Pluto – along with Saturn – is the most dreaded planet in astrology. In fact, Pluto is often considered even more fearsome than Saturn.

With Saturn, at least you know where you stand. You may not like the lesson, but you can do something about it. Saturn’s challenges require hard work, but they’re never impossible. Pluto, however, is a different story. When Pluto comes into play, we’re completely out of our depth.

If the visible planets – from the Sun to Saturn – are within our reach, the invisible planets – Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto – operate beyond our control.

The biggest mistake we can make in astrology is to believe there’s nothing we can do about the personal planets, missing out on chances for growth and self-actualization.

OR, to think we can control the outer planets – setting ourselves up for unnecessary heartache, delays, and difficulties.

We can’t control Pluto. Pluto always wins. In fact, the more power we think we have, the tougher the lesson if we try to resist.

Yes, Pluto is about power, but not personal power. Pluto is the life force itself – and if you go against what the universe wants, who do you think is going to win that battle?

True Pluto power lies in constant transformation. In relentless change. When we cling to the past, Pluto shows no mercy. When we refuse to let go, Pluto will force our hand. Whatever it takes, Pluto ensures that life energy keeps moving.

Writing about Pluto is challenging. As astrologers, we want to offer “secrets” or tips to help people handle tough transits. But any attempt to outsmart Pluto is bound to backfire.

That’s why the first thing to consider when dealing with Pluto is…

Trust

When, despite your best efforts, things go wrong—when life knocks you down and you realize that sheer willpower isn’t enough – the answer isn’t to fight harder, but to let go and trust that the universe has a bigger plan.

Of course, that’s easier said than done. When tragedy strikes, seeing any silver lining can feel impossible.

Yet in the darkest moments, when nothing seems to make sense, that’s exactly when trust matters most.

But there’s a fine line between trust and…

Truth

Trusting that the Universe has a better plan for you doesn’t mean giving up or blindly accepting things as they are. It doesn’t mean you should stop questioning “reality.”

Pluto keeps digging until there’s nothing left to uncover – and asks us to do the same. If you accept everything at face value, or let others or circumstances manipulate you, Pluto will strike as an unexpected event you’ll call fate. Thankfully, Pluto always leaves traces.

If you’ve read my previous article about Saturn, you might remember the story I shared from a Berlin art gallery. I attended an exhibition called “One on One,” where visitors experienced each artwork alone – just one person at a time per room.

There was one room with a particularly long queue. I waited for more than half an hour. When my turn finally came, I hung the “don’t disturb” sign on the door and stepped inside.

The space was enormous – almost as large as a small stadium. It was mostly empty, except for some sand, a few plastic palm trees, and a couple of grass dunes.

A beach theme. I said to myself, “this is it?” “it’s quite pretty, but where is the art?”.

Then I wondered if I simply wasn’t “art aware” enough to get the deeper meaning. I almost gave up and headed for the door. I’d noticed that most people before me spent less than a minute inside.

But just before leaving, I decided to give it one more try and walked around the room. I felt a bit guilty, knowing there was a line outside, but I did it anyway.

As I wandered through the sand and reached the far side of the room, I came upon a beachgrass dune.

Looking behind it, I was completely shocked: hidden from view were three (plastic) dead bodies, decomposing amidst the peaceful scenery. It was a jarring sight.

I was profoundly disturbed. Who would have thought? Suddenly, I understood what the “art” was about – and the kinds of uncomfortable questions it was meant to raise.

The truth Pluto seeks is always uncomfortable. But if you want to live in reality – and not in a movie – you have to keep searching. You have to keep digging, even when others think you’re crazy.

You might have to question your own sanity and dig even deeper, because there is always something hidden from view.

And even if the truth is disturbing, it’s still part of reality. Unless we find and embrace that truth, we’ll always be living in a half-reality.

Transformation

Pluto doesn’t bring crises or insurmountable problems just to make us suffer. Its role is to keep the engine of the universe running, clearing out whatever can no longer sustain life.

And that means everything – from outdated values, false beliefs, and redundant thought patterns to dirty sheets, cluttered closets, and yes, even decomposing bodies.

But beyond the material, beneath the outdated and decaying layers, there is life. There is pure energy. And energy can never be destroyed. This is the essence of Pluto.

Pluto doesn’t destroy life – it can’t. It only eliminates what’s stagnating, what can no longer support growth. The process of shedding old skin and letting go of what’s no longer needed is what we call “trans-formation.”

Pluto doesn’t bring endings. Like the white flag in the Tarot Death card, Pluto signals new beginnings – beginnings that are better suited to sustain life.

This is part II of the Saturn-Pluto saga. Learn more about Saturn here: Saturn – Rings, Rules, Responsibility

Read about Pluto’s transit in Aquarius 2023-2044

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