Transit Pluto Square Natal Pluto

Intense personal transformation.

Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Pluto Square Pluto transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.

Avoid During This Transit

• Don’t try to control or manipulate others just to get your way. Power struggles get extra intense now.
• Avoid holding on to toxic habits, relationships, or situations. It’s time to let go, not cling tighter.
• Don’t resist big changes, even if they’re uncomfortable. Fighting transformation just makes things harder.
• Steer clear of obsessing over past mistakes or regrets- it’s easy to get stuck in a negative loop.
• Don’t ignore feelings that come up. Pushing emotions down can make them burst out later in tough ways.
• Stay away from sketchy deals or secrets. This isn’t the time for risky moves or shady behavior.
• Don’t isolate yourself or refuse help. Challenging transits feel easier when you lean on trusted friends or mentors.
• Try not to get locked into “all or nothing” thinking. Extremes are tempting, but balance is way healthier.
• Don’t make major, permanent decisions out of fear or desperation. Wait until the intensity passes if you can.
• Don’t ignore your health, especially stress-related stuff. Burnout can sneak up fast right now.

Do During This Transit

• Look at old patterns and habits (especially the ones that hold you back) and start thinking about letting go of them.
• Face your fears- Pluto transits dig up stuff you might rather avoid, but it’s a good time to get real about what’s underneath the surface.
• Work on forgiving yourself and others for past mistakes; this helps lighten any emotional baggage.
• Start therapy, counseling, or try journaling. Self-reflection is powerful now.
• Watch out for power struggles. Instead of fighting, try to have honest conversations.
• Declutter your space- you might find it helps clear your mind, too.
• Let go of toxic relationships or situations that drain your energy.
• Set healthy boundaries with people who overstep.
• Read up on transformation, psychology, or even metaphysics. It’s a time for deep growth.
• Practice patience. Changes won’t happen overnight, but steady effort goes far during this transit.
• Take care of your physical health- you might feel stress, so eat well, move your body, and rest when you can.
• Trust your gut if something feels “off.” Pluto is all about intuition- listen to yours.

What’s interesting about this transit?

When Pluto is square your natal Pluto, it’s definitely not your everyday transit. A lot of old and lesser-known astrology books have some quirky and ancient takes on what happens during this time. Here are several rare or obscure interpretations:

• Some medieval astrologers believed Pluto square Pluto could attract mysterious mentors or even “hidden adversaries” from previous lifetimes, showing up in unexpected ways to push your growth.
• Ancient texts sometimes describe Pluto square Pluto as a marker for a change in inheritance– not just material, but also of knowledge, power, or ancestral patterns, which might surface suddenly or dramatically.
• In certain obscure Middle Eastern traditions, this transit was thought to bring “secret enemies in the mirror”- meaning, challenges or dark impulses you never realized were part of you until now.
• Renaissance astrologers believed this transit could open “windows between worlds,” making it a time when dreams, omens, or symbolic animals might guide you to overdue endings or new powers you didn’t know you had.
• Old Russian astrology books said this transit sometimes makes you “wander among ruins”- literally or metaphorically. This means finding yourself drawn to broken places or people, only to feel called to rebuild or reclaim what’s been lost.
• Some ancient Indian astrologers considered this square an opening for “shadow teachers.” Unlikely people- maybe even those you dislike- become huge catalysts for your personal evolution.
• Certain Hermetic traditions believed that Pluto square Pluto could ignite “ancestral court cases,” which means family secrets, debts, or even psychic ties from generations back could try to get your attention.

So, Pluto square Pluto has always been seen as something way deeper and eerier than just a challenging time. It shakes things down so you can build yourself up in a whole new way.

Experiencing This Transit

When you’re going through Pluto square your natal Pluto, it’s honestly one of those “growing pains” phases, but on a soul level. This transit only happens once (sometimes twice depending on retrogrades) in a lifetime, usually around your late 30s to early 40s. It’s sometimes called the “midlife crisis” transit for a reason- it’s powerful, and you can’t really avoid it.

During this time, there’s a deep urge to break away from anything that feels fake, limiting, or outdated in your life. You might feel like you’re being pushed to strip everything down and get real about who you are and what you want. It’s as if some part of you is saying, “Time for a rebirth.” Sometimes, you might not even choose the changes- life brings them, whether you ask for it or not.

