Pluto in Cancer ♋︎
Last Transit: Years 1912-1938
The Pluto in Cancer in the natal chart generation lived through World War I and the start of World War II. This period in history has had a great impact on the world today and the people with this natal chart placement were involved in setting the tone for the mid-1900s. Pluto in Cancer is representative of transformational energy being experienced through home, country, and family. People with this placement may desperately hold onto their idea of family and do whatever it takes to feel secure within their tribe, group, or unit. There is comrade with this placement along with a deep emotional undertone. Pluto in Cancer represents one’s impulse to belong. People born during this time were working towards a sense of solidarity and uniformity. The need to belong may be so strong that it causes one to deny their uniqueness or individual self expression. Individuals with Pluto in Cancer have a tendency to sacrifice personal needs for the needs of the many. This placement can indicate a strong connection to religion or spirituality. A deep emotional connection to something greater than oneself is a driving force behind people’s motivations with Pluto in Cancer.
Chiron in Libra ♎︎ in the natal chart
Wound: The wound of an individual with Chiron in Libra in the natal chart is that of creating for oneself mental or emotional prisons. You may have a tendency to allow the outside world to dictate your role, the thoughts you should have, or the person you should be. This leads you to develop “cages” for yourself, placing unnecessary limitations on your dreams and desires. You have endless insight and intelligence that you may choose to keep bottled up for fear of judgement from others. At times you feel the urge to be a disruptor to the status quo but also are apprehensive to upsetting what is expected of you.
Healing Gifts: You have incredible and objective insight. With Chiron in Libra you have the healing gift of counseling others in recognizing and realizing their potential and pitfalls. You have a very gentle approach to helping others get out of their own way. This placement tends to give you the strength to say very honest and truthful things without hurting the persons feelings. Your presence can be healing to others who need to feel hopeful that they have the free will to live the life they want; to be themselves within their relationships, careers, family, or social status.