Category: Planets

Are you obsessed with efficiency? Do you feel that you somatize your emotions through the body? Do you pay too much attention to imperfections? These are some of the characteristics of Pluto in the 6th House.

Understanding Pluto

“I am Pluto, the planet of deep transformation and hidden power. In the 6th House, my influence is focused on work, health, and daily routine. I challenge you to thoroughly explore your work and health patterns and to confront the shadows in your daily routine. My presence here may indicate significant transformations in your work life and your approach to well-being. Through me, you will learn to use self-transformation to enhance your health and efficiency at work. I also urge you to confront your fears related to responsibility and self-criticism. Ultimately, you will find that power resides in self-assertion and in creating a meaningful daily life.”

Pluto is the planet of transformation. Wherever we find it in the birth chart, it begins a mutation process that aims to clean from within what we need to let go of. And so, our potential can flourish. It’s like cleaning out a basement that hasn’t been opened for decades…or centuries. No one likes to open that door and walk down… however, once we do, we not only remove the clutter and grime, but we also discover treasures we never knew we had. When we go down to that basement we are faced with a past that has been forgotten within the subconscious.

The presence of Pluto in an astrological house indicates that, in that area of life, we will see the contents of the basement of our soul. Wherever Pluto is, we will go through experiences that will bring to light behaviors that arise from ancestral memories stored within our DNA and soul memories. In our incarnation, they can arise as fears, repressions, negative attitudes, and/or the feeling that we are controlled by circumstances that do not allow us to develop personal power in the area of life where Pluto is located.

Pluto is the door to a very different past, where life circumstances have been tougher, and rougher. At the same time, accessing these memories connects us with the resilience of our ancestors and the Soul. And consequently, with great personal power.

When Pluto is in the 6th House

The 6th House is the house that represents the practical world. Here we see how we refine our skills and abilities in such a way that they can be useful to others. Here we ask ourselves… “what am I good for”, and “what is my function”. Then we begin our improvement, something that requires routine, perseverance, and adaptation. By analogy, in this house, we see the way we care for our bodies, how we organize our daily lives, and how we improve our reality. Consequently, the 6th House encompasses daily chores, health, work, relationships with bosses and subordinates and with those who provide services, as well as the services we offer to others.

When Pluto is in this house, it indicates that we have come to transform our approach when it comes to service, caring for our body, the way we polish our skills, and how we approach work.

We may feel that we do not possess sufficient qualities to serve society. We feel trapped in situations that confirm this suspicion. We are forced to look for jobs where we perform tasks that we do not like.

This Pluto position makes us face these types of situations over and over again until we finally manage to listen to ourselves and dedicate ourselves to developing the skills that really interest us.

Pluto always points to something that is difficult … there is a good reason why it is considered the planet that indicates our evolutionary path! In order to transmute what Pluto brings to the surface, we need to face the fear of letting the past go.

The feeling of being a slave to circumstances can come from external pressures. In any case, any pressure from the outside can only influence us if what it awakens already exists within us.

Pluto shows us the behaviors that we have inherited from our ancestors and that have been transmitted through DNA. Then, they manifest as “instinctive” behaviors that act from our unconscious. With Pluto in the 6th House, we may be moved to develop capacities that we know are useful to society but that, however, does not make us happy.

In our unconscious, there can be ancestral and even soul memories of slavery. In this incarnation, strong power dynamics can occur in work environments. These will continue to occur until we can feel what our true motivations are regarding the “service” we give to others.

Pluto in this position also asks us to pay more attention to the way we take care of our bodies. It can arouse compulsive behaviors that indicate repressed emotional problems. For example, if we do not want to go to work because we are not satisfied with what we do, we can create a disease that forces us to stay in bed. It is important to treat ourselves holistically as Plutonian problems often arise from unconscious desires that we are not listening to.

It is important to observe the astrological house where Scorpio is since the activities, situations, or individuals related to that area of life have a lot to do with our attitude towards health and/or with work dynamics.

