Intense growth challenges
Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Pluto Sesquisquare Jupiter transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
Avoid During This Transit
- Don’t take on risky investments or gamble with your money- overconfidence’s high right now, but luck might not be on your side.
- Avoid making big promises you can’t keep, especially if you’re feeling pressured to impress others.
- Don’t try to force your beliefs or opinions on others; intense debates can easily spiral out of control.
- Stay away from cutting corners or exaggerating your achievements- honesty is the safer bet, even if you want things to move faster.
- Don’t travel impulsively, especially if you’re escaping problems or chasing big, dramatic changes; things may not go as planned.
- Avoid overcommitting to projects, classes, or big self-improvement schemes- you might feel invincible at first, but burnout’s a real risk.
- Don’t ignore legal matters or brush off bureaucratic details- you’re more likely to get caught if you try to skate around the rules now.
- Stay away from power struggles, especially with authority figures or mentors; egos are easily bruised under this transit.
- Don’t indulge in “all-or-nothing” thinking, like believing you have to win big or give up completely.
- Avoid letting jealousy or envy take over, especially if you’re comparing your growth to others’. Focus on your own path instead.
Do During This Transit
- Reflect on your beliefs. This is a powerful time for questioning what you’ve always believed in- sometimes your old ideas and philosophies need a little “upgrade.”
- Challenge your limits. If you feel boxed in by rules or old ways, push yourself (carefully!) to see what you can really do.
- Work on personal growth. Self-improvement projects are favored now, especially ones that dive deep into your fears or big-picture goals.
- Re-evaluate goals. Take a hard look at your ambitions. Are you still chasing what actually matters to you?
- Watch for power struggles. You might notice more drama with people about what you “should” believe. Stay open-minded but don’t let others push you around.
- Detox your mind. If you’re stuck in negative thinking, now’s a good time to work on letting that go.
- Research and learn. It’s a great transit for digging deeper into subjects you care about- especially anything mysterious or taboo.
- Travel inward. Instead of going on a trip, explore your inner world. Meditation, journaling, or therapy can help shift your mindset.
- Use your power wisely. If you find yourself in a position to influence others, be conscious of how you use that power- don’t manipulate or let your ego take over.
- Be patient with big changes. Sometimes, growth takes time, and not all transformations happen overnight. Trust the process.
What’s interesting about this transit?
- “Fortuna Discordia”: Some old texts hint that this aspect can bring fortune from unexpected or even disruptive events, like a merchant finding lost wares in a shipwreck or a windfall from a legal dispute.
- “The Philosopher’s Excess”: Medieval astrologers sometimes associated this configuration with intellectual or spiritual overindulgence, describing seekers who “drink too deep at wells of forbidden wisdom.”
- “Triumphs After Turmoil”: There are stories where Pluto’s tension with Jupiter stirs up problems among allies or followers- like an old king who must quell rebellion before reclaiming his crown.
- “Secrets in Sacred Spaces”: In older manuscripts, this transit was said to reveal hidden dangers or treasures in places of worship or higher learning, e.g. uncovering heresy among priests or fraud in academia.
- “The Temptation of False Prophets”: There are even warnings against getting caught up with influential figures or cults promising salvation or riches, but instead leading one astray.
Experiencing This Transit
Pluto sesquisquare to natal Jupiter can feel pretty intense and confusing, but also full of big possibilities. Sesquisquare is a minor but stressful aspect, so you might not notice it at first- but then suddenly, life pushes you where you’re least comfortable, especially when it comes to your beliefs, goals, or ideas about luck and growth.
Challenges during this transit
- Pushed Beyond Limits: You might feel like the universe is testing you- asking you to take on too much or tempting you to go too far. Maybe you find yourself biting off more than you can chew, like a risky investment, an overly ambitious project, or taking on a leadership role before you’re ready.
- Power Struggles around Beliefs: You could get into some intense arguments, especially about your morals, politics, or the “right way” to live. People might challenge your authority, or you’ll run into someone trying to dominate you with their own philosophy.
- Losing Perspective: There’s a risk of becoming obsessed with a goal, especially if you feel blocked or if things don’t go your way. You might convince yourself that you have to win at all costs- even if it’s actually not that important in the long run.
