Today's attitude to astrology is twofold: on the one hand, it is not science at all, but something between science and mysticism, which is alarming ... On the other hand: if this field of knowledge would be profanity, would it exist for thousands of years? The priests of Egypt, the ancient Greeks, Nostradamus in the Middle Ages - this is only an incomplete list of countries and eras in which astrological knowledge was in demand. The holy pontiffs also did not shy away from practicing astrology, despite the officially adopted attitude about the sinfulness of this occupation. Not far from them the kings left, and ordinary citizens often turned to astrologers for forecasts. Therefore, let theosophists argue about the right of astrology to exist and we will proceed from the fact that astrology is a system of calculations thoroughly tested over centuries of practice, based on accurate data on the place, time and date of birth for compiling a horoscope.
Mysterious planet
Continuing the conversation about astrology, we will touch on one of the most mysterious and incomprehensible, according to many astrologers, planet - Pluto.
Despite the fact that its discovery took place in 1930, both the ancient and medieval astrologers and astronomers knew about the existence of this celestial body. In the modern era, scientists guessed the presence of a planet by indirect signs: the orbits of other planets slightly deviated from the calculated data. So when Pluto was discovered, this explained a lot in the trajectories of the planets, because the power of this celestial body was incomparable with its size: Pluto is smaller than the Earth.
Let's look at the ancient times
Before proceeding to a discussion of astrological configurations, we turn to ancient history, or rather, to Greek mythology. What does it say about the god of the underworld Pluto (Hades)? A completely gloomy personality tormented by resentment against the elder brother of Jupiter (Zeus), the inexorable god of the dead, always accompanied by the three-headed dog Cerberus, penetrating the darkest nooks of the souls of all those whose earthly paths have ended.
Jupiter himself is afraid of his insight and cunning, and therefore, figuratively speaking, he tries not to "turn his back on his younger brother." Pluto is unpredictable, no one can predict the course of his thoughts, since nothing can be read on his face - he is passionless, except for those moments when he decides to demonstrate his rage. His strength is enormous, but he is not scattered by it - he concentrates it, precisely choosing a place and time to bring it down on those who caused his anger.
And one more thing: his wife Proserpine, whom he forcibly holds in the underworld, has the opportunity to live on the earth’s surface for six months, and underground for six months, which is very reflected in the Earth’s weather conditions. When Proserpine returns to his gloomy spouse - the Earth freezes, a cold autumn sets in, followed by a winter cold. So, we can say that Pluto secretly controls natural processes.
This summary is a symbolic description of Pluto's influence on the character of an individual.
Pluto in Libra
Currently, Pluto is in the sign of Capricorn. We are interested in the passage of Pluto through the sign of Libra occurred from 1971 to 1984. What marked that period, and how exactly was this connected with Pluto?
To begin with, let us denote the spheres of influence of this planet: all types of extreme situations, very big money, including banks, underground minerals used as fuel (oil, coal, gas, etc.), and the profession of a miner, magic, psychology, especially psychoanalysis, sex, passion, birth and death, war, crime, explosions (the profession of the mineral belongs there too), nuclear weapons, and also everything related to the emotional transformations of the human psyche.
Now let's go through the list of events that occurred in the specified time period. In the USSR, the “era of stagnation” flourished: the population was blissfully unaware that the country's apparent prosperity was based only on the oil crisis, due to which the oil resources of the Soviet Union were in great demand. The venerable leadership of the USSR from congress to congress repeated the mantra about the imminent onset of communism, not wanting to notice the obvious discrepancies between the victorious reports and reality. The war began in Afghanistan, where the aging leaders of the country sent the boys to defend someone's strange interests. Thus, the USSR tried to maintain the status of a great power, balancing between memories of past power and future uncertainty. Payment for status was oil and Afghan events.
And one more thing: in 1974, top secret, a nuclear weapon test was conducted in India.
So, the keywords that determine the events that occurred during the stay of Pluto in Libra: oil, balance, war, status, nuclear weapons.
Characteristic Libra
The zodiac sign Libra corresponds to the seventh house of the horoscope - the house of partnership, public relations, litigation, marriage. Libra is characterized by a desire for justice and balance.
The element of the sign is air, symbolizes contacts, exchange of views. Libra refers to the second zone of the zodiac - the zone of order, balance, harmony, peace, stability, which can go into stagnation and end in degradation.
