Electric breakthroughs.
Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Pluto Sextile Uranus transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
Avoid During This Transit
- Don’t make reckless or impulsive changes just because you’re bored with your routine.
- Avoid starting conflicts with authority figures or trying to rebel just for the sake of it.
- Don’t ignore your responsibilities in favor of chasing excitement or new thrills.
- Steer clear of risky financial moves or investments that sound too good to be true.
- Don’t be impatient with people who aren’t ready for the same changes as you.
- Avoid shutting out advice from friends or mentors- you aren’t seeing every angle right now.
- Don’t ditch healthy boundaries just because you want to experiment or break free.
- Try not to burn bridges because you think you’ll never need certain people or situations again.
- Don’t overcommit to too many new projects at once- pace your energy!
- Avoid ignoring your physical or mental well-being while you chase after new experiences.
Do During This Transit
- Try out new technology or upgrade your gadgets- you’re more open to learning weird or futuristic stuff now.
- Break out of routines that feel stale; experiment with your daily schedule or habits.
- Make changes in your social circles- join groups with different ideas, make interesting new friends.
- Take up unusual hobbies or interests you’ve been curious about but never had the nerve to try.
- Embrace personal growth- if you’ve wanted to transform something about yourself, now’s the perfect time.
- Look for creative solutions to lingering problems- you’ll have “aha” moments if you stay open-minded.
- Shake up your workspace or living area; rearrange, decorate, or add something quirky.
- Follow your intuition- unexpected flashes of insight or inspiration can lead you in a great new direction.
- Don’t ignore sudden opportunities, especially if they feel a bit out there or unconventional.
- Connect with people from different backgrounds- you’ll benefit from new perspectives and fresh ideas.
What’s Interesting About This Transit
- Breakthroughs From Unlikely Sources: According to Astrological Aspects- A Process Oriented Approach by Dane Rudhyar (1966), Pluto sextile Uranus can open the door for “transformative ideas arising from marginalized or unconventional groups,” suggesting this transit might push you to adopt progressive views you would’ve deemed odd or extreme before.
- Unconscious Skill Activation: In The Modern Textbook of Astrology by Margaret E. Hone (1951), there’s mention that Pluto making a soft aspect to Uranus can “awaken talents or technical skills lying dormant, often through crisis or a sudden shift in circumstances.” So you might discover you effortlessly pick up a new device or technology, surprising even yourself.
- Radical Attitude Towards Authority: In Symbols of Transformation by Marc Edmund Jones (1957), this transit is connected to “a unique sympathy for revolutionary causes, but with a reformer’s practicality rather than mere idealism.” You might find yourself privately supporting radical change at work, but in an organized way.
- Mystical Experiences Through Science: Charles E. O. Carter’s Astrological Aspects (1960) adds that this aspect can bring about “scientific discoveries accompanied by deeply personal revelation,” as if mystical inspiration is coming through logic, math, or code.
- Healing Unusual Family Patterns: Ivy M. Goldstein-Jacobson, in Simplified Scientific Astrology (1965), connects Pluto-Uranus harmonious aspects to “positive changes in inherited family quirks or secret histories,” possibly breaking a taboo pattern that’s run in your family for generations.
- Subtle Collective Shifts: Sepharial’s New Manual of Astrology (1951) says that Pluto sextile Uranus can act as a “quiet but powerful engine of grassroots social reform,” hinting you could be part of an effective, behind-the-scenes movement without realizing it.
- Synchronicity With Unusual Peers: In The Astrologer’s Handbook by Frances Sakoian & Louis S. Acker (1973), there’s a note that Pluto sextile Uranus “brings you into contact with people who share rare or futuristic interests, leading to fated collaborations.”
Experiencing This Transit
Now, about what you’ll feel or notice as Pluto makes a sextile to your natal Uranus. This is one of those “quiet but powerful” transits. A sextile isn’t super loud like a square or opposition- it works more like an open door, letting things change with less resistance. With Pluto and Uranus, you get a mix of deep transformation (Pluto) with sudden awakenings or a need to rebel (Uranus).
You might feel like you’re suddenly allowed to be more yourself- especially the weird, innovative parts you’ve kept tucked away. There can be an urge to upgrade your life in some satisfying but not too wild ways. Technology, fresh ideas, and new friends who feel a bit daring might show up. You might catch yourself thinking, “Why didn’t I try this before?” Suddenly, change doesn’t feel so scary, and things click into place almost by surprise.
