Here's where it is so plain to me that these planetary aspects are so powerful...people who before used to tell jokes and get along with each other suddenly started to--lose trust in each other and--it was like watching a slow motion tragedy to witness such good friends and family really turn on each other. I am still sort of in awe of it.
It has inspired such a major self diagnostic--me searching for what role I played, and now I have come out of this understanding a whole new dimension of compassion. That it is first and foremost compassion for ourselves--that we are all imperfect and just doing our best. I am working on softening myself to all of this--so that I do not -feed- the polarity, within or without. And this is a new insight for me.
Thank you for clarifying what Pluto has been doing and what the squares with Uranus mean during these times--and for such a great response to my question. It is also clear to me that you and many people on this board (and elsewhere) are working on these same questions and--so true--working to grow up spiritually. I will read your Pluto archives--this is helping me let go to the universe--of a lot of stuff.
Peace Rick--and to everyone!! 
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