PLUTO IN CAPRICORN (2008-2023)
PART FIVE: FUTURE FOUNDATIONS
With Pluto in Capricorn, concerns and conversations around the world
and in your home and head are going to come back, time and time again,
to two key ideas: what works and what's real or the reality of the
situation. No more will life be filled with ideas, grand plans and
imaginative theories without someone asking 'exactly how are you going
to do that?'
The
energy behind this question is not as aggressive or cynical as it
sounds - although yes, it is going to sound fairly aggressive, as
Capricorn lends a sort of 'impervious' quality to most dynamics, and
when the energy stirred by Pluto's passage gets into this quadrant,
the result is not always pleasant. Still, this quality is meant to
have useful purpose, as its underlying point is to get you to consider
how to get things done and to steel yourself for making enough of
an effort in order to a.) achieve and, b.) set a good example for
others.
In
point of fact, those are the two keys to success under Capricorn no
matter what venue this energy plays out in. Also associated with business,
the dispensing of justice and that most societal of all personal institutions
- marriage - government is the key Capricorn social institution and
it pretty much encapsulates the good and bad of typified Capricorn
energy. A good government leads, but after setting rules and providing
an infrastructure, all governments the world over encourage their
populations to thrive as unique individuals. Capricorn is thus about
tangible basics: providing and utilizing them. Expressed thus through
Pluto (i.e., Pluto-Charon) every member of each generation is sent
a message as to where to apply their own personal drive to change
and enact change.
One
of the important things to consider here is that Pluto is now moving
into the opposition sign to Cancer, accelerating the sense of a vast
'world change' which indeed began when Pluto moved into Cancer - when
humanity had come to comprehend enough about mechanization and basic
power generation to bring about the true birth of our 'modern technological
world.' This shift into a technological format was the last act in
an even bigger cycle - that of the astrological age. Astrological
ages are each 2,160 years long.
If
you were alive and listening to the radio in the 1960's, you may remember
a song about the Age of Aquarius, which is what we're moving into.
And with Capricorn being the sign preceding Aquarius, Pluto's transit
of Capricorn may be seen as a finalization of the outgoing Age. Beyond
that, the Pluto in Cancer generation (those born under the opposition
to Pluto in Capricorn) will be the last generation to live entirely
under the Age of Pisces, an age of mystics and agnostics, dominance,
submission, mercy, altruism, denial and incarceration (also known
as self limitation) Éall of which are manifestations of peculiarly
Piscean challenges.
As
the last generation born wholly encapsulated by the Age of Pisces
vibration, Pluto in Cancer folks (1914-1938) are likely to be torn
between wanting to do every last thing they can and feeling they're
losing a grip on what the world is about. The best course here is
to follow that you know best. Whatever your deepest involvement in
life has been, start and build from there.
Pluto
in Leo (1938-1958) folks are being challenged in new and particular
daunting ways, calling upon each person to make good on their promises
in substantial and tangible ways. This passage is difficult for all
Baby Boomers - no less for those who have worked hard as for those
who have eschewed responsibility. Best results come now from best
efforts, plain and simple, and how far you get (or how much you gain)
depending on how much you've invested to date.
Yuppies
born under Pluto in Virgo (1958-1972) are in for an evolutionary time
when that which is already known will either expand of its own accord
or be disrupted/dissolved by forces beyond one's control. Where life
expands, their task is going to be to keeping up with changing times
while staying effectively organized - and making hard choices where
necessary. Where principle avenue(s) of effort becomes untenable,
totally non-functional or disrupted by forces beyond one's control,
this may well be a karmic call to make changes. Taking cues from results
is the key - don't try to make the unworkable work as doing so will
cost you dearly and merely delay getting back on track.
Pluto
in Capricorn tests the viability of long term plans of the Pluto in
Libra (Gen X: 1972-1983) generation, starting with whether they've
made plans yet or not. Many haven't, as this is a generation which
is having a very hard time figuring out what it wants to be when it
grows up. Yet as Pluto enters Capricorn, the first thing which will
hit Gen X is a sense of time's passage - and how they react to the
idea that youth doesn't last forever will likely govern much success
and failure. Those who accept the full responsibility for self-governance
will be challenged to build from the ground up but in time learn that
the step by step process of bringing dreams into reality is actually
the reality which makes dreams come true.
Pluto
in Scorpio (1983-1995) people are immersed in the adventures of young
adulthood and are being asked to make choices, and make something
of those choices. This challenge comes in three parts. First - will
they accept the responsibility for making their own choices and earning
the consequences which come with those choices? Second - are they
ready to commit to a set of values built on internalized self worth?
Third - are they willing to change or curb some of the day-to-day
urges so common in their generation? The more realistic Pluto in Scorpio
people can be, the better off they will come to be in time.
Though
young, Pluto in Sagittarius (1995-2008) natives are in a period when
conceptualizing the balance between reasonable and worthwhile is particularly
important. Being a generation greatly influenced by physical conditions,
effort should be taken to teach these natives discernment, without
which they may adopt habits which aren't in their best interests.
