Pluto in Aries, Ascendent in Cancer (Cancer Rising)

Pluto in Aries ♈︎

Last Transit: Years 1822-1851

The nature of Pluto in Aries in the natal chart is representative of stripping down everything about society and about yourself to the bare essentials. The energy of this placement is raw and visceral. Pluto in Aries brings you to the core of your essential self. It disregards all of the superficial aspects of life and asks you to confront your absolute truth. When you have nothing and have hit rock bottom you are left with only your core essence. You have your emotions, thoughts, and physical body. This is what makes you human. Pluto in Aries is the very experience of being human. People born during this generation were searching for their inspiration through technological advancement. This time in history is marked by pioneers, inventions, and explorers. Pluto in Aries is representative of competition, to solve problems before other people are able to figure out the puzzle. This Pluto placement in the natal chart is transforming the way you experience the purity of yourself. This placement is urging one to start seeing themselves as individuals, free to express your needs and wants. The energy of Pluto is very focused on fulfilling basic needs and absolute honesty with oneself.

Cancer ♋︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart

Astrological Body Part: Chest & Stomach 

Chart Ruling Planet: The Moon

A Cancer Ascendent or Rising sign in the natal chart will give you a very sensitive outer shell. You will wear your heart on your sleeve and others will always know how you are feeling. This sign on the ascendent will attract many people to you who need love and support based on the vibration of the energy you give off. You desire validation from the people in your life. There will be a tendency to search this out through intense relationships and romantic encounters. 

Style: Having Cancer on the ascendent may influence you to be a touchy feely person definitely the type to give out a lot of hugs and affection! You are ruled by the Moon and this definitely comes across in your style. You tend to wear pale or pastel colors, moonstone or silver jewelry, and have an overall sweetness to your appearance. You typically have a romantic and flowery style. 

Talents: As the Cancer archetype is an empathic energy you are also open to psychic information and high sensory perceptions. Your gifts and skills as a Cancer Rising may include a well developed sense of intuition, excellent acting skills, or healing abilities.