Pluto in Astrology

Astronomy

Pluto is a dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt with an orbital period of about 248 years.

Traditional or modern astrological symbolism

Modern astrology associates Pluto with power, compulsion, deep transformation, loss, and regeneration.

This symbolic association is part of astrological interpretation and should not be confused with a demonstrated physical influence on personality or events.

Pluto retrograde

From Earth, Pluto can appear to reverse direction temporarily against the background stars because of relative orbital motion. Astrologers attach symbolic meanings to that apparent reversal; see the Pluto retrograde guide for the distinction.