With a little bit of guidance aiming at teaching these folks to think
long term, Pluto in Sagittarius people will learn why purposeful use
of resources is best and how to use this idea profitably no matter
where life takes them.
PART SIX: THE PRACTICALITY OF GOALS
Under Pluto in Sagittarius, possibilities seemed dazzling - and to
some, the dazzle was the allure. That quality came from the fact that
Sagittarius is a fire sign - fire signs are all about the idea and
ideal, and Sagittarius in particular - the image and theoretical benefits
of adhering to the greater idea(l). Pluto in Capricorn changes this
dynamic by grounding life in stark reality. The goal becomes the aim
and being able to produce more important than the packaging. Methods,
practicality, productivity, consistency and value for the effort and
money will become functional benchmarks. Demands for quality will
challenge the Pluto in Sagittarius urge to splurge and emphasizing
'having it all.'
One
of the hardest parts of this period will actually be the selecting
of the goal you drive for and the differentiating between ways you
can get there. In almost every area of life, choices will need to
be made, and most of the best of these will require some degree of
'giving up' something so that something else can get focused on. In
this sense, Pluto in Capricorn is a very long lesson in prioritization,
as figuring out what you can do first so as to empower the second,
third and fourth things is essential.
Being
that this energy is Plutonic and therefore often obsessive, don't
be surprised if one of the hardest things to govern is keeping things
which aren't center stage in functional order. You can't just ignore
your health (for instance) because you're focused on your career as
without your health, a career can't be maintained. This effort to
grow while maintaining infrastructure is likely to become a world-wide
question, with one interesting manifestation being the necessity for
nations to stop concentrating so much on each other that they ignore
the needs of their people. The metaphysical objective of this is to
eventually transform what is now a competitive world community into
an interactively supportive world community, but don't count on that
process coming to fruition for some time.
Meanwhile,
each of the generations faces a different sort of internal challenge.
Those born under Pluto in Cancer (1914-1938) will do best to acknowledge
the constricts of time and opportunity yet not interpret this as negative,
but rather as a mechanism which focuses them on finding new, more
effective, efficient ways to get things done. Knowing what you're
doing and the ramification of your choices is essential for maximizing
profits through utilization of experience.
Baby
Boomers born under Pluto in Leo (1938-1958) will experience a period
of life where they will either need to balance the precepts of work
and play or find ways where these two ideas can be combined - which
is without doubt, the optimal solution. The more productively creative
Baby Boomers are, the better off they're going to be, a concept which
is doubly important seeing as this period not only has a great bearing
on wealth and internal satisfaction, but a metaphysical connection
to their health status, too.
Pluto
in Virgo's Yuppies (1958-1972) are entering a vital period of transition
where many early goals will either come to fruition or be sufficiently
in progress that new challenges are important if this generation is
going to continue in its tradition of monumental vitality. Yuppies
have been given a unique opportunity to build a stable life platform
atop which they can then create something totally different - something
which will have long-term contributory value to their world. The price
is deciding to undertake the shift, as all such secondary 'careers'
are likely to be substantially different from what built their lifestyle.
Choosing not to participate in this option doesn't mean suffering,
but it will likely result in feelings of missed opportunities later
in life.
Experiences
which expand one's horizons by dissolving preconceived notions of
'success' change the Pluto in Libra Gen X tribe (1972-1983). Through
disorientation, this generation acquires a potent understanding through
which they can make not just their life - but all of life - better.
The question thus becomes one of motivation: those who escape their
ego gain from what they do; those who aim for approval or personal
pleasure end up burdened by their own nature.
Questions
of acceptance test Pluto in Scorpio (1983-1995) people by presenting
situations which require them to live up to high standards while choosing
associates equal in ability but not necessarily adept in like fields.
This, combined with a dawning recognition that life is a process composed
of many steps, causes Pluto in Scorpio folks to lay competition aside
and begin making stable, profitable choices from which long-term personal
satisfaction ultimately grows.
Development
of self worth motivates Pluto in Sagittarius (1995-2008) people to
hone their abilities through tangible effort. The native curiosity
of this generation needs to be protected but channeled productively
or nothing will ever get done, and once this generation gets into
a habit of not applying self-discipline, they're a handful! The solution
here is old fashion cause/effect lessons, but parents (guardians,
teachers, mentors, etc.) shouldn't try to focus on the concrete goal
as much as its value (doing your chores properly earns trust and other
privileges). Pluto in Sag people need to set the standards for themselves,
so don't over-nurture, spoil or relieve them of responsibility, lest
you create resentment or teach them that they're inept. Encourage,
don't lead.
Next:
Pluto in Capricorn Part 7 and
8
Pluto in Capricorn Part 9 and
10
Pluto in Capricorn Part 11
and 12
Previous:
Pluto
in Capricorn Part 1 and 2
Pluto
in Capricorn Part 3 and 4
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