Seeking perfection is not the same as achieving efficiency. When we have Pluto in the 6th house, we have great potential to improve work methods and create efficient routines that improve our quality of life and that of others. Our dedication and concentration can turn stones into diamonds. We have a great capacity to understand why things do not work as they should and to reorganize them in more efficient ways.

And especially, Pluto in the 6th House asks us to polish our own qualities, those that we would really like to develop. It is possible that we do not clearly know what they are, and that is why Pluto will bring experiences – often in the form of crises – to help us find them.

When Pluto is in the 6th House by transit, its power is similar to that of the natal position, however, it shows us personal habits that we must also abandon in order to continue with the transmutation of what the natal astrological house where it is located represents.

Ask to yourself:

• What is it that does not allow me to polish my innate abilities?
• Why do I feel compelled or obligated to work on things I don’t want?
• What are the fears that lead me to control my body obsessively?

As I have said before, Pluto brings to the surface the ancestral memories of our DNA: slavery, servitude, and all kinds of situations where we have been in inferior conditions in a forced way in pursuit of our survival. Most of us have ancestors who have been in this situation no matter what culture we come from. We are talking about 100, 500, or 10,000 years ago… and our DNA stores these memories. Delving into these matters can give us the liberation we seek and a new perspective on what it’s like to be skilled at something we are good at and use it to improve our standard of living and the standard of living of others.

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The Meaning of Pluto

“I am Pluto, the planet of deep transformation and hidden power. In the 5th House, my influence is centered on creativity, personal expression, and romantic love. I challenge you to explore your most intense passions and to unleash your creativity authentically. My presence here may indicate significant transformations in your romantic relationships and artistic expression. Through me, you will learn to channel your deepest desires into creation and romance. I also urge you to confront your emotional fears and transform patterns in love and creativity. Ultimately, you will discover that power resides in self-awareness and the genuine expression of your being.”

Pluto generally feels like very unpleasant energy. Wherever this planet is in our birth chart, we go through crises that never seem to leave us. Very few are interested in investigating Pluto, so… congratulations! You have dared to enter the world of shadows!

Why are we going through a crisis? Pluto symbolizes death and rebirth. With Pluto, we go through a metamorphosis. It’s kind of like the werewolf when the full moon rises. The triggers of this change are in the area of life symbolized by the astrological house in which it is found. When Pluto is activated, behaviors that we have repressed come to the surface in every possible way.

Although it feels unpleasant, it is a great opportunity to get to know our instinctual nature and see who we really are, since this will allow us to transform what does not allow us to progress.

Pluto awakens our instinctual reactions so that we make them conscious and thus transform what does not allow us to progress.

The difference between the natal position and the transit of Pluto through the houses is that the natal position indicates the area of life where our evolution will focus in the present incarnation, while the transit of Pluto activates temporary processes that assist our evolutionary path.

The power of transformation that Pluto represents is experienced both individually and collectively. This is a planet that moves very slowly: it takes 248 years to travel the zodiacal wheel and stays in each sign between 12 and 31 years. In this sense, we are all part of a group that will evolve the characteristics of the sign where Pluto when we are born. At the individual level, we live this process within the area of life (or astrological house) where Pluto is located.

When Pluto is in the 5th House

The 5th House symbolizes the area of life where our individuality is manifested outwardly for the first time. It is a house of experimentation where we play with the environment and create something that bears our personal stamp. By analogy, traditionally, it is also related to our children and to everything that brings joy to life. It is also related to romance since when someone is interested in us, we feel “seen.” In this house our self shines in some way, it is seen.

When Pluto is in this house, it indicates that, for some reason or another, being seen, recognized, or taken into account can feel like a life-and-death situation. This visceral need arises from unconscious memories created in early childhood. It can also refer to ancestral and/or soul memories, where being the center of attention meant some kind of danger.

Wherever Pluto is, we are going to have a great desire for personal power, because this forces us to face the fears that hinder it. On the one hand, we want with all our entrails what the house represents. On the other hand, getting it terrifies us.

