The Great Transit of Pluto in Aquarius
March 24 – June 10, 2023;
January 21 – September 1, 2024;
Nov. 20 – March 9, 2043;
Sept. 1, 2043 – January 20, 2044.
Pluto transits through all the signs every 240 years.
Unless you have been hiding in an underground cave or residing in an imaginary “bubble”, you must be aware that humanity is moving into a profound set of crossroads within the context of its history. We have considered ourselves as the most intelligent species, the most dominant animal, and the most effective predator, and have created advanced technologies that are capable of wiping out all life on earth or transforming ourselves into an advanced caretaker species that would preserve and enhance the experience of living here for many eons to come.
Pluto in Aquarius presents us with our “last chance” to halt the coming possible collapse of the world as we know it or get on board with our now manifesting destiny to possibly save it. This will require a massive “shift in consciousness” similar to another time of Pluto in Aquarius when Astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus announced his observation that the Earth revolves around the Sun (1543) and was punished severely by the Roman Catholic Church who had as much political power in those times as the monarchies. This was a revolutionary paradigm shift that most people of that era could not grasp and it was left to future generations to embrace.
The more recent expressions of this transit of Pluto in Aquarius in the late 1700s, presented the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Scientific/Industrial Revolution — moving societies away from the rule of monarchs and bringing forth the notion of Democracy; the “rule of the people”. This movement proposed that wealth could be more widely earned and distributed, away from the absolute control of the traditional ruling elites. Just prior to Pluto’s movement into Aquarius, in 1774, astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet we now call Uranus, which has been assigned as the “ruler” of Aquarius. This time frame moved us away from ancient superstitions that previously defined notions of “reality”, into a time of scientific experimentation (Benjamin Franklin’s discovery of electricity) and was historically referred to as the Age of Enlightenment. Interestingly, at the end of this age, Mary Shelly wrote and published “Frankenstein”, the famous novel that suggested dire warnings of experimenting with technologies that may “dehumanize” human life. During the ensuing centuries, this tale has become an Aquarius “myth” presented in multiple science fiction novels about the dangers of brilliant technologies in the hands of humans who have not psychologically, socially, or spiritually advanced to peacefully and wisely handle their own inventions.
Many modern astrologers suggest that the sign of Aquarius could be most effectively symbolized by the legend of Prometheus, who generously gave the first great discovery – the “gift of fire” to the human race. He was severely punished by the Gods for doing this. They firmly pronounced that humans were incapable of handling this great knowledge. Throughout time, this has been the looming question: Can we handle this? Can we handle nuclear energy, aviation, the advent of computer technology and the internet, alternative views of time and space as presented by quantum physics, journeys into space, and the congruent abilities for nations to “spy” or wage war on each other, bio-genetic engineering and “Crisper” technologies, among many other things? We have already shown that we did not handle well the massive burning of fossil fuels for energy that began in the Industrial Revolution, the invention and mass production of chemicals, plastics materials, giant global banking, and corporate organizations that would manage and control our wealth, poison our food and water, addict us to narcotics, destroy massive quantities of fertile land for mining, and funnel money into the hands and accounts of the politically controlling super-rich — all in the name of profits at all cost. Were the Gods right after all?
This year Pluto enters the first degree of Aquarius, described in Martin Goldsmith’s “The Zodiac by Degrees” as: “A traveler comes upon an ancient temple in the desert, part of it fallen into ruin and part of it adapted for modern use.” Although the sign of Aquarius is frequently described as a “maverick”, an eccentric genius, an inventor of groundbreaking technology, and a political leader rushing us into an entirely different future – this first degree would suggest building something on the foundation of the “ancient temple.” It would point to the fact that history’s teachings and traditions cannot be ignored – that we need to sort out what has worked from what has “fallen into ruin” – that our past must be understood in order not to repeat its serious mistakes. Interestingly, the recent winner of the Pritzker Prize, the highest international award in architecture, was David Chipperfield, who promotes saving land masses by building fewer new structures and, instead, renovating and restoring older buildings, making them sustainable and energy efficient and helping to solve the housing crisis.
The ideal of Democracy cannot be implemented without a well-educated society whose citizens are capable of critical thinking and civilized discourse. We need to debate without threatening to burn down the government and, continue to supply assault weapons used to shoot people in schools and shopping malls. It cannot survive in an environment of perpetual hate, book burning, and marginalizing people whose race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation is different than their own. However, the “core” ethical codes of the previous great religions must be embraced as moral foundations for humans respecting one another and working together for the greater good.
Pluto in Aquarius and the rise of China:
At this point in time, we all know that China is making its bid to become the most powerful nation on earth, challenging the global dominance that the US has held since the end of WWII. Pluto in Aquarius will be going over the Moon and Ascendant of China between now and 2026 suggesting both consolidations and challenges to power in this nation.
