Saturn-Pluto "A Ruthless Force"

I call it the 'ruthless force,' and it is the energy at work in our world. Saturn in Libra is squaring Pluto at 1 degree of Capricorn creating a dramatic effect in terms of power struggles, confrontations, oppressive forces and a buildup of explosive energy.

Saturn-Pluto is linked to nuclear energy, aggression, oil, and shortages. This transit also relates to the law, justice, financial institutions, and business in general.The last event that we can link to Saturn-Pluto energy was the period of 911, as Pluto in Sagittarius opposed Saturn in Gemini within 2 degrees.

The square from Saturn we are experiencing at this time is in the sign of Libra ruling the scales of justice, laws, and partnerships of all kinds. Libra energy is always seeking balance and harmony and in doing so, is sometimes associated with 'wanting, or lack, thereof," as a direct result of the natural conciliatory nature of this sign. Libra's and Libra energy sometimes mean avoiding confrontation at all costs, therefore not defending one's actions, or demanding enough of what is actually called for.

Pluto in Capricorn is a direct clash with the Saturn energy in Libra, as Capricorn is ruled by Saturn,' the taskmaster,' and it's energy is harsher and less conciliatory. Pluto in Capricorn relates to the earth, oil, banking, and all business in general, and the two energies meeting up at this time create a definite clash.

This transit will be seen and felt on the world stage and in our individual lives as well, especially if you have a personal planet that is being aspected. On a national and international level the square involves clashes between governments, changes in alliances and partnerships, and the administration of justice. Saturn-Pluto relates to shortages, lack, intrigues and power struggles, secret investigations, changes in laws, and bringing to justice those who have broken the laws of society. It represents hard, unsympathetic attitudes, power struggles and plots, problems with corporate interests, insurance companies and a struggle against dishonesty and corruption, as well as paranoia, and the potential of situations that can turn deadly.It represents circumstances that have a sinister and foreboding nature, in general. On the positive side, this square can create willpower and determination.

If your chart is being aspected by this transit you are undoubtedly experiencing stress, disharmony, shortages, and a feeling of 'forced change,' more so than other people. You will feel the stress more acutely if you have a planet that is between 1-4 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer or Capricorn.

Saturn and Pluto square each other at 4 degrees of Capricorn January 21, 2010-February 10, 2010. The two planets will be within 3 degrees of each other through mid March 2010.