There has been some recent debate as to whether Pluto should be classified as a planet by astronomical standards, but there's no question about its importance when it comes to astrological interpretation.
Pluto rules our unconscious selves: our innermost secret lives and desires. As the ruler of Scorpio, Pluto deals with taboos like sex, death, and spiritual transformation. (After all, this planet does represent Hades, the mythical god of the underworld.)
For that reason, Pluto tends to illuminate our "shadow selves," making it impossible to escape any skeletons we've been hiding in our closets. Though Pluto's dark magic can be misunderstood, it simply holds a mirror to the parts of our subconscious that needs to embrace change or progress—similar to the Death card in the Tarot. The main thing to keep in mind is that while embracing the darker parts of ourselves can be difficult, it is necessary to find the light ahead.
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Pluto Retrograde Calendar Dates
2019
Apr 29 - Oct 3
2020
Apr 25 - Oct 4
2021
Apr 27 - Oct 6
2022
Apr 29 - Oct 8
2023
May 1 - Oct 11
2024
May 2 - Oct 12
2025
May 4 - Oct 14
2026
May 6 - Oct 16
2027
May 8 - Oct 18
2028
May 9 - Oct 19
2029
May 11 - Oct 21
2030
May 12 - Oct 23