Sun Opposition Pluto - Bitchy? Who, me?

Sun Opposition Pluto is a natal aspect indicative of deep psychological tension. It causes the Sun (the self, conscious will) and Pluto (upheaval, transformation) to work against each other and create conflict "behind the scenes" where the native is not fully aware. The Sun and Pluto are both tremendously powerful energies, so it naturally follows that this aspect will be exceptionally difficult. It suggests that most of the problems and challenges that arise for the native will concern their interpersonal relationships and be created or stimulated by their own unconscious expression of control.

Sun Opp Pluto natives possess a fierce, iron will that often leads to an aggressive, forceful, extremist temperament, particularly against those they feel are trying to control them. It is difficult for them to allow situations to unravel slowly and naturally, so they often "jump the gun" and spoil things in their haste to gain control over a situation before it gains control of them. There is a pattern here of taking ownership of situations before they are fully realized and a penchant for acting on impulse without fully considering the long term ramifications of their actions. Once the damage is finally done, Sun Opp Pluto will often stand back and truly not understand where that damage came from.

There is almost always a perceived inability to express or reveal their true personalities to others. They experience a simultaneous urge to express themselves (Sun) and to hide themselves (Pluto). Internally, they are especially sensitive to criticism and so feel the need to "redo" themselves often. Their intense fear of losing control typically stems from childhood, which may have been crisis-ridden or emotionally-charged due to the father figure (Sun). As a result, natives go through great pains to protect themselves by attempting to control every part of their lives in order to ensure they are never taken off guard again.

To others, the will and personality of Sun Opp Pluto natives seems overbearing, provocative and dominating. Natives will go to great lengths in order to steer every situation which touches their lives themselves, an obsession which stems from an intense fear of what may happen if they let go of control. This is why they are compelled to always be in the position of authority and are so cruelly rebellious when roles are reversed. For individuals with this aspect, a lack of control in outward situations translates directly to a lack of control of the inner self. Although they appear on the outset to be untouchable and even cruel, the main theme of this aspect is actually deep fear.

Since their conscious and unconscious mind are feeding them opposing information, it may seem to others that the native is undergoing constant identity changes. These shifts are merely an expression of dissatisfaction with the self they are projecting, as they are fearful of and uncomfortable with their evolving ego. These changes coupled with their fear of exposing themselves causes problems with others, who see them as both insincere and untrustworthy. Others presume the great legnths they go to in order to preserve their privacy proves that they have something sinister to hide, which becomes even more problematic when taken into the context of Sun Opp Pluto's powerful forcefulness. The truth is, their fear of being exposed is truly a fear of being vulnerable, as well as a manifestation of their own ongoing identity crisis. Though internally the native may be aware of these fears and the pure vulnerability behind their changes and obsession with privacy, others who have experienced their rough exterior will not recognize it's root and regard the native as callous, manipulative and cruel. These conflicts with others will repeat ad nauseum and cause the native much distress, leading them to become overly attached to things, habits, and their past. Being surprised or unsure can lead to vulnerability and misunderstanding, so why not return to what you already know?

If you're an Aries Sun who was born between 1971 and 1983 you have this aspect. If you are a late Pisces/early Taurus Sun, you may as well. The degree to which the opposition takes place will determine how strong an influence the aspect has on your life. In my case, the opposition is a tight 0°39.

Since Pluto is a "generational planet" (most people in your peer group will share your Pluto by sign), an individual with this aspect natally will also share it in synastry with virtually everyone they come in contact with. In this way, Sun Opposition Pluto says just as much about the how the aspected individual treats herself as it does about how they interact with the world around them.