Radical upheaval and intense breakthroughs
Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Pluto Square Uranus transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
Avoid During This Transit
- Don’t make huge, impulsive life changes just for the sake of rebellion. This transit can make you crave freedom, but rash decisions could backfire.
- Avoid picking fights with authority figures or getting into power struggles, especially if it’s just to prove a point.
- Try not to ignore or bottle up intense emotions. Letting things build up can lead to explosive reactions.
- Stay away from risky or extreme behaviors, whether that’s physically, financially, or emotionally. This isn’t the time for gambling or dangerous stunts.
- Don’t overcommit to radical or untested ideas. Experimentation is fine, but make sure you have a plan and backup.
- Be careful not to burn bridges with friends or groups, even if you feel misunderstood or restless. Temporary feelings can cause long-term rifts.
- Don’t assume you’re always right, even if you’re feeling really certain. Stay open to other perspectives and avoid being stubborn.
- Avoid neglecting your self-care. Stress can run high now, so don’t skip out on sleep, meals, or relaxation.
- Steer clear of trying to control everything or everyone- accept some unpredictability and go with the flow when you can.
- Don’t ignore your intuition. If something seems too risky or off, listen to that inner voice before diving in.
Do During This Transit
- Get ready for change! This is a powerful time to break old habits and outgrown routines.
- Experiment with new ideas, technologies, or ways of doing things.
- Embrace your unique side and let your individuality shine.
- Don’t hold onto the past- use any “shake-ups” as chances to grow.
- Work through feelings of rebellion by making healthy changes instead of just resisting authority.
- Join groups or communities that support creative thinking and innovation.
- Challenge yourself to look at your life and beliefs from a totally new angle.
- Allow space for breakthroughs- sometimes those “aha!” moments come out of nowhere.
- Stay open-minded about your future, even if things feel unsettled right now.
- Practice grounding activities like exercise, meditation, or time in nature to manage stress.
- Be honest with yourself about what needs to transform in your life, even if it feels drastic.
What’s Interesting About This Transit
- Unusual Psychic Surges: According to “The Astrological Aspects” by Charles E.O. Carter (1967), this transit could bring odd psychic premonitions or sudden, inexplicable insights. Carter suggests this isn’t the ordinary intuition but something that might feel like flashes from another dimension. People during this transit might experience prophetic dreams or mental impressions that seem to come out of nowhere.
- Tension with Technology & Energy Currents: In “Astrology of Personality” by Dane Rudhyar (1936), Rudhyar mentions that when Pluto squares Uranus, there can be a struggle with electrical objects or energies in the environment. People might notice more frequent issues with gadgets, cars, or even streetlights flickering as they walk by. It’s as if the personal electromagnetic field is disrupted.
- Sudden Attraction to Social Subcultures: In Grant Lewi’s “Heaven Knows What” (1941), he writes that this transit can spur a strong and sudden interest in unorthodox or fringe social groups. It might push people to question societal norms and even seek out underground movements or form alliances with outcasts.
- Unusual Health Phenomena: Ivy Goldstein-Jacobson in “Simplified Technique of Prediction” (1960) describes cases where this transit brought about strange or hard-to-diagnose health events, like inexplicable allergies or brief periods of insomnia. It’s like the body’s energetic wiring gets scrambled for a bit.
- Breakdown and Rebuilding of Thought Patterns: Ronald C. Davison, in “The Technique of Prediction” (1955), notes a mental shake-up. People might suddenly break away from old belief systems overnight and adopt completely new worldviews- almost like a mental earthquake. Ideas that once seemed stable might feel suddenly irrelevant.
- Obsessive Compulsion Toward Invention: In Joseph Blagrave’s “Astrological Practice of Physick” (1942 reprint), this square was thought to spark a highly obsessive drive to invent something or solve a perplexing technical problem, often leading to sleepless nights spent tinkering with half-finished ideas- sometimes resulting in actual breakthroughs, but more often just restlessness.
- Clashing Generational Issues: Sepharial, in “The Manual of Astrology” (1936 edition), points out that Pluto square Uranus brings clashes between generations in families and society. Unspoken power struggles between older and younger family members can come to the surface, often triggered by seemingly minor events.
