The planet of transformation, Pluto, is soon going back to Capricorn, a zodiac sign it’s toured for more than a decade. Pluto began to move into Aquarius starting last year and officially entered Aquarius to stay in November.
But before then, it has one last tour of Capricorn first!
Pluto goes back to Earth sign Capricorn on September 1st, 2024, and is in Capricorn until November 19th, 2024, so for about two and a half months. This gives one last shot of Pluto in Capricorn energy, and we can make the most of this before we move on with Aquarius.
This is one last hurrah, one last chance to finish things, and one more opportunity to close the final chapter of the book we started years ago. Making sure we get everything tied up with Pluto in Capricorn can make the tour of Pluto in Aquarius a lot easier.
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About Transit Pluto in Astrology
Pluto is the slowest-moving of the planets and takes up to two decades to go through one zodiac sign. It’ll be in Aquarius until 2044; Pluto in Capricorn began all the way back in 2008, so 16 years ago!
In transit, Pluto is the planet of transformation and demands this from us. If we fight it, Pluto will bend us to its will and force the transformation whether we want it or not.
Pluto is a serious, intense, passionate planet, obsessive at times, unrelenting, formidable, and strong. Pluto wants us to dig deep, to face our inner demons, and to take this seriously.
Because of its intensity, we tend to shy away from Pluto, but if we can make ourselves go with the energy instead of running away from it, Pluto can give us great power and control.
About Capricorn in Astrology
Capricorn is the tenth zodiac sign and one of the Earth signs (along with Taurus and Virgo). The Earth signs are the signs of work, of the practical and mundane, and they connect with the physical world around us.
Capricorn rules our long-term goals, our direction in life, the path we’re on, and what we want to achieve. As a result, Capricorn is the sign of the career.
Capricorn is also a Cardinal sign (along with Aries, Cancer, and Libra), and the Cardinal signs take action, take the lead, and light the way. Capricorn is a true leader, willing to be the boss, and so it rules authority figures.
The natural ruling planet for Capricorn is disciplined Saturn, and Saturn makes Capricorn a serious, mature sign. Capricorn is the adult in the room who handles the responsibilities and takes care of things.
Saturn makes Capricorn more traditional. Capricorn likes to stick to what it knows will work, what has always worked. It doesn’t shake things up very much and instead wants to keep things steady.
Capricorn connects to the 10th house, the house of long-term goals and our life path. This is the highest part of the zodiac wheel, and it shows what we strive to achieve and what we get recognized for.
About Pluto in Capricorn
The tour of Pluto in Capricorn has brought with it some massive changes and transformations in governments, politics, institutions, leaders, and the status quo. Everything can feel very different from how it was at the start in 2008.
We’re approaching the end of this Pluto cycle. We’ve torn down what has always been, making room for the new with Pluto in Aquarius.
The status quo can only remain for so long before it needs to change. As time goes on, we evolve, and the status quo has to evolve with it.
Anything that hasn’t undergone that evolution is put under the spotlight while Pluto is back in Capricorn. Remember that Pluto will force us to change if we haven’t yet, and this can be chaotic and scary but necessary.
That is likely what we’ll see over the next few months. Anything that should’ve been changed sixteen years ago has to change now; otherwise, it may never change or become detrimental to us.
This final tour of Pluto in Capricorn is going to be EXTRA strong to boot since Pluto will be anaretic the entire time it’s in Capricorn.
There are 30 degrees in each sign, and the very last degree is 29 degrees. This is called the anaretic degree, and it’s supercharged energy that demands attention.
With transit Pluto at the anaretic degree the entire time it’s in Capricorn, this forces the issues we have to address, and we can see huge developments in our lives personally, as well as in the entire world.
There can be huge shake-ups in countries and societies, and what we think will be likely won’t.
This can be especially strong when Pluto ends its retrograde on October 11th. In astrology, a planet or body is called retrograde when it appears to move backward through the zodiac. When a retrograde ends, the body slows to a crawl and hovers in the same spot, which is called stationing.
Pluto retrograde tends to be a super subconscious, karmic period, and we’re thrust into that quickly with Pluto being retrograde when it goes back to Capricorn. Not only that, but we have a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 17th, which is unbelievably spiritual and karmic in itself. So, double whammy!
Pay close attention to the insights you get via dreams, synchronicities, and gut instincts in September and October. Those messages can give you a clue as to what final transformations remain for you personally.
