Transit Pluto Opposite Natal Sun

Power struggles and deep personal transformation.

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

Avoid During This Transit

• Don’t try to control everything or everyone around you- it’ll just create power struggles.
• Avoid picking big fights, especially with people in authority or close relationships, since things can get intense fast.
• Don’t ignore your feelings or brush off emotional issues; they’ll likely come back even stronger.
• Try not to make huge life changes (like quitting your job or ending a relationship) unless you’re absolutely sure- it’s easy to act from a place of stress or pressure now.
• Don’t keep secrets or play manipulative games; honesty matters more than ever, and secrets can blow up.
• Steer clear of stubbornness or refusing to see others’ points of view.
• Don’t bottle things up- talk to someone you trust if you feel overwhelmed.
• Resist the urge to seek revenge or get even if someone hurts you- it won’t help in the long run.
• Don’t neglect self-care or push yourself too hard physically or emotionally.
• Avoid being too hard on yourself or letting fear of change control your choices.

Do During This Transit

• Reflect on your personal power. It's a great time to think about where you give your power away, and where you want to take it back.
• Let go of what isn't working. This transit can bring up deep stuff, so it's perfect for dropping old habits, relationships, or beliefs that aren't serving you anymore.
• Face your fears. Pluto loves to dig up old fears. Be brave and look them in the eye, even if it feels tough.
• Dive into self-discovery. Do some journaling, therapy, or shadow work. You might learn new things about yourself that you've never noticed before.
• Strengthen your boundaries. Practice saying no when you need to, and protect your energy from people who try to take advantage.
• Transform your goals. Maybe your ambitions are shifting. It's a good time to rethink what you want and how you'll get there.
• Release grudges or resentment. If you've been holding on to anger or pain from the past, this is your chance to release it and move forward lighter.
• Welcome change. Pluto will push you out of your comfort zone, so try to roll with it and stay open to new beginnings.
• Focus on self-care. Big changes can be exhausting. Take care of your physical and mental health as you go through this deep process.
• Look for hidden truths. Pay attention to the details. Secrets or important information might come up that help you understand yourself better.

What’s interesting about this transit?

• Some really old texts connect Pluto (used as “Hades” or even “Orcus” in symbolic readings, even though Pluto wasn’t discovered until 1930) opposite the Sun to “being pulled into shadows against one’s will,” suggesting you might be forced to see secret or forbidden parts of yourself or others.
• An obscure Renaissance-era interpretation says this transit can signal “a mysterious legacy coming due,” which might mean confronting debts or promises from the distant past- think family secrets or unfinished business from ancestors.
• In some late 19th-century astrological treatises, there’s talk of “the shadow king,” which describes a powerful figure (boss, authority, even a nemesis) showing up to test your very identity and dignity.
• Some very traditional interpretations see this as “the dragon’s mirror”- a period when you’re confronted with a reflection of your own strength and weakness in equal measure, often via rivals or power struggles.
• One medieval source even links this aspect to “the blackening of the gold,” which is a cryptic way to say the ego gets temporarily stripped down or humbled before it can be rebuilt stronger.

Experiencing This Transit

When Pluto swings into direct opposition with your natal Sun, it’s a pretty intense and long-lasting influence- one that tends to mark big turning points in your life story. This isn’t just a run-of-the-mill astrology moment. Pluto’s about deep transformation, hidden motivations, power struggles, and, honestly, sometimes it can feel a bit like your whole sense of who you are is getting pressured from the outside. The Sun in your birth chart is your core identity, your gist, so when Pluto comes knocking, it’s aiming for the heart of the matter.

This part of your life might feel a bit like standing face-to-face with your own shadow, or the parts of you you haven’t wanted to admit are there. You might run into other people, institutions, or situations that seem to “oppose” you or challenge who you think you are. It’s not all doom-and-gloom, but you might notice a lot more power games, weird tension, and moments where you wonder who’s really in control- especially for about a year or two while Pluto’s moving through this aspect.

