Pluto is the planet of transformation. It rules the sign of Scorpio, the sign of death, redemption, and divine mysteries. Pluto’s energy is mysterious. Its discovery in 1932 associates it symbolically with the creation of the nuclear bomb and the development of psychoanalysis. In ancient mythology, Pluto was considered to be associated with all the aspects of the underworld – Hades, the Greek name for Pluto, was the god of shell. Today, the underworld is synonymous with the Mafia, and the two share many characteristics. Pluto occupies an important place in the horoscopes of great mystics and spiritual beings, as well as in the theme of certain dictators and tyrants, among them the most ruthless and greedy for power. In psychological terms, Pluto corresponds to the transmutation of instinctive energies into energies which are accessible consciously by the individual’s ego. This transmutation, which is never completely controllable, induces a power complex. On the social level, it might be symbolized by the nuclear disaster, the failure of Western man to master the energy of the atom – a power complex gone awry. On the individual level, Pluto is expressed either in a “power complex,” in which instinctive energy is completely transmuted into a personal resource, or as a “failure complex,” in which certain inhibitions prevent the instinctive energy from being transmuted.

In astrology, Jupiter is considered the planet of luck and success. It is a planet that can bring about great personal fortune, social prominence, professional prestige, and high political position.

Jupiter has a great impact on the process of personal expansion. This means that it can help you to better fit into society and to find an appropriate match between your individual ambitions and the aspirations of the group. This growth is accompanied by a feeling of self-confidence and a feeling of being able to take on the world. However, Jupiter also has a negative side. It can bring about extreme and excessive success, errors of judgment, poor taste, and selfishness and pride.

It is important to remember that the extension of the ego may be a form of escape. It is tempting to hide behind your popularity and social success, which are relatively easy to obtain. You must be aware of the risk of over-identifying with your social mask, which could lead to neglecting your inner self.