JUPITER OPPOSING PLUTO
This aspect depicts conflict which, when resolved, results in growth. Oppositions show a tug of war between opposing forces. If they are resolved, then the oppositions become the backbone and strength of the chart.
It is important to understand that the Jupiter is happy-go-lucky and optimistic. Jupiter is lucky, adventurous and abundant. Jupiter is also very benevolent, generous and philanthropic. It rules religion and higher education, while Pluto rules transformation through destruction, only to end up in reconstruction. Pluto is powerful and behaves like plutonium, where it completely destroys only to rebuild anew. Pluto levels one thing to cause something else to rise up out of the ashes, just like the phoenix-rising arises from the ashes. Pluto destructs in order to reconstruct and there is where the transformation takes place.
There is a tendency, actually a probability, of rejecting the norms of society as this aspect can see better ways of doing things. It would be useful to realize that society has rules to run itself efficiently. Change from within will work rather than tearing down the entire structure. Think of it as rehabbing a house. Why tear down the whole darn thing when it has Good bones.
This aspect definitely questions social ideology, as everything should always be questioned in order to keep it answerable to the people (checks and balances), while at the same time embracing new, fresh and workable ideas.
This placement tends to challenge dogma by asserting and inserting views and rules, which may often be out of step with those of society. Autocratic attitudes and a lack of humility can cause a loss of your popularity. Since this aspect involves Jupiter (a transpersonal and social planet) and Pluto (a generational planet), this is what could easily give one generation or two 'a bad name'.
Pluto is forceful; therefore, this aspect forces its ideology on to others, which will go over like a lead balloon. Talking through views will always work out better than forcing views. It's like a religious person forcing their views on a spiritual person. Or a person who does not believe in a same-sex Lifestyle pushing their views onto a same-sex couples.
This is a powerful placement for Jupiter, the planet associated with religious and philosophic issues, which guarantees these issues will be confronted, handled and solved. Every individual will have something to offer in correcting social injustices.
Keep in mind Pluto is perverted. It's probably the men with breast implants, walking in parades with 'breasts' exposed wearing a thong that is giving others such a bad name. Most sane people can probably agree that is perversion more than anything else. Or the trans-man in the women's bathroom masturbating. Perhaps you have not seen enough videos out there on X of these happenings. Pluto is perversion, and it is bold and blatant, than one has to be disturbed to think this is acceptable. Pluto is DISTURBING and creepy.
This aspect does seem to come into money, but since it is opposing Pluto, so it has a tendency to come into money through dishonest or greedy means. The desires
are very strong with this aspect that can ruin a great relationship if someone is spending and someone is saving (in a couple or a business). This can result in downfall, a fall from grace or severe unpopularity.
At the same time, Jupiter E-X-P-A-N-D-S whatever it touches and Pluto is unparalleled power. When these two (2) oppose each other and the energy is used 'rightly', meaning with maturity and responsibility, then the intense opposition becomes fuel (Jupiter) to a rocket (Pluto). You can really take off with this aspect.
In 2026, Jupiter is in the 'fixed sign' of Leo, which does NOT like change, unless of course it is Leo's idea. The same goes for Pluto in Aquarius in 2026. Aquarius is also a 'fixed sign', which does NOT like change, unless it is the Aquarian's idea. Both signs are just so dang fun, so when presented with options that have the most fun, lucrative and promising future, decisions will be easier to make. Aquarius rules 'the future, hopes and wishes', so this is the time to manifest your destiny while Pluto (transformation) is in Aquarius.
Refusing to bend or entertain others ideas is what will make this opposition so difficult. The need to be right without any input from others, especially less experienced or younger can result in power trips that will end up being tamed and humbled. Perhaps you need to be reminded, "Out of the mouth of babes." Even five (5) year olds have some keen insight.
The idea that oppositions are only a tug-of-war is simply ludicrous! All aspects can go many ways, as can oppositions. Oppositions can certainly be a tug-of-war, if you insist on it. But they can also be 'the perfect balance'. I have zero problem with opposing signs being friends, business partners or couples. All bases seem to be covered when two (2) halves make a whole.
If you insist on refusing to listen, bend or give-in, then you will likely find yourself in a finger-trap scenario. A finger trap meaning 'Chinese handcuffs'. Wouldn't it be better to bend a little so you can prove your point, so others can see for themselves? This is EXACTLY what is going on, and has been going on over the last ELEVEN (11) YEARS! Perhaps you have heard, "Sometimes you can't TELL the public the truth. YOU MUST SHOW THEM. Only then will people find the will to change." And the people are going to see, you are going to see, because people have to see to believe. How many times have you heard someone say, "Well it wasn't on the evening news!"