Challenges During This Transit
- Unstable Friendships: You could outgrow some old social groups or find that friends from your “past life” just aren’t on the same wavelength. It might feel awkward to let them go- or to realize you just don’t share the same values anymore.
- Trouble Sleeping: With all this electric energy, your mind might race at night. Sudden insights or big ideas could keep you awake (or you might get the urge to read conspiracy theories at 2 AM).
- Uneasy With Authority: Rules, bosses, or anyone who tries to limit you might annoy you more than usual. You might have to watch for impulsive reactions if you’re tired of being told what to do.
- Overwhelmed by Tech: You could get swept up in new gadgets or technologies- sometimes before you’re ready. Upgrading your devices or systems could go wrong or just be way more stressful than you planned.
- Scattered Focus: There’s a restlessness here. You might hop from one new interest to the next, without finishing what you started.
Opportunities During This Transit
- Breakthroughs in Creativity: If you’ve got any artsy or inventive projects in mind, now’s the time to play. Methods that never worked might suddenly just flow without much effort.
- Embracing Your Quirks: You’ll be more comfortable expressing what makes you unique- maybe your music taste gets weirder (in a good way), or you find yourself sharing ideas you usually keep hidden.
- Upgrading Your Life: This is the best chance to make changes where you’ve felt stuck. You could modernize your home, switch up your routine, or even change jobs to something more exciting and futuristic.
- Meeting Interesting People: You could attract people who are a bit eccentric, intellectual, or from totally different backgrounds. These new connections might open doors you never expected.
- Letting Go Without Drama: If there’s something you need to release (a bad habit, a job, a commitment), this transit helps you do it without feeling traumatized. It’s almost painless- like the weight lifts on its own.
- Discovering Hidden Resources: You might suddenly see how to use what you already have in a new way, making your life work more efficiently or inventively.
How the Sign of Transiting Pluto Modifies This Transit Sextile to Natal Uranus
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Pluto.
- Transiting Pluto in Aries: Brings bold, head-first breakthroughs. You’ll feel fired up to reinvent things fast, start fresh, and shake up stubborn old routines with lots of raw courage.
- Transiting Pluto in Taurus: Prompts deep shifts in your values, finances, or what you consider stable and secure. Transformation feels slower but very long-lasting, and you’ll want real, practical results from your experiments.
- Transiting Pluto in Gemini: Stimulates powerful new ideas and intense curiosity. You could find fresh ways to communicate, network, and pick up unusual skills that set you apart.
- Transiting Pluto in Cancer: Emotional breakthroughs are big. This could stir up family patterns or help you find inventive ways to heal or transform your home life and sense of belonging.
- Transiting Pluto in Leo: Creative and personal reinvention is the theme. You’ll want to stand out for your quirks or talents and use this energy to break free from what’s held back your self-expression.
- Transiting Pluto in Virgo: Inspires you to make radical changes in daily habits, health routines, or how you solve problems. You’ll notice those “ah-ha!” moments showing up in the details and practical parts of life.
- Transiting Pluto in Libra: Pushes transformation in your relationships and sense of fairness. You may find new, balanced ways to relate, partner up, or approach social issues, while letting go of old patterns.
- Transiting Pluto in Scorpio: This really ramps up intensity. You might go after deep psychological breakthroughs or tap into hidden sources of personal power while making changes that feel exciting and a bit risky.
- Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius: You’ll crave adventure, knowledge, and new philosophies. It’s a perfect time for wild ideas or trying unusual things that expand your world.
- Transiting Pluto in Capricorn: You’re pushed to completely rethink long-term goals, career paths, or how you approach authority. Ambitious plans get a twist, and you’re ready for some revolutionary progress in the practical parts of life.
- Transiting Pluto in Aquarius: Radical social change and breaking out of the usual crowd vibes come up. You’ll be all about embracing the future, using technology differently, or joining groups that need a shakeup.
- Transiting Pluto in Pisces: Changes come through dreams, intuition, creativity, or even spiritual breakthroughs. You’ll notice subtle shifts pop up, and you might find your weirdest ideas suddenly make the most sense.