Transit Pluto Sesquisquare Natal Moon

Emotional power struggle

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

Avoid During This Transit

• Don’t bottle up your emotions- try not to suppress how you feel, even if things get intense.
• Avoid making huge, life-changing decisions based only on what you’re feeling right now. Emotions can be extra powerful (and sometimes extreme) during this transit.
• Try not to get into power struggles or drama, especially with family or people close to you. It’s easy for little things to blow up.
• Don’t ignore your intuition, but also don’t let paranoia or suspicion run the show.
• Stay away from manipulative behavior- don’t try to control situations or people to make yourself feel safer.
• Don’t dwell on past hurts or hold grudges. This transit can make it tempting to replay old emotional wounds, but it won’t help you move forward.
• Avoid escaping through unhealthy habits (like emotional eating, overindulging, or withdrawing from everyone).
• Try not to take everything personally. People might be more intense right now, but it’s not always about you.
• Don’t resist change completely. Pluto energy is about transformation, so fighting it can make things more stressful.
• Don’t forget to practice self-care. Ignoring your own needs can backfire during emotionally charged times like these.

Do During This Transit

• Face your feelings head-on, even if they’re intense or uncomfortable.
• Let go of old emotional baggage- it’s a great time for deep emotional cleansing.
• Spend some time journaling or talking to someone you trust about things that have been bothering you.
• Notice patterns in how you react emotionally, especially under stress, and think about how you might change them.
• Try out meditation, deep breathing, or mindfulness to stay grounded when your emotions feel a bit much.
• Set boundaries with people who drain your energy or bring drama into your life.
• Focus on self-care, like getting enough rest, eating well, and doing things that make you feel safe and secure.
• Be open to therapy or counseling if old wounds start to surface- this is a perfect time for healing work.
• Transform your living space- cleaning or redecorating can actually help shift emotional energy, too.
• Trust that you’re growing stronger through facing these feelings, even if it doesn’t always feel that way in the moment.

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What’s interesting about this transit?

• Some old European astrologers associated a Pluto sesquisquare (135°) to the Moon with “the shadow mother” – a moment when hidden or ancestral female energies start to rise in someone’s emotional world, often leading to dreams or memories about grandmothers or unknown female relatives.
• Medieval Arabic astrology sometimes linked this aspect to “silver sorrow,” meaning emotional waves that arrive without an obvious earthly cause, like ancestral sadness washing over you.
• In early 20th-century Russian astrology texts, there’s talk of a “silent rebellion of the inner child” during this transit – old patterns from childhood that were suppressed start triggering rebellious or stubborn reactions, even if you can’t pin down why.
• Some rare Victorian texts warn about “moon-charmed mirrors,” where you may misread other people’s feelings or intentions, projecting your own fears or emotional baggage onto them because Pluto is digging up stuff you thought you’d buried.
• An obscure Greek treatise mentions “the breaking of emotional chains,” describing this transit as a time when hidden attachments or unspoken loyalties can suddenly snap, releasing both pain and freedom.
• Ancient Persian astrologers believed this was a time for “shadow healing,” a period where nighttime, dreams, and even certain repeated music or poetry have sudden power to unlock or stir up deeply stored emotions.

Experiencing This Transit

When Pluto forms a sesquisquare to your natal Moon, it shakes up your emotional world in complicated, sometimes subtle ways. This isn’t the kind of transit where everything is obvious- Pluto wants things to stay a bit hidden, and the sesquisquare is an awkward, tension-filled angle that’s not as “loud” as a square, but still packs a punch. You might feel emotionally restless or stirred up for no apparent reason. Memories, especially ones you thought you’d dealt with, might start creeping in. You might notice dreams getting intense or even unsettling, and your instincts may seem a little “off,” swinging between feeling too sensitive or strangely numb at times.

