Pluto is the planet of transformation, ruling the sign of Scorpio, the sign of death, redemption, and divine mysteries. Pluto’s energy is mysterious, and its discovery in 1932 associates it symbolically with the creation of the nuclear bomb and the development of psychoanalysis. In ancient mythology, Pluto was considered to be associated with all the aspects of the underworld – Hades, the Greek name for Pluto, was the god of shell. Today, the underworld is synonymous with the Mafia, and the two share many characteristics. Pluto occupies an important place in the horoscopes of great mystics and spiritual beings, as well as in the theme of certain dictators and tyrants, among them the most ruthless and greedy for power. In psychological terms, Pluto corresponds to the transmutation of instinctive energies into energies which are accessible consciously by the individual’s ego. This transmutation, which is never completely controllable, induces a power complex. On the social level, it might be symbolized by the nuclear disaster, the failure of Western man to master the energy of the atom – a power complex gone awry. On the individual level, Pluto is expressed either in a “power complex,” in which instinctive energy is completely transmuted into a personal resource, or as a “failure complex,” in which certain inhibitions prevent the instinctive energy from being transmuted.

Ava Bartello:

Jupiter, the planet of success and good fortune, is one of the most significant astrological signs. It’s no wonder that this planet has a large impact on our lives. In psychological terms, Jupiter governs our growth and expansion into society. It helps us to find our place in the world and to fit in better. This growth is accompanied by a feeling of confidence and self-assurance. However, Jupiter also has a negative side. It can magnify qualities out of compensation, leading to errors of judgment. You must be aware of the risk of over-identifying with your social mask, which would cause you to neglect your inner self.

Mars represents aggression and virility. It is associated with duels, war, and any situation in life that involves confronting an obstacle. Individuals who are greatly influenced by Mars are typically direct and straightforward – either unabashedly extroverted or furiously introverted. They are extremely active and extremely emotive. Their purpose in life seems to be inextricably mingled with a combat against an unacceptable situation, a challenge which they either issue or are forced to accept.

Ava Bartello observes the third house in the sky and finds it relevant to her theme.