In astrology, retrogrades are periods that often feel like cosmic time warps, offering us an opportunity to revisit and resolve unfinished business from our past.
As we look towards the 2024 Pluto retrograde, it’s important to recognize that its influence extends beyond personal growth; it affects us all on a collective level.
How Will Pluto Retrograde Affect You?
Pluto's retrograde motion tends to deepen our introspective journey and intensifies our focus on transformation and rebirth.
Each zodiac sign will experience this phase differently, influenced by their Sun and Ascendant signs. Here’s what you might expect:
Aries
As Pluto retrogrades through your 11th house of communal ideals and social aspirations, Aries, you are invited to rethink what you hope to achieve for the world.
This period might reveal that not everyone shares your vision, but it will also underscore the importance and potential impact of your ideas.
On September 1, when Pluto shifts back into your 10th house of authority and career, prepare for possible power struggles and a mix of victories and defeats that may tug at your emotions.
This will be a critical time to reconcile with the aspects of your career you cannot change and seize control over those you can, enhancing your professional growth and personal authority.
Taurus
For Taurus, Pluto's retrograde starts in your 10th house of authority, career, and power. This transit could put a pause on some of your professional endeavors, prompting you to clarify your true career objectives.
While public recognition might wane, you may find significant growth on a personal and internal level, which can be even more rewarding.
As Pluto moves back into your 9th house of philosophy and education on September 1, you’ll confront old beliefs and educational paths that no longer align with who you are today.
This shift encourages the release of outdated viewpoints and could lead to breakthroughs in understanding complex topics that have previously eluded you, marking a profound period of intellectual expansion and personal evolution.
Gemini
Gemini will experience Pluto's retrograde in the 9th house of philosophy, wisdom, and adventure, prompting a profound reassessment of your beliefs and long-held perspectives.
This transit encourages you to solidify your commitment to certain ideologies, potentially embedding these beliefs deeper into your psyche.
On September 1, as Pluto reenters your 8th house of investments and shared resources, you may face lingering financial obligations or emotional entanglements that need resolution.
The final months of Pluto in this transformative house might compel you to sever the last ties to burdensome connections, empowering you to move forward free from past encumbrances.
Cancer
As Pluto begins its retrograde in your eighth house of intimacy, death, and rebirth, Cancer, you are encouraged to reflect deeply on recent commitments and possibly revisit decisions involving letting go or further strengthening bonds.
This period is about internalizing and understanding the depths of your commitments, transforming how you engage in close relationships.
On September 1, when Pluto shifts back into your seventh house of relationships, you might find that old patterns and dynamics resurface, challenging you to view them through a new lens.
This phase offers a pivotal chance to rethink these interactions fundamentally and, by the end of the retrograde, you may find yourself ready to conclusively move on from relationships that no longer serve your growth, having gleaned all possible lessons.
Leo
For Leo, the Pluto retrograde starting in your seventh house of relationships exposes the underlying issues within your personal connections.
This introspective time could significantly alter your perception of these relationships, particularly in light of any recent upheavals.
After transitioning back to your sixth house of work and health on September 1, Pluto may reignite latent issues in your daily routines and unresolved health matters.
This period calls for a critical reassessment of your lifestyle habits and health regimen. By the conclusion of this retrograde, you're positioned to abandon detrimental habits, embrace a healthier, more balanced daily life.
Virgo
Virgo experiences Pluto retrograde in the sixth house of work and daily routines, prompting a thorough reevaluation of recent lifestyle adjustments.
This is an excellent time to discern which habits are beneficial and which are counterproductive, enabling you to realign your daily practices accordingly.
As Pluto moves back into your fifth house of joy and creativity on September 1, it revitalizes projects that have yet to be fully actualized. This shift provides you with the impetus to complete these creative endeavors.
By the end of this retrograde, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your projects to the world, accepting both their successes and imperfections.
Libra
As Pluto goes retrograde in your fifth house of love and expression, Libra, you're prompted to deeply examine your romantic relationships, personal desires, and leisure activities.
This introspective phase might lead you to pull back from certain hobbies or romantic interests to understand your attractions and affections truly.
When Pluto shifts back into your fourth house of family and domestic responsibilities on September 1, you may face emerging issues within your home life.
These could manifest as significant changes such as moving houses, redefining relationships with family members, or finally settling into the home life you've envisioned.
This period is about reconciling with past domestic conflicts and embracing the changes necessary to create a nurturing home environment.
Scorpio
For Scorpio, the retrograde movement of Pluto through your fourth house prompts a profound internal review of recent shifts in your home and family life.
This is a time to plant new seeds for emotional growth and reassess how you nurture those within your private life.
As Pluto returns to your third house of communication and daily interactions on September 1, you may encounter unresolved issues in how you communicate with friends, siblings, and neighbors.
This transition provides an opportunity to assert yourself, share your true thoughts, or perhaps conclude discussions that need closure, enhancing your relationships and communication strategies moving forward.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius experiences Pluto retrograde in the third house of communication, prompting a reevaluation of recent conversations and educational pursuits.
This period may bring pivotal insights that enhance your spiritual and intellectual understanding, deepening your knowledge and perspectives.
On September 1, when Pluto re-enters your second house of finances, unresolved issues surrounding money management may surface.
This phase challenges you to reconsider your values and the way you handle your resources. It's a crucial time to recognize that your self-worth isn't determined by your financial status but by what you truly value and prioritize in life.
Capricorn
As Pluto begins its retrograde in your second house of money and material possessions, Capricorn, you may find yourself questioning your financial strategies and what you truly value.
This period could highlight whether you are overspending or overly frugal, prompting a reassessment of your approach to money management.
On September 1, when Pluto re-enters your sign and your first house of self, it might resurrect aspects of your personality that you thought you had moved past.
This phase provides an opportunity to integrate who you were with who you are becoming, acknowledging that your past forms a part of you but does not dictate your future.
As you reconcile with your former self, take pride in your evolution and the strides you've made in personal growth.
Aquarius
For Aquarius, Pluto’s retrograde starting in your first house of self ushers in a significant period of self-reflection.
You'll delve into questions about your identity, your values, and the impact you have on others. This introspective journey might prompt you to adjust how you exert influence and present yourself to the world.
As Pluto moves back into Capricorn and your 12th house of spirituality on September 1, this inward journey continues, potentially unveiling hidden aspects of your psyche and forgotten memories.
This transit can surface repressed truths and unhealed wounds, offering you a chance to confront and heal them.
The 12th house's association with endings also means you could permanently move away from destructive behaviors or relationships that no longer serve you.
Pisces
With Pluto retrograding through your 12th house of spirituality and the subconscious, Pisces, you are likely to experience an expansion in your psychic awareness.
This period might reveal crucial truths that have been obscured, providing clarity on deep-seated issues and enhancing your understanding of your inner self.
When Pluto re-enters your 11th house of community and aspirations on September 1, it could mark the culmination of group projects or the final push towards achieving your visionary goals.
This transit encourages you to reflect on your contributions to wider community initiatives and recognize the ways you’ve inspired and uplifted others. This phase of Pluto’s retrograde is a powerful time for the realization and reinforcement of your impact on collective efforts.
Helen is the founder of Spiritualify.org where she covers all things astrology — from horoscopes and zodiac guides to retrograde alerts and moon updates. She also writes about other mystical lifestyle topics, such as numerology, crystal healing, tarot, dream interpretation, and more.
