The U.S. Chart and the Pluto Return

A few years ago, the small, very slow moving but powerful outer planet, Pluto, was conjunct Pluto in the US natal chart. In other words, this planet had returned to the exact place it was when the US was born. Pluto has an orbit of 248 years so takes that long for it to return to this place. 
 
This week is the 248th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and as I say, Pluto has a 248 -year orbit.  Every year we can draw up a solar return chart for our birthdays and get a good idea of the influences in the year ahead.  When you do this for the Declaration, Pluto is at 1 degree Aquarius where it has been going backwards and forwards for a year or so - backward into Capricorn and forwards into Aquarius when, on November 19, 2024, it will remain in Aquarius for over 28 years until March 8, 2043.
 
This is like yet another layer of the dawning of the Age of Aquarius which, for various reasons, I believe began in the early 1960s, and even perhaps on July 8, 1964 - the date of the Primary Initiation of Earth.  
 
However, this Aquarian Age is coming in slowly layer by layer.  In some strange way, I believe it is coming in prematurely, because of the intervention in these days by Masters on and beyond this Earth, together with the inventions by my Spiritual Master, Dr. George King.  We humans have made such a mess of our Earth, that outside intervention had to take place but it cannot continue without us playing our part. 
 
JULY 8, 2024
If I was to draw up a solar return chart for your birthday, you may find that your actual birthday has shifted slightly due to the precession - the Earth's wobble.
 
Interesting to me, and to many of you reading this, the precessed Birthday of the Declaration of Independence for this year is July 8.  In The Aetherius Society, we celebrate this day as the most important day in our calendar because of the Initiation of Earth and regard it as the first day in each Earth Year. Each new Earth Year, as all new cycles, is like a rebirth.
 
Astrology consists of constant planetary cycles, each one assisting us in our growth so that we can learn from and transmute that which we do not want to take with us into the next cycle.  Some cycles are fleeting and not as important as those of the slow-moving outer planets - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Puto.
 
GRAND DESIGN
As an astrologer, I am constantly overawed by the exactitude of these cosmic cycles and realize that nothing is by chance but by Grand Design.  I was very excited when I saw that this year the true birthdate of the U.S. celebration of The Declaration of Independence had moved because of the Earth wobble, and now coincides not only with the 248 year cycle of Pluto but also the holiest day of the year - July 8. 
 
I can't say definitely why I feel this is highly significant but will share some thoughts and welcome you to share yours by contacting me, if you wish, by leaving a message at the end of this Blog or via my Contact page.
 
A return of any kind in astrology is significant. You have all probably heard of the Saturn Returns.  Many people reading this may have gone through one or two  Saturn Returns; one at age 29 and one at 58 . The third one is at age 77.
 
These are karmic moments when some of the karma you have created, good, bad and indifferent, comes back to you, usually presenting a crisis or an opportunity of some kind. These times can be opportunities for growth and may offer an initiation of some kind on the outer or inner planes.  Even so, they still can be challenging because change is difficult for most of us.
 
PLUTO RETURNS
The natal Pluto in the US chart is in late Capricorn and recently Pluto has been leading up to and going over that point for about the past 4 years but its effects began when Pluto entered Capricorn in 2008 around the time of the great recession. Even though Pluto is now past this point and entering Aquarius, still this Pluto return will have effects well into the 2030s and beyond. The effects of the cycles of the slow-moving outer planets, with Pluto being the slowest, last for many years.
 
We don't have many examples of Pluto returns because people just don't yet live that long but astrologers can see important points connected to others planets in the US chart.
 
Of course, the U.S. isn't everything in this world, but the country does have an impact on the world.  I am only interested in this chart right now because it is so fascinating.
 
THE U.S. TODAY
I think all of us living in the U.S. see certain common issues in the country right now. On the negative side, we see extremism of different kinds; a lack of belief in certain institutions that they previously upheld, i.e. politics, the Supreme Court, etc. We see a lot of stress; a lack of optimism; confusion and lack of direction. We see what seems to be a war on sex with people being afraid to say certain things. Communication is stilted with cell phones being at the center.  Many people are afraid of the weather, the wars and the future. 
 
