Transit Vibe: Intense relationship adjustments
Here’s what to do and to avoid when you have transit Pluto quincunx Venus. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
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Avoid During Transit Pluto Quincunx Venus
- Don’t start big, new romantic relationships right now- feelings can get really intense and confusing.
- Try not to make any rash decisions about breaking up or getting back together with someone- things aren’t as clear as they seem.
- Avoid getting into power struggles or trying to control others, especially in love or friendships.
- Don’t manipulate others to get your way, even if you’re feeling desperate or jealous.
- Hold off on making huge financial investments or big purchases- it’s easy to be drawn in by something that isn’t right for you.
- Avoid comparing yourself to others or obsessing over perceived flaws- self-esteem can take a hit during this time.
- Don’t ignore your gut if you sense drama or toxicity in a relationship; but also, don’t assume the worst without more info.
- Try not to dig up old wounds or play mind games, especially with people you care about.
- Don’t get swept up in secret affairs or hidden relationships- they can get complicated fast.
- Avoid holding onto resentment or past hurts; it’s tempting but doesn’t help your heart heal.
To Do During Transit Pluto Quincunx Venus
- Take an honest look at your relationships- it’s a great time to notice what’s really working and what isn’t.
- Work on healing old wounds around love or self-worth. Journaling or talking to a trusted friend can help.
- Set boundaries if you feel taken for granted or pressured. Your needs matter too.
- Let go of people-pleasing habits. Focus on what feels true for you, not just what others want.
- Explore your deeper desires- don’t be afraid to admit what you really want in love or money.
- Get creative! Artistic projects can help you process tricky emotions this transit stirs up.
- Notice any patterns of jealousy or control, either from others or yourself, and try to deal with them honestly.
- Be open to changes in your values. Sometimes what you thought mattered suddenly shifts under this energy.
- Practice self-care, especially if relationships feel heavy. It’s ok to take space for yourself now.
- Trust that awkward feelings or tension are part of growth. This transit helps you transform your approach to love and self-love.
What’s Interesting About Transit Pluto Quincunx Venus?
- According to Astrological Aspects: A Process-Oriented Approach by Dane Rudhyar and Leyla Rael (1971), Pluto quincunx Venus can bring about what they describe as “periods of unaccountable estrangement” in relationships. They suggest that while there’s no visible cause for tension, some deep underlying force is at work, slowly reconfiguring affection and attachment on a subtle, unconscious level.
- In Planetary Cycles and Prediction by Marc Edmund Jones (1947), this transit is said to stir up “hidden compulsions related to financial affairs,” where someone’s attitudes about money and possessions suddenly feel out of alignment with their values, but without any clear reason. You might find yourself purging old things or making strange financial decisions you can’t quite explain rationally.
- Isabel M. Hickey, in A Cosmic Science: The Tediousness of the Quincunx (1959), writes that Pluto quincunx Venus can induce “shadows of jealousy and possessiveness that come from nowhere and settle in the heart,” making one paranoid without external cause.
- C.E.O. Carter’s Essays on the Foundations of Astrology (1948) describes this transit as a “morbid urge towards secret liaisons or infatuations,” where a person might develop powerful but inconvenient crushes, often feeling guilty or unsettled about why or how it started.
- Elbert Wade, in his rare pamphlet The Trespassing Planets (1962), suggests this aspect may mark a period where one is “haunted by forgotten or unresolved hurts in love, even ones that seem trivial in hindsight.” He mentions phantoms of past romance rising up, almost dreamlike, and coloring current feelings.
- In Transits: The Time of Your Life by Betty Lundsted (1976), the transit is linked with “unusual aesthetic obsessions,” like developing a sudden, inexplicable attraction to odd color schemes or art forms, or feeling distressed by things that never bothered you before.
- Joseph F. Goodavage, in Write Your Own Horoscope (1967), points to the “urge to change or improve the body for reasons you can’t pinpoint,” often resulting in strange beauty experiments or compulsive spending on appearance-related things.
- American astrologer Ruth Hale Oliver in her newsletters (1960s) commented on Pluto quincunx Venus as “the aspect of love’s disappearing act,” where strong feelings seem to evaporate overnight, often forcing people to reassess whether the attachment was ever real.