If you’re a Capricorn Sun, Moon, or Rising, Pluto in Capricorn has been especially strong for you, and you’ve likely had to undergo the biggest transformations over these years. By now, you should be quite the force to be reckoned with and take control of any remaining changes.
For everyone, look to the house in your birth chart transit Pluto at the end of Capricorn falls in (where 29 degrees Capricorn falls). The areas of life ruled by that house can be where you’re wrapping up transformations and ready to move forward.
Because the anaretic degree is so sensitive and supercharged, you can also focus on any planet or body in your birth chart located at 29 degrees, no matter the sign. That body can get extra attention during this period, and you may end up focusing on transforming in some way with whatever the body rules.
Pluto in Capricorn Horoscopes for the Zodiac Signs
Aries
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have focused on transforming where you’re going and how you’re getting there, Aries. You’ve likely wanted to focus on goals you’re passionate about and have felt incredibly ambitious as you’ve worked to achieve more.
With this coming to an end, you may have one last goal to focus on, one last height to reach, or want to give yourself more recognition. You want to feel in control of the direction you’re going in.
Pluto may punish you now if you haven’t done things the right way and for the right reasons. Pluto understands that it’s important for you to be responsible, ethical, and passionate about whatever you pursue.
Once this transit ends, you should hopefully feel more in control of your life path and ready for what the future has in store for you. You can move from a solid external foundation to experimentation and renewed hope.
Taurus
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have transformed your beliefs or transformed you and your outlook via your life experiences, Taurus. This has been for the purpose of making you more open to opportunities, possibilities, and new ways of living.
With this coming to an end, you can work on some final issues limiting your outlook or life and transform your view of the big picture. You may want to break out in some way, get out and roam, and get ready for the rewards that await you.
Pluto may punish you if you’ve kept yourself boxed in and refused to experience life for yourself. Pluto wants you to have a zest for life and an understanding of how to learn from life experience.
Once this transit ends, you should hopefully have a good hold of the big picture and feel open to what’s possible, paving the way for you to hit new heights and achieve in big ways with Pluto in Aquarius.
Gemini
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have ramped up transformation overall in your life, Gemini, and you’ve had to become more passionate about what you need to investigate and understand and be comfortable with facing your inner demons. This may have been upsetting, but ultimately empowering.
With this coming to an end, you can work on any final issues and blocks to fully empower yourself and take control. You should recognize your strength and know how to utilize passion well.
Pluto may punish you if you’ve avoided digging deep inside yourself and facing the hard truths. There can be a challenging lesson to learn in order to force you to do that.
Once this transit ends, you can move forward comfortably with what’s serious, intense, and deep, and this can help you move into the light. You can take full advantage of opportunities for new experiences as you now feel strong and able to handle anything.
Cancer
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have focused on transforming your relationships and connections, Cancer. You may have seen some relationships fall out of your life, but the ones that remain can be powerful and with strong emotional bonds.
With this coming to an end, you can work on final lessons and transformations in your relationships. Pluto wants you to have solid, secure, reliable, and healthy connections with others and for intimacy to be strong. Focus on this now.
Pluto may punish you if you’ve avoided working to have healthy connections with others and may bring power struggles and challenging people into your life to test you. Don’t give in to the controlling people. Find a healthy balance.
Once this transit ends, you should be in a good place with your close relationships and feel you have the support you need to move forward toward the big transformations that tackle your depths.
Leo
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have focused on transforming your daily life or work, Leo. You may have worked to take more control in your daily life or to have daily work that you’re passionate about and can throw yourself into.
With this coming to an end, you can work on the final blocks to having the control in your daily life you should have or to doing the work you’re passionate about. You can dig deeper to have a better understanding of the mundane as well.
Pluto may punish you if you haven’t made sure you’re passionate about what you’re doing on a daily basis. Pluto knows that it’s important to have a solid connection daily to give you a sense of purpose.
Once this transit ends, you should be in a good position with your work and daily life and can move toward transformations in your relationships and forging strong bonds with others.
Virgo
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have brought transformations with love in your life, Virgo. You’ve had to form strong connections from the heart with your creative projects and ventures, your hobbies, and your love connections. You’ve likely become more passionate and take your love connections more seriously.
