Saturn Square Pluto

The cosmic challenge: face your fears

Although Astrology puts a lot of focus on the zodiac, planets are equally important because the way they move and cross paths can have a huge impact on everything from our moods to global events. This is especially true as two powerful planets -- strict, traditional Saturn and dark, shadowy Pluto -- move into a strange angle this Sunday and pit themselves against each other. On the one hand, this can incite some strange and upsetting events -- but it also shows us where and how to make drastic changes for the better.

When two planets are "square," they're at a 90-degree angle to each other, which in Astrology is believed to make them clash. Unfortunately, you can't find two more intense planets than Saturn and Pluto! On the one hand, they have something very specific in common: personal limits. But while Saturn is the harsh taskmaster planet that prizes systems and order, Pluto is more ominous, showing us our fears and revealing the darker sides to life, love and personalities. When these two planets are square, you could almost say they rub each other the wrong way which, ironically, only makes both of them more powerful!

With Pluto representing our psyche and Saturn representing our personal boundaries, this unsettling alignment acts to show us "breaking points" -- how far we can be pushed on a personal level, in relationships or at work. But Saturn square Pluto also reveals a much more global breaking point by shedding light on certain systems that are no longer useful. For example, many political demonstrations and even revolutions have happened with Saturn square Pluto!

Yes, this can be a brutal planetary push, but it can also be transformational. Think about it: the moment you realize that a certain situation in your personal life is unacceptable, you'll act fast to change it. In the same way, a social revolution brings to light political situations that are hurting people, and change (hopefully for the better!) becomes inevitable.

How can Saturn square Pluto work for you? If you're open to what these two planets have to show you, you can learn a lot about where to make adjustments to improve your life overall. Don't be afraid to face your fears head-on -- then make a plan of action to conquer them!