Challenges during this transit

• Loss of control: You might feel powerless or like old ways of coping just don’t work anymore. It can feel like nothing is solid and everything is up for grabs.
• Obsession or compulsive behaviors: Suddenly finding yourself fixated on a person, mission, or problem, sometimes to the point where you can’t think about anything else.
• Power struggles: Authority figures, bosses, or even close partners could seem controlling, and you might battle with people who try to limit your independence or expression.
• Confronting your “shadow” self: Old fears, regrets, or even dark thoughts may come up, forcing you to face a side of yourself you haven’t seen before.
• Intensity overload: Everything just feels more intense- work, relationships, even daily routines can seem overwhelming or like they carry extra weight.
• Endings and goodbyes: You might be forced to let go of relationships, habits, or ambitions that you’ve outgrown, and it rarely feels easy or smooth.

Opportunities during this transit

• Massive personal transformation: This is prime time to reinvent yourself. If you’ve wanted to break out of a rut or start over, the energy to do it is right here.
• Deep healing and release: Things that hurt or haunted you in the past can finally be faced and let go. There’s a chance for real, long-lasting healing.
• Finding your hidden strength: You’ll likely discover a stronger, more resourceful side of yourself that only shows up during intense challenges.
• Reclaiming power: You can take back the steering wheel from people or forces that’ve controlled you, learning how to set true boundaries.
• Authenticity: Pluto only cares about what’s real. You’ll get closer to your truest self, dropping any masks or pretenses, even if it means shaking things up.
• Manifesting big dreams: If you align with the intensity rather than fight it, you can channel this energy into building something you’re passionate about- like starting a bold new project, career path, or creative journey.
• Spiritual growth: This is often the moment people find a deep spiritual calling, a sense of purpose, or a connection to the bigger picture of their lives.

How the Sign of Transiting Pluto Modifies This Transit Square to Natal Pluto

Read the one for the current sign of transiting Pluto.

• Transiting Pluto in Aries: This can spark a strong urge for independence, pushing you to break away from old patterns and assert yourself more boldly, sometimes with impatience or even aggression.
• Transiting Pluto in Taurus: There’s a big focus on material stability and your values. You might deal with power struggles around possessions or money, and feel forced to redefine what truly matters to you.
• Transiting Pluto in Gemini: Communication and information become battlegrounds- expect deep conversations, intense debates, and changes in how you think and share ideas. Old ways of learning or connecting may get challenged.
• Transiting Pluto in Cancer: Emotional issues around family, home, and security can come up. You might feel pressured to transform old family patterns or deal with intense nostalgia and deep-seated feelings.
• Transiting Pluto in Leo: This can bring power issues around self-expression, creativity, and ego. You might wrestle with your own self-worth or desire for recognition, leading to dramatic changes in how you shine.
• Transiting Pluto in Virgo: Control issues come up in your routines, health, and work. There may be a drive to fix or perfect things, possibly leading to obsessive habits or a need to let go of old routines that just don’t work anymore.
• Transiting Pluto in Libra: Partnerships get intense- expect big shifts in relationships, fairness, or legal matters. Old relationship dynamics might break down so new, healthier ways of relating can arise.
• Transiting Pluto in Scorpio: Emotional depth and transformation are even more intense. Power struggles and deep inner work around intimacy, secrets, or control really come to the surface during this time.
• Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius: Your beliefs, worldview, and sense of adventure could all be forced to change. You might question what you’ve always believed to be true, or feel pulled to transform your path in life or travel plans.
• Transiting Pluto in Capricorn: There could be big shifts around career, authority, and long-term goals. Old ambitions or structures may fall apart, pushing you to rebuild your foundations on something stronger and more authentic.
• Transiting Pluto in Aquarius: Social circles, group dynamics, and your connection to society are transformed. You might feel the urge to radically change your role in your community or rethink what “the future” looks like for you.
• Transiting Pluto in Pisces: Spirituality, boundaries, and the way you deal with confusion or chaos come into focus. You may feel drawn to confront hidden fears, let go of victim roles, or explore new ways to heal emotionally and spiritually.