Pluto turned retrograde on April 16 and will continue this shy motion until September 25. If you think Pluto is intense when direct, than double that and perhaps you will get to the power she has to do her work when retrograde. That might seem a bit counterintuitive; how can a planet be more powerful in retrograde? The answer lies in what Pluto does so well, which is turn inward and root out the “muck” of life that we keep hidden mostly from ourselves. A planetary retrograde turns the energy of that body inward, therefore, Pluto is very much at home with a retrograde motion.
How can you use that in your chart? Find your transiting Pluto (you can employ the help of an astrologer that you might happen to know) and examine the lessons of the house it is passing through. For instance, a retrograde Pluto in the first is demanding you to answer questions about your deepest personality issues. If she is in the 10th house, the questions will swirl around how your present yourself for public approval.
Whatever the house, don’t let this time go to waste. Pluto is the planet that makes us “the offer we can’t refuse.” Don’t make her go all medieval on you to open your eyes on areas that require some very deep personal reflection.