo generation is focused on transformations through work, health, and technology. Changes or advancements in the work environment, as well as medicine, fall under this realm. During the period when this placement was active, labor unions gained more power. But now, many of the people born during this placement are undoing that.
LIBRA (1971–1984): Those born under Pluto in Libra will be interested in transforming art, social justice, and relationships. Ideas around marriage and partnerships changed during this period, and, in the future, this generation may bring more shifts around the concept of relationships as well as legal matters.
SCORPIO (1735–1747, 1983–1995): Pluto digs being in passionate Scorpio, the sign of death and transformation. This generation may be interested in transforming sex, death, and financial matters. Those born under this influence may bring a new sexual revolution as well as changes in end-of-life care or even assisted suicide. Taboo subjects become the norm.
SAGITTARIUS (1746–1762, 1995–2008): Philosophy, higher education, and travel fall under Sagittarius. When Pluto is in this sign, it marks a generation that may be keen on exploring far away places (space?). They may also be genuinely interested in religion or may abandon it altogether. Transformation in higher education could mean the rise of different types of learning, including more focus on learning via tech versus in-person schools.
CAPRICORN (1762–1778, 2008–2024): As of this writing, Pluto is currently in Capricorn. The last time it was here was during 1762–1778—the period of the American Declaration of Independence! This placement indicates a generation that is concerned with remaking government. New ideas around business, government, authority, and power interest this generation.
AQUARIUS (1778–1798, 2024–2044): The last time Pluto was here was during the French Revolution. Because Aquarius focuses on brotherhood, group activities, and humanitarianism, people born during this placement will be concerned with political freedom and changes around humanitarian work. This marks a time of advancement in technology and social concerns. Age of Aquarius? Might be.
PISCES (1797–1823, 2044–2068): People born under this placement may seek to transform art, culture, and spirituality. An interest in mysticism, psychology, intuition, and social welfare may bring about changes or advancements in those areas. Do keep in mind that Pisces, when taken to extremes, can also indicate problems with drugs. Addiction could be a severe issue under this period.
When Pluto occupies a house, power and transformation are at play.
High vibe: You have a commanding presence. When you walk in the room, everyone feels your vibe. You're also intensely self-aware. You know that all eyes are on you. The early part of your life may be filled with hardship, but that makes you fearless. No matter what life hands you, you can handle it. You may also possess clairvoyant tendencies.
Low vibe: You can be a bully, a pushy person who likes to assert your will over others. Cruelty is your method of operation when you feel threatened.
High vibe: Money equals power to you, so you'll work as hard as you can to acquire it. You can amass great wealth, which can give you the ability to do good in the world. Financial risks thrill you, and your instincts help you stack the odds in your favor.
Low vibe: You may use money to control others. Or you never think you have enough, even when the coffers are full to the brim. In some cases, this placement can indicate great gains followed by losses.
High vibe: You've got a penetrating insight and love to speak your mind. Sometimes your way of expressing these truths may make others wobble, but you don't care. “I'm just telling it like it is,” you sniff. Your mind is resourceful and able to ferret out secrets. You'd make a formidable detective.
Low vibe: Your mind can go to dark places, and when that happens, you scheme. Trouble with siblings and neighbors could bring mental stress.
High vibe: You want to be in control at home. This can mean you'll work hard to create a safe environment for your family. You'll do what you can to ensure everyone is secure. You've also got talent for real estate and renovation. Put your energy there, and you can turn any old shack into a castle.
Low vibe: You dominate the household and make life hell for everyone who lives with you. The family life revolves around you. Power struggles with Mom create lots of drama.
High vibe: This is the placement of the dark, brooding artist who creates works of art that command attention. You're not afraid to tap into the taboos for inspiration, but you also find that through higher levels of consciousness. Romance is the place where you can completely transform. When you let go in love, it's a beautiful thing. If you have children, they will be strong-willed and highly creative.
Low vibe: You can go dark when it comes to love. Casual hookups and sexual excess can lead to relationship issues. This placement can also indicate a domineering partner or parent who tries to control their loved ones. It's also not the best placement for gamblers. If you are going to hit the poker table or gamble with the stock market, significant losses are possible.
