Pluto Claiming The Frame
Art via @maximumeffort
Hot on the flaming heels of the new moon in Aries, Uncle Pluto is making his presence felt again. This week he claims the frame, drawing our attention backwards and forwards - and possibly sideways - to see what has changed. And what hasn't.
Since Pluto's clang with Saturn that reshaped our 2020 vision, few have been left in any doubt of his power to transform. Captain Chaos gets our attention as he plays in the power currents of our lives. That crackle can embolden or electrocute, but it can rarely be ignored.
Since Pluto moved into Capricorn in 2008 he has been hell bent on crashing the old power structures, one by one shaking their lofty towers. We have watched the mighty and the unassailable fall and he's not nearly done yet rebirthing our world. His methods do not hesitate, aimed squarely at rattling the world's cages whilst cultivating what grows beyond them.
At the lashing tail end of Capricorn, Pluto squares off with the Aries stellium one by one this week as they journey towards Taurus. The Capricorn v. Aries squares lock horns, tussling and teasing, wrestling power from control and its emperor's new clothes.
Venus is leading the charge out of Aries, the brave feminine dancing first with the zodiac's dark lord. Well versed in her shadows as she rounds the far side of the sun, their square tickled the underbelly of relationship in the dark of the new moon, revealing motive and manipulation alike. Forcing love is a special kind of hell, reserved for the terminally insecure and the desperately unworthy. Lady Love isn't buying it, and neither should you. Narcissism isn't a glow up. Its dark arts are self serving grabs best ignored.
Hump day will be defined by Pluto facing off with the sun, as the world gasps at the toxic truth of our flailing world power structures. The week ends with Merc's cazimi, fresh initiation into unchartered territory for minds stretching to accommodate a braver new world. Also square Pluto, we can either resurrect terminal thinking or go straight to hell.
Pluto stationing plays sharply in our shadows. If yours has been kicking, this is the week to turn and face the strain. Or let Pluto drag you there by the horns.
Shadow sessions are the best way to dance with the denizens of your underworld. Book your place on my darkly delicious dance card so we can reconnect your broken links and power up your purpose.
Words c. Kerrie Basha 2021