Aquarius Monthly Horoscope

Pluto turns retrograde in Aquarius on May 4, stretches your identity

Take a step back and evaluate, Water Bearer. Transformation planet Pluto turns retrograde (backward) in your sign from May 4 to October 13, summoning you to share the parts of yourself you tend to keep under wraps. Where have you put up some armor or tried to act like you have it all together so people won’t judge you?

Although dropping your guard and showing more of yourself is scary, you might decide to do it anyway. Among trustworthy and supportive people, you’ll find that your worries weren’t based in reality. Start slow, and share a few things from the vault with your closest confidantes.

This is a long (as in nearly 20 years long!) process. Pluto is sending its intense, alchemical beams into your first house of identity for the next two decades, staying in your sign until 2044. You’re on a path to reinvent yourself in unexpected ways. You might feel called to change your appearance, style, body language, even your name! 

This cycle is bringing depth and intensity, but there’s also a sense of freedom. You’re peeling back the layers, finding the courage to show the world a powerful, evolving version of you!