Pluto is the modern planetary ruler of Scorpio, and its color is dried blood red or maroon. These colors in jewelry are like rubies and garnets. Mars is the traditional planet and its color is red and can be represented by red jasper or crystals with red streaks of iron.
The ruler of Scorpio Pluto is in Capricorn for the whole year, and this planet and sign combination is related to all hues of deep red and black. Mars will be moving much faster and we will consider it only when it relates to Scorpio itself through transits and other contacts.
Planets that aspect Pluto will impact the nature of this planet which will subtly change as the year unfolds. The extended retrograde period for Pluto is especially important as it is the longest in a time of all the planets. This fits with the transformational effect of the planet.
On January 8th, 9th and 10th see the Sun joining Pluto and bringing a creative drive for Scorpios. Wear yellow, gold and maroon. On the same day Venus adds to the mix and you can add a dash of pink to your clothes. This is a group of three planets (Sun, Venus and Pluto) which is known as a stellium. The intense energy of this five-planet combination will add sizzle to all Scorpios for a long time to come.
Pluto retrograde
During the main retrograde period for Pluto, the pace is slower for all Scorpios, and this is when regeneration can take place. This is not the time to start new projects, jobs, or relationships. It's a phase to review and reflect on what you've done and achieved in the last eight months. Revisit all plans and relationships, and make sure they are in line with your core beliefs. Make sure you can live with them from now through the foreseeable future. Purge the unwanted from your life, but make sure there is no residual value to things you let go. The process of unburdening and then making space for new is a constant theme for Scorpio people. This process occurs not only with stuff and people, but with internal thoughts, beliefs, and principles.
July 12th and 13th brings the Sun into opposition to Pluto. Self-awareness will be a theme now.Now the colors you choose need to be deep red and gold to harmonize this tension. You may be at odds with yourself and even question your deepest motives. You could perhaps identify with the darker sides of your personality and face facts, but it may not be pretty. This is a time when you may fall prey to blaming others for your own shortcomings when in fact, the seeds of the tension are born in yourself.
From September 9th to the 18th, Jupiter again sextiles Pluto, but this time Pluto is clear from influence from other planets. Wear blues and dark ruby shades now. Pluto is stronger in this particular aspect pairing, as it rules Scorpio where Jupiter is placed. The drive for intense interactions with learned people will need to be satisfied. You will have luck like no other time this year. Take a chance and reach for and accept unlikely offers or proposals and they may just fall into your lap. This could be a week when you over-extend yourself, however, so be careful not to make too many commitments.