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The Pluto in Aquarius Transit (2024-44) Will Make Our World Even Weirder

Major moment alert! Mysterious Pluto settles into futuristic Aquarius on November 19, 2024, for nearly TWENTY YEARS. It’s also Pluto’s first long cycle through the Water Bearer’s realm for the time since 1798! If you thought life was feeling like a sci-fi novel before, just wait see till you see what the Pluto in Aquarius transit brings between now and January 19, 2044.

You say you want a revolution? The one that comes with this Pluto in Aquarius transit is sure to be livestreamed by satellite. But it won’t be a bayonet battle like the American Revolution (which wrapped up during Pluto’s last tour of Aquarius, from 1778 to 1798!).

Nearly 250 years later, this Pluto in Aquarius revolution will happen in the digital realm. How do we know? Pluto, which has been in Capricorn since 2008, dipped into Aquarius twice in the past two years, giving us a sneak preview of what to expect when the dwarf planet visits the avant-garde, eccentric air sign.

When it comes to AI, the blockchain and the production of microchips, we ain’t seen nothin’ yet. The Pluto in Aquarius revolution will exist in the coded language of secret societies, Chat GPT and across underground networks that defy restrictive laws like that encrypted Signal app on your phone. Top Secret! Furtive Pluto makes moves on the DL.

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What Pluto’s warm-up laps in Aquarius foretell

The Pluto in Aquarius transit, which fully begins on November 19, 2024, lasts without interruption through January 19, 2044. Because of the dwarf planet’s chaotic and unpredictable orbit, Pluto hovers in a single sign for between 12-20 years. As a result, it is one of the outer planets that shapes generational trends.

In 2023, Pluto spent two months in Aquarius (from March 23 to June 11), and in 2024, about eight and a half months (from January 20 to September 1). These dips out of corporate Capricorn and into anarchistic Aquarius gave us a glimpse of what to expect of its 20-year journey through the zodiac’s ruler of technology, innovation, collaboration and forward-thinking.

For example: AI is associated with Aquarius, and Pluto is associated with the underworld. During these brief laps we saw Open AI data breaches (like 23&Me’s) generative AI, and questions surrounding what’s happening with our data, with Hollywood likenesses, and with IP. These were the beginnings of the Pluto in Aquarius transit’s rumblings.

Get ready for a whole new era!

With deep-diving Pluto in high-minded Aquarius for an unbroken 20-year leg, we can expect groundbreaking transformations to Aquarian areas of life: science, technology, space travel, democracy, populism and the distribution of community resources.

Progress is Aquarius’ hallmark and this Pluto cycle will inevitably burn away our resistance to evolving as a species. As the icy dwarf makes lengthy stays in each zodiac sign, these periods indelibly shape history.

When Pluto changes zodiac signs its impact is as destructive as it is transformational. Pluto’s brutal teardowns can reveal buried treasures. So it’s important to remember that Pluto is not simply ruinous, but regenerative. Our old ways must “die” to clear the way for something new.

Pluto’s recent circuits provide clear evidence of this:

  • During its 1995 to 2008 tour through Sagittarius (the sign that rules publishing and global communications) print magazines shuttered and the telecommunications industry was decimated. And then we got hi-speed Internet, smart phones, print-on-demand, blogging and videoconferencing.
  • In 2008, Pluto entered Capricorn, the sign that rules governments, the economy and the patriarchy. And boom! It came in like a wrecking ball. Who can forget the real estate market crash and the bank bailouts? But amidst it came a huge historic moment: the election of Barack Obama, the first Black president of the U.S. And while Capricorn-ruled financial institutions were felled by Pluto, the blockchain emerged, putting power back in the people’s hands with decentralized currency.
  • In 2016 (midway through the Pluto in Capricorn cycle) Donald Trump was voted into office; an old guard, patriarchal Pluto in Capricorn figure. The resistance to his misogyny was swift. The historic Women’s March gave way to the #MeToo movement.
  • In 2020, Black Lives Matter movements swelled in response to centuries of systemic racism at the hands of law enforcement. Kamala Harris became the first woman—and woman of color—to occupy the White House as a chief officer. A seditious group formed to protest Joe Biden‘s election—the mayhem and devastation of January 6th.

