Pluto in the 10th House - Executive Power

Pluto in House Ten

Pluto in the 10th House Overview:

In the 10th house, Pluto symbolizes a potential obsession or preoccupation with power, prestige and success. Individuals with Pluto in the 10th house are bound to harbor a conscious lust for control and influence through their career. They are likely to possess substantial drive that can take them far up the ladder of society. The reputations they earn are likely to center around being commanding and formidable. People with this placement may be prone to intimidation tactics and bullying in order to get their way.

Clashes with superiors and subordinates are probable which can either resolve in their favor or contribute to their downfall. People with Pluto in the 10th house may often harbor a seemingly remorseless dog-eat-dog mentality. Their competitive instincts compel them to “get” their opponents before they get them. Moreover, they respect powerful people and they expect to be respected when they have attained power of their own. Here is a look at Pluto in the 10th house and what it means as both a natal chart placement and transit.

Pluto in the 10th House key Traits:

career ambition
shrewd judgment
power player
executive ability
ruthlessness
intolerance
despises weakness
enterprising
cunning
preemptive
magnetism
decisiveness

The 10th House:

The 10th house represents the area of career and reputation in one’s life. It is also called the “Midheaven” and “Medium Coeli” and encompasses our ambitious aim and goal in life and what we are working hard to attain in life on a material level. It also governs the nature of how others perceive us in terms of our public image. The level of professionalism and career drive we possess is also highlighted here. People who are not particularly driven to rise up the ranks or attain status and influence are bound to have a weaker or afflicted 10th house. A lot of planetary energy in the 10th house however, can indicate someone who possesses significant willpower and drive that is directed in the area of their career and achievement.

The Planet Pluto:

In astrology, Pluto is the planet of death, and regeneration. It is associated with violence and revenge but also power and healing and also penetrating insight. Pluto is transformative and brings about a metamorphosis that is necessary for survival, overcoming and moving past deep tragedy and painful emotions. Pluto is intense but introspective. It calls for solitude and secrecy and conceals its weakness and vulnerability from those who would exploit it. Pluto possesses martial energy like Mars, but much of it is sublimated into less overt and public ways. It operates in a more clandestine manner cloaked in darkness from which it can observe but not be observed. Pluto desires to wield power and control but unlike Aries, it is more subtle and psychological in how it goes about attaining it.

Pluto in the 10th House Natal:

Having Pluto in the 10th house of the birth chart is a placement that signifies a drive for power and control through the realm of career. These persons are driven to rise through the ranks on whatever career path or trajectory they undertake. They may push to ascend to positions where they can exercise control and executive decision making powers. On the other hand, Pluto in the 10th house can also instill an interest in professions of a more macabre nature like being a mortician or butcher. Careers in forensics, surgery, the military and also defense and accident attorneys are all potentially appealing to those with this Pluto placement. Pluto engenders an interest in professions that involve an element of investigation and deconstruction. As psychologists, these individuals may do especially well.

They possess powers of intuition that can be parlayed into lucrative professions that call for an understanding of the primal inner workings of the mind. Additionally, people with this placement can do well in competitive environments. Pluto can lend sharp instincts along with a ruthless determination to outpace and crush adversaries and competitors. Many of the characteristics associated with successful leaders such as focus, persistence and unrelenting ambition, are things that these individuals are likely to possess in spades. In the course of their career path, there are likely to be power struggles and clashes with individuals who hold higher status or authority. Professional disasters may occur, but they are able to rebuild and recover from almost any career setback that derails them.

Indeed, people with Pluto in the 10th house are bound to undergo at least one professional restart or rebirth. Whether out of necessity or personal choice, they may decide to define their career and venture down a different path. Additionally, they are prone to taking the path of least resistance. They embrace the challenges of certain pathways to success as part of the process of toughening themselves and cultivating valuable experience and grit. Furthermore, the things they experience within their professional life are likely to have a transformative effect on them. They absorb more of the subconscious insights that come from failures and catastrophes.

