Sun Opposing Retrograde Pluto...

starts on June 27 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 28 at 3.19pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 29.  Sun at 6 degrees and 12 minutes of Cancer, retrograde Pluto at 6 degrees and 12 minutes of Capricorn.

Pluto usually represents deeply emotional and illogical areas of our life because the logic associated with the people and situations represented by this planet is so deeply buried.  The Sun touching on Pluto through this brief period of time is quite intense, because it ties in with the eclipse coming up shortly.

The opposition represents an opportunity to reach awareness, and a turning point in the relationships and situations represented by these energies; by looking at where this transit is happening in your birth chart you can get a feel for where you can expect progress, even though it is likely to be highly emotional!  The developments that come to a head now may relate back to a situation or person that was prominent when the Sun and Pluto were last conjunct.

Also look to which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp), in order to get a feel for what or who may be involved.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Cancer or Capricorn then you may be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Mercury Opposing Retrograde Pluto...

starts on June 19 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 20 at 5.18am in Kilmore, leaves on June 20.  Mercury at 6 degrees and 24 minutes of Cancer, retrograde Pluto at 6 degrees and 24 minutes of Capricorn.

Mercury is about how we communicate and how our minds process information, while Pluto tends to work at a deeply emotional level, which is mostly difficult to understand at a logical level.

The opposition presents the opportunity to view the people and situations represented by these two energies in your birth chart in an objective way... and to then understand them/it with as much clarity as you will ever reach.  By doing this, then you can reach a major turning point.

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling in order to get a feel for what or who may be involved: also look to see which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp), and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Cancer or Capricorn then you may be especially sensitive to this transit.

Venus Trine Retrograde Pluto...

starts on May 21 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on May 22 at 4.03am in Kilmore, leaves on May 22.  Venus at 7 degrees and 4 minutes of Taurus, retrograde Pluto at 7 degrees and 4 minutes of Capricorn.

Venus, the planet of relationships, pleasure and socialising connecting with Pluto, the planet associated with depth, emotions and transformation through the easy-going trine bodes well for the situations and relationships represented by these energies in your birth chart.

It seems that this combination offers the opportunity to deepen ties with a certain person, or to improve your understanding of the areas of life or situations represented by these planets.

As usual, look to see which houses these planets are in and which ones they ruled to get a feel for what or who may be involved.  Venus rules the houses with Taurus/Libra on the cusps, Pluto rules the house with Scorpio on it.

If you have personal planets or points in Taurus or Capricorn then you are likely to be more sensitive than others to this energy.

Mercury Trine Retrograde Pluto...

starts on May 20 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on May 21 at 7.54am in Kilmore, leaves on May 21.  Mercury at 7 degrees and 5 minutes of Taurus, retrograde Pluto at 7 degrees and 5 minutes of Capricorn.

Mercury represents the style in which we connect and communicate with the world around us, whilst Pluto is associated with depth and emotions, as well as uncovering the 'truth'.  The trine aspect is an easygoing one that generally helps the energies work together productively and removes barriers to progress that were a problem in the past.

By looking at where this aspect is falling in your birth chart you can get a feel for what and/or who may be flowing more smoothly than usual and where you can expect progress.  You can also get a feel for where you can gain a deeper rapport and understanding that goes beyond simple logic.

Also look to which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp) to get a feel for where you can expect progress.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Taurus and/or Capricorn you may be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Mars Trine Retrograde Pluto...

starts on May 19 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on May 21 at 4.22am in Kilmore, leaves on May 22. Mars at 7 degrees and 5 minutes of Taurus, retrograde Pluto at 7 degrees and 5 minutes of Capricorn.

People and situations represents by Pluto in our birth charts can do with the some help, and this trine from Mars is likely to be a lifeline!

These are both quite powerful planets in different ways and working together through this aspect gives us all an opportunity to make progress, particularly with our Pluto themes.  By looking at where this aspect is falling in your birth chart you can get a feel for where you can expect to make headway and to gain support.  Also look to see which houses are ruled by Mars (house cusp with Aries on it), and Pluto (cusp with Scorpio on it).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Taurus and/or Capricorn then you are likely to feel this aspect more strongly than others.

