Pluto Retrograde: What It Means For You
& how you can expect to transform ⋆˚꩜｡
On Saturday, May 4 at 11:27AM ET, Pluto—the planet of life-changing transformation—went retrograde at 3° Aquarius. While the word “retrograde” may evoke recent memories of Mars’ lethargy, Venus’ ex-resurrection, or Mercury’s tech malfunctions, this retrograde is profoundly different. As a faraway outer planet, Pluto spends about half its orbit in reverse motion. This means that Pluto’s retrograde is not about day-to-day annoyances, but rather, expansive retrospection, deep excavation, and truth-telling.
Remember, Pluto’s retrograde is part of a long and powerful narrative that’s just beginning to unfold. The planet of rebirth entered Aquarius for good about six-months ago, on November 19, 2024. It will continue cruising through the sign of the water bearer for almost two decades, until May 2043 (!!!). And, whether it’s retrograde or direct, it’s in the process of unveiling revolutionary social transformation—and we’re all a part of it.
So what does Pluto in Aquarius mean? What impact will it have—individually and collectively? And how does its retrograde cycle factor in? Below, everything you need to know about Pluto’s potent transit, including a step-by-step guide to identifying its impact on your unique birth chart.