These things tend to make them stronger and even more determined to succeed rather than give up and admit defeat. Ultimately, they seek to feel in control over their professional destiny and oftentimes, these persons will seek to go into business for themselves rather than work for someone else or under the umbrella of some organization that they do not own or control. They have a strong potential for becoming bosses and managers and as such, they can be very capable but also domineering. When it comes to success and achievement, they can be utterly obsessed and hell bent on accomplishing their mission. They may have contempt for those who make excuses or show signs of weakness and incompetence.

With regards to public image and reputation, Pluto in the 10th house may signify someone who can instill fear. They may develop a reputation for being difficult to work with or for and potentially rack up a number of professional rivalries. At the same time, they can be quite adept at manipulating and managing people’s perceptions of them. As part of their path to success, they are likely to take an interest in the art of persuasion and the art of war as tools for getting what they want out of life. These individuals have little qualms about doing what is necessary to protect and consolidate their power and status. Whatever they manage to accomplish, they are not inclined to give up easily. Their greatest fears are likely to center around their careers and livelihood.

Naturally, they take strategic measures to protect the security of their standing and position. When they are insecure or the stability of their career is put into question, they can become confrontational and domineering. They may contend with paranoia about others coming and trying to supplant or sabotage what they have worked hard to achieve. People who have Pluto in the 10th house can be especially good at doing research and digging up dirt about their enemies and competitors. This ability can also lend itself to careers as journalists and detectives. When it comes to their responsibilities, they may undertake them with exceeding dedication and passion. There’s a strong sense of conviction and drive behind whatever professional endeavor they devote themselves to.

Pluto in the 10th House Transit:

When Pluto transits the 10th house, it suggests a heightened preoccupation with career preeminence. Whether upfront or behind the scenes, this period can signal a time to make power moves and acquire more power and control in the public realm. At this time, Pluto confers a greater drive to attain what we are after as a professional. It can make us more uncompromising and willing to demand what we think we are worth. Pluto makes us less willing to feign meekness or be subservient to others.

Brute force however, is not likely to be the preferred approach of doing anything. Manipulation and psychological warfare are the more desirable tools for success. Moreover, Pluto in the 10th house can bring an element of danger to our career path. It may draw us towards professions that bring us in close contact with eminent threats such as correction officers, the military or mining. We may also gravitate to macabre careers as morticians and life insurance sales people.

Pluto in the 10th house in Each Zodiac Sign:

Pluto in the 10th house in Aries – in the sign of aries, Pluto in house 10 constitutes an element of eagerness and bravery directed towards the sphere of career and reputation. These individuals may be attracted to dangerous lines of work or professions that are very competitive in nature. They have the capacity to acquire power and prestige because of the ambitious risks they are willing to take for the sake of high rewards. Within their field of profession, they are likely to stand out as originals or pioneers.

Pluto in the 10th house in Taurus – in the sign of taurus, Pluto in the 10th house is a configuration representing a stable path to professional success. These individuals possess tremendous drive and staying power. Although they possess tremendous poise and clear mindedness, they have the capacity to become very dangerous when they are threatened or provoked. Whatever their professional goal or ambition is, they plow ahead with unrelenting determination and persistence. They are bound to succeed in the long run over time thanks to the shrewd and calculating steps they take.

Pluto in the 10th house in Gemini – under this placement, the power of speech will serve these individuals well in the public world. This configuration manifests an individual who is able to quickly grasp and utilize information. They’re likely to change careers or juggle more than one at a time. They can be very proficient at a wide number of things. Communication skills will be a highlight in their public life or career and may allow them to move up the ladder expeditiously. They have the power to manipulate their public image which can be complex and multifaceted.

Pluto in the 10th house in Cancer – in the sign of cancer, Pluto in the 10th house represents a strong drive for security that motivates career ambition. Moreover these individuals are not particularly interested in being very visible in the public sphere and instead prefer to work behind the scenes as much as possible. They can be very shrewd entrepreneurs and business people and may acquire substantial success thanks to their powerful instinct and psychological acumen. Their ability to read people can be an asset in business and also careers in psychology and real estate.

