Retrograde Planets Part 1 - Pluto

Retrograde Planets (Part 1)– Rather than try to get through all the retrogrades in one post, I’m separating it into 4 shorter articles – one for each planet retrograde – so things are a little easier to manage! I’ll give at least a day between postings so you can sit with one planet’s influence before you dive into the next one! Thank you to those of you that ask for this information. My sincere hope is that you find it helpful. Let’s dive in!

First-, 3 of the 4 planets going retrograde within the next week are “outer” planets, so they will bring a subtler energy than “inner” planet retrogrades (Venus will be the inner planet in retrograde). Outer planets have more of an effect on broader patterns in our lives overall, while inner planets (like Venus) have a more direct effect on specific areas of our lives at the time of retrograde.

Pluto – transformational energy. Pluto retrograde is from 4/25/2020 to 10/4/2020 – so it has already stationed retrograde in Capricorn. The general focus of Pluto in Capricorn is business; and it’s an outer planet so it is about patterns of business in our lives in a broader sense. With the transformational energy of this planet, now is the time for us to look at not just how we go about business in our own lives, but also about how business IN GENERAL affects the world. For example, people are questioning the process of the PPP for aiding small businesses, questioning the way banks do business, and scrutinizing what and how we are being told things by the government in unprecedented ways. The transformation that Pluto brings can only happen when we look at the shadowy issues we would rather ignore.

As individuals, Pluto intensifies and amplifies energy for us. We may feel a little stuck in areas of ambition and organization, so if you haven’t done all the “pandemic” cleaning and learning that is posted all over social media, just blame Pluto retro! Pluto helps bring about cathartic changes as it helps us discover shadowy issues that we might rather ignore. These won’t be epiphanies or “a-ha” moments. This is a long retrograde (almost 6 months) so the shifts will be subtler- -a realization over time that we don’t need the unhealthy attachments we have to people, things, ideas, etc.  You may feel as if you are resisting change – but this is illusion. As we move deeper into the retrograde, you will begin to see the subtle shifts and you are reaping what you have sown. By the end of Pluto retrograde, you may see that subtle, but profound, changes have occurred in your life.

Get ready and be ready for expansion and the transformation that comes with letting go of old patterns. Pluto retrograde is a great time to work self-empowerment, breaking old habits, and letting go of old ideas and ideals that don’t feel like they are working for you anymore.
The next post will add Saturn retrograde energies to the mix! I look forward to reading your comments and answering any questions! My resources include Chani Nicholas, Refinery29, Astrology King, Café Astrology. Image by 272447 from Pixabay.j As always, it is my honor and pleasure to put together these posts. Blessings ~Eva

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