Yes Virginia, I mean Gary, There Is a Planet Called Pluto
You can bet the farm that Pluto would never be mistaken as Santa Claus!
Pluto was discovered by Clyde W. Tombough on February 18, 1930. Clyde had just turned 24 on February 4. Clyde served the USA with a distinguished career as an astronomer and professor and died at the age of 90. Clyde was employed at the Observatory that was built by Percival Lowell, of Boston, in Flagstaff, Arizona. It was on top of “Mars Hill”. When discovered Pluto was at 17 Cancer 46’ retrograde. Pluto was conjunct the USA natal Sun at 13 Cancer 17’. In the USA natal chart Pluto was at 27 Capricorn 34’ retrograde and in opposition to Mercury at 24 Cancer 13’ retrograde. Today Pluto is at 8 Capricorn 59’ retrograde and will go direct on September 20. Since it takes Pluto approximately 248 years to circle our Sun it will return to where it was in the USA natal chart on February 22, 2022. Sure hope we are still a united Nation. It was a serendipity event when my youngest daughter and I arrived by auto in Flagstaff on the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto, February, 18, 1980.
Shortly after the discovery of Pluto, in June of 1930, Uranus, in Aries, was in square to Pluto in Cancer. This adverse aspect was in effect until 1937. Think “Depression”, “Dust Bowl” and the birth of the Nazi Party in Germany.
It was several years later on October 10, 1965 that Uranus and Pluto were exactly conjunct at 17 Virgo 10’. Naturally they were within range of the conjunction for most of the 1960’s which spawned the Hippie generation as well as the Vietnam War Quagmire. Then in May 2009 Uranus moved into range of the square to Pluto in early Capricorn. These two very heavy duty planets will be making major mischief because of their adverse exchange of energy until 2018. Since this square is in Cardinal signs there will be many changes with political implications worldwide. There tends to be a large sudden lose of life when these two planets are in square aspect. Uranus is like lightening. Uranus destroys without notice and since it is in Aries a fire sign, much of that destruction will be caused by fire, natural fire, volcanic fire, and the firing of guns. When Uranus is square with Mars, a planet that takes approximate 2 years to go around the Sun, it is even more destructive with life on this planet. There is always danger of suicide if Mars and Uranus are in adverse aspect in the natal chart. A gun is the usual weapon of choice.
Pluto was discovered by Clyde W. Tombough on February 18, 1930. Clyde had just turned 24 on February 4. Clyde served the USA with a distinguished career as an astronomer and professor and died at the age of 90. Clyde was employed at the Observatory that was built by Percival Lowell, of Boston, in Flagstaff, Arizona. It was on top of “Mars Hill”. When discovered Pluto was at 17 Cancer 46’ retrograde. Pluto was conjunct the USA natal Sun at 13 Cancer 17’. In the USA natal chart Pluto was at 27 Capricorn 34’ retrograde and in opposition to Mercury at 24 Cancer 13’ retrograde. Today Pluto is at 8 Capricorn 59’ retrograde and will go direct on September 20. Since it takes Pluto approximately 248 years to circle our Sun it will return to where it was in the USA natal chart on February 22, 2022. Sure hope we are still a united Nation. It was a serendipity event when my youngest daughter and I arrived by auto in Flagstaff on the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto, February, 18, 1980.
Shortly after the discovery of Pluto, in June of 1930, Uranus, in Aries, was in square to Pluto in Cancer. This adverse aspect was in effect until 1937. Think “Depression”, “Dust Bowl” and the birth of the Nazi Party in Germany.
It was several years later on October 10, 1965 that Uranus and Pluto were exactly conjunct at 17 Virgo 10’. Naturally they were within range of the conjunction for most of the 1960’s which spawned the Hippie generation as well as the Vietnam War Quagmire. Then in May 2009 Uranus moved into range of the square to Pluto in early Capricorn. These two very heavy duty planets will be making major mischief because of their adverse exchange of energy until 2018. Since this square is in Cardinal signs there will be many changes with political implications worldwide. There tends to be a large sudden lose of life when these two planets are in square aspect. Uranus is like lightening. Uranus destroys without notice and since it is in Aries a fire sign, much of that destruction will be caused by fire, natural fire, volcanic fire, and the firing of guns. When Uranus is square with Mars, a planet that takes approximate 2 years to go around the Sun, it is even more destructive with life on this planet. There is always danger of suicide if Mars and Uranus are in adverse aspect in the natal chart. A gun is the usual weapon of choice.
When Galle discovered Neptune on September 23, 1846 in Berlin it was predicted by Adams and Leverrier that there would be another planet beyond Neptune. Their calculations were later found out to be incorrect but Pluto was still out there in the cold just waiting for Clyde’s sharp eyes. When discovered, Neptune was at 25 Aquarius 53’ retrograde. Neptune was exactly conjunct Saturn, 25 Aquarius 8’ retrograde. That is very telling because of the very strange political movements (Saturn) which soon arose across our planet and the deception by lies (Neptune) brought much hardship to such large groups of people. When discovered, Neptune was conjunct Saturn and they were also closely conjunct the Moon in the USA chart of July 4, 1776. This does not bode well for the women of America. People in authority (Saturn) are prone to lie a bit (Neptune) in order to keep that glass ceiling firmly in place.
Uranus the first of the three “Outer Planet” was discovered on March 13, 1781 at 24 Gemini 27’ and was the only planet of the three that was moving in direct motion when discovered. Note that Uranus, a revolution prone planet, was discovered right after the American Revolution which was quickly followed by the French Revolution and also a Revolution in Italy. It was very unsettled times for the people on planet Earth. It is of interest that when Uranus was discovered it was conjunct Mars in the USA chart. Maybe that explains the unrelenting love of guns in the USA which results in our country having the highest number of deaths due to hand guns in the world. Not to mention the many mass shootings by any yokel with a gun and a grudge that is way too common in the USA.
