Hi Dominika, Yes, these reflections are correct. From my point of view, 8th house/Scorpio/Pluto archetype also correlates to enemies and jealousy/envy. Virgo correlates to inferiority/superiority dynamic and how inner criticism or inner lack can be projected outwards, i.e we can become our own worst enemy/critic. Namaste, Deva

Hi Katja, Just to clarify, Evolutionary Astrology uses the Porphyry House System not sidereal. Namaste, Deva

Hi Dominika, The orb for semi sextile is 3 degrees and the orb for conjunctions is 10 degrees. Namaste, Deva

Hi Natasha, From my understand parellels/contrparallels are not used in Evolutionary Astrology. Namaste, Deva

Hi Dominkia, JWG taught to always ask what questions the client has before giving a reading. This is because Evolutionary Astrology is based on individual context which is based on observation/correlation. The client's questions then determine the individual context/background. Namaste, Deva

Hi Michele, From my understanding Both Pluto in Capricorn/10th house and Pluto in Cancer/4th house symbolize possible gender switch as well as nodes in Capricorn/Cancer. Yes, the underlying intention is to integrate both sides of gender, or the anima/animus, over time. The Mars/Pluto phase correlates to how many lifetimes the Soul has been working out or through the main/evolutionary karmic dynamic symbolized in the birth chart, this can of course include gender. Of course. the more lifetimes spent working on these intentions the more familiar these lessons/intentions. In other words, the Soul becomes "used to" these lessons over time. The analogy used by JWG to illustrate this point is breaking in a new pair of pants- worn in over time. Let me know if this makes sense. Namaste, Deva

Hi Dominika, JWG taught that the specific phasal relationship between Mars and Pluto determines how many lifetimes the Soul has been working on main evolutionary/karmic dynamics in the birth chart. Generally speaking, it takes 8 lifetimes to work through these karmic/evolutionary intentions. Thus, since there eight primary phases the phasal relationship between Mars and Pluto correlates to how many lifetimes have proceeded the current one that we have been working on these intentions. For example, if Mars/Pluto is in a Crescent Phase the Soul has had one previous lifetime of working on the main/evolutionary intentions in the birth chart, and the current lifetime being lived in the second lifetime working on these intentions. This is written about in more depth in Pluto vol 2 in the chapter The Phasal Relationship Between Mars/Pluto. Namaste, Deva

JWG taught that the ego serves as an integration function within consciousness in that it is analogous to a lens on a movie projector. Without the lens there would just be diffused images of light. The ego, then, correlates to the distinct self image that the Soul creates in any given life. The ultimate intention is to align the individual ego with the Source through progressive spiritualization. This creates of a metamorphosis of the egocentric structure which is symbolized by the water triad of Cancer (ego) Scorpio (Metamorphosis) Pisces(Source/spiritualization).  From my understanding the core, or heart, of the 4th house/Moon/Cancer archetype is that of emotional security, and what constitutes, or is linked with emotional security for any given Soul. We can all become insecure when our emotional security is threatened, and act out in immature ways that we do not feel good about (this triggers the 10th house polarity point-emotional maturation and self responsibility). Also, with the natural square to Aries learning to respond to react in a way that reflects evolution instead of staying stuck in the loop.  The intention of this archetype is to progressively shift emotional security from external sources to internal sources. In this way, external sources of dependency are eliminated and the Soul learns to nurture itself from within so that a positive self-image takes hold. I do not know of any indications in the birth chart that determine if the Soul has a positive or negative self image, but the more the Soul purges external dependencies and learns to self-nurture the better the self-feelings and more positive the self-image.  Let me know if this makes sense. Namaste, Deva

Hi Ethan, Thank you for posting your questions. 1) Natal Pluto symbolizes the evolutionary desires/intentions of the past, and as such, where the Soul will naturally "pick up" in the current life. Pluto's polarity point reflects the current life's intentions. The South Node of the Moon correlates to how the core evolutionary desires of the past (natal Pluto) have been consciously actualized prior to the current life. The North Node of the Moon reflects how the current life's intentions (Pluto's polarity point) will be consciously actualized. 2) From my understanding, every other contributing factor in the birth chart is to be interpreted relative to the EA paradigm (Pluto, SN, planetary ruler, Pluto's polarity point, NN, planetary ruler). Any planet in the 8th house or sign of Scorpio symbolizes that that planet is under the metamorphic process of Pluto/Scorpio/8th house archetype. 3) Yes, Mars is the conscious expression of the unconscious desires of natal Pluto. What you have written is correct. 4) From my understand, progressed/solar return charts are always to be used in context of the natal chart, but others may have more input about this. Let me know if this makes sense. Namaste, Deva

Hi Julianne, Thanks for posting your question. From my understanding, the last quarter square correlates to the Aquarius archetype. As JWG taught, the last quarter square corresponds to the creative tension/stress  relative to the Soul having learned all there is learn about how society is structured and operates (following the disseminating phase which can be linked with the Capricorn archetype) and the need to liberate/decondition from those societal norms. The last quarter phase symbolizes the need to throw off the belief systems of the consensus in order to expand consciousness and embrace universal truths- not limited by any belief system. The following phase is the Balsamic phase which symbolizes the need to bring to completion the entire evolutionary cycle started at the new phase. The balsamic phase correlates to to the Pisces archetype. Yes, you can correlate the phases to archetypes but there are only 8 primary phases but not al the archetypes are included. For example, the New Phase correlates to the Aries archetype, and the Crescent Phase correlates to the Taurus archetype. From my understanding, the First quarter phase correlates to the Gemini archetype as it is crisis in action-the Soul can try on many different hats so to speak to find out which one most perfectly fits. The under;lying stress in the first quarter square is a fear of failure, and of sliding back into old patterns. Gibbous Phase correlates the the Virgo archetype, and the Full Phase correlates to Libra archetype. Let me know if this makes sense. Namaste, Deva

