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Why Pluto Does Not Mean Death (But Something Much More Powerful)

Last updated: September 8, 2025 01:03
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Jasmine Wikström
ByJasmine Wikström
Professional astrologer with over 17 years of experience. Relationship and life coach. Pisces Rising. Aquarius Moon. Gemini Sun.
I fell in love with astrology around 2001–2002. By 2007 I was attending seminars, taking courses, and swimming in astrology books. The deeper I went, the...
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As an astrologer, I’ve read thousands of natal charts and watched countless transits unfold in real time. And let me tell you, one of the biggest misconceptions I see is the idea that Pluto automatically means death. People see Pluto in their chart or notice it transiting something important and suddenly think: “Oh no, am I going to die?”

Let’s clear this up right away: Pluto does not mean physical death.

Saturn and Physical Death

If we’re looking at astrology in the context of literal endings of life, Saturn is usually the planet that represents the finite, the boundaries, the ticking clock of time. Saturn rules bones, structure, limitation…it’s the reminder that everything in the physical realm has a beginning and an end. When it comes to physical death, Saturn is far more relevant than Pluto.

So what does Pluto mean?

Pluto as Metaphorical Death

Pluto represents metaphorical death. Think of it as the death of an identity, a lifestyle, a habit, or even an entire chapter of your life. Pluto is about endings, yes, but always with the intention of rebirth. It’s the phoenix rising from ashes, the soul remembering its power after being stripped bare.

Pluto’s “death” can look like waking up from a coma and learning to walk again. Or losing everything you thought defined you, only to discover a whole new dimension of yourself in the process. The destruction is real, but it is never the final word…it’s a passage to transformation.

One of my favorite metaphors for Pluto is the businessman who loses everything. Imagine someone who once held power, money, and influence, only to lose it all and end up on the street. At first, it’s devastating. But slowly, piece by piece, he learns to work with money differently, to live more humbly, to notice the small things he once overlooked. Over time, he rebuilds…not with the old arrogance, but with wisdom. Eventually, he might become powerful again, but this time his power comes through hard work, depth, and resilience. That’s Pluto in action.

The thing about this dwarf planet is that it can grant you incredible power, yes, but it can also bring you to your knees and drag you through the mud.

Pluto is misunderstood because its gifts come wrapped in shadows. It represents both destruction and power. It takes away what is rotting, what no longer serves us, and forces us to confront truths we’d rather ignore. It is not here to kill us…it’s here to strip away the illusions, so we can become stronger, more authentic, and more alive.

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A Real-Life Story

In 2024, I worked with a woman whose life turned upside down overnight. She had inherited a store from her father, something she poured her heart and soul into. Then, in a wave of unrest, a group of protestors in her country set it on fire. Just like that, everything she had from her father was gone.

The astrological culprit? Pluto was conjunct her Moon in Capricorn, right on her 1st house. It was so literal I could hardly believe it. A Capricorn Moon in the 1st house describes someone hardworking, someone who identifies deeply with discipline, responsibility, and yes, something father-related (Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the archetypal father). This transit truly brought a kind of death: the death of what she had inherited, the death of a piece of her past.

But here’s where Pluto showed its true nature. She didn’t collapse under the weight of loss. Instead, she began seeing a therapist, she dug into her inner world, and she even came to me as an astrologer for clarity…though she confessed she had never turned to anyone like this before. She went inward, faced her shadows, and did the work Pluto always demands. And, in a way, Saturn too, because Capricorn Moons have such an inner strength that it’s almost impossible to put into words.

And now, in 2025, she’s opened a brand-new store…this time built entirely on her own terms. Pluto took what was handed to her, but gave her back something much more powerful: the chance to rise from the ashes and rebuild with her own strength.

Embracing Pluto’s Power

The next time you see Pluto lit up in your chart, don’t panic. It’s not a sign of death…it’s a sign of transformation. It’s an invitation to shed an old skin and meet a deeper, truer version of yourself. That’s not something to fear…that’s something to embrace. Even a so-called “brutal” transit, like Pluto conjunct the Moon, Pluto conjunct Venus, or Pluto moving through your 1st house, can turn out to be beautifully healing and utterly life-changing.

Read also: Pluto Out of Bounds 2025–2035: A Decade of Upheaval and Awakening

ByJasmine Wikström
Professional astrologer with over 17 years of experience. Relationship and life coach. Pisces Rising. Aquarius Moon. Gemini Sun.
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I fell in love with astrology around 2001–2002. By 2007 I was attending seminars, taking courses, and swimming in astrology books. The deeper I went, the more I began creating my own classes, then writing articles and horoscope columns. What I love about astrology is how literal it can feel—yet your future is always in your hands. Astrology is a tool, a key that helps you open the right doors. Outside the charts, I’m obsessed with travel (that’s actually how our editorial team met), stoicism, hermeticism, swimming, and slow weekends at a cottage—basically anything that doesn’t involve TV. Please note: I’m not offering personal readings at the moment. Fun fact: I started out with Vedic astrology, and two years later I found my home in Western tropical techniques—they simply resonated more with me and the people I read for.

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