Pluto Is Going Retrograde, And You’re Going To Have A LOT Of Feelings

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From Women's Health

  • Pluto is going retrograde on April 24.

  • Since Pluto is all about intensity and digging deep into life, you'll likely feel a little more angsty.

  • Pluto in retrograde will affect all zodiac signs, but Capricorn and Cancer will feel it the most.


People tend to freak out a little when Mercury goes retrograde but, in reality, this is a totally normal thing that all the planets do at some point. That said, each retrograde has its own special meaning and the next one-Pluto in retrograde-is no exception.

Pluto is going retrograde on April 24, and you’re probably going to feel some ~changes~ in your life around this time. Donna Page, a certified astrologer in Atlanta, and Linda Joyce, an astrologer and life coach, break it all down.

What does it mean when Pluto goes retrograde?

Let’s start with a little retrograde 101: When a planet goes "retrograde," it looks like it's moving backwards from its usual orbit in the sky, Page explains. And, while that looks pretty sweet, it also means that you’ll feel the area that particular planet rules a little more strongly. Pluto is all about intensity and digging deep into life, so you can expect to feel a little more angsty around this time, Page says.

What does Pluto in retrograde mean for your sign?

So...yeah. You’re probably going to feel a tad more intense than usual. "Pluto energy brings up a lot of deep stuff within," Page says. You may start to wonder about what you’re doing with your life, what you feel passionate about, and the deeper meaning of things, she says.

"When Pluto is in retrograde, you are asked to reflect, to think, to become aware of what you don’t see when life is hurrying you down a path toward your goals," Joyce explains. That can impact pretty much every area of your life, like your career path, home, relationships-you name it.

On a lighter note, you’ll also be inspired to make room for new things, so you may actually get around to cleaning out your closet (finally).

FYI: Pluto’s retrograde will affect all zodiac signs, but Capricorn and Cancer will feel it the most, Page says.

How will Pluto’s retrograde impact the rest of your year?

Pluto will be retrograde for about five months until it goes direct in early October, so you’ll probably be having these deep thoughts for a while. (Luckily, it tends to be most intense when the retrograde first happens, Page says.)

So, take this energy and use it to your advantage. Have a few deep thoughts on where your life is headed and, if you’re not down with the direction you’re taking, make some changes. After all, shaking things up for the better is never a bad thing.

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