In the 5th House we are torn between these two extremes: either we desperately seek to express our creativity and be recognized for it, or we fear that it is our creativity that will destroy us.

It is not easy to navigate our knee-jerk reactions with awareness. They scare us and we try to bury them, or they take us completely and direct our behavior. With Pluto in the 5th House, we try to hide our desire to be seen and recognized for our works because many times we have been accused of being narcissists. Few people understand the creative power of the Sun – the natural ruler of the 5th House, nor the archetype of Leo, the sign that is ruled by the Sun. When a person is able to express himself creatively, his inner sun shines and as a consequence, attracts him/herself all eyes. Individuals with Pluto in the 5th House naturally emanate an unusual power of attraction, and some may accuse them of wanting to get all the attention. While Pluto in the 5th House enjoys it, it is actually the result of unreserved self-giving through the creative act.

What happens to the individual with Pluto in the 5th House is that they are used to this power, at least unconsciously, and when they lose it, they can go into crisis. That’s when they desperately seek to get it back. And they can self-destruct along the way.

This Pluto position indicates that we have come to transform the way we approach our creative energy and our dependence on “public” approval. Daring to show our truth, without embellishments, opens up an unusual creative potential. The fear of losing attention is something we have to go through. Thus we are learning that communion is with our soul, and not with the public.

The film “A Star Is Born” shows this position in its characters. It is no coincidence that the main female character has been portrayed by two actresses with Pluto in the 5th House (Barbra Streisand and Lady Gaga). The original 1956 film starred Judy Garland, another strong Plutonian energy (Pluto in House 1). In this film, we can see how while the female character rises to stardom, the male character loses everything. Thus we see the characteristic duality of Pluto in the 5th House.

“If you don’t dig deep into your fucking soul, you won’t have legs. … All you got is you and what you want to say to people, and they are listening right now and they’re not going to be listening forever, trust me. So you gotta grab it, and you don’t apologize, you don’t worry about why they’re listening or how long they’re going to be listening for—you just tell them what you want to say. ’Cause how you say it is the stuff of angels.” —Jackson Maine

In conclusion, Pluto in the 5th House indicates that our evolutionary path passes through abandoning dependence on external approval. When we fully surrender to our creative potential, we become channels of the Life force. Going through the fear of being ignored, letting go of control of what we produce to make it look “acceptable,” and expressing our inner truth is what is required.

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The Meaning of Pluto

“I am Pluto, the planet of deep transformation and hidden power. In the 4th House, my influence is centered on your family roots, home, and emotional life. I challenge you to explore the depths of your family history and confront the wounds and secrets that may reside deep within your being. My presence here may indicate significant transformations in your family life and your sense of security. Through me, you will learn to heal ancestral wounds, break free from destructive family patterns, and transform your emotional life from its core. Ultimately, you will find power in authenticity and in building a solid emotional foundation.”

Pluto rules Scorpio. Scorpio has three states as symbolism: the Scorpion, the Eagle, and the Phoenix. The first state, the Scorpion, represents instinctual reaction. When scorpions feel in danger, they defend themselves with their stinger. The second state, the Eagle, represents the ability to form a strategy since flying and seeing the world from a broader point of view allow the eagles to know where to go to avoid obstacles or obtain what they need. The Phoenix, the third state, symbolizes rebirth. The Phoenix does not react instinctively like the scorpion, nor does it use strategies like the eagle. The Phoenix totally surrenders to Life. And so, it is reborn.

Unlike Scorpio, Pluto is the planet that symbolizes the activation of this process while Scorpio represents the process itself. The position of Pluto in the birth chart shows us the area of life where instinctual reactions (Scorpio) will awaken when we feel in danger. These reactions are not only the product of our personal memories but also of the ancestral memories that are transmitted through DNA. Some astrologers mention that we also speak of reactions that come from the experiences of our soul, and memories of past or future lives. Likewise, this is the space where we will tend to develop a strategy for survival (Eagle) until finally, we allow ourselves to feel EVERYTHING and lose our fear of vulnerability. It is then that the experiences we go through transform us into a new version of ourselves (Phoenix).