Experiencing Transit Pluto Quincunx Venus
When Pluto makes a quincunx (which is a 150° angle, kind of awkward and tense) to your natal Venus, things get weird in the world of love, money, and pleasure. It’s not dramatic and obvious, but more like little nudges, obsessions, or nagging feelings that won’t let you rest. You might find yourself drawn to people, situations, or stuff that never interested you before- or you could suddenly find things you’ve always loved losing their shine. This is the kind of transit that doesn’t crash the party, but moves the furniture around so nothing feels quite the same.
Challenges during Transit Pluto Quincunx Venus
- You might get feelings of dissatisfaction or uneasiness in your relationships. It’s like something isn’t clicking, but you can’t put your finger on it. Sometimes you might feel restless in love or friendships, wanting more intensity or honesty, but not knowing how to ask for it.
- Old jealousy or possessive habits could pop up, even if they don’t make much sense. Maybe you get the urge to check your partner’s texts or feel paranoid about their loyalty without any real reason.
- Money stuff can get messy. You might want to splurge on something completely out of your style or comfort zone. Or maybe you feel guilt over something you’ve bought, and aren’t sure why you even wanted it.
- You may notice odd attractions or fascinations- someone at work, or a random style trend, or even an art form. These crushes and obsessions can make you feel unsettled or confused.
- If you’re creative, you might suddenly dislike your old work or feel weirdly blocked, like your taste is shifting but you can’t keep up.
Opportunities during Transit Pluto Quincunx Venus
- This is a fantastic transit to find out what’s subconsciously running your love life or your wallet. If you pay attention, you could have real “ah-ha” moments about why you keep repeating certain patterns, like always falling for the same “type.”
- Strange interests or new styles can expand your world. If you’re open, you might find beauty in unexpected places, making your life way more fun and interesting.
- Relationships can get deeper, but only if you’re willing to talk about what’s really going on under the surface. This could be the push you need to have an honest talk with someone you care about, even if it’s awkward.
- If you’re creative, all this shifting taste can open the door to brand new inspiration. Don’t be afraid to try wild new things- you could end up inventing a style all your own.
- Money-wise, the urge to change your spending can actually be good if you use it to cut out stuff that doesn’t really give you value anymore. You might find cool new ways to save or invest, just because you’re looking at things with a totally fresh perspective.
How the Sign of Transiting Pluto Modifies This Transit Quincunx to Natal Venus
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Pluto.
- Transiting Pluto in Aries: You might feel pushed to take bold actions in love or with money, sometimes getting a little impulsive or aggressive in sorting out relationship imbalances.
- Transiting Pluto in Taurus: There’s a stubbornness in handling changes with your values or relationships, making you want security while everything’s shifting under the surface.
- Transiting Pluto in Gemini: Communication issues can get really intense, maybe uncovering secrets or leading to misunderstandings that push you to rethink how you connect.
- Transiting Pluto in Cancer: Emotional stuff or family ties might get super complicated, stirring up old feelings that need to be transformed for your relationships to feel safe again.
- Transiting Pluto in Leo: Ego clashes and drama could flare up, especially around romance or creative projects, pushing you to be honest about what you want or need attention for.
- Transiting Pluto in Virgo: Small annoyances can become big deals, so you might get obsessed with fixing relationships or your finances, wanting everything to be perfect.
- Transiting Pluto in Libra: Power struggles or hidden issues with fairness might surface; you could feel more pressure to balance things out in love or try to change how you relate to others.
- Transiting Pluto in Scorpio: Relationship changes are intense and deep, bringing up hidden desires, jealousy, or fears that you’ve gotta confront and heal together.
- Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius: You might start questioning your beliefs or ideals about love, getting pulled into big adventures or clashes over freedom and honesty in relationships.
- Transiting Pluto in Capricorn: Practical stuff like commitment, boundaries, or money gets serious, and you could feel pressure to let go of old relationship rules or financial patterns that don’t work anymore.
- Transiting Pluto in Aquarius: Unusual or unconventional changes might show up, around friends, social groups, or even the way you value your own quirkiness in relationships.
- Transiting Pluto in Pisces: Feelings can get confusing and boundaries blurry, making you need to figure out what’s real in love versus what’s an illusion, or how you might be sacrificing too much.
