27° Capricorn ~ The United States’ 1st Pluto Return

This is it.

Political upheaval. Economic decline. Viral plagues. It all culminates to this:

The United States' first Pluto return.

Pluto in the Cosmos

Pluto, deity of death and thus rebirth and transformation, is the smallest planet and the furthest from the Sun. This cold, dark dwarf is associated with power struggles, obsessions, and the subconscious. Slow and steady, Pluto takes 240 years to complete the zodiac.

Pluto is profound and intense. Pluto uncovers what is buried beneath the surface, no matter how deep.

Pluto in Capricorn

Pluto first entered Capricorn in 2009, when the Obama administration came into power, which catalyzed the changes occurring now.

Capricorn is a cardinal Earth sign, strong, sturdy, rooted, and practical. Capricorn is associated with banks, business, ambition, growth, practicality-- and trees.

All major economies are currently in debt. There are also many other signs the current system is ineffective.

The 27th degree of Capricorn is read as the turning point. The Sabian symbol for the 27th degree of Capricorn is "PILGRIMS CLIMBING THE STEEP STEPS LEADING TO A MOUNTAIN SHRINE." This degree is associated with society reaching its highest milestones. We the people trek this mountain and reach great heights together, even surpassing those that have come before us.

So why doesn't it feel like it?

If this is the point where we ascend to greatness, how come nearly every facet of American society is crumbling or barely hanging on?

To be continued...

{Up next, we'll discuss the US' natal chart & planetary aspects to Pluto during the Return}