Pluto describes these states both individually and collectively. This is a planet that moves very slowly: it takes 248 years to travel the zodiacal wheel and stays in each sign between 12 to 31 years. Each generation goes through these states and this is how the human species expands through time.

Although I will refer to the position of Pluto, this article can also be applied to the position of Scorpio by house.

When Pluto or Scorpio are in the 4th House

The Transformation of the Emotional Body

The 4th House symbolizes the emotional body and the way it is nourished by the environment. What does this mean? The emotional body is what allows us to feel the relationship we have with the outside world. With it, we nourish ourselves with the experiences we go through and thus we form a sense of belonging, something that provides us with emotional security. Our species creates its first relationship with the outside by feeling the warmth of the mother. Her closeness, her voice, her presence, gives us peace of mind since we know that we are going to be cared for, that we are protected. This is the first impression we have of the outside world and it will be the one that defines the kind of emotional nourishment we will seek to feel safe.

Our emotional body is translating the alchemy between our perception and the experiences we go through. As I have said above, our Being is made up not only of what we call “I” but also of ancestral and soul memories. The impressions we receive from the outside are translated from this conglomerate.

When Pluto is in the 4th House, our individual evolutionary process goes through the transformation of our emotional body, our sense of belonging, the expression of our emotions, and what nurtures us emotionally. To do this, we will go through experiences, especially at home and in the family, that will make us aware of the kind of emotions with which we nurture ourselves.

Both within our inner world and with everything that makes us feel like family, we will go through the three states of Scorpio: instinctual reaction, strategy, and transformation. First, it will be the scorpion that will show us the instinctive behaviors that come from ancestral memories that are passed from generation to generation through DNA. These memories contain abandonment, orphanhood, loss of home, exile, etc. Every time we feel that we stop belonging to that which nourishes us, we react by releasing the “poison” of the scorpion. The way we do it is individual and the position by sign of Pluto, the aspects and other relevant positions that we can see in the birth chart can give us more information about it.

The next state is that of strategy. Here we already have more control over our reactions and we act proactively. Like the eagle, we observe what happens from a higher plane and make decisions that allow us to achieve our goals. Unlike the scorpion state, the eagle state no longer defends itself from circumstances but instead provokes them to maintain its emotional security.

The third and last state is that of transformation. This is when we hit rock bottom. There comes a time when we understand that defense or attack no longer provides us with the emotional security that we are longing for. This is the moment of total surrender to what is. We accept our destiny, we feel the pain that exists in our heart, we realize that we do not feel loved or that we haven’t a “family” to belong to. We are completely alone in Life. We turn to ashes. This is when the magic begins. Like the Phoenix, the truth of life processes ignites each of our cells and suddenly, we understand everything. We feel that we are alive thanks to the resilience of our ancestors, we access the pain and suffering that is within us and that is part of the human species, and suddenly, the floodgates of our emotional body open, allowing the entry of emotions that we have never felt before, realizing that we have always been loved.

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The Meaning of Pluto

“I am Pluto, the planet of deep transformation and profound power. In the 3rd House, my influence is focused on your communication, thinking, and immediate environment. I challenge you to explore your deepest thoughts and confront the truth, no matter how intense it may be. My presence here may indicate a tendency to investigate deep and mysterious topics, as well as the ability to communicate transformative ideas. I can lead you through experiences of intense communication and changes in your immediate surroundings. Through me, you will learn to harness the power of words and the mind for self-transformation and to delve into the deepest layers of reality.”

Pluto generally feels like very unpleasant energy. Wherever this planet is in our birth chart, we go through crises that never seem to leave us. Very few are interested in investigating Pluto, so… congratulations! You have dared to enter the world of shadows!

Why are we going through a crisis? Pluto symbolizes death and rebirth. With Pluto, we go through a metamorphosis. It’s kind of like the werewolf when the full moon rises. The triggers of this change are in the area of life symbolized by the astrological house in which it is found. When Pluto is activated, behaviors that we have repressed come to the surface in every possible way.

