According to the stars, the changes brought on by the Age of Aquarius in 2020 are only the beginning of a series of long-overdue transformations in the United States. The country is about to undergo a massive transformation as a result of a once-in-a-lifetime event: Pluto’s return to the United States. The minor planet will return to no-funny-business Capricorn on Feb. 22, 2022, at the exact angle it was during the birth of the United States in 1776, focusing on power struggles and the country’s most savory secrets. If you live in the United States, you’ll want to know how your zodiac sign will be affected by the United States’ Pluto return in 2022.
The dwarf planet in astrology signifies power dynamics, hidden realities, and the psyche, as well as your secret agendas and shadow self. When Pluto returns to Capricorn, it’s as if the country has entered a completely new era or cycle, necessitating a revisit and reconciliation of portions of its shadow side.
In a technical sense, America has already returned to Pluto. Although there is some disagreement over the exact date, many people agree that Pluto entered Capricorn on November 26, 2008. Most astrologers agree that the United States’ Pluto return will occur around February 22, 2022, when Pluto is at 27 degrees Capricorn (the exact degree it was at when the country was founded). Pluto exits Capricorn at 27 degrees on March 10 and enters Aquarius on March 23, 2023. Before it completes its return on November 19, 2024, it will retrograde twice into Capricorn.
Because Pluto will be returning to Capricorn, you can expect this transit to be all about power and money. The cardinal earth sign of Capricorn flourishes within established power structures and systems. The energy of Pluto in Capricorn is all about turning the tables on those in positions of power, adds Ash. Although these changes will occur within the country’s structures and procedures, this transition can nevertheless affect your personal life as discussions about climate justice, workers’ rights, and other socio-economic issues reach a fever pitch.
If you’re curious about how this historic event will effect you personally, keep reading to see how the United States’ Pluto return in 2022 will affect your zodiac sign.
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What is Pluto doing now, in the year 2022?
It’s tempting to blame periodic celestial phenomena like full moons and Mercury retrogrades for making you feel weird. This is due in part to the fact that these celestial bodies move at a fast rate. Pluto, on the other hand, takes anything from 12 to 31 years to travel through each zodiac sign and spends 248 years doing so. While it may be more difficult to pinpoint how astrological shifts effect you, that isn’t to suggest they don’t.
Pluto’s aim is to encourage you to confront your inner shadows, potentially harmful beliefs and patterns, and deep-seated psychological and emotional wounds in order to emerge healed and empowered. Pluto is named after the God of the Underworld. Pluto is also the planet of death, rebirth, and regeneration, hence its symbolism can be compared to that of a phoenix rising from the ashes. In order to spur growth, it will burn down anything that is no longer benefiting you.
Pluto, like Mercury (and all of the planets in our solar system), swings backward through our sky every year for around five to six months during retrograde periods. From Friday, April 29 (only one day before the first solar eclipse of the year) through Saturday, October 8, 2022, Pluto will retrograde in the hardworking cardinal earth sign Capricorn. Read on to learn more about the symbolism of Pluto retrograde and which signs will be most impacted by the planet of transformation as it moves backward in 2022.
How long will Pluto spend in Aquarius?
Trends are difficult to predict. Even the most well-informed people generalize from current events. X may be heading up, down, or forking into a new form, but it is still X. Anything in Aquarius defies the laws of physics.
On March 24, 2023, Pluto enters Aquarius, where he will stay until January 2044. You’re a Pluto in Aquarius prepper if you’re perplexed by conventional culture and wonder why others don’t have the same need to rethink everything.
When does Pluto enter the sign of Aquarius?
If that sounds complicated and time-consuming that’s because it is. While the United States’ Pluto return is exact (or at the exact 27-degree mark) for the first time ever this week, astrologers agree that the slow-moving planet has been inching its way through Capricorn for a couple years. With Pluto ultimately moving into Aquarius on March 23, 2023, only to retrograde back into Capricorn twice before shifting into Aquarius for real on November 19, 2024, we may expect to feel its effects throughout this year and the next two.
What zodiac signs would Pluto Retrograde 2022 affect?