Experiencing This Transit
When Pluto squares your natal Uranus, your life can start to feel like it’s being thrown into a blender- everything’s up for grabs, and nothing stays put for long. This is a “wake up or get shaken up” kind of vibe. There may be moments of surprise, sudden breakdowns, chaos, and wild urges to break free from whatever feels fake or forced. It’s intense, unpredictable, and definitely not boring.
Challenges during this transit
- Sudden Upheavals: Life might suddenly throw stuff at you- like a once-stable job dissolving or a friendship blowing up for no clear reason. You’re forced to deal with things you never saw coming, and it can feel pretty unfair or overwhelming.
- Rebellion for Its Own Sake: You might feel restless, ready to rebel against anything that smells like control or authority- even if it’s not actually bad for you. Careful with impulsive choices, like quitting school or telling off your boss just to make a point.
- Power Struggles: Pluto’s intensity can amp up conflicts, especially with people who have some kind of power over you. You might clash hard with parents, teachers, managers, or even groups you belong to.
- Anxiety and Nervous Energy: Uranus can make you jittery, with sleep problems or sudden mood swings. You might feel like you can’t relax or like you’re always waiting for the next shoe to drop.
- Technological Chaos: Electrical or tech problems can be weirdly common now. Expect your computer to glitch out, important files to vanish, or email blowups out of nowhere.
Opportunities during this transit
- Total Reinvention: Because this transit shreds routines and expectations, you can make dramatic, positive life changes if you harness the energy right. Maybe you finally break out of a toxic relationship, move to a dream city, or change careers to something that’s truly “you.”
- Creative Genius: The crackling energy between Pluto and Uranus can spark brilliant new ideas- especially if you’re into art, tech, music, or activism. Weird thoughts and “wild card” intuition are big assets now.
- Breaking Generational Patterns: If family baggage has been dragging you down, now’s your moment to smash old patterns. You could be the one who finally says, “This stops with me.”
- Sudden Freedom: If you’ve felt stuck or imprisoned in a job or routine, this transit can bust down the doors. You might find the courage to quit what’s draining you and take a risk that pays off big in the long run.
- Deeper Understanding of Yourself: The chaos forces you to look at the real “you”- not just the version that keeps everyone else happy. Old fears and blocks come up so you can finally deal with them. It might not be comfortable, but it’s liberating.
How the Sign of Transiting Pluto Modifies This Transit Square to Natal Uranus
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Pluto.
- Transiting Pluto in Aries: Changes feel sudden, fiery, and really in-your-face. You’ll crave personal freedom and might rebel if you feel boxed in.
- Transiting Pluto in Taurus: Upheaval centers on your values, money, or comfort. You might want to totally change the way you earn or what makes you feel secure.
- Transiting Pluto in Gemini: Ideas and communication get stirred up. Expect your thoughts, beliefs, or social circles to go through big, unpredictable shifts.
- Transiting Pluto in Cancer: The foundation of home and family life transforms in restless or unexpected ways. Emotional security gets shaken up, leading you to redefine “home.”
- Transiting Pluto in Leo: You’ll want to reinvent how you express yourself and get noticed. Bold creative changes or power struggles can pop up, especially around confidence or pride.
- Transiting Pluto in Virgo: Shakes up your daily routines, work, or health habits. You might want to break free from perfectionism or old ways of handling responsibilities.
- Transiting Pluto in Libra: Relationships are in the pressure cooker! You’re pushed to question fairness, equality, or the balance of power in close partnerships.
- Transiting Pluto in Scorpio: Super intense! Deep emotional issues or secrets might surface, and you’ll feel drawn to break away from whatever’s controlling or toxic.
- Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius: Freedom and beliefs get upended. You may challenge old philosophies, seek adventure, or break away from dogmas that don’t fit anymore.
- Transiting Pluto in Capricorn: Big shake-ups in your career, reputation, or long-term goals. You’re pushed to rebuild something practical in your life from the ground up.
- Transiting Pluto in Aquarius: Revolution is the vibe! Your friendships, groups, or involvement in causes might be tested or totally transformed. Technology or “the future” could play a huge role.
- Transiting Pluto in Pisces: Boundaries dissolve- so you might get drawn into deep spiritual changes or question reality itself. It can feel confusing, but it’s all about finding what’s true for you under the surface.