Pluto retrograde is a period that is more internal with the idea of integrating changes, towards the goal of accelerating evolutionary growth. We are living in special times, and so it seems to me that our higher self-agendas are very impatient to move forward on our unique and individual journeys. At the end of the day, it is this that gives us a chance collectively.

Most of us are in denial of our true self or nature. It takes a lot of effort to hide or be in denial of our truer selves, Saturn at work. Saturn can be our parents and society molding us into the little box of containment for purposes of control, and we consciously or unconsciously perpetuate our own limited sense of self, passing this on to our children. This takes a lot of effort. Just reflect on how much continuous bombardment from our media and educational system is needed to mold and direct the human spirit. It costs the powers that be a lot of money, and exhausts us on an individual level as we keep ourselves limited to the confines of what we think we “should” be doing or how we “should” be acting.

Pluto recently moved into Capricorn for the first time in 248 years, which is basically the breakdown and transformation of societal structures, control and governments. It is a period of time when our world elders will be finding out what they can and cannot get away with as they are confronted with the exceptional and turn of collective consciousness as we end a 26,000 year cycle. We are also going to experience both Uranus and Neptune moving into new signs this year and next, which will add to the incredible paradigm shifts. Be prepared to be amazed! The beginnings of new cycles are always more intense, felt deeply as the new demands integration and the old passes away.

With Pluto recently square to Saturn which rules Capricorn, it seems we are experiencing personal struggles to grow into our own power and truth. It is a matter of developing a greater sense of self-responsibility towards a new level of maturation collectively. The Saturnian energies will help us to develop a stronger foundation for those willing to break the molds as people become who they truly are. In my readings lately, it seems clear that with these transits we can no longer deny our true being.

Pluto is retrograde for 5.5 months, from April 7 - September 14, 2010.  This is the time to integrate what changes have occurred so far. Collectively it will be a time of review as we observe the recent consequences of global activity. The earth will continue to shift and adjust with these changes. Earthquakes, becoming a regular phenomenon will intensify, especially in the next couple of months. If you live in an earthquake sensitive zone, be prepared. Individually, we will be incorporating and integrating all of the changes and shifts in our unique ways as our sense of dissatisfaction that rumbles from the depths of our unconscious stirs our desires, the desires necessary to be acknowledged and experienced for our personal growth and evolution.

The next 7 weeks will be an intense period building up to the end of May when on the Wesak Full Moon of May 27, Uranus moves into Aries, followed by Neptune stationary on May 28 and 29 as it prepares to move retrograde, Saturn stationary as it moves direct May 29 – 31, and Jupiter in the dynamic anorectic degree of 29 Pisces towards the June 6 Jupiter, Uranus and Moon conjunction in Aries. In other words, a weekend to make sure we are on solid ground for. We have the opportunity to reflect inwardly on these issues during the next few weeks.

We can uncover and act more consciously towards our accelerated growth through the Mars archetype. Mars is the lower octave of Pluto and points us to the cutting edge of where we might be putting our energies, or certainly where our higher self desires to put our energies. When ignored or misused, Mars energy is dangerous as the strong current fights against unnatural restriction and control. Thwarted Mars energy brings anger, fevers and violence. On the high side, this strong energy when channeled constructively can create just about anything.

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