With this coming to an end, this can be a time to dig into your heart for any final issues to work through and transformations to make. You can grow more passionate and inspired.
Pluto may punish you if you’re not fully connected to your heart and to love. You may experience challenges with your creativity or with love, which can force you to work on them and remove blocks.
Once this transit ends, you can feel more connected to joy, love, and fun and be ready to get to work.
Libra
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have transformed you at your core, Libra, and brought major emotional transformations. You may connect more with what you feel and have passionate emotions that fuel you.
With this coming to an end, you can work on remaining emotional issues or any remaining issues at your core self. You want a solid, strong internal foundation, and Pluto wants that for you, too.
Pluto may punish you if you haven’t addressed your emotional needs, given yourself emotional support, or focused on your inner foundation. Pluto can force you to do that now.
Once this transit ends, you can feel emotionally secure and like you have a solid base to build on. This can free up your heart for love.
Scorpio
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have focused on your mind, Scorpio, and you’ve likely had to go through a major transformation with your outlook, your mental abilities and talents, and your communication. You should be a dominant force with words by now.
With this coming to an end, any lingering issues getting in the way of powerful communication and expression can get your attention. You can work on having that solid connection to your mind and confidence in your ideas.
Pluto may punish you if you’ve avoided connecting to your mind and still keep yourself quiet. You need to work on opening up your expression and being passionate about your ideas and thoughts.
Once this transit ends, you should be in control of yourself mentally and have impressive mental or verbal skills or talents. This will help you conquer your emotions next.
Sagittarius
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have been especially challenging for you, Sagittarius, as it brought down anything that wasn’t deep, profound, or strong. If you based your security and self-respect on anything superficial, Pluto took that away quickly and forced you to rebuild.
With this coming to an end, you should finally have some control and feel more powerful. You can work on any remaining issues and try to build up more stability.
Pluto may punish you if you’ve avoided doing things right and having more depth in your life. Pluto wants you to become stronger than you could’ve imagined.
Once this transit ends, you should be a force, be secure with who you are, and have such a solid sense of self that nothing can deter you. The next transit with Pluto in Aquarius should be a breeze, giving you more control and power over your mind.
Capricorn
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have been extra strong for you in your sign, Capricorn. It’s been a time to become more powerful and in control, to step into the power you have, to become strong and formidable, and to channel your passion productively.
With this coming to an end, you can work on any remaining issues that stand in the way of you being comfortable with your power and taking control of transformation. There can be one last transformation that you undergo before closing the books.
Pluto may punish you if you’ve avoided stepping into your power. Pluto wants that power for you and wants you to take control of yourself and your life for good.
Once this transit ends, you should be strong, willful, and passionate. This helps you move into the next Pluto cycle with more security, and in a good position to build something impressive.
Aquarius
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have brought transformations for you in the background, quietly and on your own, Aquarius. You’ve been a force behind the scenes, have done a lot of work on yourself internally, and can be ready for a more outward position of power.
As this comes to an end, you may feel that something is unearthed, and you move out of this period. This can simultaneously help you gain more power and control while also showing you anything you have left to tackle alone.
Pluto may punish you if you haven’t tackled issues from the past, subconsciously or spiritually, and there can be some karmic developments as a result. Try to make sure you’ve been working properly on the old baggage.
Once this transit ends, there can be a big release of something that has been weighing on you. If you’ve done the work, the release is your reward, and you can feel empowered.
Pisces
The transit of Pluto in Capricorn may have brought transformations with the dreams you have and the future you hope for Pisces. You can focus on the dreams you’re most passionate about and take control of them, and you may have achieved one of your dreams.
With this coming to an end, you can work on one more change in your life that helps you make one more push forward. You can be willing to take a different approach than you have been.
Pluto may punish you if you’ve refused to empower your dreams. Pluto wants you to have dreams you’re passionate about and to put you in a good position to realize them someday.
Once this transit ends, you can feel more comfortable with your independence and ready to dig into your subconscious, your past, and your karma.
Good Luck With Your Final Transformations!
We can feel that the end is near, and this can be exciting but also anxiety-inducing as we frantically work to wrap things up that aren’t yet. One thing ends, but something else is about to begin, and we want to make sure we’re moving toward the new properly.
If we’ve done the work, empowered ourselves, and taken control, Pluto helps us move into the next phase securely. The last sixteen years set us up for a thrilling two decades to come.
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