Amid the US accusing China of hacking and spying through TicToc and other internet platforms, which they deny, they flagrantly sent the infamous spy balloon over Canada and the US. Information was released that the COVID Pandemic virus was likely released from a Chinese lab in Wuhan, which they deny. This area is still disputed. More significantly, Xi Jinping had the “clout” to negotiate a peace deal between old enemies Iran and Saudi Arabia who are now pledged to promote Chinese interests in the oil-rich Middle East, waving a red flag in the face of the US. They have also been exploiting resources in Africa, competing with the West in dominance here. Israel, our biggest ally in the Middle East, is in a near civil war in the region which the US has failed to mitigate. China is buying oil and gas from Russia, signaling the strength of their alliance, as the US and NATO are supplying the Ukrainians with weapons in the devastating war with Russia. They compete with the US possessing the largest military force in the world. Xi Jinping recently met with Putin in Russia, signaling both their enormous power and influence, and suggesting they might “negotiate” a peace settlement for the war in Ukraine. In a serious response to all this, The Biden administration recently announced a US, UK, and Australian Nuclear Submarine Accord in the Pacific region.
While most of us were looking the other way, Chinese companies have bought Smithfield Foods (the largest meat producer in the US), AMC (the movie chain), and Triple H Coal Company in Jackson, Tennessee, among many other formerly owned American companies. They currently have 90% of the world’s rare earth (necessary for most of our modern technologies), produce 11 times more steel than the US, and are the leading manufacturer of goods in the entire world.
What Next?
In the time period between 2025 and 2026, Neptune will enter Aries and Uranus will enter Gemini, all making supportive aspects with Pluto in Aquarius. Rarely, has such a pattern been seen in the heavens and suggests the emergence of new technologies in medicine, space travel, and AI, and we will likely solve the fossil fuel-produced climate crisis by finally successfully producing energy through nuclear fusion. It could also present more effective means of governance that would usher us into a more hopeful future. All of this hinges on whether or not we have learned from the past – that these breakthroughs will not come about as a result of a world war – that Democracy will effectively take hold, replacing the current plethora of military dictatorships and malignant tyrants — that we will share solutions to problems that threaten every human on this planet – that truly — we can handle the “Promethean gift of fire.”
The Economy – Complexity meets confusion:
The failure of The Silicon Valley Bank (the second biggest bank failure in US history), Signature Bank, and Credit Suisse– plus many smaller regional banks threatening to go down, is only part of the story of Saturn (reality) passing through Pisces (fantasy). There is a multitude of reasons for this. Following the crash and recession of 2008, meaningful banking regulations were not sufficiently put into place. Dodd-Frank was better than nothing but has its limitations. In 2018, during the Trump administration, these regulations were softened for smaller banks and bank executives made bad decisions. The recent increases in interest rates are only part of the problem. Bad investment decisions were concentrated in some troubled tech stocks, affecting the stock markets and a multitude of Wall Street hedge funds. Then there was the massive lending of banks, especially in the tech sector, who have enabled corporations to “buy back” their own stock, fueling a huge debt bubble. There has been a serious involvement of financial institutions in cryptocurrency, a huge Ponzi scheme. On a smaller scale, many people are withdrawing deposits from their local banks as inflation leaves them with less money to save. The Feds keep raising interest rates because it is the only tool they have to fight inflation. They will either pull back or suspend raising rates in the midst of this crisis.
The Biden Administration has assured the public that all their deposits are insured although their stocks are not. This bailed out Signature Bank and The Silicon Valley Bank. The Swiss bailed out Credit Suisse by having UBS buy them out. We are all grateful for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Jupiter (expansion) is currently traveling through Aries (war) fueling the enormous investments in weapons for the war in Ukraine. Mar in Cancer this month through May 20th suggests more tribal wars and mass shootings. When Jupiter goes into Taurus in May, I see a bottom in this declining economy, and somewhat of a recovery in June when Jupiter is sextile Saturn. These placements also suggest a deal being proposed for an end to the Ukrainian War.
Mercury goes retrograde this month until May 14, which would warn us to postpone critical decisions until it goes direct. On May 5th, Venus is square Neptune (very bearish) and Jupiter is square Pluto May 17 – 20. All this needs to clear out before markets and the economy begin to recover. Big disputes over raising the government debt ceiling are looming and will be unlikely to settle until between May and June when direct Mercury in Taurus is sextile Saturn and Jupiter in Taurus is sextile Saturn… Interestingly, Pfizer has paid out $43 billion to buy Seagen, Inc. a company that has developed a vaccine for Cancer. This development may be part of the sweeping breakthroughs in medicine I see ahead as Pluto transits Aquarius.
