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Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Pluto Conjunct Uranus transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
Avoid During This Transit
- Don’t make huge, impulsive decisions just because you feel restless or bored.
- Avoid starting major power struggles, either at work or in your personal life.
- Try not to rebel against everything and everyone- you’ll burn bridges you might need later.
- Don’t ignore your responsibilities, even if you want to break free from routines.
- Steer clear of risky financial investments or gambling; it’s not the time for wild bets.
- Don’t jump into extreme changes with your appearance or lifestyle unless you’ve thought it through.
- Avoid shutting others out just because you want more independence- support is important now.
- Don’t try to control or manipulate situations just to get your way. It’ll probably backfire.
- Stay away from dangerous or reckless activities that you wouldn’t normally try.
- Don’t ignore signs of burnout or stress- your mental and physical health matters.
Do During This Transit
- Embrace change: It’s a powerful time to welcome big shifts, especially if you’ve felt restless or bored. Don’t fight the urge to reinvent some part of your life.
- Let go of old habits: Old patterns that keep you stuck might come to the surface now- be brave enough to let them go.
- Explore new technology or interests: If you’ve wanted to dive into something cutting-edge, like a new gadget or a wild idea, now’s your chance.
- Break out of your comfort zone: Try something that scares you a bit! It’s a good time to challenge yourself and test your boundaries.
- Be open to sudden insights: You might have unexpected realizations about yourself or the world. Pay attention to those “aha” moments.
- Reinvent your identity: If you’ve thought about making a big change in your style or how you show up, the energy’s supportive for that now.
- Connect with like-minded people: New friends (especially those who are a little unusual or rebellious) could show up- let them in.
- Question the rules: If there’s a system or set of rules that doesn’t work for you, it’s a good time to figure out a new way of doing things.
- Tune into your intuition: Trust those gut feelings, even if they don’t seem logical at first.
- Channel your energy into a cause: If you’re passionate about making the world better, this transit helps you get involved and make a difference.
What’s interesting about this transit?
- Some 19th-century astrologers saw Pluto conjunct Uranus as “the untwisting of the serpent” – a sign of hidden energies in the self finally reaching the surface, typically in sudden, shocking ways.
- Ancient authors sometimes linked this pairing (though under different planetary names) to “the lightning in winter,” suggesting disruptive but necessary changes during stagnant periods, when major renewal is needed most.
- Old Russian astrology manuscripts hinted at this transit as “the Revolution of Bones,” meaning deep, even generational changes in habits or traditions- something deeper than just changing your mind.
- Rare Renaissance texts mention this as “the burning of bridges unseen,” marking moments when you suddenly leave behind beliefs, relationships, or obligations you didn’t even realize you had outgrown.
- In some old British interpretations, Pluto conjunct Uranus hinted at “visions of the impossible,” inspiring you to pursue ideas or breakthroughs people once thought were totally out of reach.
Experiencing This Transit
Pluto conjunct your natal Uranus is like being plugged into a high voltage socket- suddenly stuff that’s always been odd or simmering in the background surges right up in your everyday life. Pluto digs deep; Uranus flips switches. When they team up in the sky with your birth Uranus, you can count on things getting intense, unusual, and probably super unpredictable.
Expect both inner breakthroughs and outer explosions. You probably feel this urge to completely shake up old patterns, chase freedom at all costs, or break rules you always thought were locked in stone. Things you considered impossible for yourself (like totally changing careers, reinventing your identity, or dropping people who don’t “fit” anymore) suddenly feel not just doable- but necessary.
Unplanned events often push these changes along. It could be weird coincidences, wild intuitions, or straight-up “accidents” that nudge you to let go. This is a transit that doesn’t let you sit still. You might pick up new obsessions, become fascinated by extreme ideas, or feel like you’re living a science fiction story for a while.
Challenges during this transit
- Feeling totally out of control: Change happens so fast or unexpectedly that you can get anxious, paranoid, or stressed about what’s coming next.
