Pluto represents power, control, transformation, evolution, death and rebirth. It destroys to renew and brings intense needs and drives to the surface. It is associated with personal mastery, big business, wealth, the underground, surgery, genetic engineering, detective work, espionage, global organizations, dictators, organized crime, destruction, mass murder, genocide, nuclear power and nuclear weapons.
Natal Pluto Retrograde
Pluto retrograde natal is more common than inner planet retrograde, such as Mercury and Venus. About 40% of people have Pluto retrograde in their birth chart, so it’s less feared and less harmful than having an inner planet retrograde. That said, natal Pluto retrograde still has karmic repercussions and a noticeable influence.
With natal Pluto retrograde, you may have difficulty transforming your life due to fear of letting go. The internalization process of retrogrades can slow you, bringing your intense drives and needs to the surface. You will probably have difficulty expressing your power and influence.
Fear of being controlled or taking control can stem from past experiences involving power abuse or manipulation. Whether you were a victim or abuser may be shown through natal Pluto aspects and any fixed star conjunctions.
Depending on past life conditions, you may fear death, poverty, manipulation, torture, imprisonment, being committed to a mental institution, exile, or betrayal. Power and control issues may involve psychic realms, sex, and inheritance.
For such reasons, you can be very intense on the inside, secretive, or a control freak. Past life conditioning can repeat, especially while young, in the form of compulsions, phobias, isolation, or mistrust of family. You may develop strong psychic power due to internalizing your powerful drives and wishes for power and success. Hiding your genuine desire for power and influence can lead to suspicion.
Pluto retrograde in your natal chart subjects you to many fated events to bring your deepest and darkest fears to the surface. A recurring theme in particular experiences will persist until you learn to safely express your inner power and intensity.