Perhaps you have seen or heard these words, "Many choose the path of least resistance. For many you cannot tell them the truth. You must show them. Only at at the precipice will people find the will [strength] to change and break the system of control [be free]."
Do I need to remind you that Aquarius CAN NOT be pinned, controlled or held down. Aquarius absolutely needs their freedom. And Leo, caging or chaining a lion will result in you getting bit or eaten. Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius is going to bring the Truths and free a lot of people, from themselves, their own mind caging themselves, and others.
Very few people can handle a massive amount of power and do the right things with it. What you thought, wasn't. And what wasn't, is.
Those who can handle a lot, will be given more to handle. Those who cannot handle even a little bit of power will controlled or managed by others. Your best bet will be to control and manage yourself and be the example of a leader (Jupiter in Leo).
The masses will be going through a major transformation (Pluto in Aquarius) as they find out what is. Old patterns and structures have to fall away in order for one to see what really is. Pretty much like 'The Wizard of Oz'. Who is behind the curtain running the imaginary show?
Some of you stayed the course and will move forward and succeed at levels you may have never entertained. Others are going to fall away with their own weight. The heaviness of not budging, listening or not entertaining anything other than your own thoughts will prove to be WRONG! If you wanted to win the not-budging-trophy-because-you-were-afraid-to-be-wrong, well that trophy is coming.
Jupiter trine Pluto does have a lust for power. Pluto alone has a lust for power. Check your charts to see where Pluto sits in your chart. Jupiter is EXPANDING that desire exponentially. Some can handle power and do the right things with it and some simply cannot and will need to led by the hand.
And here's the thing, some people are going to use the EXPANSIVENESS of this aspect in the best possible ways and will be rewarded. Others simply cannot handle power in the least bit because of their incessant need to control others, what they do, where they go, what they listen to, and what they see.
It is important to note that this opposition actually touches the 'Minor Grand Trine' of Pluto, Uranus and Neptune. Jupiter is opposing Pluto and Jupiter is sextile Uranus. So this massive power is being ignited and launched into the stratosphere.
Folks, you really should ready yourselves for the BIG SWAN EVENT, meaning a rare and unpredictable event that will scare the dayLight out of you, but at the same time, it is something that is needed in order to instigate change.
Think of the addict who is lying in a ditch, naked, bruised, beaten, no money, no friends, bloody, exhausted and injured. It takes a ditch having lost everything in order to get 'the get'. Only then will the addict see. Well, the BIG SWAN EVENT is what is needed for the masses to see. This means that the eyeful the masses need will have to be NUCLEAR so to speak, if not exactly that.
By the way, I will remind you that 'The Cuban Missile Crisis' took place over 13 days from October 16, 1962, to October 28, 1962. Note below - that crisis took place right smack dab in the middle of August 1962 and January 1963 (see dates below). Keep in mind these two (2) planets were still very close in the 'orb of influence' of each other, meaning this aspect was present during that time, as well as very close in the 'orb of influence' leading up to those dates, just not exact. And the aspect was still present long until the end of February 1963 after exactness.
So folks, WE ARE DEEP IN THIS ASPECT AGAIN and we WILL HAVE a BIG SWAN EVENT and it will scare the pants off of you and it will probably last about 10 days (the big scare event). Count on it!
Then on a personal level, how scary does Life have to get for you to straighten yourself up with drinking, spending money, your attitude, personality, eating, and other Lifestyle choices? How bad does it have to get before you can handle 'power, influence, food, money, etc.' That's where we are!
Note - the dates from AI below: Will you need to see to believe?
The Cuban Missile Crisis took place over 13 days from October 16, 1962, to October 28, 1962.
Key timeline moments during this high-stakes standoff included:
October 14: A U.S. U-2 spy plane photographed Soviet medium-range ballistic missile sites under construction in Cuba.
October 16: President John F. Kennedy was briefed on the photographs, officially marking the start of the crisis.
October 22: President Kennedy delivered a televised address to the American public, announcing a naval "quarantine" (blockade) of Cuba.
October 24: Soviet ships approached the quarantine line but stopped or turned back, avoiding an immediate military clash.
October 27 ("Black Saturday"): A U.S. U-2 spy plane was shot down over Cuba, killing the pilot and pushing tensions to their absolute peak.
October 28: Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to dismantle and remove the missiles, ending the acute crisis.
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JUPITER OPPOSING PLUTO RECENT PAST AND FUTURE DATES
May 4, 1962
August 18, 1962
January 16, 1963
April 18, 1975
April 27, 1988
September 4, 2000
October 13, 2000
May 6, 2001
August 7, 2013
January 31, 2014
April 20, 2014
July 20, 2026
September 25, 2038
March 3, 2039
June 11, 2039
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