On July 14, 1789, Parisians storm the Bastille prison, marking the beginning of the French Revolution. The storming of the Bastille becomes a symbol of popular uprising against monarchical authority. The revolution lasts a decade, ending feudalism, establishing democracy, and reshaping European political thought. Over 40,000 people die in the Terror. The revolution spreads revolutionary ideas across Europe.
Pluto in Capricorn destroys monarchical governmental structures through violent revolution. Capricorn rules authority, hierarchy, and government. Pluto transforms these through death and destruction. The Bastille (symbol of absolute authority, Capricorn structure) is stormed and destroyed. The French monarchy (Capricorn hierarchy) is overturned. Pluto in Capricorn manifests as the violent death of monarchies.
The same celestial mechanics that shaped these world events were active at your birth. Discover your personal cosmic blueprint.
Enter Your Birth Chart