Hi Mantramuse, To interpret natal and composite/synastry charts we must look at the chart(s) as a whole rather than isolating symbols. Let me know if this makes sense. Namaste, Deva

Hi Dominikas, My suggestion is to read the chapter Pluto through the houses and signs in the Pluto vol.1 book as it outlines the core archetypes in E.A. Namaste, Deva

Hi all, Yes, polarity points symbolize how the Soul will evolve the natal energies/planets in the chart. In other words, how to strengthen the natal energies/planets in the chart through embracing the opposite house/sign. Of course, this is to put in the context of the Pluto Paradigm as the bottom line or foundation of the chart interpretation. My suggestion is to read the book "Structures of the Soul" as it focuses on how to include planetary nodes in chart interpretation. In essence, very planet has a south and north node just as the Moon does which reflects how the Soul will evolve itself over time relative to the Pluto paradigm. Namaste, Deva

Yes, the maximum acceptable orb is 5 degrees prior to the exact aspect and 5 degrees after the exact aspect.

Hi Polina, The key in both cases is to synthesize the house/sign placement of Pluto/NN conjunction to determine the current life's intentions. Remember that the house comes first, and then the sign. This is because the house "conditions" the sign. Again, the planetary ruler of the NN facilitates the process of actualizing these intentions. If the Pluto/ NN conjunction are in a balsamic phase the intentions symbolized by Pluto/NN conjunction are in a state of culmination/completion. If it is in a new phase, then the intentions reflected by Pluto/NN have just begun and are new.

Hi Polina, Yes, if Pluto and the North Node are conjunct by orb but in different houses or signs you apply the same principles as Pluto/NN conjunction. The current life's intentions are symbolized by Pluto's house/sign placement and/NN house/ sign placement. Namaste, Deva

Hi Natasha, Yes, as you have stated Pluto conjunct the North Node symbolizes that the Soul have worked to actualize the evolutionary intentions reflected by the house and sign of Pluto/NN conjunction prior to the current life and is meant to continue in that directi0n. This is why Pluto/NN becomes a funnel through which the current life's intentions are actualized with the planetary ruler of the NN facilitating the process. The same rules still apply in terms of the South Node and it's planetary ruler reflecting the dynamics that the Soul has brought forward from the evolutionary past. Does this answer your question? Namaste, Deva

Hi Jordyn and all, I also think it is a great idea to continue the transit thread, and of course have gained many insights from what has been shared! To add to what has been has been discussed, in my view the recent Venus square to the nodal axis also reflects the intention to recover a skipped step relative to what Jordyn wrote about the need to meet our own need from within ourselves first instead of relying on or manipulating others to do so. A planet square the nodal axis indicates a “flip flopping” between manifesting our inner resources to cultivating reliance as seen by the North Node in Taurus, and then reverting back to old habitual patterns of the past symbolized by the South Node in Scorpio. This “flip flopping” has created a skipped step which now must be recovered. This will be experienced for the duration or time frame of the transit. Of course, how we are personally experiencing this is relative to the natal chart. In the context of the South Node in Scorpio the need is to de-invest in what has become stagnant, limited, and is creating a situation of non-growth. In so doing, the Soul can deepen its inner relationship with itself as to facilitate its own ongoing evolution and personal growth. This is signified by the Venus square the nodal axis. With the North Node in Taurus conjunct Uranus, and Venus in the sign of Aquarius, the Soul’s inner relationship will be “radically altered” as it learns to rely on itself first, and simplifies the overall lifestyle by focusing on only what has true meaning and value at the present time. The key to recovering skipped steps is consistency. This will be developed through the resolution node which is the node that last formed a conjunction to the planet square the nodes. In the context of the recent Venus square to the nodal axis the resolution node is the South Node in Scorpio. This becomes the “bottom line” of how the Soul will integrate and recover the skipped steps. The South Node in Scorpio reflects that as the Soul deepens itself in the ways already described and commits to personal growth limitations of the past are transmuted. The Soul can then “merge” or unite with others in relationships in a non-manipulative way. In so doing, relationships can be used to promote necessary and positive growth for both people as they encourage one another to be free from unnecessary limitations, and chose to commit to relationships of mutual self- reliance. Namaste, Deva

Hi Helena and all, I think this is a great idea and plan to participate. I resonate with all that has been shared so far! In my view, deep reflection and inversion of energy indicated by the transits already mentioned can provide an opportunity for us all to objectify and then liberate from outdated patterns that have become crystallized. This is signified by the ruler the stellium of planets in Capricorn is Saturn in Aquarius, and transiting South Node in Scorpio. In so doing, we can grow beyond our current limitations, and learn from the past as to make better choices for the future. The key is self effort to manifest our inner resources in transformed, or altered, way than in the past In so doing, a necessary self-reliance and a shift in focus towards sustaining the whole takes hold. This is symbolized by the North Node in Taurus conjunct Uranus. With Jupiter just entering into Aries this can lead to new beginnings for us all ! Namaste, Deva

Actually, reviewing my father's work what I previously wrote that "the heart as an organ is co-ruled with Mars because of the cardiac tissue that it is composed of" is correct. Namaste, Deva