The year is 2022, and everyone alive in the United States exists during one of the most significant cycles for a nation; a Pluto return. Depending on whom you talk to, the exact date of the return can differ. Technically, Pluto has been in Capricorn since 2008. However, when the colonized version of the United States was created on July
4th, 1776, Pluto was in 27 degrees Capricorn. On February 22nd, 2022, Pluto will be back in the sign of Capricorn at precisely 27 degrees. Transits are strongest within a zero-degree orb; therefore, I will focus on this date.
But what does it all mean, and why is this important? Let’s break it down. Pluto is our most distant planet. It takes around 250 years to cycle around the Sun, affecting the Earth more collectively than individuals. That’s why Pluto is excellent reading for generations since it can take decades to pass through a single sign.
When looking at the 27th degree in itself, the sum of this power number can be exchanged for 9 since 2+7=9. As the 27th degree becomes activated, Pluto’s energy will be in a state of conclusion. Coincidentally enough, 9 is a transitional number as it
is the last number of the single digits. Pairing this meaning with the sign of Capricorn emphasizes a much-needed new chapter, one where a higher vibrational existence is arriving. Since February 22nd, 2022, will be the exact day Pluto reaches the 27th degree, it is also safe to say 2 in itself has a powerful, meaningful presence. If 1
represents the masculine, assertive energy of independence, 2 serves as the opposite; feminine and natural receptive coexistence. Learning to work with others and create space for those voices that haven’t been heard could slowly become more significant desires for the new version of the country to come. After all, it takes a village to raise anything, especially after potential upheaval occurs.
Pluto itself represents themes such as transformation, power, re-birth, hidden strength, and undeniable truth. Sitting within the sign of Capricorn puts these ideas into a space of reputation, tradition, and pre-existing structure. Given the placement of Pluto orbiting within the second house, all of this energy revolves around values,
wealth, and possessions. Combining these elements could manifest as a massive transformational change to the United State’s economic structure. Additionally, with Pluto being retrograde at the time of the nation’s birth, it is also important to note that many of these influences primarily affect the internal re-structuring of the new country to come. Although still felt by the world at large, demolishing the United States internal structures must occur first; the nation’s soul, if you will.
However, with Pluto’s depth, it’s quite possible to go much deeper and dirtier than that. Pluto’s intense nature could uplift any hidden powers and intentions. This could mean that true accountability could be up for discussion given massive, unjust power dynamics coming to light. Ranging from world leaders to corporate CEOs, change in unfair systematic complexes could be desired by the people. Social injustice, environmental concerns, and crumbling infrastructure could continue to be topics of broad debate as they have been in recent years. As we feel Pluto’s limit breaching, we might feel its true depths as the question of tradition comes into play. American society must decide what our core values are again.
What is freedom? What is actually for the people? These might be questions we redefine and pursue to forge society into something that represents the modern population. Pluto is here to greet us with honesty and help us exist in power without ego. Reassessing the true importance of the nation’s health and its safety nets could be at stake.
Looking outside of the transit alone, future and current aspects are worth examining as well. For example, Mars and Venus dually conjuncting Pluto could enable friction to teeter between war and peace. American leaders might step up to decide not only the comforts and needs the nation deserves but also where to direct our energy as a country. Does conflict lead to ultimate peace, or will resisting the initial urge to strike be wiser?
Pluto trining the north node in Taurus heavily emphasizes the exit strategy of what the head of the dragon intended for the next two years; shedding the lies we keep telling ourselves. Tailing the south node in Scorpio for its revealing nature, Pluto’s welcoming aspect with the north node asks the nation to regard the material heart of everything around us while leaving facades behind. Although seeming abstract, concepts such as policies and monetary investments might be impacted. The north node is asking us to work with the conservative nature of Taurus as we grow into new ideations for caring about the physicality of our future’s longevity
Since 1950, Neptune has been sextile with Pluto and will continue to be until 2032. Although this aspect has been happening for a long time, it can give clues to traits continuing to carry forward generationally. Dreamy Neptune, with its mystical and psychic qualities, layers Pluto’s heavy weighted depth. Given the personality of this massive aspect, it might be safe to say there is one similarity among the masses despite many differences; spiritual connection. The divinity of this aspect speaks to the importance of breaking cyclical patterns. Yet, it grants a hopeful understanding many souls desire with their shared empathic connection.
In summary, we are now experiencing a transference from central patriarchal systems opening space for creative, divine feminine energy to enter. This long yet overdue process optimistically could lead antiquated ways to their rightful resting place and enhance levels of intergenerational empathy.