Pluto in the 10th house in Leo – in the sign of leo, Pluto in house 10 manifests the potential for careers in show business or professions that are otherwise very public. These individuals enjoy being in the spotlight and in the executive see as a professional. They are very proud of what they do and can be very forceful and bold and how they conduct themselves. The reputations are likely to be

Pluto in the 10th house in Virgo – in the sign of virgo, Pluto in the 10th house signifies potential career paths in medicine, health and nutrition. Under this placement there may be an inherent interest and ability for healing others professionally through therapy or some type of medical practice. As a professional, these individuals are very attentive and perfectionist about what they do. They may have to deal with an element of danger such as hazard pay and malpractice lawsuits.

Pluto in the 10th house in Libra – under this placement there is the potential for careers as injury lawyers and labor union representatives. Professionally, these individuals are compelled to go into fields where they can operate as an advocate and facilitator on behalf of others. Moreover, they are inclined to cultivate positive and respected reputations within their fields. They work well with others and display effective interpersonal skills that allow them to arbitrate disputes and navigate difficult corporate problems.

Pluto in the 10th house in Scorpio – under this placement, the field of psychology is likely an appealing career choice. These individuals possess special insight of a psychological nature that can make them excellent in positions of analysis and investigation. They may also gravitate to more dangerous and rugged types of careers that require inner strength and resolve. Throughout the course of their professional life they will likely reinvent themselves and conquer more than one professional field.

Pluto in the 10th house in Sagittarius – in the sign of sagittarius, Pluto in house 10 signifies the potential for careers involving travel and higher education. The professions that these individuals find themselves in can take them abroad to foreign places that involve some degree of danger. Such examples are the military and humanitarian missions to rescue and provide aid to impoverished and war-torn peoples of different nations. Moreover they can be drawn into political careers where they can implements policies centered around their worldviews and philosophies

Pluto in the 10th house in Capricorn – in the sign of capricorn, Pluto in the 10th house manifests as a strong drive to succeed and acquire high position and power. These individuals possess a knack for leadership and operating within structured environments. They are no nonsense in their approach and can be incredibly self-disciplined and capable of engineering and overseeing complicated operations. They are comfortable wielding control and tend to display good judgments and a mature attitude about responsibility and integrity.

Pluto in the 10th house in Aquarius – under this placement, it is likely these individuals can Garner a reputation for being difficult in certain ways. They will likely be compelled to build careers around entrepreneurship that allow them to be their own boss and operate independently. Their career paths are bound to be unconventional and unusual in some way. Their path to success may come through invention or passionate dedication to a craft or discipline that they are obsessed with.

Pluto in the 10th house in Pisces – in the sign of pisces, Pluto and house 10 signifies the capacity for success in careers that make use of their powerful and imaginative minds. These individuals may gravitate to careers as writers and artists. They are chameleon-like in their ability to shift and transition into roles. They have a special ability for changing their perspective and adopting whatever tact is necessary to get what they want.

Pluto in the 10th House Celebrities:

Kim Kardashian (October 21st, 1980) Pluto in the 10th house in Libra
Ariana Grande (June 26th, 1993) Pluto in the 10th house in Scorpio
Tom Cruise (July 3rd, 1962) Pluto in the 10th house in Virgo
Vladimir Putin (October 7th, 1952) Pluto in the 10th house in Leo
Eminem (October 17th, 1972) Pluto in the 10th house in Libra
Prince (musician) (June 7th, 1958) Pluto in the 10th house in Leo
Cristiano Ronaldo (February 5, 1985) Pluto in the 10th house in Scorpio
Paris Hilton (February 17th, 1981) Pluto in the 10th house in Libra
Jim Carrey (January 17th, 1962) Pluto in the 10th house in Virgo
Mila Kunis (August 14th, 1983) Pluto in the 10th house in Libra
Björk (November 21, 1965) Pluto in the 10th house in Virgo
Zac Efron (October 18th, 1987) Pluto in the 10th house in Scorpio
Vanessa Paradis (December 22nd, 1972) Pluto in the 10th house in Libra
Alain Delon (November 8th, 1935) Pluto in the 10th house in cancer
Pablo Picasso (October 25th, 1881) Pluto in the 10th house in Taurus

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Jetta Moon is an artist, writer and astrology blogger with a passion for creativity and psychology. He is also an enthusiast of MBTI theory and loves to research and write about what he learns. Jetta's background in creative writing has helped develop a unique and insightful perspective on the zodiac, which he shares with readers of this blog.