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I Want to Talk About Pluto…

The Hierophant tarot card illustrated by Daniel Albrigo. Show with 5 Quartz crystals
The Hierophant tarot card illustrated by Daniel Albrigo. With 5 Quartz crystals as it is the 5th card in the Major Arcana of the tarot.

 

I wanted to add an image that represents Pluto in astrology, but stumbled upon this instead. It’s been buried in my phone since 2019. This is actually The Hierophant card, the 5th card in the Major Arcana of the Tarot but for some reason it reminds me of Pluto, which makes sense…

The Hierophant is associated with society, organized religion and tradition, keeper of sacred knowledge. The way Pluto as The Hierophant is portrayed here, God of the Underworld, the planet in Astrology (the higher octave of Mars) that represents death, destruction, the occult, what’s hidden, desire for obsession and control – fits here.

It’s from a tattoo themed tarot deck I own and the artwork was done by tattoo artist Daniel Albrigo. It’s my favorite card (I love occult imagery).

So Pluto has been coming up a lot for me lately, especially now since we are living in even more unstable times. I see many astrologers, healers and occultists talk about Pluto on social media whether it’s on a personal level or a collective level.

Yes, we’ve been living in unstable times since 2020 and even way before that but it’s just more out in the open now. Because that’s what Pluto does – exposes your true motives whether it’s on a collective or personal level. And because it’s in Aquarius – the zodiac sign associated with technology, the collective and rebellious, out-of-the-box thinking – it is affecting groups of people. It is affecting the USA, France, and other current events where there is pushback against the establishment.

Most people trusted their government, most people thought that because they graduated from college and have a degree that they would be guaranteed a job. That people would be able to get married, buy a house, have children and live the American Dream.

People have also lost their benefits, can’t afford gas, groceries or even healthcare.

We are in an ongoing war with Iran where innocent civilians including children were killed, while Israel continues to destroy Gaza and it’s people.

Pluto is heavy energy, and Pluto can be tied to abuse of power. Pluto can take your psyche to really dark places.

And so here we are, enter Pluto in Aquarius which lasts until 2043.

A black and white, tarot style vertical rectangular image that represents Pluto in Aquarius, with an occult kawaii simplified style. Death is represented as Pluto while Aquarius is depicted showing social activism, rebellion and technology.
Pluto in Aquarius tarot style card – image generated by Gemini

 

I even asked Google and it gave me this. I typed it out with my comments in red:

Pluto’s transit into Aquarius in 2024 is expected to have a significant impact on the United States, ushering in a period of cultural change and humanitarian revolution:

Challenges to the status quo
Pluto’s transit into Aquarius is expected to challenge the structures of the elite and the “good for a few” model of capitalism. (Example: billionaires)

Shift to inclusivity
Pluto in Aquarius is expected to shift the focus to building communities that work for everyone, and to dismantle outdated hierarchies. (This is happening now)

New government structures
Pluto in Aquarius could lead to the creation of new government structures (It could be possible)

Social innovation
Pluto in Aquarius could lead to groundbreaking technology and medicine, and social innovation that changes the course of history. (I half agree with this. If anything AI has modified how we work while at the same time a lot of people are losing their jobs)

Activism
Pluto in Aquarius could lead to a period of activism like the world has never seen before.

Pluto’s transit into Aquarius is expected to last until 2043. Pluto’s orbit is 248 years long, which is the same age as the United States, so the last time Pluto was in Aquarius was in the 1700s (Young people are fed up with a broken system – look at what’s happening in France)

Question to ponder: where is Pluto in your personal astrology – your natal placements/aspects or your birthchart, and what is it doing in your life?

For me personally – my Pluto is in Libra in the 8th house. Long term transit: Pluto sextile (a positive aspect) Venus.

What Pluto is doing to you based on where Pluto is in the house of your birthchart:

1st house: Pluto will transform your identity in the course of a lifetime

2nd house: Pluto will transform what you own, your property, your money, your values.