Sun Trine Retrograde Pluto...

starts on April 27 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on April 28 at 11.00am in Kilmore, leaves on April 29.  Sun at 7 degrees and 25 minutes of Taurus, retrograde Pluto at 7 degrees and 25 minutes of Capricorn.

This is a nice energy to have, as it suggests that we will be able to access the power, strength and support that is around us, as represented by Pluto in our birth charts.  The Sun accents and highlights whatever it touches in the birth chart, and the trine is a flowing energy that suggests easier access than usual to whatever is involved and represented by the planets that form this aspect.

As usual look at where this aspect falls in your birth chart to get a feel for what or who may flow more smoothly than usual and in what areas you can expect a deeper understanding... also look at which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Taurus or Capricorn you may be especially sensitive to this transit.

Venus Square Retrograde Pluto...

starts on April 26 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on April 27 at 5.21pm in Kilmore, leaves on April 28.  Venus at 7 degrees and 25 minutes of Aries, retrograde Pluto at 7 degrees and 25 minutes of Capricorn.


Venus represents what we value, as well as our relating skills: Pluto represents depth, change and intense emotions: the square represents a challenge, stress, and also a turning point.

By looking at which houses the planets are in you can get a feel for where their energies will be felt: you can also look to see which houses are ruled by them (Venus = Taurus and Libra, Pluto = Scorpio) to get a feel for what or who will be involved.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Aries and/or Capricorn you may feel this more than others.

Mars Square Retrograde Pluto...

starts on April 10 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on April 12 at 6.41am in Kilmore, leaves on April 13. Mars at 7 degrees and 30 minutes of Aries, retrograde Pluto at 7 degrees and 30 minutes of Capricorn.

Looking at this aspect on its own, it suggests a pretty serious clash of energies that will test the way we use power, and also show us just how far others are will to go in using theirs.  It is important to keep your own actions honourable during this time, regardless of what others chose to do, particularly since it may feel as though you are being provoked in certain areas of your life!


It is also important to remember that Mercury is also involved, since it is travelling the same sign as Mars, making communication/thinking more impulsive than usual.  Mercury is also retrograde adding confusion and easy misunderstandings to the mixture, so you can see that it may be best to avoid making quick/harsh judgements until another time!

As is usually the case look to see where this aspect is falling to get an idea for what or who may be at cross-purposes in your life, and where power issues will need to be handled with care.  Also look to see which houses are ruled by Mars (one with Aries on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Aries or Capricorn you may feel this energy more strongly than others.

Pluto goes Retrograde...

on April 9 at 6.51pm at 7 degrees and 30 minutes of Capricorn.

Wow... power packed Pluto being stationary seems to me to add to the already intense and passionate feel of this planet and its energy. 

Pluto will move from this position right back to 4 degrees and 53 minutes of Capricorn (not much distance I know, but I think we'll feel every minute it travels of it!).  It goes direct again in mid September this year.

Symbolically, the areas affected by Pluto (see which house it is travelling through and which house cusp has Scorpio on it) the change in direction of this planet to retrograde motion suggests that we will all have to go back (or perhaps a person or situation will regress).  Although this doesn't sound promising, it is in that we have a second chance to make something right and to tie up loose ends.  It's a bit like writing a document in a hurry in the middle of the night (Pluto direct).... then putting it away for a few days and then reviewing it (Pluto retrograde)... by going over something again we get the chance to edit what we missed or mucked up at our first attempt.

If you are a December born Capricorn or have personal planets/points in the early degrees of Capricorn you are likely to be especially sensitive to this transit.

Sun Square Pluto...

starts on March 27 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on March 28 at 11.12pm in Kilmore, leaves on March 29.  Sun at 7 degrees and 28 minutes of Aries, Pluto at 7 degrees and 28 minutes of Capricorn.

A square aspect usually produces tension and sometimes conflict between the people and/or situations represented by the two planets involved... in this case the Sun and Pluto.  However, this tension can be positive in that helps us identify the root cause of a problem, meaning we can do something about it and reach a turning point in whatever is going on.

