Back to your goals! Shadowy Pluto ends a five-month retrograde through Capricorn that began on May 2. On November 19, Pluto enters Aquarius, its new home until 2044! Here’s our collective check-in, and your horoscope for when Pluto retrograde ends.
Pluto retrograde in Capricorn ends on October 11 (at 8:34 PM EDT), completing its annual backspin that began this year on May 2. Once Pluto moves direct, until November 19, you can get back to your missions with strategic focus. If you’ve been unsure about whether to pursue a certain direction, this five-month period of soul-searching (and goal-searching!) may have helped you.
You’ll want to make the most of this time in-the-zone because when Pluto leaves disciplined Capricorn on November 19, it won’t return for, ohhhh, two hundred and fifty years! Next up: the metamorphic dwarf planet settles into Aquarius, where it gave us a sneak previews these past few years (more about Pluto in Aquarius).
What you’ll experience when Pluto retrograde ends
Pluto’s direct (forward) pivot can help if you’ve struggled to process anything buried in your unconscious, from grief to resentment to addictive or compulsive tendencies.
For example, you may have unearthed some root causes during the retrograde. Now, you can take action to heal and deal.
Or has a so-called friend or family member revealed themselves to be a toxic force in your life? Admitting that is never easy, but Pluto can help you cut ties or recalibrate to more equal power dynamics.
On a global level, power-monger Pluto could bolster the patriarchy
As Pluto snaps out of its retrograde, it cruises ahead in Capricorn, the sign of power, patriarchy and government. And in this column things got lively during Pluto’s nap, namely the U.S. presidential race. Donald Trump became the first convicted felon to run for the office. Kamala Harris was swapped in as a late-in-the-game nominee in place of Joe Biden.
Astro fact: The U.S. was actually “born” (when the Declaration of Independence was signed) with Pluto in Capricorn. We experienced the Pluto Return (on 2-22-22, when Pluto circled back to the same degree it was at when the U.S. was born in 1776). Paging back to 2008 when the Pluto in Capricorn transit began, the U.S. elected its first black president, Barack Obama, and we’ve since seen Pluto take down Capricorn structures, like banks/the bailouts and mortgage crisis.
We’re wrapping up sixteen years of Pluto shaking up all Capricorn areas of life: governments, banks, the economy, corporations, patriarchal structures. Since 2008, the planet’s been working overtime to reveal the rotten roots of these structures.
This final burst of Pluto in Capricorn—from October 11 to November 19—has profound gravitas, as ii includes the November 5 Election Day between Harris and Trump.
It’s such a pivotal moment in our time, and yet, the destructive forces of Pluto can play out in myriad ways. Will we have alchemized the lessons of the past sixteen years? Will the U.S. ever evolve beyond the patriarchal structures upon which it was built?
If astrology was a movie, Pluto would be cast as Darth Vader
It remains to be seen if we’ll get the masked villain or Anakin Skywalker at the helm when this all shakes out.
Pluto’s preview tour through activist Aquarius, from January 20 to September 1, 2024, has been making itself known from campus protests to the movement of “Undecided” potential voters who, for example, are waiting to see how the candidates will respond to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Yet with abortion rights and other civil liberties hanging in the balance, many feel that the 2024 U.S. Election could make or break the preservation of a democracy.
Sometimes, with Pluto in the house, decisions have to come down to the lesser of two evils. As we plunder our way into a historically chaotic election cycle, we have a chance to put the “teachable moments” of the last sixteen years to work.
Your Horoscope for when Pluto Retrograde Ends in Capricorn
Below are horoscopes for what you can expect when Pluto retrograde ends in Capricorn on October 11. You have until November 19 to further solidify your transformations, after which the shadowy planet enters a new era, in Aquarius, until January 19, 2044!
Aries (March 19-April 19)
Your professional star is rising again as motivational Pluto snaps out of its annual five-month retrograde on October 11 and powers ahead in Capricorn and your tenth house of career ambition and success. If you’ve felt like you couldn’t progress or lost your inspiration, you’ll get your groove back in the coming weeks as the Pluto retrograde ends and reaches cruising altitude.
