Pluto and Mars are the ruling planets of Scorpio. Before Pluto was discovered in 1930, it was understood that Mars was Scorpio's ruling planet. Scorpio is understood by most modern astrologers as being ruled by both planets, with Pluto acting as a higher and more powerful force!

Pluto is recognized as the planet of transformation! Its planetary influence is believed to represent the ability to destroy old ways in order to regenerate new ones. It is also recognized as the strong ruling planet of rebirth and regeneration! Its energy awakens us in no uncertain terms, and its messages are usually blunt and matter of fact! If something has to be faced up to and dealt with, no matter how sensitive the situation, Pluto demands honest recognition and hard answers in order to move onward! When the time arrives to dump the old ways and reorganize ourselves, it is most likely Pluto at work. Pluto wants us to look at ourselves critically, review what is not working for us, then return to life stronger than before!

Pluto's planetary influence controls the success and failures of all civilizations, governments, and powerful figures. It is also able to bring unseen wealth and inconceivable opportunities of monumental proportions. Pluto is all about revolution when called for, which can be anytime in fact! After all, surprise works well as an introduction! Pluto's influence is also said to govern sexuality, fertility, and to hold the secrets to the creation of life. It may be the farthest away planet and its influence may be considered small, but when it kicks into gear, its power cannot be missed!

Pluto is understood to govern underworld crime, conspiracies, secret agendas, corruption, obsessions, and death. It is not afraid to be cruel in order to get results. In fact, Pluto prompts for the highest levels of bravery and is all powerful! It is able to provide us with new life by looking at destruction. For all Pluto's influence destroys, it will also create! It may then again repeat this process and destroy what it created all over again. It is all a cycle of its continual mission. Pluto's influence can also perpetuate extraordinary kindness as a result of its harsh actions.

Pluto is the farthest planet to the Sun and one of the slowest moving of them all. Its revolutionary orbit around the Sun takes 248 years. It has an unusual orbit pattern, which allows it to influence the astrology signs from between 12 to 31 years. Because its time traveling through the signs is so long, its influences are usually remarkable. It presents the ability to totally alter a person's way of life and affect the generations of the time!

Mars

Co Ruling Planet of Scorpio

Mars is the dedicated ruling planet of Aries, and co ruling planet of Scorpio. It is recognized as the planet of action and passionate energy, and it has no problem living up to such a forceful and lively reputation! Its planetary influence is believed to connect to a person's confidence and powerful expression capabilities. It does not like to go unnoticed! Watching an Aries person full of drive and enthusiasm is testament to its influence. Mars commands our attention and our recognition, and it demands results!

Mars pushes us to take on new challenges and deliver quality returns with outstanding performances. It is a supporter of ambitious plans and provides us with the energy to achieve. It governs resilience, stamina, courage, and success. It is also considered to govern our sexual energy and desires. Its energy is most visible in a physical and masculine form. It arrives in a variety of outward expressions, even impulsive and aggressive behavior where it deems appropriate. It is considered the influence which brings on accidents, arguments, violence, and even war. However, just as it governs violence and destruction, it also provides the necessary intelligence and equipment required for hospitals and healing.

Mars leads the way to the adventures and challenges within the universe beyond. It prompts for us to take control and take charge. The best thing about influential Mars is that it delivers breakthroughs in the shape of leaders and pioneers!