Of course, it's not all bad and there is a burgeoning interest in spirituality and concern for the Earth but Pluto has a way of breaking down before it builds up and we are seeing the results now of this breaking down phase.
 
WHAT DO WE WANT?
People often visit astrologers because they are seeking self-knowledge and direction. The first thing an astrologer has to work out is what a client wants and then find out whether, according to their chart, that is what they really want and then do their best to guide them in the direction of their destiny.  It seems as if this country doesn't know what it wants except for all the strife to stop.  I think everyone would agree with that.
 
This brings me back to the 246th anniversary of the Declaration and the 248 year cycle of Pluto and the the precessed Birthday of the Declaration of Independence for this year is July 8.
 
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
All I can say right now is that the fact that this is happening and the precessed birthday on July 8 gives me hope.  To me, an Englishwoman, the Declaration of Independence represents something very positive - a move away from oppression (even though the oppression was at the time my own home country!)  It is bigger than that. I believe it was conceived by higher forces and represents the true spirit of the country.
 
The power of the planet Pluto is that it represents change through transmutation. It digs deep into those dark places we all have - and the country has - and brings them to light so that they can be transmuted into something better.
 
July the 8th represents the most sacred day of the year; a spirituality based on our true Mother, the Earth Goddess, on whom we depend upon to live, breathe. and have our being.
 
I think herein lies the answer.  If we are to turn away from our own worries and concerns for a moment; it we are to think deeply about the extreme weather conditions and contemplate on why we might be having them, we can see that with our total disregard, for the most part, for Mother Earth, we deserve all this.  She gives and gives to us, and we take and take. This seems to be the result of our mass selfishness.
 
I think it is time for the human race to become enlightened adults - to turn to the spiritual light within us all and to realize that Love is the answer. Not emotional love for each other so much, but a true abiding love for all that we have been given in this journey through life. Love for our unfolding karmic patterns whatever they bring us because in the U.S. we are fortunate, for the most part, to   have the opportunities to learn and grow rather than have to struggle for survival. It is also about love for our spiritual selves so that this most important part of us can be our guide.  It is love for the Great Ones who through sacrifice, unerringly help us, and love for the Earth who sustains, molds and influences us. Who allows us to live, breathe, dream and have our being.
 
You can if you wish Learn about the influence of the beautiful planet upon which we live in my book: Earth: Astrology's Missing Planet.
 
I think this year is the time for all of us to think deeply about these things and realize that together, if we have the will, the desire, the love, we can bring positive change to this country and to our world. 
 
2025 - THE BIG SHIFT
We need to do this before 2025 because this is an extremely pivotal year - an exceptional year when Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter and Chiron all change signs simultaneously in the summer months.  This will be a huge shift for everyone personally and collectively. I will be writing and talking about this later on as I gather more information,
 
A NEW ECOLOGY
Right now, here is how we can get involved if you wish to. I am currently working on a promotional drive called A New Ecology at The Aetherius Society Eastern USA Branch. It is one in which every single person on Earth can help in and so help to bring healing and harmony to the world in simple ways. 
 
To learn more about this campaign, please contact me and I will email you a copy of my recent Class: Earth Goddess: 5 Keys to. Connecting with Her Sacred Power which outlines simple things we all can do to make a difference to the world, and to improve our own lives. A spiritual win-win. 
 
I believe all good men and women are being called at this time to help in the great cause which is our future on planet Earth. Please join me and others of like mind.
 
This is something which The Aetherius Society, of which I am a longtime Member, is already involved with through its powerful Cosmic Missions of global healing and spiritual ecology. To learn more about the vitally important work of The Aetherius Society in the USA, the UK and worldwide, you can visit my welcome pages here. 
 
Thank you for your interest and many blessings to you all.
 
Chrissie Blaze
 
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