Pluto retrograde will have the largest impact on the Cardinal signs of Aries, Libra, Cancer, and Capricorn. They must develop past triangle situations and emotional stumbling blocks that prevent them from progressing in interpersonal interactions. If they are willing to change, the transition may not be as difficult.
The mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces are in the middle of the Pluto retrograde energetics. These indications will have to put in the effort to mend their hearts and let go of the past, which may prove to be more difficult than they anticipated.
The power of Pluto’s moonwalk will be felt by fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, but not as strongly as the other signs. They’re figuring out how to calmly express their innermost feelings and stand up to themselves.
What will Pluto’s transit through Aquarius look like?
WHEN: From March 23, 2023 to June 11, 2023, Pluto will make a brief appearance in Aquarius. However, its continuous twenty-year transit through Aquarius (considered the formal commencement of the zodiac) “On January 21, 2024, the “Pluto in Aquarius era” begins.
In this piece, I go over Pluto’s passage into Aquarius in great detail (see the last section, headed “For additional information, see “A Sneak Peek towards 2024.” But here’s a quick rundown:
The issues of the planet that dominates the sign are empowered, warped, distorted, corrupted, deconstructed, and/or transformed by Pluto. These themes go through a sort of death and rebirth, and they’re never the same again.
Science, scientific discoveries, technical developments, outer space, political and social revolutions, social change, egalitarianism, and progressive beliefs are all associated with Aquarius.
As a result, technological and scientific discoveries, redistribution of power, giving the masses a voice, and attaining freedom and liberty are all similar threads with Pluto in Aquarius events.
The following are some of the things I believe we can expect during Pluto’s forthcoming Aquarius transit:
- A tsunami of political progressivism has swept the country (one thing to watch: Aquarius is a fixed sign that, prior to the discovery of Uranus, had Saturn as its ruler… with Pluto in Aquarius, the chance of authoritarianleft-wing regimes is higher than usual).
- New mainstream political parties are forming (I especially see this happening in the United States)
- New technology that will help us become less reliant on oil (and will spearhead ecological breakthroughs)
- Traditional power paradigms are decentralizing as oppressed people acquire more equality and authority.
WHEN: From March 30, 2025, to October 22, 2025, Neptune will make a brief visit to Aries. However, it begins its twelve-year journey through Aries (the first sign of the zodiac), which is regarded the actual commencement of the zodiac “On January 26, 2026, the “Neptune in Aries era” begins.
Alcoholism, art, compassion, enlightenment, fantasy, dreams, drugs, ideals, spirituality, and water are all ruled by Neptune.
Aries is the sign of activity, aggression, boldness, courage, and many other qualities “doing,” “leading,” and “war” are all words that come to mind when
It’s always useful to consider what happened the last time a planet passed through a sign. The notion isn’t that we’ll have a carbon reproduction of what happened; after all, other planets were doing different things at the time. However, we must keep an eye on the themes.
Consider the following events that occurred during Neptune’s last visit to Aries (1861-1875):
- During the Civil War (Aries), opioids (Neptune) were employed to treat troops; many got hooked.
- The formation of the Prohibition Party, which is essentially a war on alcohol (Aries) (Neptune)
- Pasteurization is the application of heat (Aries) to kill pathogens (Neptune).
- The 13th Amendment is ratified in the United States, transforming compassion for other people (Neptune) into something concrete (Aries).
- The International Red Cross was founded, and it is a pioneering (Aries) organization that assists others (Neptune).
- The Impressionist movement begins. This art (Neptune) movement is distinguished by bright (Aries) colors and the incorporation of movement (Aries).
I feel that in the next age of Neptune in Aries, we’ll see a lot more urgent action on water issues (for example, forceful Aries! water conservation measures).
- a greater probability of international conflicts over water access and rights;
- a concerted effort to make mental health (Neptune) resources more widely available and prioritized.
Extra fact: Saturn and Neptune will collide at 0 degrees Aries on February 21, 2026 (a very crucial degree of the zodiac… literally where it all begins!). Saturn and Neptune last collided in 1989, on three distinct occasions. This is something I’ll look at at a (much) later time, but it’s still something I’m thinking about.