Challenges during this transit

• Strong emotional triggers could come out of nowhere. Someone might say something harmless, but it hits a nerve and you overreact, maybe even surprising yourself. Emotional responses are deeper and harder to control.
• You may find yourself pulled into emotional power struggles with people close to you, especially women or family members. Old arguments or issues could suddenly pop back up, sometimes for no obvious reason.
• There’s often a feeling of being emotionally “raw,” kind of like you want to hide away because everything just feels more intense. You might be quicker to cry, get angry, or want to shut people out.
• Trust issues can resurface, even if you thought you’d moved past them. You might start doubting if people really care about you, or if it’s “safe” to let your guard down.
• Sleep can get weird- lots of unusual dreams (even nightmares), or waking up with feelings you can’t explain. Sometimes your body holds onto old stress, showing up as stomach aches or feeling extra tired.
• You might struggle to express what you feel. Stuff feels too complicated to talk about, so you could withdraw or bottle things up, leading to more built-up tension.

Opportunities during this transit

• Because emotions run closer to the surface, this is a great chance to face stuff that’s been hidden for a long time. Therapy, journaling, or even talking to a trusted friend can help unearth the roots of your feelings.
• If you’re creative, channeling what you’re feeling into art, music, or writing could lead to powerful results- you might surprise yourself with what comes out.
• Tough conversations you’ve been avoiding can finally happen. The tension this transit brings makes it harder to just ignore things, so it’s a chance to get real with yourself and others. It might feel uncomfortable, but it can shift old patterns.
• You might notice you’re more aware of other people’s hidden motives or true feelings- your “emotional radar” is stronger, even if it’s not always comfortable.
• Dreams can be super revealing, so keeping a dream journal might bring you insights about what’s shifting under the surface.
• If you work through this time, you might just come out the other side feeling lighter and stronger, with less emotional baggage weighing you down. What Pluto stirs up, he can also help you finally release.

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How the Sign of Transiting Pluto Modifies This Transit Sesquisquare to Natal Moon

Read the one for the current sign of transiting Pluto.

• Transiting Pluto in Aries: This can make emotional struggles fiercer. You might feel really impatient or want to break free from old emotional habits. Mood swings can get more explosive, and it’s harder to hide how you feel.
• Transiting Pluto in Taurus: You could feel stubborn about changing your emotional patterns. There’s a tendency to cling to what feels safe, even if it’s not good for you. Material security or routines get tied up with your emotional stuff.
• Transiting Pluto in Gemini: Thoughts and feelings get extra tangled. Communication and misunderstandings could trigger intense emotions. You might dig deep into old memories or get obsessed about figuring out what’s really going on in your head.
• Transiting Pluto in Cancer: Emotional intensity is turned up even more. Family matters, roots, and old wounds from the past are bigger triggers. You might get protective (or possessive) about your family or home.
• Transiting Pluto in Leo: Feelings about pride, recognition, and attention are at the center. You’ll want to be seen and appreciated, and might struggle if you feel ignored or criticized. Ego hurts feel deeper during this time.
• Transiting Pluto in Virgo: You could become super self-critical or emotionally worried about your health, work, or being “useful.” There’s a push to transform daily routines or habits connected to how you deal with feelings.
• Transiting Pluto in Libra: Relationships or fairness issues feel more intense. Power struggles in partnerships or worries about pleasing others can get stirred up. You may have to face hidden emotions about your closest connections.
• Transiting Pluto in Scorpio: Deepest emotional shadows come up now, maybe stuff you didn’t even know was there. Trust, jealousy, or intimacy issues might dominate and force you to face your feelings head-on.
• Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius: There’s a restless urge for freedom, and old emotional beliefs get challenged. You may stress about new ideas or see your worldview shift, which can bring both excitement and emotional rollercoasters.
• Transiting Pluto in Capricorn: Emotional reactions get serious and practical. Control, authority, or career pressure can tie into your mood. You could feel pushed to take responsibility for old emotions you’d rather ignore.
• Transiting Pluto in Aquarius: Friendships, groups, or trying to be different from the crowd can trigger deep feelings. You might revolt against emotional expectations and feel distant or detached, but secretly want more understanding.
• Transiting Pluto in Pisces: This can bring really confusing emotions. You might feel lost between fantasy and reality, or get swept up in feelings of compassion, sadness, or spiritual longing. Escaping or facing pain becomes a big theme.