Pluto and Neptune conjunction is a long cycle lasting 493/4 years. Pluto is a planet associated with power and corruption. It is dark and devious and travels unseen. Pluto is connected to death, decay, bacteria, taxation, debt and default. Neptune is associated with dreams and ideals but is equally associated with deception, smuggling and addiction. This combination describes powerful supernatural forces and is connected with powerful earth and weather events and natural disasters. Plutonium and hydrogen are the elements connected to these planets.
Pluto conjunct Neptune – Gemini – air sign associated with ideas, communication and transport. For the next 3000 years these planets will join in Gemini. The next cycle starts in 2385.
The current cycle started in 1891/92 with Pluto and Neptune conjunct at 6 /7 degrees of Gemini. Let’s see what transpired at that time.
Social change
- focus on worker’s rights and labour unions
- the movements associated with women’s rights were organising
- push for universal education expanding opportunities for working class children to be educated
Technology and innovation
- Tesla and Westinghouse were focused on electricity – power and light – using the AC (alternating current) versus Edison’s DC (direct current). AC would end up powering all the homes and cities.
- Tesla was also focussed on wireless power transmission. This had a big impact in radio and electrical engineering.
- Telephones were becoming more important in long distance communication. The first telephone exchange was installed in Indiana eliminating the need for human operators.
- Cities began to experiment with public transport. Electric streetcars and subways were introduced into public transport systems.
Health
- Germ theory was more widely accepted leading to a better understanding of health and hygiene factors leading to a focus on public health.
- X-rays and radioactivity were in the early stages of development.
Taxation
- The US had no income tax at the time. That was only introduced in 1894 . The main source of revenue of that time was tariffs and excise duties.
- France relied on indirect taxes like consumption taxes and stamp duties. Income tax would only be introduced in 1914.
- Germany also had indirect taxes, trade tariffs and employee social insurance contributions.
- The UK had income tax which was seen as a progressive tax as higher earners paid more. Revenue also came from customs and excise taxes, property taxes and death duties.
It is interesting to witness Trump upend the world with tariffs at this time. The US experienced it’s Pluto Return in 2022 since the founding chart of 4 July 1776. Pluto in 2nd house was all about the economy, debt and taxation. What needed to fundamentally change in the US economy and the taxation system?
2025 has been a very powerful year of change with all 3 outer planets changing signs and Saturn and Neptune moving to conjunction on 20 Feb 2026. Pluto moved in Aquarius at the end of 2024. The last time Pluto was in Aquarius was the American War of Independence and the French Revolution. This year Neptune moves into Aries and Uranus into Gemini. Neptune was last in Aries with the abolishment of slavery in the US and Uranus was last in Gemini in WW2.
Saturn and Neptune last joined in 1989 when the Berlin Wall fell and communism collapsed in the Soviet Union. The world map changed. That time is coming again with all the added layers of pressure for social change. What is really significant is that Saturn and Neptune will join at 0 Aries – the start point of the zodiac. This is a big deal for humanity.
Another important cycle is the Pluto Uranus conjunction. This cycle lasts about 127 years. These planets were last conjunct in 1965/66. Once again this is a powerful signature for social change and innovation. Uranus is the disruptor and the innovator. Uranus likes to create chaos and uncertainty and force a new path forward. Pluto demands we let go of old patterns and paths that no longer serve the greater good.
- Pluto conjunct Uranus – Oct 1965 to June 1966 – Peace, Love, War – Vietnam – times of immense protests across the world. The Six-Day war in June 1967 between Israel, Egypt, Jordan and Syria fundamentally changed the Middle East. Israel tripled its territory taking East Jerusalem, Gaza, West Bank, Sinai Peninsula and Golan Heights. This led to the massive displacement of Palestinians and set up ongoing conflicts for decades.
- Women’s rights. Gay and lesbian rights. Breaking barriers. The Moon landing in 1969 – shifting our understanding of the universe. Fundamental changes to the world. No turning back. Power and control and the energy of revolution.
- Pluto square Uranus – June 2012 to March 2015 – Great Recession – what needs to change economically? Think debt and taxation. At this time Uranus was in Taurus – banking and currency. We have seen huge developments in Cryptocurrency during this period but there are still problems and this money remains largely untaxed as it avoids financial regulation. But that is changing.
- Pluto trine Uranus – Jul 2026 to May 2028 – massive strides for humanity – surrendering to past and opening to new opportunities. What changes will happen in society at this time? This aspect is more favourable but most change happens with tricky aspects (conjunction, square and opposition). The old saying don’t let a good crisis go to waste will be apt at this time. We shouldn’t squander this period of opportunity. Pluto in Aquarius wants structural changes to society were we all participate and benefit. Uranus in Gemini is all about innovation in communication and transportation. Think AI, travel to Mars and discoveries connected to the universe and other galaxies.
This Pluto Uranus trine will connect with the Saturn Neptune conjunction in 2025 and into 2026/2027. This is an incredible opportunity for change. Neptune and Saturn will form a sextile to both Pluto and Uranus.
- Neptune sextile Pluto – Jul 2026 to Feb 2032 – dreams and sacrifices and fundamental transformation.
- Neptune sextile Uranus – Aug 2025 to June 2027 – dreams and sacrifices and exciting new technological innovations.
With Neptune and Saturn moving into Aries we have to bring things back to ourselves.
- What are our individual responsibilities and what are the consequences of our individual actions? Saturn in Aries.
- What sacrifices do we need to make as individuals for the collective good? Neptune in Aries.
It is time to take responsibility individually and collectively and move out of victim consciousness. Madiba realised that in order to free himself he had to leave his anger and resentment behind otherwise he would remain a prisoner in his own heart. This is the lesson for us all.
Table of Pluto Neptune conjunction in Gemini
- 1398/99 – 2/3 Gemini
- 1891/92 – 6/7 Gemini – this is when the current cycle started.
- 2385 – 12 Gemini
- 2878 – 15 Gemini
- 3371 – 19 Gemini
- 3863/64 – 22 Gemini
- 4355/56 – 24/25 Gemini
- 4847/48 – 26/27 Gemini
- 5339/5340 – 29 Gemini
