Hazel Dixon-Cooper - Harness Astrologys Bad Boy: A Handbook for Conquering Plutos Tumultuous Transit

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For Bonnie Hearn Hill and Christopher Allan Poe, two Pluto-inspired souls who never met a challenge they didnt like.

Hazel Dixon-Cooper

To my very patient husband, David, for his determination and understanding.

Bridgett Walther

E ver since the first person scratched a picture into the rocks of a cave, humans have studied the stars. For thousands of years, astrologers have used the stars to forecast events, identify medical conditions, give self-help advice, and more.

Astrology is a practice that few confess to believing in but one that millions use. Who doesnt check a horoscope in the paper now and again? Many people still swear by the Moon-based advice in the Farmers Almanac . Today, astrology is often used as a supplemental guiding force that helps people everywherecelebrities, to professionals, to us average folksbetter understand both the world and ourselves.

Many people desperately seek ways to heal the emotional holes in their lives through a variety of techniques both ancient and modern. As professional astrologers, weve dedicated our lives to helping people through this ancient system of self-knowledge, and we consult with people from all walks of life on a daily basis. In the ongoing service of this mission, weve created this in-depth guide to gaining insight into the problematic areas of life and, from that insight, pathways that lead toward a more fulfilled existence.

In this book, we concentrated on Pluto, the planet of destruction and transformation. You may have read that, in 2006, Pluto was downgraded to a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union. Simply put, astronomy is the science of mapping the sky and tracking the movement of all the objects within the known universe. Astrology is the practice of interpreting the movement of the planets in our solar system as it relates to human behavior. Just as with everything else, size doesnt matter, especially with the badass of the universe. Whether some humans call Pluto a planet, a dwarf, or a rock in space, his influence and purpose in astrology hasnt changed. Pluto is still the force of transformation, the tough guy, astrologys hard case. And astrology uses planet as a reference to the farthest rock from the Sun. In our work, and this book, so do we.

Pluto deals with what is buried or hidden in the psyche. Conditioned behaviors, unresolved fears, and anger are some of the issues this astrological bad boy raises, as Plutos energy works through the self-destructive scenarios we repeat that cause us pain. These issues are revealed through the house placements of Pluto, both by birth and during a transit through the astrology chart. Wherever Pluto appears, it illustrates lifelong challenges and opportunities.

Throughout this book, we have integrated examples taken from our real-life files, although names, occupations, and other descriptive information have been changed to protect the privacy of our clients. Our intent is to show you how to recognize the harmful emotional or physical patterns that you subconsciously repeat so that you can break free of self-defeating behaviors and use Plutos influence as a force for positive change in your life.

Weve seen Plutos work in our own lives. Weve felt the flow of Plutos energy. When we ignored it, we got our butts kicked, just like you probably have. But when we harnessed Plutos strength as a force of change instead of destruction, we found a way out of our inner turmoil and a path toward a better, brighter future. The choice is yours.

A friend seems to thrive no matter what life throws at her while you feel like youre stuck on that endless hamster wheel. Maybe you feel like a loser-magnet when it comes to finding a lover or you cant find a satisfying job. Perhaps youre afraid to stand up for yourself or youre rebelling in self-destructive ways. Why?

The simple truth is that you are probably the reason youre stuck like a rodent in a cage. But hey, dont feel bad. Youre not alone. Most of us humans have to learn our lessons the hard way. Sometimes, it takes the emotional equivalent of being hit by an eighteen-wheeler before we recognize our role in attracting those unhealthy situations that we cant seem to avoid. You could spend thousands of dollars and months or years in therapy. You could read every self-help book on the market. You could have your horoscope mapped and charted and analyzed by a dozen astrologers. But until you decide to change, nothing will work.

In order to transform, the first step forward is to become aware of the negative patterns you keep repeating. Then you must make a conscious decision to change. How do you achieve such a transformation? By becoming mindful of the automatic responses and misconceptions about yourself that you learned in childhood and then continued to perpetuate throughout your adult life. Seem impossible? It isnt.

One of the easiest ways to learn about these ingrained patterns is through astrology. Its the original self-help tool that contains every key you need to live a fulfilling life. Its been said that astrology is the first psychology. Five thousand years before Sigmund Freud developed his theory of psychoanalysis, astrologers had learned to correlate planetary movements with both personality and behavior patterns. As a self-help tool, it provides amazing insight into the underlying character traits that can either impede or propel your spiritual and psychological growth.

Carl Jung was a Swiss psychologist and psychiatrist who is considered by many to be the founder of analytic psychology. Jung was Freuds protg and friend, and he also had a deep interest in astrology. Jung cast the horoscopes of his patients and made a statistical study of the relationships of marriage partners. He recognized that astrology could be used as an important tool for self-awareness. In a September 9, 1947, letter to B. V. Raman, one of the most respected astrologers in the world (reproduced in Roderick Mains Jung On Synchronicity and the Paranormal , Princeton University Press, 1998), Jung wrote, In cases of difficult psychological diagnosis, I usually get a horoscope in order to have a further point of view from an entirely different angle. I must say that I very often found that the astrological data elucidated certain points which I otherwise would have been unable to understand.

Today, many psychologists and psychiatrists are also accomplished astrologers, and countless others regularly consult with astrologers in order to gain greater insight into their clients.