Pluto in Astrology: Meaning and Significations Explained
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Published 2022-01-20
In astrology Pluto is generally associated with power, control, manipulation, intensity, the underworld, taboos, transformations, destruction and regeneration, death and rebirth, making big things small and small things big.
Richard is the author of the 2006 book Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View, and he previously appeared on episode 84 of The Astrology Podcast in 2016 to talk about the book on its 10 year anniversary:
• Richard Tarnas on Cosmos and Psyche
At the beginning of the episode we talked a bit about the recent conjunction of Saturn and Pluto in 2020, how it coincided with the beginning of the pandemic, and how Richard felt about having discussed that cycle in Cosmos and Psyche in retrospect. Some of this was tied into a discussion in episode 254 titled Misconceptions About Mundane Astrology in the Media:
• Did Astrologers Predict the 2020 Covi...
Later we get into the discovery of Pluto, discuss how astrologers establish the meaning of new planets, and then read through some passages from different astrologers that talk about the meaning of Pluto.
Later in the episode we also touch on how to deal with skeptics of astrology, and how to demonstrate the validity of astrology in general.
We also discuss a new astrology documentary series based on Richard's work titled Changing of the Gods, which will be released next month.
Find out more about Changing of the Gods series at:
changingofthegodsseries.com/
This is episode 336 of The Astrology Podcast:
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:25 Welcoming Richard + Changing of the Gods series
00:08:25 Uranus-Pluto alignments
00:11:10 Reflections on the Saturn-Pluto conjunction of 2020
00:32:07 How do astrologers establish the meaning of new planets?
00:57:00 Pluto significations in Reinhold Ebertin
01:05:09 Robert Hand's Pluto significations
01:12:48 Richard Tarnas' Pluto significations
01:31:30 World events coinciding with Pluto's discovery
01:38:45 Pluto return of the United States
01:46:40 Depth psychology and Pluto
02:05:47 Pluto makes big things small and small things big
02:11:02 Venus-Pluto aspects
02:25:05 Jupiter-Pluto aspects
02:33:25 Orbs and Archetypal Explorer
02:43:04 Dealing with skeptics of astrology
02:57:35 The goal of Cosmos and Psyche
03:08:10 Experience vs. intellectual argument for convincing skeptics
03:15:30 Pluto's demotion to dwarf planet
03:30:46 Astrology as a gift from the cosmos
03:36:09 Changing of the Gods documentary
03:39:16 Concluding remarks, patrons, and sponsors
All Comments (21)
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Also thank you Chris Brennan for just allowing him to speak at length and coming in with perfectly timed steering and visual examples—- this was a perfect interview.
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I was the crazy person who sat and watched the whole thing through and currently on my 2nd time watching. Wow. Richard Tarnas. Just wow. What a captivating podcast episode this was. Thankyou Chris for bringing him to the show and finding the best interview, thought provoking questions.
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Finally. An in-depth discussion and analysis of Pluto without inhibition, apprehension or side stepping. Such a valuable chapter in the archive, thank you.
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Amazing episode and I’m only an hour in. Richard Tarnas is single-handedly the reason astrology is such a huge part of my life. What a treat to be able to listen to something this comprehensive
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Thank you Chris Brennan for this highly informative discussion with Richard Tarnas whom I was lucky enough to meet. I am excited to see Changing of the Gods which relects the work of Tarnas in his book Cosmo & Psyche. With natal Pluto conjunct my Sun I strive to understand the meaning of this placement still. Rick Tarnas has faciltated a deeper understanding in this interview. Chris Brennan's production of astrological interviews with some of the great thinkers of our age needs to be watched and preserved for the generations of astrologers to come. Bravo Brennan!
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I am a Scorpio rising with Pluto in the 1H. I’ve been waiting for this ❤️
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This was for me at least your best podcast ever Chris — and one of the most valuable lectures on archetype-informed astrology available. Thank you Rick for being such an examplar of wissenschaft, colleagueship, curiosity, and practice in this field. Thank you both so much.
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Back in the 70's I had my chart done by this new astrologer, Stephen Arroyo in Davis Ca. A few years latter, transiting Pluto conjunct my natal Saturn. I had been teaching kids meditation and some people who wanted to discredit the facility accused me of being a witch. It resulted in me having my life investigated, but in the end I was exonerated and found to be a victim of McCarthyism. I had Arroyo's book Karma and Transformation then, it was my bible, it validated what this Pluto transit was.
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I have been waiting for this one 🙌 ! So incredibly today I was doing my research on pluto and listening to your episode outer planets and now here it is ! So excited to get into it!
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Thank you for your majesty. ✨ This is the most valuable podcast ever, with the most profound people ever. 💫 Unlimited blessing to you and everyone involved. ❣️
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I HAVE NEVER CLICKED ON A VIDEO SO FAST!!! WOOT!! Thanks Chris!!
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@2:16:00 love that Richard uses the arts to teach the archetypes. Understanding something on a feeling/sensory level is so much richer than words alone.
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Brilliant! Thank you, Chris, for letting Richard speak uninterrupted. And much gratitude to Richard for sharing his rich experience, wisdom, and knowledge so freely. I will be returning to this podcast for years to come!
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Phenomenal video for both astrology experts, novices as well as anyone that is curious. Well done and thank you for this work.
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My intuition and or impatience was like I wonder if the astrology podcast posted Pluto yet? Posted 1 hour ago ! I literally yelled in celebration and it’s with Richard Taranas !! This is a dream come true episode!!
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Richard Tarnas....one of the last greats still standin'!! And to think of all the times he was out and about in S.B. and that I had a Pacifica library card!!! Like Chris...appreciate 'em while they're here people!!!
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Brilliant dissertation on Pluto. What a contribution you are both making to a deeper perspective on interpreting Astrology.
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This is probably one of the most inspiring conversations I’ve had the pleasure of sitting in on. Thank you. Not just for the content but also the nature exchange!! Wonderful!
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Wow, what a gem this episode is. And what a privilege to witness the great Richard Tarnas live! It is humbling.
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This is TOTALLY fascinating! A truly packed podcast with information for everyone. Thank you! 🙏
