Pluto in Leo, Pluto in the 12th House

Pluto in Leo ♌︎

Last Transit: Years 1938-1957

For those who have Pluto in Leo in the natal chart they are driven to create a unique identity in the world, desiring recognition and approval for the choices they undertake. There is a distinct focus on oneself with this generation. Their mission is to help heal any over attachments to ego society may be carrying. The individuals born during this Pluto transit have the potential for immense power and influence over the people in their lives. They are tasked with keeping their power in check, ensuring they are not working to be dominant in something just for the sake of it. Pluto in Leo is here to exercise their relationship to authority. Where Pluto is in the natal chart provides the opportunity for transformation on a personal and social level. Pluto brings intense energy to the creative potential of the individual. It allows for deep and moody attachments to one’s emotions in order to be expressed through a multitude of outlets. The lesson to overcome with Pluto in Leo is that of personal insecurity. When individuals with this placement learn to develop the skills and passions they are drawn towards true happiness in oneself can be discovered.

Pluto in the 12th House

Keywords: The 12th house is associated with psychic abilities, spiritualism, multi-dimensions, the ocean, creativity, hospitals, prison, institutions, space, the vast universe, escapism, altered states of consciousness, meditation, traps, identity crisis, soul’s journey, mystery, secrecy.

Cadent House Type: A Cadent house type is ruled by a mutable sign. Pisces is the mutable water sign overseeing the 12th house.

The 12th house in astrology is the hardest part of your chart to get to know. It is often said about this house that everyone else see’s it before you do. In traditional astrology this house is often associated with “undoing” or self-sabotage. Another spin given to the 12th house is one of a very spiritual context; reaching states of complete freedom from one’s ego, merging with all of the universe. Escapist activities such as drugs, drinking, watching television, and compulsions are often found here in the12th house. This area of the chart talks about going on a journey to uncover your own secrets, subconscious, and psyche. It symbolizes pealing back the layers to reveal the authentic self underneath. Psychic gifts, spiritualism, and karma are also found here. The 12th house is often associated with the lesson of boundaries by experiences places that can make you feel “trapped” or “locked” in.