Astral Health

Will the demotion of Pluto affect the way astrology is divined in the future? The answer is probably not. The reason is that celestial bodies such as asteroids and moons are already configured into most horoscope readings. Even if it is called a dwarf planet, it’s influence in a person’s natal chart or with regards to transits will probably remain the same. It is also not likely that the symbolism of Pluto is likely to change in any way, which is of course an important aspect of astrology. In fact calling it a dwarf planet kind of fits as the planet represents regression and the smaller (shadow) side of ourselves. This would be the wounded child that we don’t recognize in ourselves yet brings out issues of control in relationships.

  

At any rate it will be interesting to see how the astrological community at large handles the definition of Pluto in their language and iconography.