There are many different times of the day on July 4, 1778 chosen for the various USA charts but there is really no substantial proof behind any of them. Therefore the Ascendant or the placement of the planets in houses can not be known with any certainty. But mostly all astrologers do agree on July 4, 1776 even though it is noted by Harry S Truman, a well read student of history, that the Declaration of Independence was actually presented on July 2, 1776 to the Continental Congress. The first person to sign it was on July 4, but the final signer was months later.
Uranus and Pluto’s plane of the equator is at almost right angles to the plane of its orbit. Pluto can be seen with an amateur telescope but you have to be born lucky with very sharp eyes. Due to Pluto’s eccentric orbit it was closer to the Sun than Neptune from January, 1979 to February 11, 1999. Pluto is smaller than our Moon and 6 other moons in our solar system. Yet Pluto has a Moon called Charon, the ferryman of the dead across the river Acheron. Pluto also has two tiny moons that were discovered in late 2005 by the Hubble Space telescope.
Now Pluto is classified as a “dwarf planet” after a very tight vote in Prague on August, 24, 2006 at the 26th General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union. But I will guarantee that if transiting Pluto is aspecting any of your planets with a conjunction, square, or opposition you will know it. Though they call it a “dwarf” it is a mighty powerful dwarf. The adjective that comes to mind with Pluto is RUTHLESS! If Pluto is strong or especially harshly aspected in someone’s chart they tend to become a “Control Freak”!
Now Pluto is classified as a “dwarf planet” after a very tight vote in Prague on August, 24, 2006 at the 26th General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union. But I will guarantee that if transiting Pluto is aspecting any of your planets with a conjunction, square, or opposition you will know it. Though they call it a “dwarf” it is a mighty powerful dwarf. The adjective that comes to mind with Pluto is RUTHLESS! If Pluto is strong or especially harshly aspected in someone’s chart they tend to become a “Control Freak”!
Fritz Brunhubner, an excellent German Astrologer, was the first to give comprehensive work on the new Planet named Pluto in 1933. “Pluto” is a maroon hardcover with 94 typewriter pages. It was a very good start.
I sharply differ with his political view. Today I would highly recommend Isabel Hickey’s book, “Astrology, A Cosmic Science”. She originally published a booklet on Pluto in 1977 and that information is now in the book mentioned above. Another excellent source about Pluto is Steven Forrest’s book “The Book of Pluto” published in 1994. Rex E. Bills wrote a very useful book for any astrologer. It should be in every astrologer’s library. It is “The Rulership Book” published in 1971, where you will find 12 pages of just what are the concerns ruled by Pluto.
When I started to study Astrology in this life there were no computers. We had to purchase the Die Deutsche Ephemerides from Germany because at that time they were best mathematicians. A talent in math was required to be an astrologer. Today the math is completed much faster and precise by the computer. The interpretation or diagnoses of the chart is still best from an experienced astrologer. Though Pluto was discovered in 1930 it was not listed in the Ephemeris until Volume V which was for 1961 to 1970. Then in 1974 Lynne Palmer published a “Pluto Ephemeris 1900-2000” with daily positions which was a tremendous help. I highly recommend any book written by Lynne.
Pluto rules the underworld and death. Mining and oil come from below the ground and usually makes someone very rich. Where do you think the term “Plutocrat” came from? Since oil is a liquid it shares the rulership with Neptune. Pluto can indicate REALLY BIG MONEY. Sometimes it is obtained ligetimetly but more frequently it is the result of organized or unorganized crime.
I sharply differ with his political view. Today I would highly recommend Isabel Hickey’s book, “Astrology, A Cosmic Science”. She originally published a booklet on Pluto in 1977 and that information is now in the book mentioned above. Another excellent source about Pluto is Steven Forrest’s book “The Book of Pluto” published in 1994. Rex E. Bills wrote a very useful book for any astrologer. It should be in every astrologer’s library. It is “The Rulership Book” published in 1971, where you will find 12 pages of just what are the concerns ruled by Pluto.
When I started to study Astrology in this life there were no computers. We had to purchase the Die Deutsche Ephemerides from Germany because at that time they were best mathematicians. A talent in math was required to be an astrologer. Today the math is completed much faster and precise by the computer. The interpretation or diagnoses of the chart is still best from an experienced astrologer. Though Pluto was discovered in 1930 it was not listed in the Ephemeris until Volume V which was for 1961 to 1970. Then in 1974 Lynne Palmer published a “Pluto Ephemeris 1900-2000” with daily positions which was a tremendous help. I highly recommend any book written by Lynne.
Pluto rules the underworld and death. Mining and oil come from below the ground and usually makes someone very rich. Where do you think the term “Plutocrat” came from? Since oil is a liquid it shares the rulership with Neptune. Pluto can indicate REALLY BIG MONEY. Sometimes it is obtained ligetimetly but more frequently it is the result of organized or unorganized crime.
Some astrology books soft peddle death and turn it in to “transformation” but it is still death or ending of the physical body, of a habit, a belief system, of a leader of a county, or of a partnership. When Pluto is involved in anything I can grantee it will not be pretty. Pluto is a malefic in the greatest form.
Archer’s Parting Shot: There are people who hide their LOVE from you, and people who hide their HATE from you. You would be wise to stay away from both! Credit to Mignon McLaughlin
Archer’s Parting Shot: There are people who hide their LOVE from you, and people who hide their HATE from you. You would be wise to stay away from both! Credit to Mignon McLaughlin
