DEPARTING ENERGY
Pluto in Capricorn: Empire Exposed
1762 to 1778
The previous Pluto in Capricorn period featured the beginning of the American Revolution
A time when the most powerful empire in the world was taken down a peg, and a new power arose.
USA Pluto Return
February 22, 2022
The United States experienced it's Pluto Return, when the planet returned to the same position, degree, and sign it was in when the country was founded in 1776. (Pluto takes 242-248 years to complete a cycle through the zodiac.) The effects are intensified for two years on either side of this date since it is the slowest moving planet in the solar system.
Pluto in Capricorn Timeline & Headlines
January 25, 2008
February 2008
2008-2009
2009
2010
2010-2011
2011
9/17 to 11/15
June 15, 2012
November 29, 1012
2013
2013+
June 26, 2015
April 2016 – February 2017
June 2016
September 2016
November 2016
January 21, 2017
October 15, 2017
February 14, 2018
February 2018
July 6, 2019
2019–2022
November 2020
January 6, 2021
February 24, 2022
June 2022
Pluto Enters Capricorn
During Pluto’s journey through Capricorn, society went through profound transformations in areas like authority, governance, and traditional structures. This transit exposed corruption and inefficiencies, pushing for the dismantling and rebuilding of outdated systems to create more sustainable foundations.
Obama Sworn In
America's first Black President, Barack Obama, was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America.
Global Financial Crisis
A period of extreme stress in the global financial system and banking markets. It was the most severe worldwide economic crisis since the Great Depression brought on by excessively risky subprime mortgages and lack of regulation.
Rise of the "Tea Party"
An American fiscally conservative political movement within the Republican Party that began in 2009. The movement formed in opposition to the policies of Democratic President Barack Obama.
Citizens United
Citizens United changed political dynamics for good in 2010 by allowing wealthy donors & corporations to directly influence politics.
Eurozone Debt Crisis
Highlighted the fragility of national financial structures within a globalized economy.
Occupy Wallstreet
Occupy Wall Street (OWS) was a left-wing populist movement against economic inequality, corporate greed, big finance, and the influence of money in politics that began in Zuccotti Park, located in New York City's Financial District.
Dreamer Movement
Obama put into place the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) through an executive order. The program provided deportation protections, work permits, and Social Security numbers to about 690,000 undocumented immigrants who, before 2007, were younger than 16 when they came to the United States.
Fight for $15
A fast-food workers strike started November 29, 2012 in New York City when 200 fast-food workers went on strike to demand fairer compensation and put a spotlight on the current federal minimum wage of $7.25. Workers were fighting for a minimum wage of $15, and their strike helped inspire what came to be known as the Fight for $15 movement.
NSA Surveillance Revelations
Leaked information by Edward Snowden exposed government overreach, sparking debates on privacy and state power.
Black Lives Matter
A decentralized political and social movement that aims to end racism and discrimination against Black people. BLM began after George Zimmerman was acquitted in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. The movement grew nationally in 2014 after the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner.
Love is Love
Same-sex marriage became legal in the United States on June 26, 2015, after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality in the case Obergefell v. Hodges. The 5-4 decision legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states and required states to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriage licenses.
Standing Rock
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe led the opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline, framing it as an issue of sovereignty and environmental justice. The protests at Standing Rock became a global symbol of Indigenous resistance, culminating in clashes with law enforcement and private security contractors.
Brexit Vote
The UK decided to leave the European Union, reflecting challenges to established political alliances and governance structures.
You Want it Darker
As Leonard Cohen released his prophetic single, You Want It Darker, Pluto and Jupiter were forming a square.
Trump Elected President
Marked a seismic shift in political norms, with populism disrupting traditional power dynamics.
Women's March on Washington
The election of Trump galvanized the nation on the day after his inauguration the Women’s March on Washington was became what may have been the largest single-day protest in U.S. history as over a million protesters in cities worldwide hit the streets.
#MeToo Movement
Me Too movement, awareness movement around the issue of sexual harassment and sexual abuse of women in the workplace that grew to prominence in 2017 in response to news reports of sexual abuse by American film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Parkland Shooting
One of the deadliest mass shootings in modern U.S. history took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, when a former student opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle on the school campus, killing 17 people. A little more than a month after the shooting, March for Our Lives — coordinated by the student activists — took place in D.C.
Black Panther Movie
Marvel’s groundbreaking film celebrated Black excellence, culture, and identity, challenging traditional power structures and becoming a cultural phenomenon.
Jeffery Epstein Arrested
Multimillionaire financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on charges related to sex trafficking. He was found dead in his jailcell a month later.
Global Pandemic Begins
Tested global healthcare systems, economies, and government responses, emphasizing the need for systemic reform.
Glass Ceiling Shattered
Celebrated the end of University with family and friends, and received my bachelor's degree.
Capitol Riots in the USA
A symbolic moment of systemic tension and challenges to governmental authority incited by Trump when he lost his second presidential bid.
Russia Invades Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which started in 2014. The invasion, the largest and deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II, has caused hundreds of thousands of military casualties and tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilian casualties.
Roe v Wade Overturned
In a historic and far-reaching decision, the U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v. Wade, declaring that the constitutional right to abortion, upheld for nearly a half century, no longer exists.
EMERGING ENERGY
Pluto in Aquarius: Humanity Uprising
1778 to1798
The previous Pluto in Aquarius period featured people powered revolutions
Successful liberation, equality and enlightment themes birthed democracies.
