Deep emotional transformation
Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Pluto Conjunct Moon transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
Avoid During This Transit
- Don’t try to ignore or suppress your emotions- Pluto wants you to face them, and avoiding this can make things feel more intense.
- Don’t make big, emotional decisions on a whim- especially when it comes to family, home, or relationships. Emotions can run extra deep right now.
- Try not to cling too tightly to the past or old habits, even if it feels comforting. This transit is about change and transformation.
- Don’t hide from dealing with old wounds or family dynamics. Letting things fester can make them come up in even more dramatic ways.
- Don’t try to control everyone and everything around you, especially at home. Pluto is heavy on power struggles, so loosen the grip a little.
- Don’t keep secrets or hold onto grudges. Secrets have a way of coming out during this transit, and they can cause even bigger problems if you’re not honest.
- Try not to get lost in negative thinking or paranoia. It’s easy to spiral, but doing grounding activities can help you stay balanced.
- Don’t take on everyone else’s emotional baggage- make sure you’ve got boundaries so you don’t end up overwhelmed.
- Don’t brush off or minimize your intuition. Your gut feelings are extra strong now, so listen to them rather than doubting yourself.
- Try not to isolate yourself completely, even if you need alone time. Some support from someone you trust can actually help a lot.
Do During This Transit
- Dig deep into your emotions. This is the perfect time to face feelings you usually keep hidden. Don’t be afraid to explore your emotional world and figure out what you really need or want.
- Let go of old baggage. It’s a good moment to release painful memories or grudges. Consider forgiving others or yourself and making space for healing.
- Start therapy or journaling. Pluto loves transformation, so talking to a counselor, therapist, or just writing about your feelings can be super helpful now.
- Reinvent your home life. The Moon is tied to home. Maybe it’s time to move, redecorate, or create a safer, more comforting space for yourself.
- Pay attention to family dynamics. Deep changes might come up with your family or people you live with. Stay open and honest, even if the conversations get intense.
- Work on self-care routines. You’re processing heavy stuff, so taking extra good care of your body and mind is a must.
- Practice healthy boundaries. Pluto can bring power struggles. Practice saying “no” and standing up for your needs, even if it’s tough.
- Embrace change. If you feel yourself transforming emotionally, just go with it. This is a time to trust the process, even when it feels hard or scary.
- Notice patterns and break unhealthy habits. If you spot old emotional habits that aren’t serving you, use this energy to make real, lasting changes.
- Connect to your intuition. Your gut feelings are stronger than ever. Listen to them, even if you can’t explain why you feel certain things.
What’s Interesting About This Transit
- Pluto conjunct Moon and “ancestral guilt”: Some mid-20th century astrologers saw this transit as a trigger for subconscious memories and feelings connected to family secrets or inherited guilt. In The Astrologer’s Handbook (Sakoian & Acker, 1973), it’s suggested that old family karma can bubble up, causing irrational fears or sudden emotional insight.
- Hidden psychic talents emerging: In The Pulse of Life: New Dynamics in Astrology (Dane Rudhyar, 1943), Pluto on the Moon was thought to bring latent psychic or mediumistic abilities to the forefront, especially if those gifts were hidden in the maternal lineage.
- Compulsive domestic reorganizing: Texts like Astrology: The Art of Prediction (Louis MacNeice, 1940) mention obsessive changes or even literal destruction in the home, where people might feel compelled to throw away old furniture, re-decorate, or even move unexpectedly due to deep internal unrest.
- Emotional “purification rituals”: In Advanced Astrology: The Secrets of Interpretation (Ronald Davison, 1968), there’s discussion of this transit coinciding with a need to perform intense rituals or routines meant to cleanse the psyche, sometimes involving fasting, intense therapy, or passionate journal-writing.
- The “matriarchal power struggle”: The Astrological Aspects (Charles E.O. Carter, 1967) explores how Pluto conjunct the Moon can stir up battles for authority in families, especially between mothers and daughters, or in groups led by strong women.
- Sudden nocturnal disturbances: C.E.O. Carter, in Essays on the Foundation of Astrology (1947), observes unexplained sleep disruptions, potent nightmares, or sleepwalking, theorizing that Pluto’s contact with the Moon can “turn the night into a theater for unconscious transformation.”
- Taboo cravings and foods: Ingrid Lind’s The Astrological Timing of Events (1969) mentions an uncommon angle: cravings for unusual or forbidden foods may show up, with emotional eating expressing deep psychological tension or desire for rebirth.