Don’t be afraid to dream big, Aries. Your passionate sign does best when you feel a little competitive push from behind. Don’t delay, though. On November 19, Pluto will leave Capricorn after a 16-year run, not to return again in our lifetimes. Make your power moves now!
Aries horoscopes, read more!
Taurus (April 19-May 20)
Have you felt closed in by the surrounding four walls, Bull? For the past five months, motivational Pluto has been retrograde—and since September 1, it’s been backing up through Capricorn and your ninth house of expansion and global adventure. You may have felt like you were on the inside looking out at an exciting, wider world you couldn’t quite connect with.
On October 11, Pluto retrograde ends, and as it blasts ahead, your dreams and desires will be galvanized. Think fast about what you want because there won’t be time for false starts. Pluto will exit Capricorn on November 19, powering into Aquarius and your career sector for the next 20 years.
Taurus horoscopes, read more!
Gemini (May 20-June 20)
While Pluto’s been retrograde in Capricorn and your intense eighth house since September 1, some of your intimate connections may have gone awry. Finances might also have been a source of stress as you navigated limiting beliefs and temporary obstacles. But on October 11, the potent dwarf planet resumes forward motion, clearing you for takeoff. Transform those painful lessons into a roadmap to show you where you want to go—and where you need never return to again. You’ve got this, Gem!
Silver lining: On November 19, Pluto will exit Capricorn and moving into fellow air sign Aquarius for 20 years, a much more comfortable position.
Gemini horoscopes, read more!
Cancer (June 20-July 22)
No more deferring those partnership dreams, Cancer. For the past five months, penetrating Pluto has been retrograde—and since September 1, it’s been backspinning through Capricorn and your seventh house of dynamic duos, throwing curveballs at every turn. But the Pluto retrograde ends on October 11, rousing from its slumber and relighting the flame of desire. Single? Set the bar high and don’t waver in upholding your standards! In a relationship? For the next month and a half, reset the balance of give-and-take, checking in constantly to make sure you’re actually happy. You’ll set the stage for Pluto’s 20-year visit to Aquarius and your intimate, powerful eighth house that begins on November 19.
Cancer horoscopes, read more!
Leo (July 22-August 22)
Here comes the wellness wagon, Leo—and this time, it won’t leave the station without you. For the past five months, transformational Pluto has been retrograde. Since September 1, it’s been reverse-commuting through Capricorn and your sixth house of healthy living, making it hard to keep your wellness priorities in place.
Good news: starting October 11, when Pluto retrograde ends and the dwarf planet resumes forward motion, you can get back to nurturing numero uno with nutritious food, stimulating movement and plenty of pampering. Double down on your efforts for the next six weeks, Leo. On November 19, Pluto will start a 20-year journey through Aquarius and your partnership house. Your relationships are about to go through an important transformation!
Leo horoscopes, read more!
Virgo (August 22-September 22)
Romance reboot! Intensifying Pluto rouses from its annual five-month retrograde and resumes forward motion on October 11. Since September 1, Pluto has been backing through Capricorn and your passionate fifth house, disrupting dynamics.
If your love life hit a speed bump during the Pluto retrograde, you’re more than ready to disembark the drama train and pick up where you left off. Single Virgos should redouble dating efforts (they’ll be way more promising!), and couples can focus on taking a significant next step.
Since this realm rules fertility, a babymaking project might just be the thing. If not, blend your talents for another creative purpose. But move quickly on these initiatives, Virgo! On November 19, Pluto will exit Capricorn and begin a 20-year visit to Aquarius and your sixth house of work and wellness. The silver lining: With shadowy Pluto gone, your love life will feel a whole lot lighter.
Virgo horoscopes, read more!
