Transit Pluto Square Venus: A Power Test in Love and Money

Transit Pluto square Venus is the period when Pluto makes a tense 90-degree angle to the natal Venus, and love, money and values are tested under pressure. The short answer: hidden imbalances of power in relationships come to light, and the person learns the hard way what and whom they truly value. This pressure on Venus lasts one to three years; as Pluto moves forward and back, it often completes the aspect three times.

What happens when transit Pluto squares Venus?

A square creates friction in the realm of love. Jealousy, possessiveness or a struggle for control may become marked in a relationship; the person may find their love unreturned, or realize they are overly dependent on someone. With money, tension may arise over debt, shared property or spending habits. An intense but turbulent romance is also among the possible scenes of this period.

As the square approaches, unease builds. At the first exact pass the tension surfaces; at later passes the person decides what to keep and what to let go.

Redefining self-worth

The deep question of this period is the value the person places on themselves. Pluto pushes someone who seeks love or approval outside to build their worth from within. This is hard work, but in the end it becomes easier to say no to relationships and deals that diminish them.

• Speaking openly about boundaries in the relationship
• Not making financial decisions on emotional reactions, consulting an expert if needed
• Noticing the urge to possess

The houses ruled by natal Venus, those with Taurus and Libra on their cusps, also take their share of this pressure.