Real Estate:
Jupiter’s coming transit in Taurus from May 17, 2023 – May 25, 2024, will shift our attention to real estate, including farmland. Climate catastrophes throughout the globe are threatening our food supply. The US is still leading the world in farmland, although severe droughts and floods in California and rising ocean water in Florida are diminishing these locations’ farming viability. Many people are unaware that giant investment funds Black Rock and Vanguard arguably own so much farmland, they effectively control the food supply in the US. In addition, Billionaire Bill Gates has been buying up US farmland for decades. My take is that the area around the Great Lakes in the US and Canada will become very valuable since the Great Lakes are the largest inland supply of fresh water in the world. As the globe heats up, the farmland in these areas will become more productive.
Technology:
Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley recently bought a $6 trillion call on AI. AI Chat Box revolutionizes information access in ways we have never before experienced. However, once again, we have few if any regulations in place to control the misuse of all this in the cyber world. When the internet was introduced to the public in the early 1990s, we had no cyber security in place nor did we anticipate “dark sites” that would allow our enemies to influence elections, social media that would fuel teen suicides, the promotion of massive lies, and armed revolutions. AI could replace young students having to write term papers, calculate, and critically thinking in general. As all this goes down, we could ultimately have a population of citizens that can hardly read, write or do the math on their own. Again, we need to seriously anticipate what the consequences could be.
In a special April edition of Scientific American, there is an article entitled The Phenomics Revolution”. They suggest: “Science is poised to shift the focus of health care to well care – the prediction and prevention of disease rather than just treating the sick.” As an astrologer, I would agree that breakthroughs will be made in this area. However, fast food chains selling really unhealthy food to people throughout our nation have produced a level of obesity that is so serious, it is leading to epidemics of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer, among other things. These foods are frequently loaded with addictive refined sugar and saturated fat leading to massive weight gain.
The antibiotics and hormones in the meat chains are destroying gut flora, the now recognized major key to health and fitness. “Feminizing” chemicals in our water systems are now being recognized as lowering fertility and birth rates dramatically. Until we decide to seriously “regulate” these industries, no matter what kind of research is released, we will continue to suffer declines in our health.
Recently a “habitable” planet designated as WOLF 1069 has been discovered that orbits in its solar system’s habitable zone.
It was recently reported in The Journal Nature that “The US–Japan team hails H2-boon plasma fusion breakthrough,” They report: “California-based TAE Technologies working with Japan’s National Institute for Fusion Science have completed first tests of a hydrogen-boron fuel cycle in magnetically confined plasma which could generate cleaner, lower cost energy than that produced by the more common deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion process.”
Posted in Science Alert, March 23, 2023, it was reported: “Physicists have manipulated “Quantum Light” for the first time in a huge breakthrough. They report “We are working with quantum entangled atoms and it is more challenging to achieve the same thing with light.”
Final Thoughts:
I have been writing about this time frame and its implications for many years in my books and newsletters. We have finished a 12,000-year cycle, the Mayan 5200-year cycle, and the most famous – 2100-year cycle leading us from the Pisces Age into the Aquarius Age. The fall of empires and the devastating effects of climate catastrophes have characterized these cycles and we are certainly witnessing these serious trends now. The question looms not only about our survival as a species, but how we will survive. The old saying: If we do not understand history, we are doomed to repeat it” resonates loud and clear.
We would all agree that we need leaders who not only possess intelligence, scientific knowledge, and a comprehension of global economics but people who are sincerely dedicated to the greater good. Right now, we do not even know who owns us – our money, our land, our technology, our intellectual capital. American oligarchs, investment banks, monopolies, and Chinese corporations seem to have “cleaned up” most of our wealth. No matter who gets elected to government positions, their power is limited as their positions are “financed” by all of the above. I believe we can change all this – but only if we know what is going on.
All this requires a “leap” in consciousness – leadership with wisdom and a commitment to the kind of change we need to make in the world – an evolutionary change of a such magnitude that it will constitute a “miracle”. I happen to believe in miracles!
Stay tuned!
Linda
Important Points of Reference for Astrologers:
Full Moon at 16 degrees Libra April 6; Full Moon Total Eclipse at 29 degrees Aries April 20; Mercury goes into Taurus square Pluto and again April 24; retrogrades April 20 (goes direct May 14th and all the way through the sign by June 10) is sextile Saturn April 5, is sextile Mars April 8, Mars in Cancer is square Chiron April 23 and is sextile Uranus April 29; Venus goes into Gemini trine Pluto April 11 (through May 7) and is square Saturn April 14; Venus in Taurus is sextile Neptune April 7; Saturn is sextile and trine the Nodes April 13; the Sun is conjunct Jupiter in Aries April 11.
