Audrey Hepburn

Chapter 11. Pluto in Your Chart

Astrologically speaking, the planet Pluto is a symbol of what the ancients used to call the "secret parts," including reproductive and elimination systems. Pluto is the force of cleansing. Are we talking about taking a bath or an enema? Are we washing our hands or confessing our sins? There are physical cleansings such as a juice fast which can be spiritual cleansings as well. There is therapy combined with meditation.

Pluto is the death goddess and ultimate controller of unseen, forbidden and underworld forces. Words that are rooted in Pluto such as plutonium (a deadly radioactive poison) and plutocracy (the secret rule of the wealthy class) leave little trace and yet tell much to those who seek. Pluto represents trust and violation of trust, control, obsessions and power struggles. Pluto is the force of intense transformation, so make the most of it. Analyze your situation and deal with deep psychological and political sludge.

Much fate is associated with Pluto, not many choices. When Pluto reaches out to touch you, you must restructure your self and your life, or Plutonian fates may give you a terminal nudge. Pluto is also the force of technical manipulations. In addition, Pluto represents "living hell" stories, second chances, rising up from the ashes and resurrections.

Pluto in Cancer

EMOTIONAL CLEANSING

SENSES TRANSFORMATIONS

You're also part of a generation that has an extra intense need for physical and emotional security. The hell of it is that domestic tranquillity has probably eluded you. Until you free yourself from obsessions concerning careful control and rigid family structure, your domestic life can be a living hell. Put another way; it was your fate to see the traditional family go to pot. You're living in the aftermath of the sexual revolution. Loosen up. Relax.

TIPS: Once you cultivate a live and let live attitude, your emotional life will improve considerably. Establish a sanctuary in your home. Periodic retreats will recharge, and revitalize you.

Perhaps the greatest gift that you have given the world is your own genetic material in the form of children, who are exceptional. Instead of giving them the form of support that is socially expected, give them what they need to fulfill their destiny. When you get into therapy or analysis, a good place to start would be your mother issues.