3rd house: Pluto will transform the way you communicate

4th house: Pluto will transform your home or what you call home in the course of a lifetime

5th house: Pluto will transform your way of having fun, romance, creativity

6th house: Pluto will transform your routines

7th house: Pluto will transform your relationships/partnerships of all kinds (personal and business)

8th house: Pluto will transform you through other people’s money, sex, the occult

9th house: Pluto will transform you through travel, long-distance journeys (physically or metaphysically)

10th house: Pluto will transform your career and how you’re seen in public

11th house: Pluto will transform you through friends, groups, social media; your goals and dreams

12th house: Pluto will transform the most hidden parts of you – your dreams, your subconscious. Psychic and spiritual stuff.

Not only that, but depending on what SIGN the house Pluto is in will color your experience.

So if you are new to astrology and you landed here, welcome! It’s going to be a long, rabbit hole of a journey to discovering yourself and you will love it.

Suggested crystals and stones to work with Plutonic energy:

Black Tourmaline
Pluto as psychic armor and boundary. Black Tourmaline absorbs and transmutes heavy, invasive, or obsessive energy so you can do shadow work without being overrun by it. Useful when Pluto contacts bring power struggles, psychic overwhelm, or the need to cut energetic cords.

Here’s a personal example of Black Tourmaline at work:
When you have a family member who verbally abuses you and goes through your personal things – put a Black Tourmaline in your personal space and see what happens. It might not happen right away, but you’ll see a shift in yourself where you’re not giving in as easily. In other words, you’re setting up boundaries and a psychic shield.

Gold Sheen Obsidian
Pluto as mirrored truth with a cutting edge. The golden specks reveals what’s been hidden deep within – your truth, your light; the obsidian base forces you to look. Excellent for seeing your own control patterns, projections, and the places you still grip power.

Garnet
Pluto as life-force and desire reclaimed. Deep red garnet carries regenerative, sexual, and survival energy. It aligns with Pluto’s capacity to revive passion, commitment, and raw vitality after a period of depletion or emotional death.

Obsidian (general / black)
Core Pluto stone. Volcanic glass formed through intense heat and pressure. Reflects the shadow without flinching, cuts through denial, and supports the necessary endings that Pluto demands before anything new can grow.

Smokey Quartz
Pluto as grounded transmutation. Takes fear, anxiety, and heavy emotional residue and slowly composts them. Less dramatic than obsidian; better for integrating Plutonian insights into daily life so the transformation actually sticks.

Selenite
Pluto’s clearing after the descent. High-vibration and purifying, it doesn’t do the shadow work itself but clears the field once the underworld material has been faced. Useful after intense Pluto transits, rituals, or cord-cutting to reset the space.

Resource:

If you want to learn more about what Pluto in Aquarius means, here is a thought provoking post.

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Libra Sun, Aquarius Moon – Monday Oct 19, 2026

Today is Monday, October 19th 2026 / Pacific Standard Time

With the sun in Libra, and an Aquarius moon – you might be feeling more detached and concerned about humanity as I am. My moon is in Libra so I definitely desire balance, justice, harmony and beauty for all beings. But the shadow side of Libra moon is feeling indecisive and helpless about what’s going on in this world. Since my moon is in the 8th house I am also thinking about death, as people are always dying whether we are aware of it or not. And that’s what I’m feeling while typing this at work.

There are also the bigger transits that affect the collective as a whole, such as Pluto in Aquarius. Pluto is the planet of transformation, death, destruction, the desire for obsession and control. When it is in Aquarius (humanitarian, rebel, technology) – you can correlate this to current events on our planet, particularly in the United States and France, right?

It also feels selfish of me to focus on bringing this site back up and attempting to sell whatever crystals and stones I have left from when I started this small business in 2017. If you read my bio, I was inspired to start this crystal shop. I was naive to think it would replace my 9 to 5. It didn’t. I made money selling crystals but I also had expenses. I also had a friend pass away in 2019. I also had bots attack my site in 2020.

