works with this force throughout his or her life, the Plutoian experience can be renew-
ing; by fighting it, the experience can be much more difficult and painful.
Like the mythological figure, Pluto is not evil. He governs the regenerative
process which eventually leads to physical and psychological healing. In order to heal,
an individual must first recognize and eliminate the toxins, whether physical, emotion-
al, or mental. When Pluto is prominent in a chart, the individual often possesses intu-
itive knowledge of the healing process which can be used to help themselves and others.
Modern astrologers place Pluto as the ruler of the sign of Scorpio. Like Scorpio,
Pluto represents hidden matters, power, metamorphosis, oppressiveness and extremes.
Before Pluto’s discovery, Mars was considered the ruler of Scorpio. Interestingly, Pluto
is considered the higher expression of the planet Mars. Mars rules sexual desire while
Pluto is associated with orgasm and the conception, which brings about new life. Mars
is also tied to aggression and courage; Pluto with intensity and the courage to let go.
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POESIA
Poesia, asteroid 946 (the 946th asteroid to be discovered, on February 11, 1921), is
approximately 40 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of 5.5 years. Its
name is a personification of the word poetry. In a natal chart, Poesia’s location by sign
and house indicates one’s poetic sensitivity, or where and how one is most likely to
experience poetry. If prominent in a chart (e.g., conjunct the Sun or the ascendant), it
may show a poetically talented individual.
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