Calista Flockhart

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 Virgo

HELPFUL CLEANSING

TEACHES OR HEALS TRANSFORMATIONS

You're also part of a Pluto generation that is destined to deal with radical transformation on the job and in everyday routines and with health care. You have some unusual ideas about health, healing and nutrition. Politically speaking, you may champion practical reforms such as the advancement of Libertarianism.

Once you're truly committed to a project, the service and support you offer are tremendous. You may not often be the first person to think of a new idea, but you can be the first to implement one. At times, you are particular to the point of obsessive perfectionism. Then, if your needs aren't met, you can be devastatingly critical.

TIPS: Deal with important rituals on a daily basis. Have one arena in your life where you can work to establish perfect order. When all seems lost, learn new skills. When you get into therapy or analysis, a good place to start would be your health issues.

Pluto Opposite Chiron

CLEANSING CHALLENGES MENTORING

NEEDS DELIBERATE COACHING

If you want to change your deepest, darkest complexes, you must first acknowledge and accept them. Create a place for sexual healing.