Transit Pluto Square Natal Pluto

Transit Vibe: Intense personal transformation.

Here’s what to do and to avoid when you have transit Pluto square Pluto. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.

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Avoid During Transit Pluto Square Pluto

• 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.

To Do During Transit Pluto Square Pluto

• 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 Transit Pluto Square Pluto?

• “The Process of Polarization”: Pluto square natal Pluto is said to stir up polarizing influences within the psyche, making you suddenly identify with one extreme side of a situation, even if you used to be neutral. Robert Hand writes, “This crisis aspect polarises long-standing but half-conscious attitudes. You may find yourself fervently defending one side of a question that, until now, hardly concerned you.” (in Planets in Transit)
• “Hidden Family Anxieties”: This transit is thought to bring to the surface submerged family dynamics from a previous generation, especially those that have skipped your parents and come straight from grandparents or great-grandparents. They note that these hidden issues can suddenly seem urgent, even if you barely know the stories behind them. This is according to “Predictive Astrology: Understanding Transits” by Frances Sakoian & Louis Acker (1976).
• “Power in Foreign Places”: Pluto squaring natal Pluto “creates a magnetic pull toward ‘foreign’ environments, not just geographically but in culture and ideology.” You might suddenly be impacted by influences from outside your usual worldview or find yourself entangled with people from different backgrounds. This is according to Jeffrey Wolf Green who writes about this transit: “a magnetic attraction toward people, places, or ideas that feel utterly foreign is common; the soul is trying to break the confines of a worn-out world view.” (In Pluto volume 2, 1994)
• “Sudden Interest in Secret Societies”: This transit can trigger an unexpected membership, or at least curiosity, about secret organizations or taboo subjects. This doesn’t mean you’ll join the Illuminati, but you might start researching or talking to people involved in underground groups. This is according to Ronald Davison, who writes: “One may be drawn to the study of what is hidden or proscribed, occult fraternities, clandestine movements, secret research.” (In “The Technique of Prediction”, 1963)
• “Reversals in Debt and Obligation”: “The Astrology of Transformation” (1978) by Dane Rudhyar argues that Pluto square Pluto can turn karmic debts on their head. He writes: “old karmic accounts are called in. Obligations you thought cancelled reappear; what you once ‘owed’ another may now be owed to you.”
  So, those who once owed you now expect repayment, or vice versa. You might feel a strange urge to repay something you thought was forgotten or demand a payback you never bothered about before.
• “Radical Shifts in Community Standing”: This transit can force you into a role of outcast or unexpected leader in your community. It’s rarely comfortable. Sometimes you’re suddenly popular for reasons you don’t get, or conversely, you’re snubbed for something that never used to matter. “The individual may suddenly become either an outcast or a spokesperson for collective forces, rarely feeling comfortable in either role.” (Alexander Ruperti, “Cycles of Becoming”, 1978)
• “Dreams About Ruins and Reconstruction”: Dreams during this transit may feature ruined cities, demolished buildings, or the rebuilding of ancient sites, which is your subconscious picking up on profound inner changes and digging up your metaphoric ‘old foundations.’ This is according to Liz Greene who says about this transit: “dream symbolism of devastated cities or rebuilding after catastrophe often accompanies the transit, echoing the unconscious experience of psychic demolition and rebirth.” Quoted from “The Outer Planets & Their Cycles” (1983 seminar transcript, CPA Press).
• “Activation of Ancestral Memories”: Pluto squares are seen as moments when ancestral consciousness vultures around the soul, meaning you may get flashes of memories or sensations that don’t seem like your own, but rather something from your distant lineage. This is according to Howard Sasportas, who writes about Pluto square Pluto transit: “Many report uncanny flashes of memory that feel inherited rather than personal, as if ancestral experience is circulating in the bloodstream.” (In The Gods of Change, 1989)

Experiencing Transit Pluto Square Pluto

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, at some point between the ages of 36 and 61.

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 Transit Pluto Square Pluto

• 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 Transit Pluto Square Pluto

• 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.

Right now, Pluto is currently in Aquarius, so skip down to Transiting Pluto in Aquarius.

• 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.