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November/December 2006 Cosmic
The Denial of Pluto

by Govinda Miller

Govinda Miller

The littlest planet just got smaller -- Pluto has recently been demoted from the status of a planet to that of a planette.

More than 420 scientists and astronomers met at the International Astronomical Union conference in Prague and voted to demote Pluto to dwarf planet status. As a result of their decision, Pluto is no longer considered a planet.

As Above, So Below

Whenever there is a major discovery in the heavens, it is symbolic of a shift in the consciousness of humanity.

Since Pluto's discovery in 1930, astrologers have observed the relevance of Pluto as a reflection of the profound transitional events experienced on Earth, for humanity and for each individual. Pluto's discovery ushered in an era that brought nuclear fission, the atomic bomb and oppressive dictators to the world. The atomic bomb brought to the collective consciousness the reality of a destructive power that could possibly cause the annihilation of all life on Earth and continues to be a threat to this day.

A Pluto transit brings up unresolved, fear-based emotions from the unconscious that psychologist Carl Jung termed as the shadow. When Pluto purges these emotions and brings them into our conscious mind, this gives us the opportunity to feel and process them so they can be healed.

Most people are not willing or able to do this because it is so difficult - the most difficult journey in life is the journey of truth. To face yourself honestly takes great courage. The ego does not want to accept that it has imperfections. The tendency is to protect itself and to project all negative energies onto someone or something else.

The Dwarf Shadow

The denial of Pluto as a planet and the demotion of Pluto to dwarf planet status reflects the collective consciousness ego's denial of its own shadow. The fear we see in the world is a reflection of the collective shadow.

It is time for us to heal our collective consciousness of repressed fears. To do this, we must take responsibility both individually and collectively for the fear that we feel, and transmute this to love. We must recognize that only through surrendering to love and to God can we access a power great enough to heal ourselves and our world.

The choice is ultimately yours: are you going to deny that your shadow emotions exist (Pluto, the dwarf planet) or are you ready to own your shadow emotions and heal them (Pluto, the planet)? The first path leads to denial and a delay of your personal, emotional and spiritual growth. The second path leads to self-awareness, emotional healing and personal mastery. It's up to you to decide.

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