Pluto Retrograde 2022 Is Over: Prepare For Its Post-Retrograde Shadow Period
Pluto’s 5-month retrograde officially ended on October 8, causing the planet of transformation and intensity to turn direct.But it's not over just yet, as we still need to move through Pluto's post-retrograde shadow period. If you’re still wondering whether Pluto retrograde had an effect on you, don’t worry, that’s totally normal! Pluto is the slowest moving of all the planets, and is known as a generational cosmic body — its energy has a greater influence over us as a collective than it does on us individually. So, if you aren’t a serious-minded Capricorn (who was most impacted by this retrograde) you may need to think deeper to uncover the truths illuminated by Pluto this year.
The spiritual meaning of Pluto retrograde
As the planet of transformation, regeneration, and psychology, Pluto retrograde activated your subconscious mind, drawing your focus toward secrets and tense power dynamics you were subconsciously involved in. Maybe this was personal — like feeling betrayed or let down by a friend whom you thought was trustworthy — or general — like coming to realize you cannot trust the word of a politician, public figure, or leader whom you once admired. If you’re a tender Cancer rising, you may have seen how themes of control and manipulation played a role in your past or present relationships. Pluto retrograde would have reworked the foundations and structures of your mind, giving you a lot to think about and question in your personal life and the world around you, but you have to have been paying attention to see this arise.
What if Pluto retrograde didn’t leave an impact?
There are still plenty more opportunities for you to dive deep and uncover the truth about people's hidden motivations during Pluto’s post-retrograde shadow phase. This post-retrograde phase began on October 8, 2022, and will last until January 29, 2023, as Pluto stabilizes and readjusts to its direct movement. During this time, Pluto will retrace its steps through the degrees of Capricorn it retrograded through earlier this year. While this post-retrograde energy won’t be as powerful as the retrograde period itself, it’ll be harder to ignore the signs you may have overlooked.
How should I move forward?
Many aspects of life operate below surface level, and Pluto retrograde wants you to remember to keep your eyes (or your third eye chakra) open and active. Pluto is the teacher who reminds us of the importance of acknowledging that there’s something deeper going on, so moving forward, ask more questions, tap into your inner knowing, and stop ignoring the signs shown to you. Plutonian lessons can be painful or uncomfortable as they strip you of your naivety and inauthenticity and fast-track the development of your wisdom. If you find yourself hurt or confused by lies, betrayal, or manipulation, deepen your awareness of the circumstances that led to this moment, consider what signs you missed along the way, and commit to being more conscious moving forward.