Being in cardinal signs, this suggests that there will be physical action taken... although this would depend also on which houses this aspect falls in within your own birth chart.

As usual, look at which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp) to get a feel for what or who may be involved: as well as which houses these planets fall in.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Aries and/or Capricorn then you may be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Mercury Square Pluto...

starts on March 13 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on March 14 at 4.32am in Kilmore, leaves on March 14.  Mercury at 7 degrees and 19 minutes of Aries, Pluto at 7 degrees and 19 minutes of Capricorn.

What an intense combination... it seems that it is time to really question at a deep level our approach or thinking in regards to an intensely emotional person or situation in our lives.

Mercury represents the way we connect and communicate with those around us, and also our attitude in general.  Pluto represents quite a deep and complex energy and is sometimes experienced as fear because of this.  The connection of these two energies through the powerful square suggests a challenge and stress... but also a turning point.

Look at where this aspect is falling in order to get a feel for what or who may need a change in attitude.  Also look at which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp).

If you have personal points and/or planets in Aries or Capricorn then you may be especially sensitive to this transit.

Jupiter Square Pluto...

starts on February 21 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on February 26 at 7.40am in Kilmore, leaves on March 3.  Jupiter at 7 degrees and 2 minutes of Aries, Pluto at 7 degrees and 2 minutes of Capricorn.

This is the final square in a series of three that was exact on on July 25, 2010 (Jupiter was then retrograde at 3 degrees and 23 minutes of Aries, and retrograde Pluto was at 3 degrees and 23 minutes of Capricorn); and again on August 3, 2010 - retrograde Jupiter at 3 degrees and 12 minutes of Aries, retrograde Pluto at 3 degrees and 12 minutes of Capricorn.

Read about this aspect here. 

If you have personal planets or points in Aries or Capricorn, then you may be especially sensitive to this energy.

Venus Conjunct Pluto...

starts on February 9 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on February 10 at 12.54pm in Kilmore, leaves on February 11.  Both at 6 degrees and 39 minutes of Capricorn.

Intense meetings, either of ideas, people, areas of our lives or anything else are indicated by this join up of Venus and Pluto.  Venus represents our values and the way we relate, while Pluto represents transformation and intense emotions: the meeting up of this pair suggests that emotionally powerful new starts are possible now.

By looking at which houses are ruled by Venus (Taurus and Libra) and Pluto (Scorpio) you can get a feel for what or who may be joining forces in the birth chart.  For example if you have Taurus Rising then you'll have Scorpio on your 7th house cusp: there could be a passionate get together with your partner that sets the scene for a hot new start in your relationship... or it could be the start of a totally new relationship that has the power to transform you both (not just a romantic relationship - it could be any type of relationship).

If you have personal planets or points in Capricorn you are likely to experience this period of time as especially powerful.

Mercury Conjunct Pluto...

starts on January 17 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on January 18 at 4.50pm in Kilmore, leaves on January 19.  Both at 5 degrees and 56 minutes of Capricorn.

This is the third conjunction in a serious of three because of the recent retrograde motion of Mercury.  The first one happened on December 6, 2010, the second one was on December 14, 2010.  You can read the original entry here.

The final conjunction happening now gives us all the opportunity to fully understand the situations represented as part of this triple conjunction at a very deep, and powerful level.

Sun Conjunt Pluto...

starts on December 26 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on December 27 at 12.04pm in Kilmore, leaves on December 28.  Both at 5 degrees and 9 minutes of Capricorn.


The Sun accents and energises whatever it touches in the sky and in the birthchart... illuminating it and bringing the themes represented by the involved energies to consciousness.  Pluto usually represents emotionally intense and transformational themes.

By looking at where this Sun and Pluto conjunction is happening (and which houses are ruled by these planets) you can get an idea of what/who is coming together, and also what is being given a bit of boost in the process of transformation.

Mars Conjunct Pluto...

starts on December 13 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on December 14 at 3.10pm in Kilmore, leaves on December 16.  Both at 4 degrees and 41 minutes of Capricorn.

Mars and  Pluto joining forces is a bit like leaving a pressure cooker alone unattended for too long... you must keep an eye on it and allow some pressure to release so it doesn't explode!

