Aspects of the Moon and Pluto

Moon – Pluto Conjunction

The native has an intense but hidden emotional nature and craves strong emotional excitement and experiences. They are very changeable, like a volcano: one moment they may seem quite calm, and the next they explode with incredible force and unexpected fury. The intensity of these reactions often surprises even the native themselves. They tend to be emotionally fanatical about people and things that matter to them. At times, their feelings and desires may overwhelm them so much that they act against common sense and reason. They have a tendency toward manipulation and control, often in their rawest form. It is as if they possess power itself. Their personal relationships are very emotional and passionate, but also rather turbulent and painful.

Feelings of jealousy and possessiveness are characteristic of the native, and they threaten to destroy all their partnerships. They must bring these feelings under control. In the same way, irresistible and obsessive urges and desires may appear in their relationships, either from the native or from their partner. Their receptivity and emotionality can provoke sharp emotional shocks, usually over trifles. They are a hardworking and conscientious worker, distinguished by resilience, inner strength, and endurance. They have the ability to get to the heart of things and find the original causes of what creates difficulty. They like analyzing other people’s problems, which makes them an effective counselor. They have a strong will and never despair. There is an interest in death and life after death. They must learn not to impose their feelings and emotions on loved ones. Others have the right to feel what they want, just as the native does.

Moon in Harmony with Pluto

The native prefers emotional intensity and is fascinated by everything mysterious and unknown, while the dangerous and complex experiences connected with this activate all their inner resources. Their ability to cope rather well with emotional crises is developed, and they themselves are interested in studying the causes of emotional problems and methods of healing them. They insist that feelings between people should be open; true intimacy and a close bond with others, without barriers or secrets, are important to them, yet they never play on other people’s emotions. They have a great interest in science, religious and occult mysteries, and they enjoy reading books about natural healing methods, psychology, sex, and fantasy.

The native is very psychically receptive and uses this sensitivity to understand others. They enjoy learning and easily absorb information. Their emotions have great depth, although few people know this. They are a hardworking and conscientious worker, possessing endurance, inner strength, and stamina. They have a developed ability to immediately grasp the essence of a matter and discover the true causes of what creates difficulty. They like analyzing other people’s problems, which makes them an effective counselor. They never despair and have a strong will. An interest in death or life after death is also quite likely.

Inharmonious Aspects of the Moon with Pluto

The native has intense desires, emotions, and feelings, and their personal relationships are very emotional, passionate, and sometimes too turbulent and painful. They have a magnetic personality, and their relationships with others tend to be obsessive and compulsive. There may be much jealousy and possessiveness in them, as each person tries to control the other, and there are many ways to do this. The native likes manipulating people, using quite a few clever methods. They resort to guilt, insinuations, and openly false accusations in order to maintain power over others.

Their feelings can be so compelling that at times they do things that are not rational at all. They periodically undergo certain upheavals, breaking all ties with people and things and beginning something new from the very start. They are probably very definite in their decisions, stubborn, and unyielding. It is difficult for them to listen to other people’s ideas and suggestions, because they feel the need to be right all the time. It is hard for them to forgive and forget. They must develop their consciousness so that they can perceive others as they truly are, not as the native would like them to be. Their emotions are extremely strong, and it is rather difficult for them to control them. They may become obsessed with security or money.

The native’s task is to learn to control the emotional upheavals taking place inside them. It is difficult for them to fully trust those they love, because they fear that in the end they will be rejected because of their supposed inadequacy. Therefore, they are constantly tested in relationships in order to achieve inner growth. These lessons are meant to teach them to trust those they love and care about.  ✓