Is Pluto returning in 2022?
Some planets have such a long cycle that no human has ever seen them return. Uranus takes 84 years, Neptune 165, and Pluto 248 years to orbit the Sun. While no individual can experience a Pluto Return, when Pluto returns, nations and empires are forced to investigate their own underworlds.
While all three exact strikes of the United States’ Pluto Return will occur in 2022, Pluto’s slow motion means we are already experiencing it, and have been since Pluto first entered Capricorn in 2008. Let’s take a glance at Pluto’s natal location in the Declaration chart before we get into the details of this transit.
Saturn is in Aquarius for how long?
From March 6 to April 17, Dr. Evil (Saturn) and Mini-me (Mars) will be up to no good in breezy Aquarius. However, by “up to no good,” we truly mean that the two planets seek to destroy each other completely. The two Malefics of the Zodiac are Mars and Saturn. Both are nasty enough on their own, but when they come together, like Sid and Nancy, Kurt and Courtney, Bonnie and Clyde, Slash and Axl Rose, or other toxic duos, they bring out the worst in each other.
What happens if Saturn makes a comeback?
Western astrologers describe the phenomena as impacting a person’s life development at roughly 29.5-year intervals, while the planetary effect may be felt for a few years before the precise conjunction, and varying orbits of the planets can either lengthen or shorten the time period. These “returns” correspond to the time it takes Saturn to complete one orbit around the sun, which is approximately 29.5 years. As Saturn “returns” to the degree in its orbit occupied at the moment of birth, Western astrologers think that a person crosses a key milestone and starts the next stage of life. When Saturn returns for the first time, a person leaves youth behind and becomes maturity. Maturity comes with the second return. A person approaches wisdom old age with the third and probably final return. These phases are thought to occur between the ages of 27 and 31, 56 and 60, and 84 and 90. A fourth returnfor individuals who live to be 114118 years oldis so uncommon that it isn’t mentioned in the astrological literature.
What is the duration of Pluto’s transit?
Pluto’s retrograde will end on Wednesday, October 6, and the planet will station direct for the first time in nearly five months. You may be wondering how this transition will influence you since Pluto, the planet of rebirth, will be in direct transit until April 30, 2022.
How long will the Aquarian Age last?
While the “Aquarius Season” lasts 30 days, the Aquarius Age is claimed to last 2,160 years. So, what is Aquarius Season, and how does it differ from the age? Let’s go back and look at the background of everyone’s favorite water-bearer in both modern astrology and its roots in ancient astronomy before we come to any conclusions.
Aquarian Roots
The name “Aquarius” comes from the Latin word “aquarius,” which means “water-carrier, water-pourer.” Its astrological sign is water, yet it has the appearance of an electrical jolt. Aquarius connects us to forces of originality, eccentricity, independence, bold expression, and epiphanies of all kinds, and properly so. It yearns for innovation and points us in the direction of what is possible in the future. It catalyzes creativity, new discoveries, or exhilarating novelty when sparked. Technology advances are sparked by activated Aquarius energy in our culture, which is arguably what brought us the Internet. However, Aquarius energy pushes us to think about social justice as a component of the collective and communal experience.
Aquarius, like all planets and zodiac signs, isn’t all excitement and forward-thinking movement; it also has a dark side. It can be distant, non-committal, impetuous, alienated, or restless in Aquarius. Aquarius energy enjoys getting things started but not necessarily finishing them. Keep an eye out for the famed Aquarian “Last Unicorn Syndrome,” in which it believes it is the first and only person to think of an idea.
Aquarius is the archetypal misfit, lone wolf, or mad scientist. It’s a rebel who sometimes has a cause and sometimes doesn’t. Aquarius was ruled or regulated by Saturn in traditional astrology, while many modern astrologers now identify it with Uranus because Uranus had not yet been found. Saturn is known as the “night ruler,” whereas Uranus is known as the “day ruler.”
