Since May, Pluto has been retracing its steps through Aquarius, unearthing unfinished business around collective power, control, and transformation. Thankfully, Pluto will go direct again on October 14, and once it does, we might see some relief from some of the tense and distressing course of events as of late. Retrogrades are never just about the planet—they show us where we’ve been avoiding deep work. Pluto, in particular, drags up what we’d rather keep buried: toxic dynamics, hidden truths, debts we owe (emotional, financial, or karmic), and attachments that no longer serve.
As of now, Pluto is still in retrograde motion, making strong contacts with Mars, the Sun, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. This is not a quiet moment—it’s an excavation. Each sign will feel these forces differently, depending on what’s being lit up in their skies. Here’s how Pluto’s shadow work might show up for you now through October 14.
Aries (March 21 – April 19):
Mars, your ruler, is squaring Pluto retrograde—a direct clash between your willpower and the hidden forces that resist it. This can feel like pushing against walls of control, authority, or even your own subconscious fears. With Chiron retrograde also in Aries, old wounds resurface—times when you felt powerless or silenced.
The moon’s sextile to Mars helps you find an outlet. If you channel your intensity into purposeful action (fitness, strategy, creative building), you avoid letting it leak out as unnecessary conflict. Pluto retrograde is testing how you wield your strength—whether it’s reactionary or transformative.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20):
Your sign looks quiet on the surface, with no planets stationed in it, but Venus in Virgo is working overtime for you. The moon trines Venus today, soothing emotional turbulence and helping you keep your balance. But Pluto retrograde is stirring beneath the soil, asking you to evaluate your long-term goals, especially in career or reputation.
This is a check-in on whether you’ve been compromising too much for the sake of peace. Libran influence in the skies puts relationships in the spotlight; Pluto’s retrograde makes you ask: am I giving away too much power? Let your steady nature guide you—real value doesn’t crumble under scrutiny.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20):
Uranus retrograde in your sign is already shaking your foundation, and Mercury (your ruler) squaring Jupiter adds overstretch—overpromising, overextending, or speaking without all the facts. With Pluto retrograde pressing on the collective mind, you’re being pushed to clean up your narrative.
This is about choosing precision over noise. If you feel caught in a whirlwind of opinions, return to your core truth. Pluto wants you to strip away false layers of communication. Be transparent, even if it means admitting you don’t have all the answers.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22):
Your moon ruler is carrying heavy aspects: squaring Neptune, sextiling Mars, trining Venus, and squaring the Sun. You’re a sponge today—feeling everyone’s expectations, but also your own doubts. With Jupiter in your sign, expansion is possible, but Pluto retrograde pulls you inward, forcing you to consider where emotional debts weigh you down.
This can manifest as over-caretaking or guilt around what you owe others. The challenge is not to collapse under responsibility, but to restructure it. Pluto retrograde urges you to build healthier boundaries so you can nurture without depletion.
Leo (July 23 – August 22):
The Sun, your ruler, forms a trine to Pluto while also opposing Neptune and squaring the Moon. You’re caught between clarity and illusion, strength and uncertainty. Pluto retrograde invites you to confront your relationship with power—whether you cling to it, fear it, or project it onto others.
This is a chance to reinvent your leadership style. You don’t need flawless control; you need authenticity. By owning both your light and your shadows, you command respect. This retrograde teaches you that true authority isn’t about domination, but about resilience.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22):
Venus is here in your sign, giving you magnetism and grace, but Mercury’s square to Jupiter warns of spreading yourself thin. You may feel compelled to take on too much, especially in service to others. Pluto retrograde presses you to examine your routines—are they empowering, or have they become chains?
Simplification is your keyword. By pruning away excess obligations, you reclaim your time and energy. Pluto’s influence reminds you that transformation doesn’t always look dramatic—sometimes it’s just saying “no” and meaning it.
Libra (September 23 – October 22):
The Sun and Mercury are traveling through your sign, putting the spotlight directly on you. The Moon’s trine to Venus helps you find your footing in relationships, but Pluto retrograde is whispering in the background. Old dynamics of control or imbalance in partnerships may resurface now.
This isn’t a punishment—it’s a mirror. Pluto asks whether you’ve been too accommodating or whether your charm has become a mask. Between now and October 14, honesty is your best ally. Be clear about your needs, even if it disrupts harmony temporarily.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21):
With both Mars and Pluto as your rulers, this retrograde feels personal. Mars squaring Pluto adds tension—you may feel like you’re being forced to fight battles you didn’t choose. Yet the Sun’s trine to Pluto shows a breakthrough is possible if you face the storm head-on.
This is deep shadow work. Pluto retrograde is asking you to notice where you’re gripping too tightly, especially in group dynamics or shared projects. Transformation comes when you release control and trust your inner power, rather than enforcing it externally.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21):
Jupiter, your ruler, squares Mercury but also trines Saturn, giving you both challenge and stability. Pluto retrograde focuses you on your values—are your ideals sustainable, or have you been chasing growth without grounding?
This is a moment to refine your vision. Instead of scattering your energy, align it with structures that endure. Pluto retrograde reminds you that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the presence of meaningful purpose.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19):
With the Moon in your sign, your emotions are front and center. Saturn, your ruler, is retrograde but strongly aspected to Pluto. This highlights the structures of your life: commitments, career, responsibilities. Pluto retrograde is testing the foundation—if something is cracked, it will show now.
This is not collapse—it’s renovation. You’re being asked to strip away the outdated and rebuild with integrity. Take this time to prune obligations that don’t align with your long-term vision. Strength isn’t holding everything—it’s knowing what to let go.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18):
Pluto retrograde is happening in your sign, and that makes this period monumental for you. With Uranus, your ruler, harmonizing with Pluto, you’re in the middle of a slow but profound reinvention. Identity shifts are possible—this is about releasing an old version of yourself.
It may feel destabilizing, but remember: transformation here is evolutionary, not destructive. Pluto asks you to shed outdated skins so you can step into your authentic role within the collective. The spotlight is on how you use your power and voice.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20):
Saturn and Neptune both retrograde in your sign put you in a heavy contemplative space. With Pluto retrograde also active, hidden truths in friendships or group circles may surface. The Sun opposing Neptune can cloud your judgment—beware of rose-colored glasses.
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This is a time to ground your spirituality in reality. Pluto wants you to release illusions and face uncomfortable truths. By doing so, you’ll find deeper strength in your sensitivity. Transformation comes not from escape, but from presence.
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