PLUTO IN CAPRICORN (2008-2023)
PART ELEVEN: ACHIEVING ACCEPTANCE
Everyone wants to feel accepted and approved of. Astrologically, this
is expressed as the eleventh phase of the zodiacal process, one often
known as 'hopes and dreams' - hope being the expression of wanting
that acceptance or feeling of success. The energetic here is about
fitting into the grand scheme of things while standing out for our
achievements and receiving our dueÉthat 'due' part which is
why the eleventh phase also refers to income.
Excelling
here depends on improvement, originality and innovation - all processes
which cue images of 'overnight success' but which in reality require
perseverance, application and applied self discipline to develop the
focused expertise which leads to that 'overnight' success. Without
the willingness to undertake the learning process and how to apply
one's knowledge to real world situations (and parameters), this eleventh
phase energy becomes disruptive, manifesting as either the urge to
quit (anger, anarchy, escapism, irrational choices or failure) or
rejection, alienation, failure, breakdowns of relationships or poverty.
Remembering
that Pluto always represents a virtually obsessive drive to create,
deny, gain from, delude, purify, control, maneuver, manipulate, evolve,
eliminate, birth, fix, dominate or empowerÉAND because Pluto
is moving from over a decade of manifesting through grand ideas, fervent
conviction and dramatic imaging into a time when all will become about
realistic values, pragmatic choices and real demonstrations of ability
- the link becomes finding ways to improve things (or life, or yourself,
or what you do) so that all becomes more functional. The ability to
efficiently produce better or more enduring, effective results is
the key. Innovation, updating, improving upon the known is (in other
words) central - but how and where you apply this dynamic is purely
up to you. Which is good news, actually: since it's really up to you,
all you really have to do is put yourself to work getting real about
your life. And yes, everyone in it.
Given
that this is Capricorn however, and given that Capricorn always speaks
in 'long term' time scales, it's important to know that endurance
counts - in you and what you do. There is also an implication in here
that it is likely that in order to achieve moving forward, something
(some one, some habitual way of being) you have held onto, been married
to, invested in or believe in - for perhaps a long time - may well
have to be let go of in the process. Quality is important under Capricorn
and all things which may have sounded, looked or felt good up before
now but which have actually been lacking in substance are likely to
fail - and you should let them go.
Metaphysically,
that power to endure and allow things to leave your life without lasting
negative effect is all about how you deal with the confrontation with
what the truth really is. For instance, Pluto in Cancer people (1914-1938)
need to develop perspective on 'necessity.' Retention, whether of
feelings or things or relationships or situations is a symptom here
with attitude being the causal drive. The more factual your approach,
the better off you'll be; acceptance that what is, is - without worrying
about yesterday or tomorrow or why something has come to be is vital.
The
idea itself is what Baby Boomers (1938-1958) need to focus on - not
how they feel about it. This is a time of having to make choices based
on long-term necessity. Time is of the essence with the Pluto in Leo
tribe, but to let this preoccupy you, dictate choices or cause you
to rush is detrimental. Yet neither is Pluto in Capricorn a time to
fritter about. Focusing on what you can do is the point: let go of
what isn't yours to control and don't blame others (or the world,
or your upbringing) for what you haven't done. Sorry, but you're too
old to espouse such an immature point of view.
Among
the Pluto in Virgo generation (1958-1972) the question becomes how
to moderate and/or correct choices made in the past. As Pluto enters
Capricorn, this generation is approaching a 'mid life crisis' zone
which is less about a life crisis than about separating idyllic fantasies
born of youth from adult reality. These next years are about achieving,
but up until now you have measured success by external standards -
now standards become internal, which is why they are entirely unique
to each person. Being willing to break with images, tradition or popular/populist
attitudes (or being popular) may seem like a question of semantics,
but it's really much more. This is about being willing to be who you
are: the object now is not about 'fitting in,' but standing out. That's
where the future of your self respect - and true personal satisfaction
- lies.
Put
simply, Gen X (1972-1983) has to get past a sense of fear. Fear of
what? About how long success takes to reach. About making a wrong
choice. About having to start at the bottom and work towards being
atop the famous heap. This is about giving yourself permission to
be mortal, replete with all the wonders and bugaboos of being human.
Worrying about imperfections create other imperfections in your life
- the fear of how things (or you) look and having to take on some
really, really long-term project before there's any hope of reward
or applause is what in holds you up and knocks you back, making the
journey that much harder and longer. Only by accepting your foibles
can you work through them - or yes, even turn them into strengths
as you embrace and come to embody your personal and truly unique creative
power.
