Saturn and Pluto Retrograde--Karma, Transformation & Empowerment

What happens with the dark daddy planet Pluto and the wise sage Saturn turn retrograde? For some folks, this means they get a break from endless karma kicking them in the butt. And other folks experience less distractions, deeper focus, and the time to delve into psychological hang-ups. This also marks a time of rebuilding new structure without Pluto's wrecking ball showing up.



Respite and Evolution 


In fact, I enjoy Pluto retrograde because the planet eases up on the transformation process. We are less likely to get stuck in the tunnel or to endure the dark night of the soul. We reassess events of previous months. We reevaluate our beliefs, patterns, and our values. And we also gaze at progress reports, especially if we are evolving spiritually.

Saturn retrograde is another story. For workaholics, this retrograde represents time-out. We are less likely to hear back about jobs we applied for. We are less likely to feel ambitious or like we have a plan. It's hard to strategize and to stay on-point. We often discover illnesses or feel exhausted when Saturn is retrograde. The good news is we also experience less karmic connections or situations. It is a time to practice greater integrity so that we don't reap anymore karma. It's a good time to cut karmic cords and to enter a space of not knowing otherwise known as entering the void.

Me dealing with Pluto

Pluto and Saturn turn retrograde every year. Saturn transits retrograde for 6 months and Pluto also retrogrades for 6 months. This year, Saturn and Pluto turn retrograde in April and go direct in September (Pluto on October 1) which covers part of spring and takes us into fall (in the Northern Hemisphere). 

Saturn RX from 9 degrees on April 18 to 2 degrees Capricorn on September 6. So, if you have planets from 2 to 9 degrees Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn pay attention. You are directly impacted by this retrograde.

Pluto RX transits from 21 degrees Capricorn on April 23/24 to 18 degrees on October 1 (or September 30). So, if you have planets in a Cardinal Sign from 18 to 21 degrees expect to do some deep introspection and to face demons so that you evolve more quickly. This is also a time of shadow work. Make good use of the 6 months.

For me, personally, Saturn sits on my Ascendant during the RX and was stationary at 9 degrees (my AC is at 8 degrees Capricorn) and Saturn opposed my Sun at 8 degrees Cancer and Mercury at 11 degrees Cancer. However, Saturn trined my Natal Uranus at 6 degrees Virgo and my Natal Pluto at 11 degrees Virgo. Then Saturn heads back into my 12th House for several months and no one likes having Saturn in their 12th House because this is the Pisces-Neptune house of the unformed and prebirth experiences.

Meanwhile, Pluto continues to transit in my First House and it aspects my Natal Neptune at 15 degrees Scorpio and my Natal Jupiter at 17 Taurus. I imagine that I'll redefine myself, reassess my personal values and take a hard look at career options. In recent years I moved away from journalism due to the lack of work and delved into the metaphysical field. I still stand on shaky ground so it will be interesting to see how this all pans out by 2019. I'm hoping to move into a new home and not have to deal with psychological fallout.

Where are Saturn and Pluto transiting in your chart? This determines where you will shape up, grow up, and grow thicker skin. These are the areas in your life where you develop integrity, take responsibility or reap karmic retribution. Saturn is impersonal but Saturn does not have a problem doling out karmic rewards and debits. Saturn can also affect our health, our finances, our career choices, and our partnerships depending on the house where it transits.

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