When the Sun conjuncts Pluto in the Natal Chart
Sun conjunct Pluto
Sun conjunct Pluto
With the Sun conjunct Pluto in your birth chart, there is a distinct intensity to your personality. Self-knowledge and psychological transformation are your goals. The Sun represents your ego, and because it’s attached to transformative Pluto, you might undergo many periods of self-renewal in your lifetime. You might often submit yourself to periods of intense self-analysis.
Perhaps even more evident than your intensity is your distaste for superficiality and your exceptional ability to “read” others almost instantly, tapping into their motivations effortlessly. You are also quick to read between the lines, and although this helps you experience a deeper dimension of existence, the focus may be a little too dark or cynical at times. You are determined to uncover the truth, but especially if other planets and points in the chart challenge this Sun-Pluto alignment, this “truth” may skew toward the negative.
In fact, you could sometimes be so determined to prove that something is wrong–or that things are not as they appear–that it becomes an obsession. This tendency can be self-destructive and is something to watch for. It’s primarily due to a fear you are being taken advantage of or being lied to, and this way, you feel you are ahead. Perhaps you don’t want to be caught unaware, so your defense mechanism is to suspect something before you can be surprised by it. Refusing to accept things at face value and mistrusting others’ motivations can lead to working to prove these fears! The result can be self-fulfilling prophecies, which do you no favors.
A test to see if you’re going too far with this inclination is to question whether you feel more relieved to uncover wrongdoing than you do feeling the effects of that wrongdoing. This can mean suspicion has become so all-encompassing that it is a mission in itself or takes on a life of its own. In other words, the period of “not knowing” (but suspecting) can be more difficult than finding out.
You may want to work on the feelings of doom that too often prevent you from enjoying yourself. It can be difficult to let go of the feeling that something is “too good to be true” or that something will go wrong if you are too happy.
Any planet or point aligned with the Sun can be a personal blind spot, and identifying with the qualities of that planet is the first step to mindful living. Aim to recognize the Pluto energy in your nature and then work on channeling it positively. With this aspect, you can have a strong desire for an added dimension of experience. Ordinary and accepting feel boring! You need more, and you might attract more challenges into your life than you need. The tendency can be to make life more complicated than it needs to be by employing indirect methods and strategies and overpreparing for the worst. There can be a rather intense focus on a particular relationship in your life or a complex relationship with a parent.
You might also benefit from learning to let go of things that keep you tied to the past or that consume too much of your time. The signs and houses of your Sun and Pluto can indicate where you might overdo things to your detriment (for instance, work or attention to detail with Virgo or the 6th house, needing to know with Gemini or the 3rd house, and so forth). Of course, your determination and persistence can also be great strengths when you learn your limits and lessons of moderation.
Positive channels for Pluto energy can be such things as research, where you can put your exceptional skills as a detective to good use, or counseling, where your ability to understand people is useful and appreciated.
You strive for meaning and can possess much passion and vitality. You’re not only intense, but also capable of profound insights and can have tremendous healing powers. You’re talented at getting to the heart of matters or finding the “bottom line”, and your life is likely to be fascinating. You are learning to be fearless! While you can struggle with this at times, you’re likely to find that conquering your fear of your own power or “dark side” is most of the battle.
You have a strong personal presence and might have a profound influence on whatever field you choose. Whether intentional or not, others notice you, and/or you can stir up some controversy. Your influence is significant and can shape the world around you.
Famous People with Sun conjunct Pluto include Jada Pinkett Smith (in Virgo), Lena Headey (in Libra), Tim Burton (in Virgo), Frank Ocean (in Scorpio), Penn Badgley (in Scorpio), Matt Bomer (in Libra), Katy Perry (very close aspect, in Scorpio), Keanu Reeves (in Virgo), Kate Winslet (in Libra), Gwyneth Paltrow (in Libra), Mick Jagger (in Leo), Patrick Swayze (in Leo), Amber Rose (in Libra), Moby (in Virgo), Natalie Wood (in Cancer), Nick Cannon (in Libra), Kim Cattrall (in Leo), Eva Marcille (in Scorpio), Pete Davidson (in Scorpio), SZA (in Scorpio), Emma Stone (in Scorpio), Michael Jackson (in Virgo), Victor Hugo (in Pisces), Marion Cotillard (in Libra), Troian Bellisario (in Scorpio), Damon Wayans (in Virgo), and Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (in Cancer).
General discussion of Sun-Pluto aspects.
Alternate interpretations of the Sun-Pluto conjunction in the birth chart:
Sun conjunct Pluto: Inwardly, you are zealous and fanatical, though you may hide your personal desires and intentions, and the intensity of your feelings. You are driven by a deep inner sense of destiny and mission and an almost compulsive desire for personal recognition. You have an infatuation with power and are incredibly willful and stubbornly fixated on achieving greatness or being Somebody Special. You tend to worship heroes who have powerful personal magnetism and charisma, and often seek to emulate them. You have potential for tremendous good or tremendous evil. — Interpretation from our Merlin report.
Sun conjunct Pluto: You have a rare ability to change your wealth around. This comes from your very concentrated willpower. It is important that you remember that your talent comes from your Higher Self and that it is a gift. Otherwise your willpower might turn into an equally negative force, which could lead to oppressing other people for your own ends. They would then oppose you and you would be wasting your energy in a big battle, rather than just being able to be happy with your prosperity. Your karma would be very positive if you put some of your attention into helping others go from rags to riches, based on your shining example.
— Interpretation from our Prosperity report.
Sun conjunction Pluto:
(The Delver) You will leave no stone unturned to understand the source of energies that press you to continually transform your life into “something better.” Facets of yourself that need revision will undergo radical changes as you eliminate anything impeding your progress. Keep your eye “single” as to how you may improve in spite of others who try to force you to their ways. Believe in yourself. Little can deter you, once you find a practical way to express your power.
— From the Spirit Success Report.
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Interpretations written by Annie unless otherwise noted.