Although it feels unpleasant, it is a great opportunity to get to know our instinctual nature and see who we really are, since this will allow us to transform what does not allow us to progress.

Pluto awakens our instinctual reactions so that we make them conscious and thus transform what does not allow us to progress.

The difference between the natal position and the transit of Pluto through the houses is that the natal position indicates the area of life where our evolution will focus in the present incarnation, while the transit of Pluto activates temporary processes that assist our evolutionary path.

The power of transformation that Pluto represents is experienced both individually and collectively. This is a planet that moves very slowly: it takes 248 years to travel the zodiacal wheel and stays in each sign between 12 and 31 years. In this sense, we are all part of a group that will evolve the characteristics of the sign where Pluto is when we are born. At the individual level, we live this process within the area of life (or astrological house) where Pluto is located.

When Pluto is in the 3rd House

The 3rd House symbolizes our perception and intellect. Here we see how we solve problems, the type of intelligence we possess, and our approach to studies. On the most mundane plane, it represents short trips, our neighborhood, and our relationship with siblings and neighbors.

When Pluto is in this house, we undoubtedly have a very deep intellect. This is the quintessential investigator’s mind placement. However, the position of Pluto in the house of the intellect indicates the need for the transmutation of our perception.

Pluto brings to the surface behaviors that need to be put aside in order to continue our evolutionary path. When it is in the house of the intellect, it is our perception that will go through the tunnel of hell. This can manifest as obsessive thoughts that do not leave us. Or thoughts that embarrass us or make us feel guilty.

With this position, what we observe can awaken our instinctual reactions. Today it is very difficult to deal with our animal side without judging it as “wild” or “brutal.” Our civilization has been separating itself from it until it has become something unseemly. So, for those who have Pluto in the 3rd House, many times they feel that what is going on inside their minds scares them. So they learn to suppress their thoughts. And without knowing why, they fall into depression from time to time.

The compulsive thoughts that indicate this position is a manifestation of what we don’t allow ourselves to think. In order to correct this condition, we need to dare to listen to our thoughts, even if they are grotesque or even violent. If we see this as a process of intellectual purging and we open Pandora’s box that is in our mind, once it is emptied, we will find Hope. Instead of seeing everything pessimistically, our intellectual strength can be used to find the core of everything.

This position indicates an unmatched passion for understanding and great strength of concentration. The mind is extremely focused and is capable of creating mental projections so strong that it can modify the perception of others. As I have said before, Pluto will activate the behaviors that arise when we feel in danger. So we find ourselves telling lies or changing the truth in a way that works best for us. Until we communicate honestly, Pluto will exacerbate our compulsive thoughts. This should not be taken as a punishment but as a real desire of our soul to show us what we are feeding our minds with.

Pluto in the 3rd House indicates a shrewd and resourceful mind. We know it and we like it. However, sometimes we can act as if we are the ones who understand everything better than anyone else – a self-preservation mechanism that has developed perhaps from being intellectually degraded by siblings or at school. This “intellectual pride” allows us to maintain a certain power within our conversations and is especially activated when we feel in danger. So, we are scathing and even poisonous in our words, and thus we disarm any possible aggression. As we discover that it is our own fear of not being so smart that leads us to act this way, and we learn to laugh at our own miseries, we begin to develop sarcastic humor that will make everyone laugh.

Danny: Now, they tell me I paid my debt to society.
Tess: [sarcastically] Funny, I never got a check.
“Ocean’s Eleven”

Pluto seeks to tear down everything that is not authentic to make way for the great potential that the astrological house where it is located holds. In the 3rd House, it will be the use of our mind that will be transmuted through time. Pluto asks us to communicate honestly and to open ourselves to the possibility of error in perception. In this way, we not only sharpen our perception but can also understand the behavior of others and help them understand themselves. Carl G Jung, the founder of analytical psychology, is an example of the depth of mind that Pluto in the 3rd House indicates.

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