The reality is – our current administration has made everything expensive. Basic needs such as food and gas are pricey. So people aren’t buying things as much. Crystals and stones are not a need, they are a want.

So like Pluto, people who are selling things online must transform what they’re offering at a time where people don’t have as much resources for art, entertainment, spiritual growth and development.

You know what I’ve observed that people are really into right now? Astrology.

Although astrology is considered a pseudoscience – using the stars and planets that were present at the time of your birth – is really a study of yourself and your relationships with people over time (synastry).
And for as long as we are alive, we are going to be dealing with ourselves AND people. People young and old are using astrology to understand themselves, to understand relationships and to understand what’s going on in our world.

And so I hope to write more about astrology on here and how I am learning it from my perspective.

But the biggest truth is? I’m still forever learning.

For half my life (I’m 49 years old now) I only focused on my sun sign (Sagittarius). It was not until my late 30’s that I started to pay attention to my big 3 (sun, moon, rising) and not until I hit my 40’s that I barely scratched the surface of learning astrology.

So yes, I have A LOT to write about.

And I hope you will join me. My Mercury is in Capricorn by the way so the way I write about astrology is more practical and clear, I hope.

Crystals and stones that support Libra sun / Aquarius moon vibes:

Aqua Aura Quartz
Obsidian
Quartz crystals
Anything that looks like technology like Bismuth

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Collective Horoscope for Sunday, October 18 2026

Today is Sunday, October 18th 2026 / Pacific Standard Time

In the western hemisphere, we’re in the first quarter phase of the moon. The sun is in Libra, the moon is in Capricorn. With the sun in Libra, balanced relationships with others will be a focus, while the moon in Capricorn will motivate you to work on your personal goals and dreams. Not so much in your feelings today, which is good.

There is also a void of course moon for most of the day, until the moon enters Aquarius at 6:40pm:

The Moon is said to be void of course during the period after it makes its final major aspect to another planet before leaving its current sign. During this time, the Moon is no longer forming significant connections and is considered astrologically inactive until it enters the next sign.

Traditionally, the void of course Moon is associated with a sense of pause, uncertainty, or non-resolution. Actions initiated during this time may drift, lose momentum, or fail to produce expected results. It’s often seen as a better time for reflection, rest, or routine tasks rather than beginning something new. However, in certain contexts—especially for endings, spiritual work, or releasing attachment—the void period can be meaningful and supportive.

Because the Moon changes signs every two to three days, these void periods occur frequently and vary in length. Tracking them can help bring awareness to natural pauses in the rhythm of daily life and support more intentional timing.

Source: Astrograph

Today is a good day for balanced activities that relate to duties and responsibilities. With the moon in Capricorn, you’ll feel compelled to work on your ambitions. What are your goals, what are your dreams? You’ll be able to focus on that while enjoying time with your family, friends, or by yourself.

While doing all of that, don’t forget to rest your mind, body, soul and spirt and have fun. The sun in Libra wants to see harmony and balance.

Suggested crystals and stones: whatever you have, whatever you’re drawn to. Follow your own inner compass as there is way too much information out there as it is.

But if you do need suggestions. Since it is Sunday, Citrine, Quartz crystals, Sunstone or any crystals that remind you of the sun are good to work with. Pair that with Moonstone, Smoky Quartz or any crystal and stones that remind you of the Capricorn moon are great as well.

Other current planet positions that may or may not affect you over the next few months or even years. Pluto for example tends to stay in a sign from 12 to 32 years (Source: Time Passages app) :

Mercury in Scorpio
Venus in Scorpio
Mars in Leo
Jupiter in Leo
Saturn in Aries
Uranus in Gemini
Neptune in Aries
Pluto in Aquarius
Chiron in Aries
North Node in Aquarius
Ascendant in Scorpio
Midheaven in Leo

It is best to download an app such as Time Passages to see how these cosmic energies might personally affect you over time.

In between writing this blog post, making breakfast and playing with my 2 cats – this Smokey Quartz point with Golden Rutile wanted to show itself. It is available for purchase here.