Libra (September 23-October 22)
The past five months may have felt like one long therapy session as penetrating Pluto spun backward—and since September 1, through your foundational fourth house. You might have gotten some clarity around unresolved old wounds or family dynamics. On October 11, when Pluto retrograde ends and the alchemical dwarf planet corrects course, you can put all those downloads and epiphanies to good use. Find a healthy new way to interact in your relationship and resolve not to dump your stuff on them anymore—and for you to be true partners in holding each other responsible for catching yourselves when you do.
The next six weeks are the grand finale of Pluto’s 16-year journey through Capricorn, so do that healing work now. On November 19, Pluto shifts into Aquarius for 20 years, and won’t return to this part of your chart again in this lifetime.
Libra horoscopes, read more!
Scorpio (October 22-November 21)
Break open the vault, Scorpio! On October 11, your inscrutable ruler Pluto ends a five-month retrograde, powering forward in Capricorn and your expressive third house. After keeping everything buttoned up, you’ll be eager to share from the heart once again. And while your private sign probably isn’t ready to broadcast your every thought and feeling, you’ll be an even savvier communicator as a result of that time on the sidelines. Use your Spidey senses to discern folks you can trust from those who might not have your back.
Got an important message or idea to share? Sculpt it over the next six weeks. When Pluto leaves Capricorn on November 19, it won’t return again in this lifetime. Your communications and connections are set to get a lot less intense!
Scorpio horoscopes, read more!
Sagittarius (November 21-December 21)
After five months of delays and detours, you’re back in your element as game-changing Pluto ends a five-month retrograde. While the backspin began on May 2, you may have felt a particular strain on your wallet after September 2, when Pluto backed into Capricorn and your second house of finances and security. If it felt like no matter what you did you couldn’t get ahead, you’ll have a new confidence about your rainmaking abilities now. Where can you cut back (yes, further), and what talents can you monetize when Pluto retrograde ends?
Silver (and golden) lining: On November 19, Pluto will permanently exit Capricorn, ending a 16-year chapter that tested your mettle but strengthened your resilience, especially with your money mindset.
Sagittarius horoscopes, read more!
Capricorn (December 21-January 19)
Celebrations are in order October 11 as alchemical Pluto wraps up a five-month retrograde that began on May 1. But you really felt the pinch as of September 1, when the dwarf planet slipped back from Aquarius into YOUR sign. That maneuver may have caused you to second-guess yourself about, well, pretty much everything!
Now, Pluto retrograde ends and the intensifying planet resumes forward motion and gives you the energy and vision to take your work to the next level. But here’s the best news of all, Capricorn: On November 19, Pluto will permanently exit Capricorn, ending a 16-year chapter that began in 2008, and won’t return in this lifetime. Your metamorphosis is six weeks away from being totally complete. Well done!
Capricorn horoscopes, read more!
Aquarius (January 19-February 18)
After a five-month backspin through Aquarius and Capricorn, alchemical Pluto snaps back to attention on October 11 when the Pluto retrograde ends. Since September 1, Pluto’s been hiding out in Capricorn and your internally-focused twelfth house. For the next six weeks, Pluto will power forward through this healing and imaginative realm, inspiring you to turn those divine downloads into something viable. Release anything (or anyone) that’s been holding you back from fully expressing your truest nature.
Need some extra motivation to clear the decks? On November 19, Pluto will settle into Aquarius for a solid 20-year run, putting you in the seat of power and transformation. A weighty role, but someone’s gotta do it. Who better than you?
Aquarius horoscopes, read more!
Pisces (February 18-March 20)
If friendships or work collaborations have been a little shaky this fall, they should start to stabilize and strengthen on October 11. After a frustrating five-month retrograde that primarily took place partly in your eleventh house group activities zone, transformational Pluto sorts itself out and resumes forward motion in Capricorn.
Reach out to that pal who fell off your radar; start a book club or pull a trivia group together. It almost doesn’t matter what you do as long as you’re in the company of convivial kindred spirits! Double down on your networking for the next six weeks. On November 19, Pluto makes a permanent departure from Capricorn, moving into Aquarius for a full 20-year run.
Pisces horoscopes, read more!
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