📼 REWIND. REVIEW. RESET: PLUTO’S RETROGRADE IN AQUARIUS! ♒️

PLUTO IS IN RETROGRADE? OH MY!

 TWELEVE GEMS ASTRO CO.
 Christie Rhuems-Kotzman 

Power, Purging, and the Art of Personal Alchemy

Pluto doesn't do subtle. And when it goes retrograde, neither do the effects—only now, they arise from within. Pluto retrograde isn't about chaos erupting externally; it's about the quiet, undeniable pull to transform from the inside out.

From May 2 to October 11, 2025, Pluto will be retrograde in early degrees of Aquarius, slipping briefly back into Capricorn in early September. This retrograde serves as a bridge between eras, especially as Pluto slowly transitions from the old guard of Capricorn (2008–2023) into the revolutionary waters of Aquarius (2023–2044).

So yes—Pluto is in retrograde... again. But rather than fear it, let's unpack what this moment actually means for us.

💀 Pluto 101: The Underworld Planet

Pluto, astrologically speaking, rules death, rebirth, power, control, profound transformation, and all things buried beneath the surface. It's the alchemist of the solar system—turning lead into gold, pain into wisdom, endings into beginnings.

In its retrograde phase, Pluto doesn't abandon those themes. It intensifies them, but it does so by turning the mirror inward. While direct Pluto initiates external changes (think: breakdowns in systems, power struggles, secrets exposed), Pluto retrograde asks:

🔍 “Where am I still holding on to power I no longer need?
💔 What outdated patterns am I afraid to release?
🌱 Am I ready to become someone new?”

♇ Pluto in Aquarius: Collective Awakening Meets Personal Reckoning

Aquarius energy is visionary, future-focused, and often detached—but Pluto doesn't do detached. It wants depth. It wants the truth. And during this retrograde, it presses us to question our identity within the collective:

  • Are you still playing small to fit in?

  • Is your authenticity being buried for the sake of belonging?

  • What power do you give away to technology, groups, or ideologies?

This is a prime time to untangle from inherited programming, especially around conformity, shame, or fear of standing out. Remember: Aquarius is the rebel, and Pluto is the renewer. Together, they challenge us to dismantle the inner blocks that prevent real liberation.

🛠 What to Expect During Pluto Retrograde

This isn't Mercury retrograde. There won't necessarily be tech glitches or communication mishaps. Pluto moves slowly—and so do its lessons. Expect subtle, persistent themes like:

  • Shadow work bubbling up through dreams, triggers, or old memories

  • Emotional detox—purging what you've outgrown (sometimes dramatically)

  • Power dynamics resurfacing in personal or professional relationships

  • A call to reclaim your inner authority

And remember, transformation isn't always loud. Sometimes it's just you, sitting with the truth, and choosing to respond differently this time.

🧪 Pluto Rx Journal Prompts

To support your inner work during this retrograde, try journaling around the following:

  1. What am I afraid to let go of, even though I know it's time?

  2. Where do I give my power away (to people, institutions, memories)?

  3. How have I changed since Pluto last went retrograde (May–October 2024)?

  4. What truth about myself am I now ready to embody?

🔮 Closing Thoughts: Don't Fear the Underworld

Pluto retrograde isn't a punishment. It's a sacred invitation to descend, retrieve your lost parts, and return stronger, wiser, and more whole. This isn't about fixing yourself—it's about unearthing what's already powerful within you.

So if things feel intense, if the shadows feel close, take heart. You're in the forge. Trust the burn. There's gold on the other side.

📣 Bonus Tip: Check your natal chart—Pluto retrograde will activate the house that contains late Capricorn and early Aquarius. That's the life area undergoing deep reconstruction. If you need help interpreting it, consider booking a reading or check out my upcoming Pluto Rx mini-course! (More on that to come)

A quick overview of how it may appear to you; be sure to check your sun sign and rising sign!



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