On May 4, 2025, Pluto begins its retrograde journey in the sign of Aquarius, initiating a powerful, introspective phase that will unfold until October 13, 2025. This five-month window isn’t about external disruption, but deep internal shifts. It invites us to examine what lies beneath the surface, especially for some signs.
With Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, a square to Mars in Leo intensifies the pressure from May through June. For many, this will feel like a cosmic tension between the desire to push forward and the need to surrender.
Pluto retrograde is deeply psychological. It reveals where we’re gripping too tightly, where control has replaced trust.”
Over the coming months, areas of your life where you've been forcing progress — whether in relationships, career, or self-image — will surface. You may feel frustration, even resistance. But this is not a punishment. It’s a redirection. Pluto’s message is simple yet powerful: Step back. Stop forcing. Observe. Let go.
This retrograde isn’t about destruction — it’s about reconstruction. Like a forest fire clears the way for new growth, this transit will strip away what’s outdated to reveal your truest core. From that space, a stronger, more resilient version of you can emerge.
Between now and October, these three zodiac signs will be especially impacted — called to shed old identities, release control, and rewrite their internal narratives. This isn’t the end of the story. It’s the beginning of a profound new chapter.
Taurus
As Pluto begins its retrograde at the very top of your chart, you’re being invited into a rare and transformative career awakening. This isn’t just about short-term goals — it’s about clarifying your long-range vision for the next decade and beyond.
You're standing at a cosmic crossroads. Pluto is urging you to reflect deeply on your ambitions, public image, and what kind of legacy you want to leave behind. You may feel a growing pressure to evolve, not by force, but by necessity.
This retrograde doesn’t demand perfection — it demands honesty.
Your traditional work ethic is shifting. What once motivated you may now feel misaligned. You’re being asked to reconsider your definition of success and to recognize that power isn’t about control — it’s about alignment with purpose.
If you’ve been playing it safe or overcommitting to a version of yourself that no longer fits, this is your cue to restructure your professional path. Pluto might challenge your plans, yes — but only so you can build something stronger, more sustainable, and authentically yours.
You may be offered greater responsibility or feel a deep inner calling to level up your skills, take on leadership, or carve a new path. This is a refinement period, where you release the outdated and prepare the ground for something monumental.
Remember: Pluto’s gift is transformation through pressure. It clears what no longer serves you, so you can build with clarity, courage, and conviction.
This retrograde is your blueprint. Lay the foundation well, and what you build will not only last, it will also define you.
Leo
Pluto retrograde is casting its shadow across your seventh house of relationships, and with Mars igniting your own sign, the months ahead may feel both intense and transformative. This is no ordinary chapter—it's a rite of passage.
Over the next six months, you’re being called to rethink how you connect, lead, and love. Whether in romantic partnerships, business collaborations, or close friendships, the way you share power is being redefined.
You're naturally a leader—magnetic, confident, and bold. But now, Pluto asks you to go deeper. True influence doesn't come from commanding the room; it comes from listening, adapting, and building trust. This isn’t about losing your light. It’s about learning how to shine with others, not just ahead of them.
You may be challenged to give up control in situations where you've always led with authority. These moments, though uncomfortable, are opportunities to grow into a more evolved version of yourself—a leader who unites, not dominates.
Think less monarch, more mentor.
This shift doesn’t mean silencing your passion or ambition. Instead, Pluto is inviting you to integrate grace with your power, to be both regal and real. You'll discover that your strength multiplies when it's shared.
Progress may come slowly, but don’t rush it. Pluto rewards those who stay committed to deep transformation, even when the results aren’t immediate. Be open, stay patient, and trust that this period is forging a more balanced, meaningful way of relating.
By the end of this retrograde, you'll emerge not only stronger but wiser, more compassionate, and truly ready to lead from the heart.
Aquarius
With Pluto now retrograde in your sign, you’re entering a deeply transformative period that redefines not just your goals but your entire identity. This is a rare and powerful moment—one that asks you to shed outdated versions of yourself and rise into a more authentic, aligned expression of who you truly are.
Expect the unexpected. Change is not optional now—it’s inevitable. And while the shifts may feel intense, they are carving out space for your long-term evolution.
This retrograde hits especially hard because it unfolds during Taurus season, a time traditionally focused on comfort and security. But as a fellow fixed sign, you're being pushed to stretch beyond the familiar.
At the same time, Pluto opposes Mars in your seventh house of relationships, stirring deep questions around how you share power, where you set boundaries, and whether your partnerships support your growth, or suppress it.
Old patterns around control, attachment, or avoidance may resurface. But this isn’t to punish you—it’s to offer clarity. The lesson? You can be both independent and deeply connected—if you learn to balance autonomy with vulnerability.
Patience will be your secret weapon. Reacting impulsively or trying to control every outcome will only create resistance. But approaching this period with awareness, diplomacy, and compassion, especially in your closest connections, will yield profound personal breakthroughs.
This retrograde is a cosmic mirror. It reflects not only where you've been, but who you're becoming. Stay open, stay brave. Pluto doesn’t just change things—it elevates them.
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.