High vibe: You want to make your work environment better. So you come in with an intention to transform the status quo. You see where change needs to happen and get busy doing that. In fact, you derive great satisfaction from doing a great job. Work is your place to serve and regenerate yourself. You may also be able to heal others, which may make you attracted to the healing arts or spiritual healing.
Low vibe: You're the office critic, finding fault with everyone around you. Or you're in a position of power and use that to abuse others. Job instability follows because no one likes to work with a jerk.
High vibe: Partnerships transform your life. For example, you may attract a powerful business partner who helps you reach new levels of success. Or you may have a strong-willed spouse who teaches you how to cooperate. You'll learn how to work with others . . . and trust them.
Low vibe: You may have deep-seated fears about being alone. Or you choose the wrong sort of partnerships. If you try to bully partners or allow them to dominate you, relationships could become ugly. Power struggles and lawsuits create havoc in your life.
High vibe: This is the natural placement for Pluto, so if you've got it here, you get all the goods: a strong sixth sense, an understanding of life and death, and one hell of a libido. You take life seriously—and probably everything else too. When a crisis hits, you don't flinch. You're tough like that.
Low vibe: Trouble comes through joint finances, insurance, and goods of the dead. In worst-case scenarios, you can become dependent on someone else. Sexual excess brings drama.
High vibe: You're interested in changing the world or in achievement through travel, education, or religion. This could make you drawn to traveling the globe, working in academia, or following a guru. You've got a good moral compass and might make an influential spiritual leader yourself. Hypocrisy angers you, which may make you want to overthrow the system!
Low vibe: You may be afraid to speak out. Or you get attached to radical spiritual or political philosophies. In the case of the latter, it could lead you down a dark path.
High vibe: You're not content to stay on the bottom rungs of the ladder. You want the top position. Your hunger for power will drive you to work longer and harder than anyone else. This ambition will put you in a place of power. You might even get famous! This is an excellent placement if you're interested in politics or authority.
Low vibe: You become addicted to power, which could easily lead to dictator-like qualities. That iron fist doesn't look good on you, bro.
High vibe: You've got powerful friends, and you want to reform the world. You may belong to secret groups or societies that aim to achieve greatness in the humanitarian or scientific realm. Rabble rousers and occult types fascinate you. You could become the leader of one of these organizations. If you do, you can inspire. Even if you're not the leader, influential sorts will want to be in your orbit.
Low vibe: Friendships may end suddenly and could be costly. You could become an outcast or exiled from your social circle. In some cases, this placement can indicate the sort of person who blindly follows the crowd . . . even when they are heading over the cliff.
High vibe: You've got a lot going on underneath the surface. Time alone allows you to access your consciousness and clairvoyant faculties. You are highly sensitive and impressionable. It comes as no surprise that you have great sympathy for the downtrodden. You want to help and could spend much of your life devoted to serving the unfortunate.
Low vibe: You become preoccupied with secret enemies and devolve into paranoia. Drugs and alcohol are dangerous for you, so it's best to avoid them as much as possible. Your sympathies can turn to criticism, and suddenly, you're more apt to deride those you perceive are beneath you.
Pluto symbolizes transformation, renewal, and rebirth. It tears things down to rebuild.
Pluto and Saturn are the two heavy hitters in astrology. Both of them carry intense lessons. Saturn shows where you need to work while Pluto indicates where true transformation is possible. Think about what's possible when you actually lean into these two astrological bad boys. Phoenix from the ashes, baby!
Using the interpretations in this book, look to where Pluto is destroying and transforming.
My Pluto is in the sign of _______________________. My generation brings transformation in this way: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ .
My Pluto is in my _________________ house. The areas where I can experience a transformation are:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ .
When I'm expressing the high vibe in those areas, it looks like this:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ .
When I'm expressing the low vibe in those areas, it looks like this:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ .
Can you remember a time when you experienced a complete teardown followed by a rebuilding? How did you grow from that? Where would you like to experience a transformation at this stage in your life?
The Book of Pluto: Finding Wisdom in Darkness with Astrology by Steven Forrest.