As
for the Pluto in Scorpio generation (1983-1995), your task is to literally
work on what works going forward. Your last decade has peeled away
veneers, creating a virtually naked psychic life as part of an interconnected,
often devoid or emotionally incestuous network. Now life requires
elevating your functional productive standardsÉand mannerisms,
at least when in social/public situations. Only by embodying the best
can you be or get acknowledged as bestÉwhich is why society
gets a vote - their best counts as much as yours. As annoying as this
sounds, once you recognize that satisfaction requires interaction
(it doesn't happen in isolation) you'll get that with increased satisfaction
comes expanded interaction. Grappling with obsessions, fears and excess
is a primal necessity. Once known, they can be owned, and once owned,
they can become assets.
Born
between 1995 and 2008, Pluto in Sagittarius folks move into an interactive
phase where releasing ego allows them not to fear life. If and where
you succeed, you learn and make gains. Yet you're likely to become
exceedingly self conscious in these next years - and worse yet, almost
resistant to positive support which asks that you relax and 'let it
go.' What amounts to well intended nurturing on the part of others
will feel either manipulative, possessive or a sign that you should
give up, give in and be whatever anyone wants - but that's a dead
end. Instead, design a future based on fact: get the human timeline
in your head (what age people do what at, societally or culturally).
That'll allow you to set yourself a schedule and follow it. Since
you're still young, expect input - and yes, you'll often hate it.
But instead of getting rude or angry, ask for time to think ideas
over. This will work so long as you continue the discussion within
a reasonable amount of time - and it's that quantity (of time) which
is going to matter: you don't get to set timetables all by yourself
because you don't live the world all by yourself.
PART TWELVE:
As Pluto moves into more than a decade of earthy realism, it leaves
behind a decade (plus) of fiery ideals which have filled our lives
and world. Technology and righteousness blossomed. Media hype became
all prevalent - as did world-wide marketing. It's been a time of fervency
whether you've been accepting or rejecting facts - or even the necessity
to know. As the world seemed to shrink, the human body of knowledge
increased exponentially. Ideas and ideals concerning rights arose
on every side, with each person, nation and faction believing they
knew what's 'right' and most important.
Now
all that is on the brink of ending: Pluto retrogrades back into Sagittarius
on June 14th (June 13th in the US and Pacific longitudes) then goes
direct on in early September, dedicating itself finally and completely
to the transit of Capricorn as of November 27 (November 26th for those
in the Americas or Pacific Basin). In Capricorn, Pluto will confront
us with hard choices, pragmatic realities and clear necessity. Where
Pluto in Sagittarius was a time of wanting to learn more, now facts
are faced and some will prove disheartening. Under Pluto in Sagittarius
possibilities seemed endless; now comes a light of day which in comparison
seems colder, yet which in reality is not. Yes, after a dozen years
of raucous parading we'll need to clean up. Yes, there's lots of trash
strewn far and wide. Yet amidst the discards we will find values and
valuable ideas which will lead to more advances while calling into
question the wisdom of many things perhaps long taken for granted
as true. No world population can expand beyond the ability of a planet
to sustain them and because planets are finite that leaves but a couple
of choices: to find ways to tap into the resources of other planets,
to cut back on our usage here, or to learn how to leave Mother Earth
for a home on some other world. Learning to conserve, being ecological
and recycling will no doubt increase, but we will also have to face
facts regarding the reproduction rate of our species. Political, religious
or biological imperatives and human rights aside, the pressure on
limited planetary resources is likely to force human beings to face
an ultimate sense of personal responsibility for their own survival
and the survival of those descendents they so long to have. This is
the hard edge which represents the incoming Age of Aquarius: as members
of a race each one of us has to consider what bringing children into
this world really means. Is it love, ego or pure biological instinct?
What does this choice mean?
The
up side of Capricorn is its strength, its perseverance, its resourcefulness,
leadership and high sense of moral honor. The down side of Capricorn
is greed, class standards and the ability to neglect the humanity
of others in the seeking to satisfy the desire for status or achievement
which will pleasure one personally. Those who join the effort to grow
a better world will be rewarded for their efforts commensurate with
their willingness to do the work. In this, some will plan tomorrow
while others clean up yesterday. We can all expect to feel some regret
in the next few years, but that's not necessarily a negative - it's
all about getting us to think long term. Many will regret the loss
of the 'good old days' as from Capricorn, Pluto in Sagittarius is
likely to seem like some frivolous time when world fervency made everything
feel vital.
