Aug 4 2017 Jupiter square Pluto 3rd final pass

Jupiter square Pluto is an influence we'e had since 2016. Aug 4 is the 3rd and final exact square before Jupiter begins to slowly separate from this energy the rest of the year. On Aug 4 the moon will enter Capricorn and align with Pluto square Jupiter by Aug 5, activating this alignment in circumstances for everyone around those days. This leads to some kind of forced change in that area of life (your Cap house).

If you have any planets around 17 degrees Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn then this aspect is personalized for you and peaking now. But that also means you have a very rare Pluto transit that won't be going away for another year. Jupiter is just adding more energy to that, but by far Pluto is your most serious transit, that is a powerful long lasting influence.

Jupiter square Pluto tends to indicate an imbalance in the use of power and effort. Your beliefs and opinions can also come across forcefully, stated as facts when they are not. Jupiter Libra can be political so what you think and say these days is a bit abrasive and has edge.

 Jupiter's in Libra so this power imbalance could also be in your personal relationships. Either you or other could be coming on strong, laying down the law, manipulating, controlling and overpowering, etc. Check the houses that have transit Pluto and Jupiter. That will show you what area of life this conflict is in. Jupiter is giving opportunity but it comes with a fight or challenge (Pluto). Careful of being too forceful and controlling with other people.

There could be challenging of authority, the status quo, ethics, beliefs and opinions, trying to prove you have a better sense, or easier way to do things that requires less effort. You might be looking for the easier way to achieve plans and goals, which could backfire and leave you disappointed with the results. Not investing enough effort, doing something half ass, expecting big returns with little work, could be an issue. There can be exaggeration about your problems and sufferings holding you back when really it's just laziness. 

On other hand, it could be the opposite, going big, too big, by overpowering and pushing against a powerful unmovable force, or having ambitions that are misguided. The activity you're in now could be risky in some way. Careful of putting too much faith into large scale enterprises that promises big returns, or other schemes you have working up, that might be shady. Also watch out for activity that could put you at legal risk. If you are involved in something with others, you might have to face a final challenge with that as this aspect peaks for Aug. Make sure you're not putting everything into something that isn't going to happen, or show the results you want and expect.

 Do you have an idea of what this might be referring to in your life right now?

There can be intense business dealings that come with power plays, and you'll have to be careful you're not being exploited by someone for their own personal gains, or you exploiting them. 

Relationship activity can go to extremes under this influence and get intense. Sometimes there can be sexual/romantic activity within business and professional relationships causing intensity. Relationship expansion causing drama and power issues is also possible.Your activity with others right now has some major shadow showing, with power and control themes under the surface. 

With Jupiter Libra sq Pluto Cap, social and relationship energy can go back and forth between extremes such as being extra diplomatic, graceful, polished and refined to being cold, rude, vulgar, abrasive and aggressive. On the world stage, the US diplomats being expelled from Russia is one example how this square is playing out. 

This square can make it easy to feel dissatisfied with your goals and ambitions. You'll have to be honest with yourself where you're falling short because of your own effort or lack there of, and any misuse of power or misjudgment. More cooperation with others is needed, rather than being the know it all, that has to have it your way or the highway.

You'll have to be careful, not to squander or speculate your resources under this influence. You'll have big powerful ideas about making money, just make sure it's grounded and not over the top. You'll need to be mindful how you interact with others, especially in your Libra/Cap ares of life. Don't feed the drama and egos, yours or other people's.

Sometimes crisis and changes to plans and goals can happen under this alignment if it's on your sun, moon, ruler or chart angles. Intense and powerful events can shake up your faith. What you thought was going to happen, might not happen... 

Your thoughts, beliefs and opinions might be clashing with the structures of your Capricorn house causing authority issues. Being diplomatic, cooperative and compromising can go long way in soothing out the tension. The best thing you can do is take a good hard look at your use of power. It might need to be better balanced between your Libra and Cap side, or if you have Cancer and Aries, you might need to balance the power in a few areas of life with different people. Take a look at your goals and ambitions. Make sure you are not being ruthless in your drive to achieve what you want. Make sure your expectations are not going to let you down if something doesn't turn out exactly they way you wanted it to.

As the Cap moon joins Pluto Aug 4- 5, try to stay conscious of the power dynamic at play, and what's causing you the intensity. Release control and allow for the changes to take place. Look at the situation with mature eyes and allow it to show you where the imbalance is at.

Again, this energy has been here all year but the moon brings  a culmination to this now, so it's very strong with new awareness coming in. Let Pluto destroy what's not meant to be, have faith in that process. 

Good luck!