- “Clairvoyant illnesses”: Marc Edmund Jones in Astrology: How and Why It Works (1945) linked this transit to odd, almost mysterious illnesses with possible emotional or psychic causes, resolving spontaneously after some inner truth is faced.
- Transformative connection to water: Isabel Hickey in Astrology: A Cosmic Science (1970) wrote that under Pluto conjunct the Moon, people may feel drawn to lakes, oceans, or even deep baths as a way of cleansing old emotions or facing buried fears.
Experiencing This Transit
When Pluto conjuncts your natal Moon, the deep waters of your feelings are about to get stirred up in a big way. Pluto brings transformation, intensity, and sometimes power struggles. The Moon is all about emotions, instincts, your private self, and often, family. When they line up, something big is shifting in your inner world.
You could find old memories resurfacing, especially ones that you’ve buried or tried not to think about. There might be dramatic events in your home life, or with people you care about. Sometimes, you discover just how strong (or vulnerable) you can be. It’s like going through an emotional “detox”- not easy, but afterwards, you’re not the same person you were before.
This isn’t a subtle transit- it’s intense, life-shaking, sometimes scary, but ultimately it aims to make you stronger and more self-aware.
Challenges during this transit
- Emotional Overload: Feelings can get so heavy you might not know what to do with them. Crying jags, anger outbursts, or just a sense of dread are common.
- Family Drama: You could get pulled into family power struggles, secrets coming out, or even having to distance yourself from toxic relatives.
- Obsession or Fear: Sometimes a fear takes hold, or you catch yourself obsessing over something from your past, almost like you can’t let it go.
- Feelings of Isolation: You might feel nobody understands what you’re going through. Friends and family can seem distant, or you might want to withdraw yourself.
- Nightmares or Sleep Issues: The subconscious is working overtime- dreams get really intense, and sleep might be restless.
Opportunities during this transit
- Major Emotional Healing: Stuff you’ve avoided dealing with can actually heal now. You might work through grief, loss, or old trauma in a way that finally lets you move on.
- Personal Empowerment: For maybe the first time, you find your inner strength and emotional resilience- like realizing you can survive anything.
- Strong Intuition: Your gut feelings get way sharper; you might know the truth about situations or people without being told.
- Letting Go of Old Patterns: Maybe you stop falling into the same traps with family, relationships, or food. Old emotional habits finally lose their grip on you.
- Redefining Family or Home: You might decide to create your own version of “family” or move to a place that feels more like home.
- Creative Inspiration: Art, writing, or music might suddenly pour out of you- this is great energy for creative folks to tap into the dark and turn it into something beautiful.
How the Sign of Transiting Pluto Modifies This Transit Conjunct to Natal Moon
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Pluto.
- Transiting Pluto in Aries: Emotional transformations show up fast and can feel explosive. You might feel super driven to break free from the past and deal with feelings head-on.
- Transiting Pluto in Taurus: There’s a push to deeply dig into what makes you feel stable and safe. Old attachments to comfort or material things might come up, urging you to redefine what you value emotionally.
- Transiting Pluto in Gemini: Communication around your feelings gets intense. Shared secrets, changing mindsets, or sibling relationships could bring out powerful emotional shifts.
- Transiting Pluto in Cancer: Family and your deepest emotional roots are brought up for major transformation. Childhood memories or family patterns may really surface for healing or change.
- Transiting Pluto in Leo: Self-expression and pride in who you are matter most. It’s about letting go of old ego hurts and seeing your emotional needs in a new light.
- Transiting Pluto in Virgo: Emotional healing is linked to routines, health, or everyday work. You may be pushed to clear out emotional clutter, especially stuff that keeps you stuck or worried.
- Transiting Pluto in Libra: Relationships come front and center. Power struggles around closeness or fairness might push you to change how you connect or set boundaries.
- Transiting Pluto in Scorpio: This is super intense- deepest feelings, fears, or obsessions rise up. It’s all about facing emotional truths and transforming from the inside out.
- Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius: Your beliefs and emotional outlook get shaken up. Changes might happen through travel, learning, or letting go of over-optimistic habits around your feelings.
- Transiting Pluto in Capricorn: Old emotional walls or controls are tested. You might deal with power issues about family, career, or expectations you put on yourself or others.
- Transiting Pluto in Aquarius: Expect emotional awakenings to happen through sudden changes in friend groups or how you see yourself in your larger community. There’s a push to break from the emotional “norm.”
- Transiting Pluto in Pisces: You’re asked to surrender old emotional pain, illusions, or escapist habits. There could be spiritual breakthroughs or a gentle but deep washout of past hurts and fears.