This is a sign related to the cardinal cross, which means a model of behavior given to a person initially - temperament. Representatives of the Libra sign, as well as other cardinal signs, always have a goal and an intention to achieve it, but the means of achievement will be different. Libra is a backward movement: evaluating, weighing all sides, doubts that can lead to retrograde movement and closing your eyes to obvious things. Libra often lacks the determination to act, since all their energy can be spent thinking about the situation, and when the decision is still made, it turns out that the moment is missed.
The day ruler of Libra is Venus, the night ruler is Chiron.
Venus is always feelings, but controlled, reasonable and somewhat refined. Passion does not belong here. Venus is characterized by a love of comfort, turning into laziness.
Chiron, as a night ruler, gives Libra duality, diplomacy, an alternative vision, peacekeeping. In the negative version - an unprincipled combinator, benefiting from the contradictions of the two parties.
In Libra, Mars is disharmonious, since it is here in exile. This is manifested in the inability to manage energy, tantrums, anger, mood swings, breakdowns, conflicts. But while understanding his emotional problems, a person can direct energy just to peacekeeping.
Mars and Pluto are planets of the same energy, but manifesting themselves in different ways. Pluto in Libra will be considered separately.
The highest qualities in Libra are shown by Saturn, since he is here in exaltation.
Saturn is a stable structure that is not subject to emotions. The saying "The law is harsh, but it is a law" is about Saturn in Libra, and it is not by chance that the ancients portrayed the god of Saturn with scales in hand.
Completes the list of planets related to the sign of Libra, the planet in the fall, and in this case it is the Sun. The planet in the fall is a pronounced complex that can absorb a person, or can become an incentive for development, and then the person will acquire, or suffer, new strong and unique qualities. As for the Sun in the fall, it expresses itself through egocentrism, based on impaired pride and attempts to play a major role in the absence of the necessary talent and charisma. This is where there is scope for transforming your nature!
Thus, we can talk about a complex planetary effect on the characteristics of the sign of Libra (as well as any other sign), even if it does not have the above planets: their invisible presence must be taken into account when interpreting the natal chart.
Meeting with yourself
The influence of Pluto in Libra at the state level was considered above. At the level of personality, the influence of Pluto cannot be confused with any other. The fact is that in whatever sign or house Pluto is located - this point will be the most significant for the individual, since, not wanting to pay due attention to it, a person will not be able to move further along the road of life.
Pluto is the highest form of Mars.
But Mars directs energy to the realization of external goals, and Pluto - to the transformation of the deeper layers of personality. The position in the horoscope occupied by Pluto shows that area that is initially very vulnerable, due to the presence of a huge number of subconscious complexes, fears that make a person build protection, hiding from those who can hurt. The same defense forces a person to exert psychological pressure on others in order to force them to do what he considers right by any means. However, in reality, the task of man in this case is to adopt the law of equilibrium and realize that the world is diverse, and harmony cannot be violated with impunity, overloading only one piece of scales.
However, the same position of Pluto in the horoscope can become a challenge for a person, which she will accept and, having shown her willpower and awareness of the importance of her development, will direct all available energy to improve her own qualities instead of wasting energy on controlling others, due to fear of the need for changes in itself.
Thus, Pluto is always an alternative between imposing his will on others and constructive transformations of the qualities of his personality.
But where and in what sphere this mystery of fate will be played out - will show the house and the sign in which Pluto is located.
We read the natal chart
So, before you is your horoscope, and you see in your natal chart Pluto in Libra. This means that for you, the sphere of personal relationships will be the same Rubicon, only after passing through which you can find inner peace, a vision of the purpose of your life and the ability to continue the path along with those whom you have chosen to be your partner.
The same information is valid for the position of Pluto and Libra in the seventh house. And if in detail, then you are characterized by such a power of feelings that being one with a partner becomes your obsession. You cannot allow the partner to have personal space: for you this is an insult or betrayal, and in this case you are ready to rush to the other extreme - push the partner away, go into self-isolation, where, left alone, you will devour yourself with regrets, self-flagellation and vows more never to open your heart to anyone.
