City Style and Living - Summer 2008 - (Page 11) ON 25TH JANUARY 2008 Pluto moved into Capricorn for the first time in 230 years. It’s currently retrograding back into Sagittarius and will return on November 26th 2008 to stay in Capricorn until 2024. Each time Pluto changes zodiac sign it defines an epoch of change both on a personal level and on the world stage. You’ve probably heard of astrological Pluto as the god of the underworld and ruler of invisibly powerful and regenerative forces. That sounds unsettling until we understand and accept that life is full of change often when its least expected. In astrology those changes are marked by the symbol and archetype of Pluto representing the Birth, Death and Rebirth cycle. As a modern parallel it’s similar to the rubbish recycling process where we continuously throw out old used material that returns later completely transformed into another more useful form. Pluto takes a part of our personality and slowly coerces it to recycle itself. Usually this is done by confronting us with the past and deeply buried issues which can be painful yet necessary to face. It can literally feel like we are dragged into the darkness of the souls depths to undergo an alchemical process, eventually returning us to the daylight to display that part of our personality in a more effective and self empowered way. The ego likes to habitually hold onto what it’s familiar with so a Pluto transit can be an excruciating experience until the ego learns to realise that a change would in fact be advantageous and starts to go with the flow. Once it lets go a new, wiser and stronger part of the self emerges, allowing for more power and control in understanding oneself and interacting with life. So the overall trick is to be aware of changes as they come and allow room for regeneration, safe in the understanding that something better is coming to replace it. Pluto’s entry into Capricorn also affects the world and society. The zodiac sign of Capricorn represents authority, responsibility, structure and boundaries through such things as governments, monarchies, religions and corporations. Capricornian traits include a conservative and traditional approach towards life yet it could also perceived as cold, gruff, dictatorial and unemotional. Capricorn PLUTO for you? in CAPRICORN What does this mean By JULiAN veNABLeS is also the sign of the father, aging and maturity, symbolised by the Goat. Pluto represents forces for change and power struggles, often exposing the darker side of something before changing it. Pluto is also the planet that represents tremendous power and wealth, used for good or ill. So by putting the two meanings of Capricorn and Pluto together, we can probably expect some of the following over the next 15 years: the fall and rise of empires, dictators and authority figures; more corporate control and trade monopolies creating extremes in wealth and poverty; further credit crunch and debt problems spiralling out of control in need of a new system; and in the world of health and science maybe a change in the understanding of the aging process and even a halting to old age. The power of governments and empires will be undergoing a similar transformation exposing the darker side of the government’s power and authoritative control then bringing about a change in the way they operate. This is currently reflected by the Chinese governments’ attitude towards Tibet, and the ruling military junta in Burma’s attitude towards its people. We can expect a major overhaul in politics and traditional structures including established religions and monarchies. Pluto’s trademark is evident in the death and complete removal of an outdated structure in favour of a brand new one. The traditional power of government will be replaced with the power of corporate and big business structure, which will also be going through a transformative stage. This is reflected by current stock market fluctuations and credit crises, mounting consumer debt, sub prime mortgage collapses and escalating inflation. Our world financial situation will require a necessary restructure and rearrangement of the existing mode by the end of 2008. Pluto is a slow moving generational planet that manipulates with a power that cannot be ignored or resisted. It can be used for better or for worse, bringing great power or deep corruption. Our leaders, monarchs and those in an authoritative position in society will be coming into the spotlight. How they lead us will be put into focus as society question what values they actually represent. Capricorn brings a strong influence to law astrology special and order and we might well experience draconian administration by governments in their attempt to maintain a cohesive structure. Recent examples of ‘Big Brother’ style surveillance mark the beginning of this phase. In your personal life observe how your ambitions and control issues are changing. To help spot which area of your personal chart Pluto maybe bringing change, find your sign below. Think how you’re going to transform your life over the next 15 years: Aries: Taking control of your career and professional ambitions. Power struggles with the boss. Taurus: A slow and steady change in your worldview and beliefs; moving abroad; a compulsion to keep learning. Gemini: The power of shared resources. Power struggles between yours and other values. All or nothing in money and resources. Cancer: A dominating relationship; Ambitious business partnerships. Enemies easily created through a need for control. Leo: Compulsions and obsessions to do with work and scheduling. Overworking yourself: look out for your health. Virgo: Powerful issues to do with children. All-or-nothing creativity and love affairs. A compulsive hobby or leisure activity. Libra: Deep issues raised about your home life and family. Power and control behind closed doors and in your domestic situation. Scorpio: Thinking with intensity and depth, understanding the power of your mind. Power struggles with siblings. Sagittarius: Compulsions around money, earnings and resources. Overwhelming urges to change your self esteem and self worth. A change in your values. Capricorn: The way you meet the world undergoes a powerful change; you feel forced to let your individuality take on a new ambitious direction. Aquarius: Clearing out all your unconscious garbage. A recycling process that goes on behind the scenes. Pisces: Powerful and influential friends and groups change your life plans and objectives. 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