The Planets: Pluto's Role in Astrology

Pluto, the planet of transformation

Pluto is considered a dwarf planet orbiting in the outer reaches of the Solar System and was only discovered in 1930, even though an astronomer had postulated its existence many years earlier.

From the point of view of esoteric numerology, Pluto is linked to the number 13, a very particular number that in the Western world is considered an unlucky number.

In reality, all the best books on esoteric numerology agree in defining 13 as the number of transformation and unpostponable change.

The planet Pluto

As we have seen, Pluto was discovered only in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh who initially classified it as the ninth planet and when the scientific community gave it the name Pluto they probably also considered its abbreviation PL as a tribute to Percival Lowell who theorized its presence already years before.

This planet has an eccentric orbit straddling Neptune's orbit and has four satellites: Charon, Nix, Hydra, and P4, the latter discovered only in 2011 by Hubble.

Pluto in mythology

Pluto is the name the Romans gave to the god of the underworld who corresponds to Hades in Greek mythology. Hades was one of the Olympian gods, brother of Zeus, who managed to defeat the Titans and kill their father Cronus.

The three sons, Zeus (Jupiter), Poseidon (Neptune), and Hades (Pluto), divided the universe between them: Zeus got the sky, Poseidon the sea, and Hades the underworld. Hades/Pluto therefore ruled over the dead, and his name means "invisible." His name was not to be spoken, lest he incur his wrath.

Pluto is often traditionally represented holding a chronometer of abundance because the subsoil is considered rich: in fact, metals are hidden there and the products of the earth arise from it.

Hades/Pluto wanted Persephone, whom the Romans called Proserpina, as his wife, kidnapping her from her mother and forcing her to stay with him only for part of the year, the winter.

Pluto in the Zodiac

Pluto completes a complete circuit of the Zodiac every 248 years and is considered the energy that defines creativity, sexuality, the need to be the center of attention, and the way we relate to personal and impersonal power.

It is this planet that tells us something about our relationship with the magical and demonic spheres, but above all Pluto expresses itself in the Zodiac by symbolizing the person concerned's ability to regenerate, their ability to react to sudden changes and their adaptability to the natural cycles of death and rebirth.

Pluto and esoteric numerology

By examining Pluto's mythology, its symbolism, its role in astrology, and analyzing it all through the lens of esoteric numerology, we can gain a much more precise idea of ​​this pivotal planet.

Pluto is, as mentioned, the symbol of transformation because it emanates a subtle energy that isn't immediately noticeable, but which leads to incredible results. We could say that Pluto is a slow planet, also considering its motion, which, as we've seen, is very long.

Any course in esoteric numerology or astrology will undoubtedly include three key words related to Pluto: transformation, regeneration, and rebirth. This alone should say a lot about the planet and its influence on people's lives.

Pluto has inherited the somewhat gruff nature of his deity: he doesn't waste time with unnecessary formalities, he gets results. Let's not forget that Hades kidnapped his wife!

The character of Pluto

It's not a planet that expresses itself delicately and respectfully: its changes are always sharp, never gradual. When Pluto enters the picture, it's forceful, and you'll need to consider everything you have as expendable.

The good thing about Pluto is that after its transformation, after its impactful healing, you will undoubtedly be stronger. Being linked to the cycle of destruction and creation, it is associated with many concepts and keywords that can seem terrifying: death, terrorism, obsession, coercion, kidnapping, rejection, subversion, spies, secrets, covert actions...

Pluto, in fact, always moves under the radar, unseen, but then explodes, revealing all its effects. Death should not be understood as the modern Western world does: symbolically, death is the transformation par excellence, the beginning of a new cycle.

To better understand death in the Plutonian sense, it would be appropriate to examine the seasonal cycles, in which winter represents the moment of transformation/death.

Pluto generally invites us to look within, to become stronger within ourselves, to know ourselves better, and to give up things that aren't truly essential. Being the planet of sudden change, its effects will prove devastating, especially for those who try to resist.

See also the meaning of others Planets in Astrolo