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Pluto
is like an atomic bomb. There is great destruction
with Pluto, and great pain. But after its devastation
comes a chance for a new life purified from the
past. Pluto brings us to True Power, which is
only born out of integrity, honesty, and complete
surrender to the One Will. From this place of
deep peace and wholeness, we are one with Power
itself. Pluto's job is to strip away from us
all that is false and unreal. All lust, greed,
seeking, desire, and need is purified in its
fire, until we come to the non-dualistic realization
that, in every moment, what is most important
is not absent. Only from this place where we
have no desire for any kind of gain or increase
(which would affirm that we are in lack), can
the Universe trust us with its Power. Pluto's
not pretty, but then it really doesn't care what
you think. Pluto sees the real you, which has
nothing to do with the desires of your separate-self
sense, and so it often puts you through great
pain, lovingly, because it is trying to peel
off from you the illusory covering of the ego.
Pluto slowly brings one to the realization that
nothing Real can ever be threatened.
In a birth chart, Pluto's house placement is
most important, but its sign is also very important,
much moreso than the other outer planets. In
a basic sense, Pluto's house shows an area where
we will go through purifying extremes, where
great pain has probably occurred, and through
what channel we can master our depths if we are
willing to do the work. Then Pluto's house shows
a place where we can attain great mastery and
power.
From an evolutionary perspective: Pluto's house
shows where one's destiny or deep purpose lies
(like the Dharma Point and North Node). But,
by themselves, Pluto's house and sign placements
indicate areas where we can also become stuck
in the comfort of the past tendencies unless
we fulfill Pluto's 'polarity point,' which is
the point 180 degrees opposite Pluto (in the
opposite sign and house). In this sense, Pluto
operates in a way similar to the South Node,
and its polarity point operates like the North
Node. But what is more important than Pluto's
polarity point is Pluto's placement itself. Integrating
the qualities from Pluto's actual and opposite
sign and house can be seen as primary evolutionary
life directions, with Pluto's own placement being
the most important. (This is my paraphrase of
Jeffrey Wolf Green's approach, combined with
other information I have gathered and found to
be true)
To study your Pluto, go through the first section
of the tutorial (Using
parts 1 & 2 of the Course/Tutorial Together)
and consider the following things about the astrological
letter naturally related to the house and sign
which your Pluto is in (see the diagram or
the alphabet for
help).
First I recommend going through the list twice:
- Think
about how there are elements of this house/sign
combination which is already too easy for
you. Think about how these departments
already come naturally, and show your natural
inclinations and tendencies.
- Simultaneously,
meditate on how this house/sign combination
is a primary intention of your soul for
growth and experience in this lifetime.
Realize what a positive and important purpose
there is for you in exploring this realm.
Begin
here
Then determine the polarity point, which is the
opposite sign and house of your own natal Pluto.
For example, Pluto in Virgo in the fourth house
has it's polarity point as Pisces in the 10th
house.
Then read through the list once:
- Meditate
the opposite sign and house, and reflect
upon the growth that happens for you when
you bring in these areas and qualities.
Recognize the importance of these areas
as well for your conscious growth, and
how these qualities can support you to
fulfill the indication of Pluto's house
and sign. You can read the polarity point's
sign/house as being like the North Node,
and Pluto's sign/house as being like the
South Node on The
Twelve Nodal Polarities. Ultimately,
though, the house/sign of Pluto is more
important than the polarity point of Pluto.
Pluto Aspects
All the
difficult aspects [square (90) and opposition
(180) mainly, then the quincunx (150) and semi-square
(45) have subtler, but still important meaning] to
Pluto indicate places where we compensate for
some deeper pain by misusing a planetary function
to support the ego, and also usually a resistance
to integrating, and living out of, our power.
Our misuse, addiction to, or suppression of the
planet making a difficult aspect to Pluto, must
be stripped away from us, until we no longer
use such energies to run away from the Self.
The positive aspects to Pluto [sextile (60),
trine (120), and quintile (72)] also indicate
aspects of self that must be die and be reborn,
but also an initially open channel for power,
depth, insight, magnetism, self-control, concentration,
and willpower. Conjunctions to Pluto should be
considered in the light of the negative and positive
aspects. Any planet in aspect to Pluto is like
Persephone, who was raped (stolen) by Pluto,
and forced to live in the underworld half of
the time. Such a planet must become deepened
and purified by dwelling often in the darkness,
but must also be rescued and brought into the
light of day.
Here is a very brief run-down of difficult (trasformative)
aspects involving Pluto (including conjunctions).
This is only to provide a quick sketch and stimulate
thought:
Pluto/Sun:
Usually a strong or dark father/authority experience
early in life. The person must integrate power
and confidence with a silent depth. There must
be powerful self-expression without ego. At times,
a run-away Sun will create an excessive need
for praise, love, etc.
Pluto/Moon:
Early life is usually colored by at least one
significant trauma. The archetypal story of monster
vs. helpless victim tends to replay throughout
their life (the individual playing, at times,
both roles) until they heal the past. There must
be a powerful integration of power with vulnerability.
Nostalgia and the craving for intimacy cannot
be misused to attempt to replace the hurt.
Pluto/Mercury:
The mind is heavy and serious. There is great
potential for mental depth and focus, including
research and psychological insight. But playful,
communicative Mercury must be rescued from the
underworld. Also, the person cannot become too
addicted to the mind without invoking Pluto's
fire.
Pluto/Venus:
A profoundly addictive approach to sex and relationship
is usually present. All obsessive indulgence
must be overcome, as it is only when the person
is at one and whole within themselves that they
can have relationship, sex, or pleasure without
losing themselves through such things. Peace
and power must become a possession of the soul
first.
Pluto/Mars:
Deep issues of anger and abuse must usually be
healed before the person can find peace. Directness
and the expression of personal will must be healed
and expressed, but not overdone. Too much selfishness
and ambitious drive can be misused to conceal
and hide from deep pain. Self-control leads to
great depth and power.
Pluto/Jupiter:
The principle of fun and joy has been raped by
the god of the underworld. Great power and depth
are present, but the adventurous youth principle
must be rescued, without being overdone or exaggerated,
to allow the individual to receive happiness
in life.
Pluto/Saturn:
A general and major difficulty with Pluto (and
Saturn) is indicated. Very deep healing and transformation
is required of this individual. Great worldly
and transformational power is present if the
person can harness it.
Pluto/Chiron:
Profound woundedness is present, which can fester
as victimhood and rage. But if one can take responsibility
for one's own life, and emphasizes personal healing
and forgiveness, one already possesses immensely
powerful skills, gifts, and insight, and so can
be of very great service to others.
Pluto/Uranus:
(see Uranus page)
Pluto/Neptune:
(have been in sextile for a long time)
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