While we all have Aquarius or Uranus in our natal astrology charts, its influence on our lives or self-expression is determined by our unique natal astrology chart. Those born under the sign of Aquarius (Sun, Moon, or Rising) may feel particularly drawn to the Aquarius Season or Age. However, having your Sun or Moon in the 11th house or touching the planet Uranus can make you identify with Aquarian characteristicsbut that’s an astrology story for another day. How does Aquarius Season or the Age of Aquarius affect us if some of us are more “Aquarian” than others? Is it only a “New Age” word, or does it refer to a body of knowledge?
Historical Context: The “Age of Aquarius
While everyone of us has a unique astrological blueprint, the current position of the stars and planets in the sky adds another depth to our specific experience. We all feel the energy when the Sun is in the sign of Aquarius, just as we do when there is a new moon (like on February 4 in Aquarius). The Age of Aquarius, on the other hand, is a much larger cycle with less clarity.
Astrological ages refer to the evolution and development of civilization as a whole, rather than just an individual.
Humankind has gone through six primary periods, which correspond to the 12 tropical zodiac signs, according to astrologers all across the world. Each one lasts approximately 2,100 years. Because the time frame is so wide, it’s difficult to say when each of these time frames begins or ends. Of course, large-scale cycles aren’t exclusive to Western astrology; the Mayan calendar and Sanskrit scriptures’ Kali Yuga both reference them.
When modern astrologers speak of the Age of Aquarius, they are referring to a phenomenon involving the Earth’s backward motion and its connection to the sign of Aquarius. An ancient astronomer came up with the concept of the “precession of the zodiac” around 190 B.C.E. Because of the wobble in the Earth’s rotation, the constellation behind the Sun during the Vernal Equinox, or eclipticpath of the Sun across the skychanges. (Earth, it turns out, isn’t as steady as we thought, and it has a retrograde cycle.)
The qualities of each zodiac Sun sign are carried over into the Astrological Age of that time. We can observe important communal themes that have been influenced by the “age” we are living in in this way. According to Nicholas Campion’s research, the Age of Aquarius began around 1447 A.D.E. in the twentieth century and will last until 3597 A.D.E. According to some astrologers, it started in 2012. Around 1999, we began to hear more about the Age of Aquarius and its connections to the Mayan Calendar.
I prefer astrologer Susan Miller’s chronology theories, which place the Age of Aries between 2000 B.C.E. and 1 A.C.E., with a lot of Greek and Roman conflict. The Age of Pisces, with its emphasis on spirituality, coincides with the birth of many of the world’s great faiths. Now we’re in the Age of Aquarius, a period marked by rapid technological advances (ahem, the Internet or robotics) or (hopefully) a shift toward communal consciousness and community.
The energies of Aquarius assist us in shifting and evolving structures that allow us to go forward into what is fresh and next in our progress. Activate and enjoy your own Aquarian nature through community, action, a new creative endeavour, or even recognizing your weirdness, whether the Age of Aquarius has begun or is about to begin. Perhaps try something new or finally figure out how to use some of your phone’s more advanced functions. It’s a time to gather together in community while embracing our particular uniqueness, no matter how you catalyze and connect to Aquarius.
Rebecca Farrar earned her M.A. in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness (PCC) from the California Institute of Integral Studies. “Stargazing: Re-enchantment Through Language” was the title of her thesis, which combined philology, consciousness studies, and enchantment with the stars. Rick Tarnas, archetypal astrologer, cosmologist Brian Swimme, activist Joanna Macy, and psychotherapist Stan Grof have all taught her. C.G. Jung, Owen Barfield, Bill Plotkin, Marianne Woodman, Thomas Berry, and Clarissa Pinkola Estes are among her other influences. Cosmicopia, Burning Man’s first astrological camp, was also founded by me. Most recently, I was featured in the She Wolfe Tarot deck and an upcoming documentary called Conscious: Fulfilling Our Higher Evolutionary Potential. She belongs to the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR), the San Francisco Astrological Society (SFAS), the Association for the Study of Women and Mythology (ASWM), and the Depth Psychology Alliance, among others (DPA). On Instagram, you can find her.