No
matter where Pluto appears in your chart, no matter what its passages
portend, in the end Pluto - or more properly Pluto-Charon (a binary
celestial object) - represents the extremes of life choices. So, moving
forward, will you do what's easy, or what's productive? Will you be
your own person - or be dictated to by others, be they parents, peers,
your government or the media? How will you balance your native desire
for pleasure with the good you know you can do if you apply yourself?
This is really all about your willingness to grapple with determination
and choice, with the Plutonic dynamics broadly spelled out separately
for each generation.
Pluto
in Cancer (1914-1938) is an integrally formative combination which
in the most basic terms is about the building of your life and what
you take on. By now, you know what you've done (or should have done)
and the courage and discipline (or lack thereof) that revealed. Now
the choice is how to define courage and responsibility in handling
the balance of your life. Will you remain/become a player or abandon
everything to fate and 'the system'? Will you pass along the best
of what you've learned? Will you admit mistakes so others don't have
to repeat them?
Baby
Boomers born under Pluto in Leo (1938-1958) now have had up to 70
years to learn who they are and risk personal self exploration. Have
you made good on your potential? Pluto moving into Capricorn will
remind you that things remain to be done, and done better. Will you
accept the challenge and thrive - or give up and check out, knowing
(in your heart) that that's a cop-out? Some of your dreams are (without
question!) going to be revealed as shams or merely a reality which
is (and always has been) imperfect. But life's okay in imperfect form
- that's what gives us room to grow and be human beings. What are
you still willing to achieve?
The
Pluto in Virgo Yuppie (1958-1972) spirit has always been 'real worldly'
in an operational sense, but now the reality of necessity sets in.
You've fed off a system which is now in need of repair, renewal or
complete overhaul, requiring you to act to preserve the very thing
which supports you. Are you willing to prioritize time and taking
on issues which require real moral strength? While outwardly responsible,
you haven't always been as inwardly courageous; Pluto in Capricorn
will test that. The more you procrastinate, the more difficult things
become. Are you willing to implement that you really believe in regardless
of whether it's profitable or popular with the spouse, kids, business
associates, friends or greater world? Do you even know what you truly
believe? That this is all about individualizing yourself feels risky,
but the threatened ego you feel you're risking is actually the ego
you're acting to save, strengthen, utilize and gain approval of.
With
Pluto in Libra (Gen X: 1972-1983) the driving dynamic is the individual's
contributions, inclusive of their willingness to hold themselves -
personally and professionally - to standards they admire in others.
Gen X natives will always long for acceptance, be prone to drawing
comparisons and dropping everything to have fun whenever possible,
but their task is to embrace their individual uniqueness. This generation
senses their own talent (just as others see it), but with Gen X, success
goes hand in hand with daily personal responsibility; there is no
delegating here. Will you risk distinction through achievements which
mark you as 'different'? Are you willing to earn respect and appreciation
through enhancing or improving the life or work of others? Are you
willing to allow for the many shades of gray between the black and
white of success and failure? Are you okay with the separateness which
goes with wielding power?
As
for Pluto in Scorpio (1983-1995), this is a generation easily drawn
into making decisions based on obsessions - a perilous path indeed.
Your passion is wonderful so long as you use it purposefully and don't
get used by it. Self worth is a critical life factor as you will be
tested through all forms of relating (business, personal, platonic
and intimate, financial, emotional, moral, etc.). Perspective is required
in finding solutions which allow all parties to succeed as each person
defines success; don't assume you know what someone wants, don't sacrifice
yourself. Your task now is not just to find your choice but to choose
the voice you wish to have. You can't have it all - trying to do so
will net you nothing. Learning to be thoughtfully dedicated rather
than passionate about the goal is all important going forward. Can
you tame your desires?
Finally,
we come to Sagittarius (1995-2008), the first of the wholly worldly
signs. Those born under Pluto in Sagittarius (and yes, even Sun in
Sagittarius) are facilitators on a worldly stage where rewards come
from successful application. The tendency here is to always want to
know more or 'see what happens' but that won't get results. The combining
of wanting to understand for yourself and 'experience it all' must
be balanced against a world which just won't wait. The good news here
is that Pluto in Sagittarius learns through doing - or should, which
is a whole other lesson. This is a generation which can be invited,
but resists being shoved - even when the urging is plainly productive.
Defining one's realities and learning to drive for them with focus
is the lesson here, but it must be chosen, not assigned.
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