Throughout the Pluto in Capricorn transit, from which we are emerging, the economy has been on a perpetual roller coaster. Bitcoin reached its all-time high, then plummeted. NFTs were hot, then not. The coronavirus pandemic changed the global economy and interest rates dropped to record lows then leaped up again.

And here we are, watching Pluto’s phoenix rise from the ashes and sweep down into a new sign. Pluto bids adieu to Capricorn and hello to Aquarius with global superpowers dividing alliances between Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine—the world is on edge.

So WTH is Pluto gonna do next?

In space-age Aquarius, this next chapter could be torn right out of a sci-fi novel. (Farewell capitalism, hello technototalitarianism?) Whether that creates a utopian or dystopian effect, mad scientists will certainly come out and play with a Pluto in Aquarius transit. These cycles have brought incredible developments from the metric system to the cotton gin, shoelaces, bifocals, and the first-ever vaccine. Make this your new mantra: Le geek c’est chic!

Freedom fighting is sure to be a theme

The American Revolution was still going on when Pluto moved into Aquarius back in the 18th century. The French Revolution broke out during this cycle from 1789 to 1799, as did the Irish Rebellion against British rule. The United States Constitution was ratified early in that Pluto in Aquarius transit.

Fast forward to Pluto’s first journeys back into Aquarius. That “more perfect union” is so divided that the term “Constitutional crisis” has become a favorite of pundits. Secessionists talk (and write books) about “Texit,” envisioning the Lone Star state being truly, alone. In the Pacific Northwest, dreams of breaking off into Cascadia are nothing new; in fact, they’ve become a board game! After Donald Trump won his first election, the #CalExit campaign was formed to secede the state of California, which has an economy bigger than most countries. Will it pick up again with Trump in office beginning in 2025?

What if WE are the aliens?

If social media threads tell the story, divisions are so deep that we might as well be aliens to each other. For the record, we’re not ruling out that possibility! With Pluto in otherworldly Aquarius, we may discover that our roots date back to Pleiades and Atlantis or that “lizard people” are a thing. The U.S. government recently opened its books on UFOs and UAPs (and admitted they exist!) so, really, anything is possible.

Might we all get along, though?

For all their Utopian ideals, that’s not something our “founding fathers” put to the test. The first Constitution wasn’t exactly a DEI initiative. Seam-ripping Pluto won’t let us stand on ceremony. Far from it. Perhaps we’ll end this cycle with a revised edition, one that includes women and considers every person 100% human, rather than three-fifths—as all those who were “not free” were reduced to in the original Constitution.

Chips shortages could halt technology, intensify tension with China

Semiconductor chips are in greater demand than supply in recent years, bottlenecking production of everything from PCs to electric vehicles. Because of the pristine requirements for manufacturing, 90% of the world’s most advanced chips are produced in Taiwan. So dire is this that in summer 2022, the U.S. Congress passed the CHIPS Act to provide $280b of funding for domestic manufacturing and research of semiconductors. An important start, but this won’t be an overnight process.

With dark overlord Pluto edging into technology-driven Aquarius, it gets more intense. Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, is intent on “reunification” of China and independently governed Taiwan. Xi has openly declared that he will use force if necessary.

Reproductive care goes underground, but may not stay there

Pluto, the planet associated with reproduction, also rules the underground. Given the state of reproductive justice in the U.S., its transit through tech-savvy Aquarius is timely. Abortion is now illegal in 13 states. Medications like mifepristone, still legal as of this writing, are also targeted by conservative lawmakers who are on a mission to criminalize their use.

