Can you imagine witnessing one of the most powerful astrological events of the century? Pluto’s latest transit through Capricorn and the Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in 2024 will bring irreversible changes to our lives. If you want to know how these cosmic phenomena will impact your life and what you should do to harness their energy, this article explains everything in great detail.
Pluto Returns to Capricorn and the Lunar Eclipse
A unique moment of transformation in our lives.
We are at a crucial point of change in our lives. This month, two cosmic events invite us to reflect and act: Pluto’s return to 29 degrees of Capricorn for the last time in our lives and the Lunar Eclipse that occurs with the Full Moon in Pisces-Virgo. Both astrological phenomena are here to remind us that cycles are closing and new opportunities are opening, although sometimes we have to let go of the known to take that step into the uncertain.
Pluto’s Return: An End We Will Not See Again
Pluto is making its final return to 29 degrees of Capricorn, which is symbolic of a definitive end.
This degree, known as anaretic, represents the conclusion of a cycle. If you are reading this, it is very likely that you will not live through this event again, unless you plan to be here within 230 years. Pluto has been transiting through Capricorn since 2008, transforming our structures, our goals and everything that represents security and control.
At this moment, Pluto is urging us to close important chapters in our lives. It has already begun moving between Capricorn and Aquarius and in November of this year, it will definitively enter Aquarius, where it will stay for the next two decades. It is the end of an era and the beginning of another, marked by technology, artificial intelligence and a profound change in the way we relate to the world. Think of it as a change of flag: we leave behind a cycle to enter a completely new one.
The most fascinating thing is that the last time Pluto transited through Aquarius was in 1777, a year full of revolutions and innovations. Now, again, we are on the threshold of historical changes. The rise of artificial intelligence and technology is pushing us into a new reality. Today, we are half human, half machines, dependent on technology for almost everything we do. Pluto, from its role in this cycle, reminds us of the power we have created and the care we must take so that it does not dominate us.
The Lunar Eclipse: A Point of No Return
At the same time Pluto makes this important move, on September 18, we will witness a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces-Virgo.
This eclipse has a special meaning: it occurs just before the spring or autumn equinox, depending on which hemisphere you are in. But beyond its synchronization with the seasons, it is a supermoon, which means the Moon will be closer to the Earth, intensifying its energy.
This celestial event aligns with Neptune, the planet of spirituality and dreams, giving it a deeply emotional character. You may feel a culmination in areas of your life you have been working on, or that you simply can no longer ignore. Eclipses often push us toward situations that are beyond our control, forcing us to let go of what no longer serves us. Cristina Laird describes this moment as “karmic”, where our only option is to decide whether we will accept change willingly or with resistance.
Additionally, the influence of Jupiter, the planet of expansion, adds an extra dimension to this eclipse. It invites us to elevate our perspective and see beyond the immediate. The image of the eagle, associated with Jupiter, reminds us that by taking distance, everyday difficulties lose importance. It is a call to open our minds and expand our consciousness, setting aside trivial worries and focusing on what truly matters.
How It Will Affect You: A Call to Change
If you have planets or angles in the last degrees of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn, it is likely that this eclipse will affect you directly. It is as if the universe is pushing you to take a big leap into the unknown, to abandon habits or patterns that have kept you tied to a place where you no longer belong.
This eclipse is a moment to have faith in yourself. Jupiter is at play and its energy asks you to trust in your ability to handle whatever is to come. Sometimes, the effort may seem overwhelming, but the more you invest in this process, the greater the reward. It is important to align your actions with your most honest purpose and your true abilities. This is not a time to doubt, but to act with determination.
The Strength of a Grand Trine
One of the most positive aspects of this eclipse is the grand trine between the Sun, Uranus and Pluto, a pattern that suggests an energy of change that you can harness, provided you are willing to let go of control. The geometric connections between these planets tell us that change is not only necessary, but it will be positive if you trust the process. Uranus, the planet of unexpected change, is asking you to leave behind the fear of the new and embrace the unknown.
Laird also mentions that there is something positive in the air. If you can let go of what no longer serves you, if you set aside old power struggles, this cosmic energy will support you to move towards what truly matters in your life. However, if you cling to the known, you might miss the opportunity to grow and evolve.
Final Reflection: Let Go to Move Forward
These two astrological events, Pluto’s return to Capricorn and the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces-Virgo, are here to show us that life is a constant cycle of endings and new beginnings. We are at a point where old structures are being dismantled and we are being called to let go of what no longer benefits us. Accepting this reality is not always easy, but it is necessary to move forward into a new stage of personal and collective growth.
At this moment, the universe is giving you the opportunity to trust yourself and the process of change. You cannot control everything, but you can choose how you respond. And in that choice lies the key to facing what comes with an open mind and a willing heart. As Carl Jung said, “Free will is the ability to willingly do what we must do.”
So, when you feel that change is inevitable, remember that you are in the right place, at the right time and that you have the tools to handle anything the universe presents to you.
José G Balza with information from Astrología Arquetípica – Cristina Laird