Pluto is currently in retrograde, in Aquarius located at 02 Aqu 44' 15"

Planetary Aspects

(out 5 Days)

Pluto is currently Sextile Saturn

Pluto is currently Trine Uranus

Pluto is currently Sextile Neptune

Pluto is in Opposition The Sun

   Starts on Monday, 21 July, 2025

Upcoming Retrogrades

PlanetStationary (retrograde)Stationary (direct)In Sign
pluto2026-05-06 15:35:00 UTC2026-10-16 02:41:00 UTCAquarius
pluto2027-05-08 12:55:00 UTC2027-10-18 03:53:00 UTCAquarius

When people write about Pluto, they almost always point out that in Roman mythology, this was the god of the underworld. I think that might be underplaying things just a bit. If you take it back to the earlier version, the Greek, you might get a better idea of what this represents: Hades. Of course in this respect, we’re talking about a God but, the place about sums it up, too. In essence, though, your own personal Hades. Of course, knowledge of Pluto gets just a bit murky on the planetary front when you look at astrology- and I have always found it just a little odd how so many paint the astrology of this planet as ancient when in fact, we didn’t even discover it until 1930. A little kid named it, incidentally, it’s a great story.

That said, if you go into any given astrology group on social media, you will find that in a very real sense, Pluto gets blamed for some weirder crap than even Mercury Retrograde. Those who refer to themselves as “Plutonian” do not mean that they think they’re from Pluto: they’re typically trying to write off why they’re so edgy, dark, and weird. That said, people with a heavier Pluto presence in their chart are usually a bit like that whether they know about it or not. It usually brings a sort of intensity, explosiveness, and obsessiveness. It rules Scorpio, so, you know, take it for what it's worth there.

Pluto is an odd one on all fronts. First off, is it a planet, is it not? Why couldn’t Eris and Pluto be a planet? (And yes, Eris is actually used in astrology as well.) Everyone gets to be a pope, shed the Aneristic Illusion.

Pluto has an odd, chaotic orbit. This is because the way that it doesn’t move along the same plane as the others- oh no, it’s bopping along kind of leaning to an angle of about 17 degrees and is elliptical. It’s also different because where as you can more or less have this general template with the other planets: Pluto may be in a sign 20 years, it may be in it for 12 years. Because of this, we refer to it as being generational in influence: that is, its placement more or less defines an entire generation. From about 2008 until 2024, it’s in Capricorn. Prior to that, 1995-2008 it was in Sagittarius, in 1984-1995, Scorpio and so forth. If you go back through like that to look at the generations and the changes of those times, it kind of makes more sense. For example, I mean, what do you think of when you think of Leo? Proud, rather self indulgent, a bit vain and short sighted well, Pluto was in Leo from 1937-1958 and well, if we’re going to do the whole generational finger pointing bit- that’s pretty much the Boomers. (In fairness, a handful of years there with the Silent Generation also.)

Now, talking about people with this influence strong in their charts isn’t a bad way to understand how it works. Pluto is this sort of jealous, power seeking, stubborn influence. More or less, the truth at any cost- whether it’s seeking it out or trying to hide it. This planet is all about transformation- in fact, it’s often referred to as the planet of creative destruction. Death, rebirth, let go- or be dragged.

The Retrograde

Now, you’d think a bit of a slow down on that front would not suck. Except, here’s the other thing, just like it doesn’t follow the same path as the other planets, it also doesn’t retrograde the same way. You know, everything going sideways with communication under Mercury retrograde because it’s going backwards in a sense- that’s what you’re used to, or at least, vaguely annoyed with hearing about. No, Pluto just gets even more intense. So, don’t expect that transformative events just kind of slow down and things mellow during this retrograde cycle: because it does not work that way. Consider a second what happens if you go backwards in your own development- getting a little Jungie with it. You slide back into yourself from your persona, dip down through the ego and what have you got? Pluto’s going backwards alright- right down into your shadow. Might be a good time to take a look at that, given, well, it’s still you. It’s a good time to unpack some baggage lest you start projection vomiting it everywhere.

Planetary Positions

18.07.2025 at 23:49:35 UTC

chart wheel
PlanetLongitude
The Sun26 Can 35' 31"
The Moon09 Tau 23' 00"
Mercury15 Leo 32' 58" R
Venus16 Gem 03' 08"
Mars18 Vir 23' 06"
Jupiter08 Can 52' 20"
Saturn01 Ari 54' 21" R
Uranus00 Gem 28' 60"
Neptune02 Ari 07' 21" R
Pluto02 Aqu 44' 14" R

Solar Status

BZ Status:2
Proton Density:0.18
Proton Speed:504.4 k/sec
KP Status:1.67
TypeJul 19Jul 20Jul 21
Active20%10%10%
Minor5%1%1%
Moderate1%1%1%
Strong1%1%1%
Kp Index Prediction
00-03UT3.001.671.67
03-06UT3.002.002.00
06-09UT2.671.671.67
09-12UT2.671.331.33
12-15UT1.671.000.67
15-18UT1.670.671.33
18-21UT1.001.671.00
21-00UT2.001.671.67
Solar Activity
Solar activity was at low levels with the majority of the low level C-class activity originating from Region 4136 (N21W43, Dkc/beta-delta). The largest flare was a C3.5/Sf at 18/0813 UTC from Region 4136. Slight growth and separation occurred in Region 4136. Slight decay and consolidation occurred in Regions 4143 (N25W31, Eki/beta-gamma). Slight decay was observed in Regions 4139 (N22W61, Dko/beta) and 4142 (N01E02, Dai/beta-gamma). No Earth-directed CMEs were observed.
Solar Wind
The solar wind environment remained enhanced during the period due to continued positive polarity CH HSS influence. The total magnetic field strength ranged between 5-8 nT, with the Bz component reaching as far south as -6 nT. Solar wind speeds peaked near 780 km/s around 17/1500 UTC before gradually decreasing in the hours that followed. The phi remained mostly positive throughout the period.
Energetic Particle
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux reached high levels with a peak flux of 6,593 pfu observed at 17/1645 UTC. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux was steady at background levels throughout the period.