Everyone’s favorite planet/not-really-a-planet, Pluto, has been in retrograde since May. It stationed direct on October 13th after a five-month retrograde. This leaves us with only four planets in retrograde for the rest of the year: Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter.
Pluto’s retrograde highlighted our psychological habits and forced us to learn to be more flexible. When Pluto is retrograde, it can expose areas of your life where you are trying to force things to work. Part of the lesson of a Pluto retrograde is to surrender to the universal current, take a step back, and see what happens when you cease to force something to change or be something you want it to be. This period was a time for internal work, facing difficult truths, and letting go of what no longer served you. Now, with Pluto direct, we are encouraged to take conscious, empowered action based on the insights we gained.
Pluto has been in the sign of Aquarius since March 23, 2023, and will remain in the sign until 2043. Pluto’s station in Aquarius emphasizes themes of groups, social change, and shared visions for the future. This is a time to solidify your contributions to the collective and align with your community’s long-term goals.
The period of Pluto in Aquarius is marked by fundamental changes in social organization, technology, equality, and civil rights, driven by the planet of death and rebirth. On a personal level, Pluto’s transit encourages you to shed things in your life that hold you back and redefine long-term goals, leading to a personal rebirth.
This transit invites you to transform toxic dynamics, unhealthy patterns, and outdated beliefs that no longer support your authentic self. Reflect on the relationships within your communities and the support you receive or offer. Use the wisdom gained from confronting past failures to rebuild stronger foundations and step into your personal power.
While Pluto lives in Aquarius, expect to see movements around collective action, humanitarian efforts, and the advancement of technology, as well as a critical reevaluation of how power is shared within groups. If you combine the possibilities of Pluto in Aquarius with the numerology for this year, the next couple of months could be a wild ride.
In numerology, 2025 carries the energy of the number nine (add 2+0+2+5). Nine in numerology represents the end of a cycle and preparation for a new one. For the last two years, we have collectively been dealing with issues in our current cycle that need to be resolved but have been ignored or put off. As we wind down this year, we are running out of time and no longer have the option of ignoring these problems. They are being brought to light to be identified and resolved, whether we like it or not.
Pluto in Aquarius can be a very transformative time for us, if we let it. We do not have to like or enjoy the changes, but fighting them doesn’t actually help us. Pluto is the planet named after a deity of death. We are all equal in death’s eyes and death will come for each of us at some point. You can’t argue with death or escape it, so ride the ride willingly.
As Pluto settles direct in Aquarius be prepared to discard outdated ways of thinking and structures that no longer serve you. You’ve learned a lot this year; now all you have to do is incorporate that experience into your being. This period also invites a deeper connection to your authentic self and a courageous embrace of your unique individuality. Let Pluto bring out your true self, so you can feel freer and find your true tribe.
Don’t resist the intense, but often necessary, transformations occurring both personally and collectively. It feels like we’re getting it from all sides right now. But we’ve got this!
Emily Guenther is a co-owner of The Broom Closet metaphysical shop. She is a Memphis native, professional tarot reader, ordained Pagan clergy, and dog mom.