In states where abortion isn’t being enshrined by voters, reproductive care could find its way to the oh-so-Pluto-in-Aquarius darknet. The anonymity of this “secret Internet” is a double-edged sword. While it may allow some women the ability to find pregnancy blockers or abortion providers, it leaves a dangerous opening for antiabortion extremists to deceive patients and medical care providers alike.

The patriarchy and religious right versus women’s bodies? This is sure to be one of the primary fights in years ahead—and cause for revolution—during the Pluto in Aquarius transit.

Renewable energy developments accelerate, climate “is in the air”

“Renewable energy” is basically another way of saying “Pluto in Aquarius.” As this regenerative planet pulses through the sign symbolized by two waves of energy, we eagerly await developments in this realm. Aquarius is an air sign, which bodes well for wind and solar—which capture the Sun’s rays from the ether.

Batteries for electric vehicles were getting huge cash infusions, but that’s not all! Battery manufacturing hubs are being built (or refurbished from older plants) all across the U.S., bringing production close to home for automakers like Ford and Chevrolet. Both U.S. and foreign companies are getting involved, funding factories in the States. That’s good news for the supply chain, and also the oceans, which won’t be taxed by more freighters carrying essential cargo overseas. Perhaps this really will be a green initiative.

We’ve seen many devastating hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and other natural disasters tick up. With Pluto in the air sign, it’s time to deal with air related climate issues: temperature, wind, etc. The Pluto in Aquarius transit is the true age of technology, community and climate.

The shared economy could go “circular”

The concept of a circular economy pairs well with Pluto’s regenerative qualities. In this model, consumers would no longer buy products like refrigerators, air conditioners or washer-dryers. Instead, they would take out a service agreement with a company like GE. When the appliance becomes outdated or breaks down, GE would provide a replacement model. But rather than dumping that old fridge into a landfill, GE would recycle and repurpose the parts for the next generation of appliances, a huge win for the environment.

This is already happening with cell phone companies. Many are buying back old model phones at time of contract renewal, offering customers a discount on their upgrades.

Thought leaders are also exploring new avenues for “cradle to cradle” design, which is a fancy way of saying, “we make products that can be 100% recycled or returned to the earth at the end of their life.”

Space travel is the new weekend getaway

If you need to get away from it all, consider outer space. Virgin Galactic is gearing up to offer commercial space flights. Astronaut fashion is certain to be trending in years to come. Excuse me, is that an Aviator Nation spacesuit you’re wearing?

Can’t handle the g-force? Set up your telescope and be a “space appreciator.” While Pluto toured Aquarius in the late 1700s, Caroline Herschel and her brother, William, both musicians turned astronomers and telescope makers, made history. Two years after Pluto entered Aquarius, in 1781, Caroline facilitated her brother’s accidental discovery of the planet Uranus—which became the astrological ruler of Aquarius along with Saturn!

But watch where you swing that telescope

Telescopic technology is now being used for high-res, hyperspectral satellites that unfold when they reach their desired coordinates in space and beam images down to Earth. Although purportedly developed for ag-tech and military defense, this could be Secret Agent Pluto’s Aquarian Age way of spying on us all—or really making it necessary to build those underground bunkers!

Humans might form micro societies

For the Water Bearer sign, sharing ain’t just caring. It’s more like “owning is dethroning.” Will a cooperative model be embraced? And can humans, with our survival instincts, actually fight the urge to dominate each other and be the kid with the most toys? A possible Pluto in Aquarius transit scenario: Communities may form their own micro societies where each person contributes a unique (but necessary!) skill that benefits everyone. These collectives will hinge upon the high-vibe idealism of Aquarius. Members must uphold their integrity, keeping promises and self-monitoring behavior.

Aquarius rules the collective, so we’re going to need to come together and pool our resources and radically change the way we live, love and even eat. We expect to see unconventional living arrangements, relationships, and food distribution. 

It’s a two decade era of “the power to the people.” The rugged individualism is days are over. 

Read more about Pluto in Aquarius in The AstroTwins’ 2025 Horoscope Book.

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