Millennials, Gen Z, and More: How Pluto Defines Each Generation
Did you know that we share common astrological placements with almost everyone in our generation?
Whether you love to make fun of the Millennial pause, Baby Boomer guilt, Gen Z phone call anxiety, or Gen X’s workaholism, we all can find commonality and humor in the traits shared amongst a generation. But beyond the stereotypes and jokes, you carry generational wisdom and wealth in your cosmic blueprint.
A generation is a group of people who were born around the same time and experienced common trends during their formative years. While generations have been studied by scientists for decades, astrologers have identified generations through the stars for thousands of years.
Every birth chart has a combination of personal planets and generational planets. Personal planets, also known as “inner planets,” move more quickly through zodiac signs and have a larger impact on our personalities, varying greatly from person to person. Generational planets, also known as “outer planets,” move more slowly through the zodiac signs and are commonly shared between people of the same generation.
Generational planets in a birth chart are Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto, but the single planet that best defines each generation is Pluto.
Pluto is the planet of rebirth, transiting for 16 to 18 years through a single zodiac sign and 250 years to make its way around the sun. Pluto has a deeply transformative impact on the collective, revealing the skeletons of the generation before, and changing us on a psychological level. This is why the mannerisms, political opinions, and fundamental beliefs can be so distinct from one generation to the next.
Pluto reveals secrets, power, and control, demanding that we go deep beneath the surface. By understanding our shared Pluto signs with our generation, we can empower our legacies with the wisdom of our collective experiences.
Late Gen X/Gen Alpha - Pluto in Capricorn
Between 2008 and today, Late Gen X/Generation Alpha was born into a world where structures, empires, and economies were being destroyed and rebuilt. Pluto in Capricorn natives are quick to smell BS and know what systems are out of alignment with nature. By seeking out wise mentorship and authority figures, Pluto in Capricorn believes in building a foundation for future generations that aligns with our true desires.
Gen Z - Pluto in Sagittarius
Between 1995 and 2008, Generation Z was born into a digitally connected world with an insatiable thirst for exploration. Pluto in Sagittarius natives see the world as their oyster, ready to learn from other cultures and question everything about their hometown. By destroying and reconstructing ideas, Pluto in Sagittarius believes in getting closer to the truth and freeing itself from outdated norms.
Millennials - Pluto in Scorpio
Born between 1983 and 1994, Millennials were very young when they started asking themselves, “What is my purpose here?” Pluto in Scorpio natives are inspired by creating profound shifts in the collective consciousness and changing power relations. Whether it’s about putting power back in the hands of the people, making our world more accessible, or calling for an end to war, Pluto in Scorpio believes in cultivating personal power and changing the world for the better.
Gen X - Pluto in Libra
Born between 1971 and 1983, Generation X was the first wave of women who joined universities and the workforce in masses, heightening the power of women in relationships. Pluto in Libra natives are keen on creating progress, but desperately fear disrupting the peace. But Pluto exposes our different fears, which marked a sharp rise in divorces, mass incarceration, and respectability politics. Pluto in Libra reimagines commitment and partnership, striving to find the balance between neglect and codependency.
Early Gen X - Pluto in Virgo
Born between 1956 and 1972, Early Gen X values refinement, the pursuit of perfection, and authenticity above all else. Pluto in Virgo natives prefer to be in the background, refining their craft, rather than in the limelight. They are the generation of subversive culture, grunge, rap music, and indie bookstores. Pluto in Virgo reviews, evaluates, and transforms what is not working in society through small, measured changes.
Baby Boomers - Pluto in Leo
Born between 1939 and 1957, Baby Boomers were a wave of charismatic leaders who ushered forth social, political, and economic change in the world. Pluto in Leo natives make an impact on society through self-realization and self-mastery. They are the “me generation” and value the individual over the collective, including several tyrannical and corrupt global leaders in their midst. Pluto in Leo natives stand out as magnetic leaders, but have to find the balance between their ambitions and the global good.
Generations were destined to trigger, awaken, and transform each other through exposing the ugliest parts of our world. Many of our legacies will require us to go against the grain and pave a new path for the future. You can understand your Pluto sign even more deeply through its house, degree, and other details in your unique birth chart.
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