Pluto, the outermost planet in our solar system, has a unique and slow orbit around the Sun. As a result, its journey through the zodiac signs and our astrological houses takes a considerable amount of time. In fact, it takes approximately 248 years for Pluto to complete one full orbit around the Sun, which means it spends an extended period of time in each zodiac sign and house.
When we talk about Pluto in a house, we are referring to its placement in one of the twelve astrological houses of our birth chart. These houses represent different areas of life, such as relationships, career, home, and personal development. Each house has its own significance and is influenced by the planets that reside within it.
Due to Pluto’s slow movement, it spends an extended period of time in each house, sometimes spanning several generations. This means that it will only transit through a few houses in our lifetime, and we may not personally experience its influence in every area of our lives.
For example, if we were born with Pluto in the 7th house, which represents partnerships and relationships, it is likely that we will have Pluto in that house for our entire lifetime. This can have a profound impact on the way we approach relationships, the intensity of our connections, and our ability to transform and evolve through our partnerships.
However, it is important to note that the exact duration of Pluto’s transit through a house can vary due to its elliptical orbit and its retrograde motion. Retrograde motion occurs when a planet appears to be moving backward in its orbit from our perspective on Earth. During these retrograde periods, Pluto may spend a longer time in a particular house, intensifying its influence in that area of life.
As an astrologer, I have observed the effects of Pluto in various houses through client consultations and personal experiences. Pluto’s presence in a house can bring about deep transformations, power struggles, and a need to confront our shadow selves. It can also indicate a profound desire for change and growth in that particular area of life.
For instance, when Pluto transits through the 10th house, which governs career and public image, it can bring about a period of intense transformation and upheaval in our professional lives. This may involve power struggles with authority figures, a complete overhaul of our career path, or a deep dive into our true passions and purpose.
In my own life, I have experienced the influence of Pluto in the 4th house, which represents home and family. During this transit, I underwent a profound inner transformation that led me to confront and heal deep-seated family wounds. This process allowed me to create a more authentic and empowered sense of home and belonging.
To summarize, Pluto’s journey through the astrological houses is a slow and transformative process that spans several generations. It spends an extended period of time in each house, only transiting through a few houses in our lifetime. The exact duration of its transit can vary due to its elliptical orbit and retrograde motion. Pluto’s presence in a house brings about deep transformations, power struggles, and a need for growth in that specific area of life. As we navigate Pluto’s influence, we have the opportunity to confront our shadow selves, heal past wounds, and create a more authentic and empowered existence.