Intense relationship transformation.
Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Pluto Square Venus transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
Avoid During This Transit
- Don’t rush into new romantic relationships or make big love decisions. This transit can bring intense feelings and power struggles, and it’s easy to get swept up in drama.
- Avoid obsessing over loved ones or relationships. This energy can make jealousy and possessiveness stronger, so try to keep things balanced.
- Don’t ignore red flags in relationships. If you sweep problems under the rug now, they could blow up later.
- It’s not the best time for big financial risks- Venus also rules money, and Pluto squares can bring instability or unexpected expenses.
- Don’t manipulate or try to control others to get what you want, especially in love or money matters. Power plays can backfire during this transit.
- Avoid holding onto toxic relationships just because of fear or attachment. Pluto pushes for transformation, so it’s better to let go if something isn’t working.
- Try not to lash out or make impulsive choices when you’re upset. Emotions run deep now, but reacting without thinking can cause bigger problems.
- Don’t use sex or intimacy as a way to solve other issues in your relationships. It won’t fix what really needs to be addressed.
- Avoid comparing yourself to others or getting caught up in feelings of low self-worth. Pluto square Venus can dig up insecurities- focus on healing, not self-criticism.
Do During This Transit
- Reflect deeply on your relationships- this is a time to get honest with yourself about what you really want and need from love and connection.
- Work on letting go of unhealthy relationship patterns or toxic connections. If something’s not serving you, it’s okay to release it.
- Focus on self-love and boosting your self-worth. Try new ways to take care of yourself emotionally and physically.
- Keep an eye out for power struggles in relationships. Use these moments to learn about your own boundaries and needs.
- Channel intense feelings into creative projects- art, music, or writing can be super healing right now.
- Explore therapy, journaling, or other tools for deep emotional healing. Old wounds might come up, but facing them helps you grow.
- Rethink your approach to money and possessions. It’s a smart time to transform your finances or break away from habits that aren’t working.
- Be open to big changes in your friendships or love life. New people or opportunities might show up, but only if you’re willing to make room for them.
- Practice grounding techniques- meditation, walks in nature, or just taking some quiet time for yourself can help with the intensity of this transit.
What’s interesting about this transit?
- In some old texts, a Pluto square Venus was said to spark “fatal attractions,” meaning a love or desire that feels destined or fated, but often brings consequences you can’t escape from. Not just a romance, but like getting tangled in a web!
- Some ancient astrologers believed this transit could make you especially magnetic or even a bit dangerous in love- people might find you irresistible, but also fear what you represent or draw out in them.
- Venus isn’t just about romance- it rules money and pleasures too. Old astrology books mentioned that a harsh Pluto aspect could pull you toward “extravagant or taboo indulgences” in spending or eating. Think secret habits or costly obsessions.
- There’s an obscure belief that this transit tends to “awaken inherited passions”- meaning traits, desires, or issues that run in your family line, especially ones people usually keep under wraps.
- Some ancient writers claimed women (or the “feminine” in everyone, since Venus rules this) undergoing this transit may notice power struggles with authority figures or rivals, sometimes in unexpected, almost soap-opera-type ways.
- There’s also folklore that links this transit to “unmasking the beautiful liar”- meaning, under this energy, secrets in relationships may come to the surface, especially the ones everyone’s been avoiding.
Experiencing This Transit
When Pluto makes a square to your natal Venus, it’s intense! Venus is all about love, money, relaxation, and beauty. Pluto? He’s the planet of transformation, power, obsession, and digging up secrets. When these two clash, you’ll definitely feel it- it’s almost like the universe is pushing you into the deep end of the pool, wanting you to face stuff you’d rather avoid.
This isn’t a “normal” astrology transit where things pass with a gentle nudge. You might notice sudden cravings, very strong attractions, or conflicts that seem to build out of nowhere. Emotions go from zero to a hundred, and what you want or who you love can get super complicated.
Challenges during this transit
- You might get drawn to intense or even toxic relationships. It could be a romance that feels life-or-death, or even a friendship with unhealthy power games.
- Obsession or jealousy can pop up out of the blue, either from you or someone else. Old wounds about love, beauty, or self-worth might come roaring back.
- This is a common time for secrets to come out- cheating, hidden crushes, financial stuff you’ve tucked away, or even something you didn’t know about yourself.
- Pluto squares often make you feel compulsive, so you might overindulge in shopping, food, or other pleasures, and regret it later. Watch those “just one more” moments.
- Arguments with people you love, especially if there’s a back-and-forth about control, loyalty, or fairness. Family dramas can hit hard, especially if money’s involved.
- Feeling unattractive or doubting your worth, even if nothing’s really changed. Pluto loves to dig up old insecurities so you can’t ignore them anymore.
Opportunities during this transit
- This is the perfect time to face your fears about relationships, money, or self-love. Pluto wants you to figure out what’s really valuable to you, not just what looks good on the outside.
- You might find the guts to set strong boundaries. If you’ve been too nice or let people walk over you, now’s when you’ll finally say “enough.”
- If you’re creative, this can be a crazy powerful period. Pluto brings depth, so you could make art, music, or writing that really hits the core of what you feel.
- Old patterns (like always going for the wrong type, or spending to feel better) come up for a reason- you can break them for good if you’re honest with yourself.
- Relationships get more real. With all the drama Pluto brings, fake or shallow connections may fade, but the ones that survive get way deeper and stronger.
- You’ll learn how to handle attraction and desire with more maturity. It means figuring out the difference between what you want, what you need, and what’s just habit or fantasy.
How the Sign of Transiting Pluto Modifies This Transit Square to Natal Venus
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Pluto.
- Transiting Pluto in Aries: You might find yourself getting impulsive in love or finances. You could become obsessed with starting something totally new or taking bold risks in your relationships.
- Transiting Pluto in Taurus: Issues around stability, security, and money get really intense. There’s a push to completely transform your values or what you find comfortable, which could shake up your relationships.
- Transiting Pluto in Gemini: Communication and mental connections take center stage. You might go through powerful debates or power plays in conversations, and change how you relate with others through words.
- Transiting Pluto in Cancer: Emotional power struggles can pop up in families or close relationships. Old patterns about care, protection, or nurturing might be challenged in pretty big ways.
- Transiting Pluto in Leo: Drama and ego clashes can heat up. You could be drawn to intense, passionate romances or face jealousy and control issues around love and attention.
- Transiting Pluto in Virgo: You might get obsessive about fixing things- yourself, your partner, or your finances. Control issues could surface in daily routines or expectations about perfection.
- Transiting Pluto in Libra: Power struggles are likely to show up right in your closest one-on-one relationships. There could be a deep need to face hidden problems about fairness and balance.
- Transiting Pluto in Scorpio: Intense feelings dominate now, and themes like jealousy, trust, and intimacy can come to a boiling point. Old wounds about betrayal might be triggered, but it’s also a time to face them head-on.
- Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius: Your beliefs about love, money, and beauty might go through a total overhaul. You could become fascinated with new philosophies or travel, but run into conflicts over freedom in relationships.
- Transiting Pluto in Capricorn: Power dynamics around responsibility, status, and ambition are in the spotlight. Relationships or finances get tested by pressures to get serious, set boundaries, or commit.
- Transiting Pluto in Aquarius: Group dynamics, friendships, or new technology could bring up unexpected challenges. How you relate to others in a wider sense is likely to change, with issues around equality and individuality.
- Transiting Pluto in Pisces: This can get really emotional or even spiritual. You might face illusions, secrets, or idealism in love or money matters, pushing you to let go and trust where things are going.