- Dealing with Hidden Agendas: Sometimes, this transit brings people or organizations with secret motives into your life. It might even be you unconsciously manipulating situations for personal gain- so pay attention to your own actions too.
Opportunities during this transit
- Discovering Hidden Strengths: When things get hard, you’ll find out what you’re really made of! This transit can reveal talents or resources you didn’t know you had, especially in crisis situations or moments when you’re pushed to adapt fast.
- Major Breakthroughs: If you’re willing to dig deep, you might have true “aha” moments about what you want from life- or finally figure out how to get there. Sometimes big decisions come from these small but powerful struggles.
- Reinventing Your Beliefs: Your core beliefs might get shaken up, but that’s not always bad. Maybe you’re inspired to question old dogmas or try out a new approach to spirituality, education, or worldview, making you stronger and more open-minded down the road.
- Powerful Negotiations: This transit is ripe for renegotiating deals, setting firmer boundaries, or restructuring old agreements. If you’ve got the guts to go there, you can walk away with better outcomes for everyone- or at least for yourself!
- Unusual Luck through Transformation: Weirdly enough, sometimes the luckiest breaks happen right after a tough loss or when you let go of something that just isn’t working. Think rising stronger from a failure, or finding a new path because an old one falls apart.
How the Sign of Transiting Pluto Modifies This Transit Sesquisquare to Natal Jupiter
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Pluto.
- Transiting Pluto in Aries: This amps up the urge to take bold risks and push your luck, sometimes crossing lines just to see how far you can go. You’ll feel fired up to break free from anything boring or restrictive.
- Transiting Pluto in Taurus: You’ll get stubborn about getting what you want, maybe chasing financial or material growth in extreme ways. There’s a deeper need to hold onto security, but also a real chance to transform your relationship with money and comfort.
- Transiting Pluto in Gemini: Ideas, learning, and talking take on a powerful edge. You might get obsessed with winning arguments or proving you’re right, and you’ll spot opportunities to network with more intensity- maybe even manipulate info to your advantage.
- Transiting Pluto in Cancer: Emotions get big, especially around home and family. There’s a tendency to push family boundaries or crave deep changes in your private life. You might feel triggered to prove something about your roots or emotional strength.
- Transiting Pluto in Leo: Ambition to shine is off the charts. You’re likely to go over the top to get noticed or to make your creative mark. Watch for ego clashes- your need for approval and dramatic transformation can get a little wild now.
- Transiting Pluto in Virgo: You’ll push yourself to perfect everything, maybe to extremes. There’s a strong urge to organize or control details of daily life. You could get obsessed with health, routines, or making systems work better- sometimes nitpicking or burning out.
- Transiting Pluto in Libra: Relationships and fairness become intense themes. You might go all out to balance power in partnerships, or try to transform how you relate to others. There’s a temptation to manipulate or be manipulated- just watch out for drama in close ties.
- Transiting Pluto in Scorpio: Everything feels dialed up- desires, secrets, fears, and power struggles. You’ll want big changes, especially in deep emotional or financial areas. This can bring up intense cravings for control or for uncovering hidden truths.
- Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius: Going big is the name of the game. You’ll want to expand- your mind, your horizons, your reach. Risk-taking is tempting, but you might push beliefs too hard or get swept up in fanatical thinking. Freedom is super important right now.
- Transiting Pluto in Capricorn: Ambitions get supercharged, especially around career or long-term plans. You’ll want to up-level your status or authority, but you might run into harsh lessons about power or responsibility. This is a time for deep, sometimes slow, transformation of what success means to you.
- Transiting Pluto in Aquarius: Change is radical, future-focused, and maybe unpredictable. You’ll crave big shifts in friendships, collective groups, or tech-related goals. There’s a need to break free from old ways and to challenge the status quo, sometimes with an all-or-nothing attitude.
- Transiting Pluto in Pisces: Spiritual growth and imagination come to the forefront. You’ll want to dissolve boundaries or escape from boring realities, maybe seeking deeper meaning or even getting lost in big dreams. Be careful not to get carried away by illusions or unrealistic hopes.