In modern astrology, Pluto rules Scorpio. It’s the planet of transformation, metamorphosis. Your Pluto sign and house placement shows where you will shed layers of yourself, in order to grow. It may also help uncover things hidden beneath the depths of your soul, your subconscious if you will, that you have to work through in this life. It will also bring about an intensity and mysteriousness to that area of your life.

The following interpretations of one’s Pluto sign will be of a modern approach and not the traditional approach.

Pluto in the 1st house or in Aries

You will go through significant transformations in your life. An intense and mysterious appearance. Deep personal power within, assertive in your actions, almost intimidating to others.

Pluto in the 2nd house or in Taurus

Whether it’s financial loss/gain, or values being questioned, your transformations will steer you towards asking the meaning of wealth, material realm possessions and your values in this life.

Pluto in the 3rd house or in Gemini

There is a profound understanding of all topics, especially ones you’re interested in, diving deep into its depth, always transforming your beliefs, communications.

Pluto in the 4th house or in Cancer

May have deep emotional familial wounds, having a need to work on your emotional inner security. Transformations around familial ties, or your need to create a home for yourself.

Pluto in the 5th house or in Leo

A need to transform your creative side and individual expression in life, or may project onto your children. May also have transformative partners or children.

Pluto in the 6th house or in Virgo

Constant transformations regarding your daily routines, health and coworkers, especially because of your need to be in complete control and self-critical.

Pluto in the 7th house or in Libra

Intense relationships with others will trigger transformations that serve as lessons to your personal growth and evolution. Having to balance one’s needs in an all-consuming relationship.

Pluto in the 8th house or in Scorpio

Deep need to explore the mysteries of life, to understand the ‘why’ of everything. To uncover hidden truths and hidden depths, beyond superficiality. May also transform shared resources with your spouse.

Pluto in the 9th house or in Sagittarius

Constant search for truth regarding higher knowledge, whether it’s academia or spirituality. Metaphysics or philosophy may transform your view of the world.

Pluto in the 10th house or in Capricorn

Transformative career, may choose to work towards positions of power and influence to leave a lasting impact on society. Any setbacks experienced will only fuel inner strength.

Pluto in the 11th house or in Aquarius

Friendships and social networks will bring about transformations in your life. May attract or find likeminded groups to embark on social change or innovative pursuits.

Pluto in the 12th house or in Pisces

Highly intuitive, may even be psychics. Constant need to explore transcendental truth of the universe, spiritually and emotionally. Ability to explore one’s subconscious, beyond the material realm.


While these are just basic interpretations of a Pluto sign and its house placement, one must still dive deeper and look at any aspects the other stars are making with Pluto and the birth chart as a whole. Find out more about your Pluto sign and aspects its making within your birth chart when you book a reading with us.

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