It should be noted that trust issues with this configuration occupy one of the central places. However, trust is understood one-sidedly here: either a takeover of a partner or a takeover by a partner is assumed, which in any case is difficult to withstand on the other side. Life according to the laws of total control forces the controlled to resort to lies and the creation of a secret life, which in the end will again lead to problems related to trust.
The essence of the problem is that a person with such a position of Pluto needs to deal with the issue of self-confidence, as well as to search for the root cause of such a huge desire to control loved ones.
Probably, the root of the problem, as always, is in childhood. It could be authoritarian parents controlling every step, it could be the loss in childhood of one of the parents, leaving a mark in the subconscious in the form of fear of losing a loved one, or maybe it was the departure of one of the parents (divorce), after which the child sat in the head the thought of his own guilt for this departure and the fear of making a mistake again, due to which a break in relations will follow ...
Female look
When interpreting the natal chart, one should take into account its affiliation. Consider the features of the behavior of Pluto in Libra in women.
Given the lability of the female psyche and especially perception, we can say that for women, relationships are much more important than for men. And the reaction to subconscious fear leads to the fact that a woman, instead of analyzing her failures in her personal life, begins to form knowingly failing relationships, not giving herself the time to analyze them.
The fact is that Pluto is a rigid planet, and even cruel, especially in terms of indicating the direction necessary for the development of personality. One can notice the influence of Pluto in Libra on such signs as: complete emotional disorientation, the desire to "close" again and again from emotional pain with relationships, which are based on a fair amount of fear of losing these relationships.
And this fear makes a woman build clearly non-constructive and unequal relationships based on the desire to become necessary for a partner. Often this leads to the formation of co-dependent relationships when a subconscious partner is selected who "needs to be saved": an asocial personality with bad habits, problems, against which a woman needs to be strong. The demonstration of this “force” occurs, inter alia, on sexual grounds, since women with such an arrangement in Pluto tend to explore their sexual sphere with all passion, perceiving all circumstances limiting this desire as annoying hindrances.
Often in such a union, children appear for the sole purpose of retaining a partner. However, as mentioned above, such relationships are doomed, and after their breakup, the problem of trust again arises.
I would like to note that with such a position of Pluto in the female horoscope, it is necessary to understand the meaning of the life lessons that are taking place: it is impossible to keep anyone from manipulating ... One way or another, but it requires painstaking work with obsolete behaviors that, when activating Pluto in Libra, require reconsideration and replacements with new ones that promote the development of the emotional and spiritual aspects of women.
Male side
How does Pluto manifest itself in Libra in a man? Somewhat different than in the female horoscope. To begin with, Pluto is a male planet, similar to Mars. It is quite organically combined with masculine nature, and the ways of its expression in men are somewhat different.
However, it is impossible to talk about completely cardinal differences. Men with such Pluto are very attractive to women. You can talk about some kind of charisma. An additional attractiveness is also given by the fact that these men are disposed to study, if possible, all aspects of the sexual and emotional aspects of their personality. They seek to experience and feel everything. It is unbearable for them to imagine that some part will be missed by them.
Depending on the position of other planets in the horoscope, you can see how the scenarios of close relationships will develop. A happy option is possible, and a joyless one is also possible. In the latter case, a man may begin to avoid the formation of close relationships, fearing a repetition of emotional suffering, but after a while he realizes that this is even worse.
The meaning of this situation is not in the amount of pleasure and experience received. The fact is that quantity does not bring happiness, rather the opposite: endless impressions, the intensity of emotional life lead to emotional emptiness. What's the catch? The task is not to learn how to receive, but in the ability to give. And only after awareness at a deep level of the soul, the situation begins to change slowly (Pluto is a slow planet).
Another point important in the men's card is the issue of power. Pluto in Libra, or the seventh house, can be quite charming when it wants to get what it wants. But his charm continues exactly until the moment when an obstacle arises in front of him. And at this moment you can feel his real attitude, which could sound like this: "Do as I want, otherwise ...". It is important to remember that Pluto is a very strong and concentrated energy, in this case manifesting itself in the sphere of relations.
Is it any wonder that others begin to avoid such a person? By the way, one of the markers that allows you to calculate active Pluto is periodic isolation or self-isolation of an individual. Circumstances seem to suggest a person to reconsider his approach to people and stop using them.