Both planets are pretty 'energetic' but in different ways... Mars tends to be 'in your face', while Pluto is more subtle, but deeply powerful.  The combination of the two suggests a powerful new start (conjunction) somewhere in your life - most likely as represented by the house position of this meeting of Mars/Pluto.  Obviously, the more conscious and understanding you can be with this energy, the more you will get out of it.
You may also want to look at which houses are ruled by these planets (ones with Aries or Scorpio on the cusp) in order to get a feel for what or who holds the chance for a powerful new start.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Capricorn, this is an especially powerful time for you.

Mercury Conjunct Pluto...

starts on December 5 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on December 6 at 12.20pm in Kilmore, leaves on December 8.  Both at 4 degrees and 24 minutes of Capricorn.


The planet of communication meeting up with the intensely emotional and complex Pluto is likely to be a period of time where we all have the opportunity to understand something or someone at a deeper level than we have in the past.  The conjunction represents something new, perhaps a new person, relationship, level of understanding or even a new offer of some type.

To get an idea of what this new thing may be, look to see where this conjunction is happening and also to which houses are ruled by Mercury (Gemini and Virgo) and Pluto (Scorpio).  Intense times!!

Don't forget that Mercury is about to go retrograde so will soon be back for another dose of Pluto starting on December 12, and becoming exact on December 14 at 3.05pm in Kilmore, leaving on December 16... also, we have a Mars/Pluto conjunction happening this week as well!  Hang onto your hat!

Mercury Square Pluto...

starts on October 5 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on October 5 in Kilmore at 5.08pm, leaves on October 6.  Mercury at 2 degrees and 54 minutes of Libra, Pluto at 2 degrees and 54 minutes of Capricorn.

What an intense combination... it seems that it is time to really question at a deep level our approach or thinking in regards to an intensely emotional person or situation in our lives.

Mercury represents the way we connect and communicate with those around us, and also our attitude in general.  Pluto represents quite a deep and complex energy and is sometimes experienced as fear because of this.  The connection of these two energies through the powerful square suggests a challenge and stress... but also a turning point.

Look at where this aspect is falling in order to get a feel for what or who may need a change in attitude.  Also look at which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp).

If you have personal points and/or planets in Libra or Capricorn then you may be especially sensitive to this transit.

Sun Square Pluto...

starts on September 25 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on September 26 at 10.26am in Kilmore, leaves on September 27.  Sun at 2 degrees and 49 minutes of Libra, Pluto at 2 degrees and 49 minutes of Capricorn.

This aspect intensifies the energies that were around a few days ago at the Full Moon, because they were within range to form an aspect back then.

A square aspect usually produces tension and sometimes conflict between the people and/or situations represented by the two planets involved... in this case the Sun and Pluto.  However, this tension can be positive in that helps us identify the root cause of a problem, meaning we can do something about it and reach a turning point in whatever is going on.

Being in cardinal signs, this suggests that there will be physical action taken... although this would depend also on which houses this aspect falls in within your own birth chart.

As usual, look at which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp) to get a feel for what or who may be involved: as well as which houses these planets fall in.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Libra and/or Capricorn then you may be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Pluto goes Direct...

today in Kilmore at 2.36pm at 2 degrees and 47 minutes of Capricorn.

Pluto went retrograde back in April earlier this year... read about this here.  Back then, there was the involvement of Saturn in Libra squaring Pluto... the good news is that this energy exchange is now over.

It suggests that now that Pluto is moving forwards, we can leave behind some of the situations represented by Saturn/Pluto being at loggerheads with each other, and start the process of rebuilding the areas of life, and relationships represented by Pluto in our lives.

It will take a while before Pluto gets back to where it went retrograde last time at 5 degrees and 25 minutes of Capricorn (early January 2011!), so it may be a while before we get back to where we started, symbolically speaking.



As usual, look at which house Pluto is travelling through in order to get a feel for what or who may be involved, and also which one is ruled by it (one with Scorpio on the cusp).  If you are a December born Capricorn you are likely to be especially sensitive to this transit.