Pluto is the planet that represents where collective power is expressed through the individual. During Pluto's journey through Sagittarius (1995-2008), the sign representing higher truth, we have seen a dramatic increase in fundamentalism. Whether it is Christian, Islamic, or neo-conservative fundamentalism, there has been great interest among those that resonate with the “sage” archetype in spreading their "truth."

The only problem with this is that many people who resonate with the sage archetype are not necessarily old souls so their wisdom sometimes looks like “my way or the highway.” Younger souls get trapped in “who's right and who's wrong” where older souls are much more willing to allow differences in opinion…“you do your thing and I’ll do mine.”

Pluto in Sagittarius has been a clarion call for all of us to shatter our core beliefs about truth and transcend the contractive effects of dogma. It’s not about being right anymore, it’s about being in the truth. Contrary to what many religious and “spiritual” leaders say, the truth does not belong to any one denomination, tribe, religion or person. With Pluto in Sagittarius we are being empowered to find the truth within rather than rely on external dogma or authority.

Every 250 years Pluto is at the same degree as the Galactic Center, the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Some describe this point as a black hole and some view it as a vortex of energy. What we know about the Galactic center (which is currently located around 26 degrees Sagittarius,) is that it emanates an energy far greater than our Sun. Whatever way we describe the nature of the Galactic center… as truth, consciousness or energy, it is clear that it is being activated now with this powerful conjunction from Pluto.

If we go back in time and take a historical overview, Pluto conjunct the Galactic Center usually corresponds with the introduction of new ideas, religions and truths that greatly impact the collective consciousness. Now that Pluto is conjunct the Galactic Center in Sagittarius, we have the opportunity to use our collective will for building a social consciousness that is inclusive, that is related to collective values rather than individual values.

It is the letting go of “my truth” so we can open and embrace “the” truth. In other words, our consciousness is ready to embrace itself as it truly is….sat (truth), chit (consciousness) ananda (bliss). This is the collective shift from external truth (subject to separation and illusion) to the timeless truth or knowledge of our true nature: Satchitananda.

On a personal level it is a time for our sages and philosophers, our wise women and men, our crones and priestesses, (you know who you are!) to come out of hiding and to share your wisdom! Pluto in Sagittarius conjunct the Galactic Center will empower the truth but only if it is spoken! It is time to throw off the injunctions (from past and present lives) against speaking the truth and to start spreading the truth about who we really are!

Pluto in Sagittarius conjoined the Galactic Center 2/5-5/24/2006, 12/5-31/2006 and currently conjoins the Galactic Center 7/15-10/29/2007.