Saturn Chill
To ignore Saturn, speaking of Pluto, would be an omission. The fact is that the planet Saturn opens a list of the so-called transaturnian planets - those planets that are significant not only in the personal horoscope, but also affect entire generations of people.
Saturn symbolizes law, order, severe restrictions, work, but at "low speeds", when it comes to constant, hard work, marriage based on a sober approach to duties. Here we will dwell on marriage in detail.
Like Pluto, Saturn in Libra orientates a person to a serious understanding of the nature of the current relationship. However, this manifests itself in very different ways. In contrast to the deep emotional transformation associated with plutonic relationships, Saturn tends in some cases to emotionally separate himself from his partner in order to look at the perspective of these relations from a certain distance.
A person soberly weighs all the pros and cons of the proposed union, avoiding emotional outbursts and realizing that the quality of his life will depend on the decision for quite a long time: Saturn is a slow planet. The situation assessment is comprehensive: it also examines how serious the commitments will be and whether the partner meets the criteria that are necessary to create a long-term partnership.
It should be borne in mind that Saturn is the symbolic ruler of the 10th house of the horoscope - the house of power, authority, father or mother (depending on the time of birth), career, official place of work.
Going to power
So, we consider the behavior of Pluto in Libra in the 10th house.
Accordingly, this is the meaning of the topic of intense relationships with people who have power and authority. It should be noted that people with such an arrangement of Pluto categorically do not like to obey. Therefore, the task here is for the individual: to realize his true desires regarding the acquisition of a strong position in society; to understand whether these desires are significant enough to take on the obligations and responsibilities that accompany "earthly success."
As you can see, in this case, a certain reassessment of the underlying values is required, which is also associated with the adjustment of the emotional side of the personality. It is also worth considering the fairly long period of future achievements. By the way, he may be accompanied by some extreme events.
I am who I am"
We talked about the transformation that always accompanies the appearance of Pluto in any house or sign. It is interesting from this perspective to observe Pluto in Libra in the first house, in which a person appears with all his emotional and physical characteristics. It is the first house that is the house of the "I" of man.
And it is precisely this “I” that will have to undergo profound changes both on the emotional and spiritual levels. It should be noted that people with Pluto in the first house have a sharp and penetrating mind, secrecy, blocking the free exchange of views, observation, thanks to which they can make a fairly accurate opinion about others.
As mentioned above, Pluto in Libra shows the quality of the relationship of the individual with society. In the first house, this position will show the quality of the relationship with oneself. A person makes a picture of himself based on the opinions of others. However, it is difficult to predict how true the interpretation of the opinion of the environment will be, due to the closed nature and some detachment of the individual.
So, the task of the person with the symbols "Libra - Pluto - 1 House" is to trust yourself and allow others to be closer, despite the deep-rooted habit of "keeping distance."
Completion and turning back
The most mysterious position of Pluto is in the 12th house in Libra.
The Twelfth House is ruled by Neptune and Jupiter. This is the mystical point of the horoscope associated with deep subconscious and transcendental processes: religious ecstasy, meditation - this is at a high level. At the middle level - this is music, poetry, aromas, art, etc. The low level of this house is alcoholism, perversions, drug addiction, various kinds of poisoning. The complete scatter ...
However, we recall the keys to the sign of Libra, as well as Pluto: relationships and transformation at a deep level. What is it? A person receives the task: at a deep subconscious level to transform existing spiritual beliefs towards a qualitative increase in their level.
It should be noted that this task involves long periods of loneliness and solitude. That is, in this case, contacts with society should be minimized so as not to stray. A global goal is the task of creating an updated attitude to the world.
Retrograde planets
“Repetition is the mother of learning” - such a saying fully reflects the meaning of the concept of “retrograde”. Retrograde planets are not given to everyone - it is only 92% of the inhabitants of our planet.
The retrograde Pluto in Libra brings a certain universal experience to the unconscious personality. Combining Libra’s desire for balance and harmony with Pluto’s passion for possessing many achievements in the field of the unconscious, we get a unique mixture - an emotionally detached attitude to achievements. The most comprehensive answer to the question, what exactly can be done to combine the seemingly incompatible, the answer is received - transcendental meditation. It was this movement that began to spread widely during the passage of Pluto through the sign of Libra.
Thus, to go beyond through the harmonious perception of Libra - this is the retrograde Pluto in Libra.