Power struggles and deep adjustments.
Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Pluto Quincunx Pluto transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
Avoid During This Transit
- Don’t ignore deep emotions or emotional triggers- you might want to push things down, but it’s better to face what’s coming up.
- Try not to resist change or transformation in your life. Holding on too tightly to the old ways can cause stress.
- Avoid power struggles, whether at work, in relationships, or with yourself. Control issues tend to escalate now.
- Don’t make huge, irreversible decisions. This transit brings uncertainty, so it’s not the best time for giant leaps.
- Stay away from manipulative people or situations that feel toxic. You’re more sensitive to hidden agendas right now.
- Skip rushing into intense commitments- emotionally, financially, or otherwise. Passion can make things foggy.
- Try not to obsess over things you can’t control. Pluto loves to test our limits, but letting go is the healthiest move.
- Don’t isolate yourself. Big emotions can feel lonely, but talking to trusted people will help you clear your head.
- Avoid digging up old wounds just for the sake of it. If healing is needed, do it gently and with support.
- Don’t overlook your body’s signals. Stress and tension can build up, so take care of your physical health too.
Do During This Transit
- Reflect on your life patterns and see if there’s anything old you need to let go of.
- Pay attention to feelings or situations that seem complicated or out of balance.
- Embrace small but powerful changes instead of trying to overhaul everything at once.
- Work on accepting things you can’t control, even if it feels frustrating.
- Look for hidden motivations- yours and other people’s. This is a good time to notice what’s driving you deep down.
- Face your fears, but don’t force yourself to tackle everything head-on. Gentle courage goes a long way.
- Spend some time alone to recharge and process all the intense feelings that might come up.
- Journal or talk with someone you trust about anything that feels “off” or confusing right now.
- Be patient- this is a slow shift, and it’s normal if things feel a bit weird or uncertain.
- Let yourself think about your long-term goals, especially where you want to grow and heal.
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What’s Interesting About This Transit
- Pluto quincunx natal Pluto was sometimes seen as a time of “latent instinctual friction,” hinting at deep psychological unrest that doesn’t erupt openly. Ivy M. Goldstein-Jacobson, in Here and There in Astrology (1961), wrote that this aspect could make people feel like they’re “strangers within their own skin,” struggling with urges and instincts that don’t align with any logical goals.
- In The Combination of Stellar Influences (1960 English edition), Reinhold Ebertin mentioned that this transit might trigger “unfelt compulsions,” nudging people towards secret reforms in their lives that are hard to consciously detect- like making big changes in behavior without realizing why.
- Sepharial, in Transits and Their Meanings (published 1950), suggested that a Pluto quincunx Pluto transit could bring “legacy matters,” meaning struggles connected to inheritances, ancestry, or things you ‘inherit’ psychologically from your family. There might be a need to adjust or let go of old family shadows.
- In Astrology: The Technique of Prediction (1967), Noel Tyl wrote that this awkward angle could produce “distorted ambition,” so you’d push hard to change your life, but go about it in roundabout or poorly planned ways, perhaps chasing control where it isn’t needed.
- Vivian E. Robson’s Astrological Aspects (1946) noted that under quincunx aspects involving Pluto, people might become “haunted by unfinished business,” particularly in areas of secrecy, taboo, or things left unresolved in the far past.
- Charles Jayne, in his 1957 pamphlet Progressions: Directions and Transits, claimed that Pluto quincunx Pluto sometimes brings on strange health crises or bodily sensations that don’t have a clear cause, mirroring inner tensions that can’t find expression.
- Frances Sakoian and Louis Acker, in The Astrologer’s Handbook (1973- informed by 60s/early 70s teachings), referenced the quincunx as a “forced adaptation” so with Pluto on Pluto, you might be pushed to adapt to things life throws at you- even if nothing around you seems to actually change. It’s the inner process that’s being forced to shift, not always the outside stuff.
- Robert DeLuce, a lesser-known mid-century astrologer, wrote in Celestial Psychology (1961) that “transiting Pluto quincunx its natal place” can attract “mysterious benefactors or antagonists” whose influence is never quite explained- people cross your path for reasons that only become clear in hindsight.
- American astrologer Llewellyn George, in his 1958 New A-Z Horoscope Maker and Delineator, stated a Pluto quincunx could show “effort expended with obscure results,” so you might feel like you’re working hard to transform something, but the changes don’t show up in any obvious way (or take years to reveal themselves).
