Does Pluto rule/co-rule Scorpio or does only Mars rule Scorpio? For simplicity, I made the poll a yes or no question. If you believe that Pluto and Mars co-rule Scorpio please select Yes (I'm not trying to exclude Mars as co-ruler of Scorpio).
Please elaborate as you see fit but also try and keep your opinion limited to one powerful post!
Do you have any planets natally in Scorpio? Any planetary aspect to Pluto natally or in transit you'd care to mention? Any particular belief, theory, study, technique etc. to support your opinion?
Since it seems such a recurring topic, maybe the Mods could consider making this a sticky so we can get a lot of participation!
StillOne:
Thanks for this survey. Will it be useful ? Time will tell ! My vote went for a combined Pluto/Mars rulership with Scorpio.
Mars and Pluto are partners in crime, when you look at it, carefully.
People who have either Aries or Scorpio prominent in their charts share a common denominator with the planet Mars.
The Martian urge to complete is quite apparent in both signs.
I have known quite a few Aries and Scorpio woman in my time and they are sisters of sorts; both ruled by Mars and cut from the same cloth.
Pluto, however, is much more closed circuited and secretive than Mars, hence Scorpio's tendency to be defensive and less obvious.
But then, Aries is fire and Scorpion is water, so that's why.
Mars is also a higher octave of Pluto, however, and both represent the attack mechanism, or urge to fight.
Mars works very well with Scorpio, though, and feels at home in Scorpio. Those of you who have natal Mars is Scorpio should feel particularly connected, especially if you have natal Pluto in Leo.
Does Pluto "exalt" in Leo, though. Big question !
We know that Mars is exalted in Capricorn, but given Pluto's transit, so far (almost half of the sign has been completed, or 14 degree Capricorn), Pluto has a LOT of problems residing in Capricorn, so far, and therefore, Pluto is likely NOT exalted in Capricorn.
The reason Capricorn does not like Pluto is because Saturn has a difficult time submitted to Pluto's higher authority and influence.
Saturn knows well that Pluto will give it a sh*t-kicking, and that Pluto will get the last word.
The effect of Pluto in Capricorn is similar to the transit of Pluto conjunct Saturn.
Saturn knows well that it will be completely overhauled by Pluto, by the time Pluto is finished.
Bottom line ? Everyone "fears" Pluto, even Saturn ! LOL
If you've been through a major Pluto transit, you **** well know that !
What is the exaltation of Pluto, then ?
I am not sure. I think that I would need to think about that.
Regarding Pluto being exalted in Virgo, I have this position of Pluto natally and I don't think that my generation is that particularly lucky or blessed.
I once attended my high school reunion and nobody there seemed to be that fortunate or exalted, to be honest.
Jobs and work have always sucked, family and children are difficult, health is not always good and computers suck, too, along with smart phones !
I do admit that I am very obsessed with my work (PL in Virgo) and career and I am also very health conscious.
The problem is... Pluto is not a very likeable fellow. So, yeah, lets give Pluto to Scorpio, since nobody likes Scorpio either ! LOL
Maybe they both..... deserve each other !
LOL
-HM