“DIE, O YOGI, DIE! DIE, SWEET IS DYING,” says one of the greatest Gurus of this century, Guru Gorakhnath. Pluto signifies this death. But this death is not of the body, but of your illusions, your ego, your lust, your anger, your desires. The ultimate death is the death of desires. And so, the great Guru Gorakhnath says to those seeking liberation, “DIE, O YOGI, DIE! DIE, SWEET IS DYING.”
Even Jesus talks about the same death when he says to Nicodemus, “To experience God – you have to be reborn.”
And so, the ultimate goal of the great planet Pluto is to bring transformation within you, and that happens when you go through the fire of suffering. Through the fire of suffering, all your illusions about yourself, about the world, all your ego, all your desires are burnt, and then, just as the Phoenix bird rises from the ashes, you too rise from the ashes and experience the ultimate freedom – liberation.
The connection of Pluto with Moola Nakshatra is very deep. This is because both signify destruction, and both are connected with Lord Shiva, revered as the God of Destruction in Hindu faith. Shivaâs destruction is seen as a cosmic function that paves the way for renewal and transformation, embodying the cyclical nature of existence. This transformative force clears away illusions, attachments, and old structures, allowing new life to emergeâa role that aligns with Shivaâs title as the ultimate yogi, guiding spiritual seekers toward enlightenment. And that’s exactly what Pluto and Moola also signify. In his aspect as the destroyer, Shiva represents Tandava, his cosmic dance symbolizing the cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution. Itâs said that through the Tandava, Shiva controls the rhythm of the universe, illustrating that destruction is an integral part of the creation process. This closely resonates with Plutoâs astrological energy, which is also transformative, calling us to confront our inner depths, let go of old patterns, and evolve spiritually. Pluto, therefore, fits seamlessly into Shivaâs archetype as a transformative forceâbreaking down the old to create space for spiritual rebirth and growth.
Pluto represents dark energies – and that is natural because only a man who can deal with his own darkness can deal with others’ darkness. And so, if you have a Moon-Pluto conjunction, then you are indeed a very intense person, and you are definitely going to be drawn toward fierce and transformative deities like Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali.
Ancient seers and sages were aware of the far-reaching planets that held sway over human lives, and some texts suggest that a dark, transformative forceâakin to Pluto’s qualitiesâwas acknowledged during the times of the Mahabharata. In Sanskrit, Pluto is referred to as “Yama,” drawing a symbolic connection with the deity of death and transformation.
The best way to enhance the best qualities of a Moon-Pluto conjunction is to worship and chant Lord Shivaâs Mantra – “Aum Namaha Shivaya” and to strictly fast on Mondays. Wearing a natural pearl gemstone of 5 carats in a silver ring on the right-hand ring finger is also helpful since the dark energies of Pluto may impact the sensitive, soft Moon, leading to sudden emotional outbursts and getting lost in the dark shades of past life.
Pluto, just like Moola Nakshatra, has a higher purpose – the evolution of higher consciousness. And that is possible only when you go through certain sufferings. Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness. And so, through suffering, you experience the death of your illusions, your ego, and your assumptions, and that is how you come face to face with the reality of human life and human tendencies. And that is why the great Guru Gorakhnath says, “Die, o Yogi, die – sweet is dying.”
This death that the great Master Gorakhnath mentions is the death of your EGO – the death of your MIND. When Ego is killed, the Mind dies on its own – because it is the EGO that feeds the MIND. Gorakhnath is not talking about the death of your physical body because you have died many times and have acquired new, fresh bodies. So, your physical body has died many times, but what about your MIND – your EGO? That has never died. Your ego and mind go on living. This same ego finds a new womb. This same ego, troubled by new desires, again starts off on the journey. Even before leaving behind one body, it is already eager for another. This death is not the real death.
One man told Gorakhnath that he was thinking of committing suicide.
Gorakh said: “Go and commit it, but I tell you, afterward you will be very surprised.”
That man said: “What do you mean? I came to you so that you would tell me ‘Don’t do it!’ I went to other sadhus. They all cautioned me: ‘Brother, don’t do it; suicide is a great sin.'”
Gorakh said: “Are you mad? No one can commit suicide. No one can even die. Dying is not possible. I warn you, do it, and you will be very surprised. After committing suicide you will discover, ‘What! The body is left behind, but I am exactly as I was!’… And if you want to commit real suicide, then stay with me. If you want to play nonsense games, then it’s up to you — jump from some mountain, put your neck in a noose. But if you want the real death, then stay by my side. I will give you the art which brings on the great death, then there will be no possibility of returning again.” But that great death seems to us to be nothing but great death; this is why he calls it sweet.
DIE, O YOGI, DIE! DIE, SWEET IS DYING.
DIE THAT DEATH GORAKH DIED AND SAW.
Gorakh says I teach death, the death I passed through and became awakened. It was the death of sleep, not of me. The ego died, not me. Duality died, not me. Duality died, and non-duality was born. Time died, and I met the eternal. The small, constricted life broke, and the drop became the ocean. Yes, certainly when the drop falls into the ocean in one sense it is dying. As a drop, it is dying. And in another sense, for the first time it attains the great life — it lives on as the ocean.
The great Sufi Saint Rumi says – “I am not a drop in the ocean – I am the whole ocean in a drop.” When your EGO and your MIND attain DEATH – you are REBORN. That’s exactly what Jesus says to Nicodemus, “To be reborn, you must die first.” And Nicodemus says, “What do you mean?” Jesus says, ” First, your EGO and your MIND should die – only then you can be reborn – only then you can experience God.”
If you are a man or woman with deep understanding, then you will definitely appreciate the great work that Pluto does – the work of bringing self-transformation within you. I personally love and respect the powers of Pluto – a one-of-its-kind energy in our galaxy that brings you closer to God by taking you through many sufferings and pain. The equation of human life is very simple – the more you move towards pleasure-seeking activities, the more you are bound to suffer. And the more you go through sufferings and pain, the more you are bound to realize the futility of all, and that is how you are going to come back from where you started your journey – from God’s home. Alexander the Great, the most powerful emperor, during the very last moments of his life, says, “all is futility” – but for this, he killed thousands of men and women, he acquired hundreds of kingdoms across the world, but in the end, he says “all is futility” – so after death, he is definitely going to progress on his path because he has self-realized the fact that Pluto so dearly wants every person to self-realize – that all is futility!
The message of Pluto is in just two words – “Let Go.” Lao Tzu, the great spiritual master, says, “By letting it go, it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try, the world is beyond the winning.” The great Sufi saint Rumi says, ” Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.”
People with a Moon-Pluto conjunction often excel in professions that involve deep psychological exploration, such as therapy, counselling, and trauma work. Their natural curiosity for uncovering hidden truths makes them effective investigators, researchers, or journalists. Many also thrive in healing professions like psychiatry and holistic therapy, where they can support emotional and spiritual recovery. Creative fields, including writing and filmmaking, allow them to express intense themes, while spiritual and esoteric practices like astrology align with their transformative nature. They may also feel drawn to forensic psychology, crisis management, or activism, where their resilience and dedication drive meaningful change.
If you have this conjunction then you need to know that you are not here by accident. The universe intends to do something very important through you. All you need is to start living your life in deep surrender and then the miracle will start happening – then the dance, the joy, the beauty will manifest in your life. Hari Om Tat Sat.
Jai Shri Ganesha. Jai Guru.