Experiencing This Transit
Pluto quincunx Pluto doesn’t happen to everyone, and it’s a pretty slow-moving, background kind of energy. But when it’s active, you’ll probably feel like life is pushing you to deal with issues that are deep, complicated, and hard to pin down. It can feel like there’s an itch under your skin, as if something fundamental in you wants to change but you can’t put your finger on what or how.
This transit often brings up stuff from the depths – old habits, beliefs, or patterns that need to be transformed, but not in straightforward ways. You might find yourself facing weird dilemmas, or pulled in directions that seem totally incompatible. It’s not about big explosions or dramatic moments; instead, it’s this kind of relentless pressure to make adjustments in areas of life you don’t usually question.
Challenges during this transit
- Feeling Out of Sync: You might get this nagging sense that something inside you just doesn’t fit with what’s happening outside. Maybe you feel disconnected from people your age, or like your old goals suddenly don’t matter, but you’re not sure what should replace them.
- Restlessness or Frustration: Because the quincunx is all about awkward adjustments, you might get irritated by small annoyances that just won’t go away. It’s like trying to tune a radio that never quite locks onto a signal. Example: You keep trying to fix a problem at work or in a relationship, but nothing really helps until you totally shift your approach.
- Unresolved Past Stuff: Pluto always digs up what’s hidden. During this transit, old dramas or even family secrets can pop back up – and what’s tricky is, you’ll often feel like you have to fix things you never caused.
- Vague Anxiety: This isn’t the usual panic- more like a foggy, low-level worry that something big needs to change, but you can’t see what. You could feel haunted by dreams, memories, or subtle fears that don’t make much sense.
- Health Fluctuations: Sometimes the stress of internal change shows up in your body. You might have strange aches or energy dips with no clear reason.
Opportunities during this transit
- Deep Transformation: When you work through all that discomfort, you can emerge with a much stronger sense of who you really are. It’s like finally shedding an old skin and becoming more authentic, even if you only realize it gradually.
- Rediscovering Hidden Talents: That “inheritance of the unseen” from ancient texts? You might suddenly realize you’ve got skills or wisdom you didn’t know about, possibly linked to family or ancestry. Maybe you pick up an old hobby or find new strength handling family challenges.
- Learning to Adapt: This transit helps you become flexible in ways you never thought possible. If you can let go of how you think things “should” be and go with what works – even if it feels weird at first – you end up more resilient and less stuck in old patterns.
- Making Peace with Your Past: Confronting stuff from long ago, whether it’s your own history or family baggage, lets you finally put some ghosts to rest. You might even break a negative cycle that’s been going on for years.
- Personal Power: Once you get comfortable living with ambiguity and change, you discover a quiet kind of strength. You don’t need everything to add up perfectly. Life’s mystery feels less scary and more like an adventure.
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How the Sign of Transiting Pluto Modifies This Transit Quincunx to Natal Pluto
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Pluto.
- Transiting Pluto in Aries: You’ll feel impatient and restless, like you want to break free and start over. Challenges push you to act braver and take risks, even if it feels uncomfortable.
- Transiting Pluto in Taurus: You might get really stubborn about letting go of old habits or security. Changes deal with money, values, and stability, so expect unexpected shakeups in these areas.
- Transiting Pluto in Gemini: Your mind feels overloaded with ideas. Communicating changes gets tricky, and you could end up questioning what you believe or how you express yourself.
- Transiting Pluto in Cancer: Home and family tension ramps up. You might feel pulled to protect your comfort zone, but life wants you to change how you handle emotional security.
- Transiting Pluto in Leo: Creative blocks and ego flare-ups are possible. You’re asked to transform how you express yourself or connect with what makes you feel special or noticed.
- Transiting Pluto in Virgo: You could get obsessed with fixing things or nitpicking. Old routines feel like they’re holding you back, so life’s pushing you to update your habits and health.
- Transiting Pluto in Libra: Relationship drama is likely. Power struggles or major shifts in partnerships force you to balance compromise and self-respect in a new way.
- Transiting Pluto in Scorpio: Deep fears and old wounds surface. You’re challenged to face intense feelings and let go of emotional baggage you may not even know you’re holding.
- Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius: Your beliefs and purpose get shaken up. Life nudges you to widen your horizons, question what you know, and maybe break from old philosophies.
- Transiting Pluto in Capricorn: Issues with authority and structure pop up. You might have to let go of outdated ambitions or redefine what success means to you.
- Transiting Pluto in Aquarius: There’s pressure to change how you fit into groups, causes, or friendships. You can feel like an outsider, but it’s really about finding your true tribe.
- Transiting Pluto in Pisces: It’s time to face illusions or escape habits. Old fantasies, addictions, or fears about losing control can come up so you can find stronger spiritual boundaries.