Mars opposes Pluto

 

Mars has entered its opposition to Pluto and this aspect will remain with us through early 2025, humming in the background at the very least.

Mars represents war, men, aggression, and action and is always present in war related situations. Mars in Cancer can promote real patriotism or what poses as patriotism, whether it really is or not.

The first peak of this aspect is on November 3^rd, but it will be very powerful in the days before and after.

Expect to see anger, volatility and conflict over this period, especially since we are in the US election period. The potential for violence exists. This is certainly not limited to events in the US as it aspects since it aspects many other charts of leaders not in the US.

This aspect is present on November 5^th, Election Day in the US.  On November 3^rd, Mars moves into Leo, still in opposition to Pluto and Leo is the sign of grandstanding.

Cancer-Capricorn represents the 4^th/10^th house of home and the homeland. This aspect falls on Pluto in the US natal chart, and the US is in its last pass of its powerful Pluto return. Pluto represents power and powerful leaders as well as corruption and force, subversive elements and destructiveness.

November 19^th, Pluto enters the sign of Aquarius after Mars has entered Leo. The opposition will change from Cancer/Capricorn to Leo/Aquarius and Aquarius rules the collective.

Mars in Leo begins its retrograde December 6^th. By the end of December Mars is at 2 degrees and once again in a tight orb with its opposition to Pluto becoming exact once again the first 3 days of January 2025, and its influence will remain powerful at least through mid-January. Needless to say, there will be a great deal of volatility around the world during this period.

This will affect you to a greater degree if you have Cardinal (Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn) planets at 27-29 degrees, or Fixed planets (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius) at 0-2 degrees.

This does not mean the sky is falling, and life will go on, but the results of the transit will be obvious and speak for themselves.

In our lives we can expect to feel a certain amount of frustration, and it may be best to avoid contentious issues, or to force confrontations. While you may feel fine, the person you are dealing with may be under the direct influence of this aspect.

On a more positive note, Pluto is the planet of regeneration and transformation. While not easy, transformation of some type is possible with a great deal of hard work. Letting go of problematic relationships and bad habits are a strong possibility.

The best thing anyone can do with this type of aspect is to find something to direct your energy toward. It could be work, writing, gardening, cleaning out closets; anything that is a positive direction of personal energy.

Fearing the aspects or living in fear is never a good thing, and not intended. Awareness at this time however, is key to navigating the times effectively.