Pluto in Aquarius Vibes
Last time Pluto was in Aquarius 1778 – 1798
American Revolution
1778–1783
Industrial Revolution
1781
Uranus Discovered
1781
Birth of Aviation
1783
Enlightment Era
1784
Drafting the US Constitution
1787
Abolition Movement
1787
French Revolution
1789–1799
Women's Rights
1791
Haitian Revolution
1791 – 1804
First Vaccine
1796
Irish Rebellion
1798
Fight for Sovereignty
Pluto entered Aquarius in the midst of the American Revolution. In 1778, the United States formalized an alliance with France, significantly aiding its independence from Britain. The war ended in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris, securing American sovereignty.
Technological Leaps
James Watt patented the rotary steam engine, drastically improving efficiency and fueling the Industrial Revolution.
Space Explorations
William Herschel discovered Uranus, expanding humanity's understanding of the solar system and marking the first planet discovered with a telescope.
Flight of Humanity
The Montgolfier brothers conducted the first manned hot-air balloon flight, representing humanity's early ventures into aviation.
Argument for Autonomy
Immanuel Kant's "What is Enlightenment?" essay encapsulated the Enlightenment ideals of reason, freedom, and autonomy, which paralleled the transformative energies of Pluto in Aquarius.
Dream of Democracy
Introduced a new model of governance based on checks and balances, federalism, and democracy. Heavily influenced by the Iroquois Confederacy.
Argument for Liberation
Founded in Britain, the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade was one of the first organized efforts to campaign against the transatlantic slave trade. Their activism marked the early stages of the abolitionist movement.
Fight for Class Equality
The French Revolution toppled the monarchy, led to the rise of revolutionary ideals like liberty and equality, and ushered in significant political and social changes. Events such as the storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789) and the Reign of Terror (1793–1794) embodied the radical energy of Pluto in Aquarius.
Argument for Gender Equality
Amid the French Revolution, Olympia de Gouges wrote this seminal feminist text advocating for women's equality, reflecting the period's emphasis on universal human rights.
Slave Revolt
The Haitian Revolution began in 1791 as enslaved people in Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti) rose against French colonial rule. It was the first successful slave revolt in history, resulting in Haiti's independence in 1804.
Smallpox Preventative
Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine, initiating the field of immunology and saving countless lives.
Fight Against Colonialism
A major uprising against British rule in Ireland, inspired by revolutionary movements in America and France. It was led by the United Irishmen, a republican organization that sought to establish an independent Irish republic, embracing ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Pluto Transition Period (2023 to 2024)
March 2023
March 2023
June 2023
July 1, 2024
July 21, 2023
January 20, 2024
May 30 2024
July 10, 2024
July 21, 2024
August 19-22, 2024
September 1, 2024
Final Visit
September 10, 2024
September 16, 2024
October 25, 2024
November 5, 2024
November 19, 2024
March 9, 2043
Pluto in Aquarius
Pluto in Aquarius themes begin to emerge, intertwined with retrogrades back into Capricorn until November 19, 2024 when it leaves Capricorn for good.
Artifical Intelligence
AI gained significant traction, particularly with the widespread adoption of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and MidJourney. These developments sparked conversations about the societal impacts and ethical considerations of AI, emphasizing its transformative role in industries and daily life.
Pluto Rx into Capricorn
Presidential Immunity
Supreme Court Grants Trump Broad Immunity for Official Acts, Placing Presidents Above the Law
Barbie Movie
A vibrant critique of patriarchy and gender roles, blending Pluto in Capricorn's deconstruction of societal norms with Pluto in Aquarius's emerging themes of innovation and collective empowerment.
Pluto in Aquarius
Sneek Peek #2
Trump Convicted of 34 Felonies
Donald Trump faced 34 felony convictions in New York for falsifying business records, primarily connected to hush money payments during the 2016 election campaign. The convictions underscore significant breaches in business integrity and transparency, marking a historic moment in U.S. legal and political history
Trump Assassination Attempt
An assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally occurred. The attack was thwarted, and Trump survived, although he was injured. The attempted assassin was a young white man with conservative leanings and was killed onsite.
Kamala Harris Surprise Run
Kamala Harris’s campaign under the "Freedom" banner followed President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race. Her messaging highlighted a progressive vision of freedom, focusing on issues such as reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, economic opportunity, and personal autonomy. It electrified the democratic base, bringing hope to millions.
DNC National Convention
With scorched earth speeches by the Obama's and a surprise endorsment by independent apolitical TV personality Oprah Winfrey, the convention was a powerful & enrapturous event for a newly enlivened Democratic base.
Pluto Rx into Capricorn
Last Gasp
Presidential Debate
The one and only debate between Kamala Harris & Donald Trump. Harris won the debate handily.
P Diddy Arrested
Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested and charged with a years-long scheme to sexually abuse and exploit women, allegedly using his business empire to commit the crimes. He was indicted with a racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for purposes of prostitution.
US Formal Apology
President Joe Biden made a historic and long overdue formal apology to Native Americans for the U.S. government's treatment of Indigenous peoples, specifically addressing the era of forced assimilation in Native American boarding schools. The U.S. government had never previously issued such an official recognition of these atrocities.
US Presidential Election
Trump narrowly won the Presidency, sweeping electoral votes in the swing states by a tight margin. His popular vote was less than 50%.
Pluto Enters Aquarius
Jump to the next timeline to see how it unfolds.
Pluto in Pisces
Pluto in Pisces intensifies the principles of compassion for all suffering by exalting to the extreme the yearnings of the soul, idealism, unity, and surrendering to inspiration, all with a specific vulnerability.
Pluto in Aquarius: Unfolding Timeline
November 19, 2024
March 9, 2043
Pluto in Aquarius
Just after Donald Trump was elected President of the United States Pluto moved into Aquarius for good where it will remain for twenty years.
Pluto in Pisces
Pluto in Pisces intensifies the principles of compassion for all suffering by exalting to the extreme the yearnings of the soul, idealism, unity, and surrendering to inspiration, all with a specific vulnerability.