Venus and Pluto Form a Challenging Square
On Monday, June 9th, Venus, our planet of love and binding, forms a charged and challenging square with Pluto, our power planet for sex, death, and transformation. This is a "yikes" moment, and while the square is exactly on June 9th, we will feel the effects of this friction a few days before and after.
Understanding the Square Aspect
Venus is currently driving through the gratifying pastures of Taurus, where the planet is at home, and encourages us to look for the beautiful and the stable. In the meantime, Pluto is retrograde in Aquarius, revealing where beauty is deceptive and stability is an illusion. A square aspect is formed when two planets are three zodiac signs apart or are separated by about 90 degrees, creating a tug of war between the topics and energies of the individual.
Effects on Relationships
Venus rules relationships, and Pluto lords over power struggles and oppressed impulses. When these two planets are brought to the surface, problems and conflicts become apparent, and controlling, jealous, possessive, and manipulative behaviors can show up – often to an explosive extent. During a Pluto transit from Venus Square, we can feel attacked, locked up, or undermined in our closest relationships. Remember that the goal here is not punishment, but growth – and sometimes the two feel better transformed than we want.
Potential Consequences
Squares promote conflicts, struggle, tension, and drama. Pluto is a planet of extremes, and this transit could trigger air centers, discord, ghosting, and abuse moments, especially if a partner or friend feels controlled or forced. Unexpected relationships are likely to achieve a literal and extremely dramatic break during this transit. At the same time, bonds will endure more, but the dynamics could shift in a way that supports the independence and well-being of both partners.
Navigating the Transit
Pluto’s ethos is transformation through trauma, so it is painful, even if it burns, is in the air, or falls apart. Pay attention to immediate attractions and quick relationships that start during this transit, as they are probably characterized by obsessive binding and intensive destabilizing chemistry. Be aware of volatility and fractures in love relationships, as well as with friends and energy vampires alike.
Fixed Signs Will Feel the Effects Acutely
Because this square occurs in a fixed sign, the fixed characters – Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius – will feel the effects of this transit acutely. Remember that painful revelations will ultimately lead to overdue endings and healthier dynamics. Friends who have affectionate or possessive behavior should be observed with extreme caution and possibly with compassion. Our losses do not make us less – and every end is sewn with the seeds of what will come.