- Sudden endings: Friendships, jobs, or habits you thought would last forever might abruptly stop. You might not even get time to process or say goodbye.
- Isolation: You could feel like no one else understands what’s happening to you right now, or like you’re living on a different wavelength from everyone around you.
- Rebellion without cause: You might push back against rules, bosses, or partners, just for the sake of it- even if it’s not totally needed, which can cause blowback.
- Overwhelm from information: Uranus can spark a need for knowledge, and Pluto brings obsession- so you might fall into Internet rabbit holes, conspiracy theories, or experience insomnia from too much stimulation.
Opportunities during this transit
- Radical self-liberation: You get a chance to reinvent who you are, free of old baggage. The “real you” wants to break out, no matter how weird, quirky, or different.
- Breakthrough ideas: Lightning strikes of inspiration can help you solve stubborn problems, start new creative projects, or invent something totally original- maybe something that shocks everyone, even yourself.
- Letting go of limiting patterns: Pluto and Uranus together can help you finally smash through old fears or habits that kept you stuck for years.
- Meeting wild new people: This transit attracts unusual souls into your life- think artists, inventors, rebels, or spiritual seekers- who help you see things in brand new ways.
- Growing comfortable with the unknown: You might embrace change as an adventure instead of something scary, feeling braver and more open to taking risks in ways you never could before.
How the Sign of Transiting Pluto Modifies This Transit Conjunct to Natal Uranus
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Pluto.
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Transiting Pluto in Aries:
Expect sudden, intense urges to break free and assert your independence. You’ll probably feel a surge of courage to start something big or to totally reinvent yourself, even if it freaks others out. -
Transiting Pluto in Taurus:
Changes show up around your values, money, or what makes you feel secure. You might stubbornly hold onto old habits, but deep down you’ll crave a shift in the ways you build stability for yourself. -
Transiting Pluto in Gemini:
Your mind’s buzzing with radical ideas, but also with the pressure to change how you think and communicate. You’re likely to break out of old ways of learning or find new people to talk with who challenge you. -
Transiting Pluto in Cancer:
Big transformations happen around home, family, or emotional security. You might feel pulled to break old patterns from childhood or to totally shift how you take care of yourself or others. -
Transiting Pluto in Leo:
There’s an urge to express yourself differently- maybe more boldly, or by letting go of what used to bring you attention. Creative breakthroughs are huge now, and you may find yourself rebelling against old ways of shining or being admired. -
Transiting Pluto in Virgo:
This period brings a need to shift your day-to-day routines, your job, or even how you handle your health. Let go of perfectionism and be open to unexpected, but powerful, changes to your habits. -
Transiting Pluto in Libra:
Relationships get a jolt- this could be partners, friends, or any one-on-one connections. You might see power dynamics very clearly and feel the urge to shake things up if connections aren’t equal or true. -
Transiting Pluto in Scorpio:
It’s time for deep emotional transformations. You could be faced with moments that bring up intense feelings or issues around trust, intimacy, or shared money. The urge to face your own darkness and heal can be pretty strong. -
Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius:
Your beliefs and worldview get overhauled. You might suddenly want to drop old philosophies or challenge what you’ve always believed to be true, feeling excited but maybe a bit overwhelmed by new perspectives. -
Transiting Pluto in Capricorn:
Career and responsibilities go through a shakeup. You might want to break free from authority figures or structures that have felt restrictive, craving more control or a brand new path in the long run. -
Transiting Pluto in Aquarius:
Your social life, ideals, and the groups you belong to are up for change. You might feel called to join or leave communities, or bring in innovative ideas to help others- sometimes in ways that surprise even you. -
Transiting Pluto in Pisces:
Spiritual shifts and altered states of mind are in focus. You could feel an urge to let go of old illusions and step into a more authentic or unconventional spiritual practice, possibly through dreams or intuitive flashes.