Why is there an AI boom? Astrology has an answer
What's the story
Astrologically speaking, the recent boom in artificial intelligence (AI) can be attributed to Pluto's transition into Aquarius. This celestial event, which began on November 19, 2024, and will continue until 2044, is one of the most significant astrological shifts of the century. Astrologer Harshada Desai explains that Pluto's movement from earth-bound Capricorn to air-driven Aquarius marks a major transformation in society.
Transformation
What does Pluto symbolize?
Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld, symbolizes total transformation in astrology. Desai notes that its movement through Aquarius, the sign of collective power and technology, will bring about massive changes in the world. She describes Pluto as "the planet of death and rebirth," one that dismantles what's broken so something better can grow in its place. However, this transformation isn't expected to be gentle.
Societal shift
Why is this shift significant?
Pluto moves slowly through the zodiac, staying in one sign for 11 to 30 years. This long transit gives it the power to shape entire generations. Desai emphasizes that Pluto exposes, dismantles, and transforms whether we're ready or not. It asks one uncompromising question: what needs to die so something truer can live? The effects of this movement will include a complete reshaping of who holds power in society and how.
Network impact
How will it affect society?
Pluto in Aquarius will affect entire groups on a larger scale: communities, networks, technology, innovation, and humanitarianism. Unlike other zodiac signs that focus on the individual, Aquarius thinks in systems and masses. Desai explains this transition will challenge old hierarchies and institutions as power shifts from central authorities toward distributed communities. The technology element will see a huge surge during this phase of Pluto in Aquarius, a period that can be directly linked to AI's growth.
Power shift
What about AI?
Desai predicts that AI will be embedded in infrastructure: healthcare, legal systems, education, and governance. Meanwhile, the debate around who benefits from AI will continue to grow. This transition marks a shift from individualism to community-oriented thinking (I becomes We). Local and digital systems will influence policies as neighborhood networks, mutual aid groups achieve outcomes that traditional political channels have stalled on.
Advancements
The scientific field will also advance
The scientific field is also expected to advance with breakthroughs in climate technology, public health, and renewable energy. These advancements will increasingly be framed as collective rights rather than consumer products. Desai's key takeaway from this transition is that power will not remain concentrated at the top. Instead, it will continue to shift toward distributed communities across various sectors, finance, governance, or media.