Pluto in Cancer
Het Monster: Pluto in Cancer People born between 1913 and 1938 had Pluto in Cancer. A strong sense of patriotism (“my homeland!”) spread worldwide, sparking World War I and later leading to World War II. The demand for food production grew, revolutionizing agriculture—chemical fertilizers, insecticides, irrigation, and mechanized farming emerged. Wars and industrialization led to the collapse of large family clans and a decisive upheaval in traditional family structures. Women in the U.S. gained the right to vote.
Pavel Globa. Planets in the Zodiac Signs
The generation of 1914–1939 (Pluto in Cancer lasts 25 years). Here, Pluto is in the domicile of the Moon and in the exaltation of Jupiter, in a sign of the related Water element. This era saw the realization of patriotic ideals. Your generation is the generation of the First World War, revolutions, internal strife, and civil war. Your generation is tied to radical changes in the home, homeland, and traditions. This period saw an active restructuring of the world, the rise of terrifying totalitarian states, and the cultivation of the highest spirit of freedom. You are imbued with social ideals. You are also prone to strong occult and magical influences, suggestible, prone to hysteria, and maintain illusions until the end of life. You painfully perceive shifts in public consciousness and live by the standards of the 1930s. You are connected to the past even on an astral level. You have a painful relationship with issues of home and family. With a strong Pluto and a great expenditure of energy, you can resolve these issues. You belong to the generation of romantics—people who are not very happy. This period saw a revolution in rural industry: irrigation systems, dams, canals, the introduction of chemical fertilizers, and pest control. In the worst case, you may have a painful attitude toward home, ancestors, an inability to raise children, and conflicts with them. Children often understand their grandparents better. In the future, you may become a reviver of traditions, a reactionary trying to turn history backward, a nationalist. Notable figures: Remarque, Hemingway, Exupéry.
Avesalom Podvodny. Planets in the Zodiac Signs
Although Pluto rules Scorpio, the Water sign, it feels uneasy in Cancer. Radical changes in the intimate depths of the soul do not bring comfort, though they may sometimes be necessary. Fortunately, Pluto’s influence on an individual is very subtle, so its impact in Cancer is more visibly reflected in transformations of the collective unconscious. However, this is not the subject of a textbook; I will only note that the depth of transformation in the collective human unconscious caused by the two world wars, unleashed during Pluto’s last transit through Cancer, remains largely underestimated. In an individual horoscope, Pluto signifies immense hidden regenerative power, a desire for psychological control over people, and in its highest form—over oneself. Dictators, magicians, saints.
Frances Sakoian. Planets in the Zodiac Signs
In personal feelings, matters of home, homeland, land, environment, and food production, there was a revolution in rural industry (chemical fertilizers, pest control, irrigation systems, water channels). Conservatism that constantly betrays itself. Intolerance toward others. You were born during a 24-year period (1913–1937) when people with a strongly developed sense of home and homeland were born. You are a refined person with heightened sensitivity. You are deeply attached to family and homeland. You cling to what you know well. You are distrustful of other cultures—they frighten you. Thus, racial and national prejudices among people of your age group are quite common. Of course, some members of your generation may reach the understanding that “the whole world is my family.” Though this may sound like a trite and worn-out idea, it is very important for people of your generation. Most—but not all—people in your generation eventually come to this realization. Men of this group need to learn to express tenderness and sentimentality and not suppress these qualities. You have a deep need for closeness, a strong desire to be together, which is why you feel a sense of belonging to family members and old friends. Because of this, you are also inclined to participate in mass movements and various groups united by shared interests, as they largely support your subconscious need to be accepted by those you encounter in life and to receive their support. Unfortunately, people of your age group are easily swayed by irrational public opinion. You often lack the conviction and courage to think and act independently and rationally. People of your generation are very emotional and gentle. You have sacrificed much to help your children or other family members, whereas people from other generations do not show the same willingness to give as much. Your kindness and care for others’ well-being may drive you to donate to the starving, care for the homeless, and help children and mothers. You belong to the group of people with caring hearts and generous hands. Many of you have parents or children who are far less ready to support others and come to their aid. Much of what you do for those you encounter in life goes unappreciated or even unnoticed.
Planets in the Signs. The Art of Forecasting. Semira and V. Vetas
Your generation has a strong connection to the collective unconscious, which fosters an interest in politics and latent abilities for hypnotic influence over others.