Challenges during this Transit

• Power Struggles: Maybe you lock horns with a boss, a parent, or even your partner. These conflicts can feel fierce, as if there’s more at stake than usual. It’s like someone’s trying to bulldoze your plans or authority, or maybe you find yourself tempted to push back even harder.
• Identity Crises: You may question what you stand for or who you even are. People, situations, or even dramatic dreams might make you face stuff inside yourself that you usually keep hidden. It can feel confusing, maybe lonely for a bit.
• Stuff from the Past: Old issues- family secrets, exes, past mistakes- might bubble up. It’s almost like the universe wants you to finally look at them.
• Feelings of Being Controlled or Obsessed: That overwhelming urge to control things (or people) can get strong. You might get fixated on something or someone, or find that someone else seems oddly obsessed with you.
• Losses & Endings: Sometimes, things or relationships that aren’t solid get swept away. It hurts, but it usually clears space for new growth down the line.

Opportunities during this Transit

• Major Transformation: If you face what’s coming up instead of avoiding it, you can totally reinvent yourself. This can be the time you finally break through old self-limits or bad patterns for good.
• Understanding Hidden Motives: This transit helps you see what’s really driving you- and other people, too. If you’ve been in the dark about why you do what you do, get ready for some lightbulb moments.
• Healing Deep Wounds: All the shadow work, old pain, or clunky issues that pop up now are actually an awesome chance to heal- like finally cleaning out a wound so it can mend for good.
• Empowerment: If you grab the lessons here, you can get super clear about what matters to you, what you’ll stand for, and how to claim your own power, rather than giving it away or having someone else control your story.
• Shedding What Doesn’t Serve: Letting go isn’t always fun, but you’ll likely spot places where you’re ready to ditch habits, roles, or relationships that don’t fit. It’s pruning season for your soul.

How the Sign of Transiting Pluto Modifies This Transit Opposite to Natal Sun

Read the one for the current sign of transiting Pluto.

• Transiting Pluto in Aries: Challenges will push you to find your independence and personal power. Expect intense conflicts around leadership, courage, and self-assertion.
• Transiting Pluto in Taurus: Power struggles can show up around money, possessions, or what gives you comfort. You might be forced to let go of material attachments you thought you needed.
• Transiting Pluto in Gemini: The transformation comes through how you think and communicate. Old ideas, habits, or ways of relating to others may have to go, pushing you to reinvent your mindset.
• Transiting Pluto in Cancer: Deep emotional changes stir up old family patterns or issues in your home life. You’ll need to face insecurities and let emotional baggage surface so you can heal.
• Transiting Pluto in Leo: Issues of pride, ego, and recognition come to a head. You’ll be challenged to drop unhealthy attachments to attention or control, and rebuild your confidence on a truer foundation.
• Transiting Pluto in Virgo: Transformation focuses on your routines, health, and sense of service. Old habits and work patterns may get disrupted so you can create a life that really supports your growth.
• Transiting Pluto in Libra: Relationships are put under a microscope. Power dynamics with partners or close friends get intense, making you rethink what balance and fairness truly mean for you.
• Transiting Pluto in Scorpio: This is a profound, emotional ride- power struggles reach their deepest level. You cannot escape shadow work or deep change around intimacy, trust, or shared resources.
• Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius: Major beliefs or worldviews could get ripped apart. The need to find meaning brings big changes in your attitude toward freedom, adventure, or spirituality.
• Transiting Pluto in Capricorn: Outer goals, career, and status might be shaken. You’ll be pushed to face where you’ve clung to authority or structure, learning to rebuild your ambitions with more authenticity.
• Transiting Pluto in Aquarius: Transformation happens in your social world or how you connect to the collective. Friendships, group activities, and even your sense of belonging can be deeply reshaped.
• Transiting Pluto in Pisces: The transit nudges you to confront illusions and hidden feelings. Spirituality, creativity, or even confusion gets stirred up, but you can come out more compassionate and wise if you’re open to letting go.