Pluto in Scorpio: The "Lost" Generation Part 1

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Pluto in Scorpio: The "Lost" Generation ( pt 1 )

I myself am a 23 yr old member of the notorious Pluto in Scorpio generation, as are my cousin, sister, best friends, boyfriend, and almost all of my acquaintances. Amont many other people. The Pluto in Scorpio generation is approximately from 1984 to 1996. Pluto in Sagittarius began in 1996, so some of the kids born that year are Pluto in Scorpio and others are Pluto in Sag, although I am sure there are some overlapping. ( Kind of like the idea of the cusps. My younger cousins who are in their mid-teens are early Pluto in Sag, but they still hold some qualities of Pluto in Scorpio, as these things are being passed down. ) 

Basically, those of us in the Pluto in Scorpio generation range from angsty high school upperclassmen to college students to grad students to even young professionals beginning their careers ( with a shit load of student debt of course!!! ) . Some of us are parents; others are still in high school and those like me are still in college. 

When we were being born, people were beginning to realize the perils of AIDS and other STDs. Sex education was beginning to appear in school in larger numbers and if not, people were rallying for it. People were beginning to realize that even sex could lead to death. Pluto in Scorpio generation had Ronald Reagan, George Bush Sr, and Bill Clinton as U.S. presidents during that time. 

Who are the Pluto in Scorpio generation? There is a stereotype that we’reobsessed with sex. To a small extent ( and I emphasize small ) that is true. Our generation is known as “hooking up”, player culture, and an extreme sexualization of young adults, teens and children. It is mostly our generation being highly aware of our sexuality and the impact we have on other people. Although there have always been homosexuals and there are certainly homosexuals with their coming out stories from Pluto in Cancer or Pluto in Leo generation, Pluto in Scorpio generation ( also with help from the initiation from Pluto in Libra and fairness in marriage; wanting gays to marry ) are the ones who are trying to be more accepting of gays and lesbians. Many many college students ( most of whom are Pluto in Scorp ) join LGBT organizations and help rally support for their cause. I have also noticed many many young women from my generation being aware of the impact the media has on their sexuality and body image. They know it is not right. Also, we see the impact of rape and how it is important to seek help. 

Sex sells. And it does. The more scantily clad a woman can be, the more money “they” make. These aren’t Pluto in Scorpio people making these porn movies, or ads, but these ads directly affect the Pluto in Scorpio generation. We were the ones watching these music videos, ads and TV shows all these years. All this shit is being passed down to the Pluto in Sag generation, who may process these images differently. 

I think many people in my generation have been confused about sexuality. Many women in my generation ( but not exclusively ) have been taught that being beautiful is linked to sexual power. All we want is to have a man and we are taught be be seductive and sexy. ( We can’t be too sexy though, because then we’re a slut ). Men are often taught that they must be “men” and have many women around them. ( but that’s an age-old teaching, though, not just in our generation ). However, this issue is more pornified. Music videos often show “pimps” or “cool dudes” ( lol sorry ) with all these scantily clad women. Okay, in the 1950s, there might have been a well dressed man with a couple well dressed women in beautiful dresses. It has the same meaning, but the images are different. The images now show women in a less dignified manner. Images from the 1950s were just as sexist, but at least the women weren’t exactly reduced to their boobs and butt. They might have been in the kitchen or something, but they weren’t being gang raped. 

Obviously these are just images. Yes, some people do read too much into them, but at the same time, people do internalize these messages. Maybe not on a conscious level. 

In our generation, I have also taken of note is purity rings and this “cult of virginity” along with hypersexualization and hook up culture. “Cult of virginity” is basically making virginity out to be something mystical. If you lose it, you’re a slut. No matter if you really give a damn about the guy ( or girl ). You’re first time is often has to be “perfect” and preferably when you’re married. ( Never happens. ) First times are never perfect and there is nothing mystical about virginity. You have it, you lose it and you experience your sexuality. 

With these two forces, it is not a surprise to me how confused some people can be. A lot of people get themselves into trouble. Other people are stuck in this virginity idea and they might want to have sex, but they do not want to disappoint religious leaders or their parents. Or anyone else telling them to keep it. And then there are the people who rush into sex and then are heartbroken, and the ones who may hook up and feel empty on the inside. 

I think the messages given to my generation are fucked up. Especially with the the hypersexualization and that purity idea at the same time. How can someone comprehend the idea that they are sexual beings, but are bombarded with overtly sexual imagery and then told that if they have sex then they are a slut? 

I have also taken note of “Empowered Sexualization.” That is when women ( and men, but mostly women ) go into porn industry or even prostitution and say they can do this because they can and it’s what they want to do. Other people see this as degrading and not really loving your body. I think my generation is 50/50 on this issue. 

Sexting has been a new thing with my generation. That is a dumb new thing that the news media likes to talk about. The news media also likes to talk about young people’s sexuality a lot, as if it is their business. I know it’s to warn parents, but still. Naked pictures are typically talked about also, although only 1% actually have sent them out and got caught. Most young people aren’t stupid enough. 

“Teen Mom” is a show that has Pluto in Scorpio gals in it. In 2007, I believe, the teen pregnancy rate increased, but from what I read recently, it has gone down a little. 2006-2008 were probably the highs, and that was Pluto in Scorpio gals ( mostly ). I think “Teen Mom” is self explanatory. I’ve watched it a few times, but I can not bring myself to watch it whenever it’s on. 

Lasting note: Another thing I have noticed is how younger people are having sex younger and younger. This is a trend and does not represent every person. In fact, did you know that the average age of losing the V-card is 15 for girls? ( 16 for boys ). Why higher for girls than boys, when before it was boys before girls? When I was in 9th grade, it didn’t seem like sex was everywhere for our age. We all knew the older kids were doing it and some people are age were, but it was not like everyone was. From what I hear from my 9th grade cousin nowadays, she acts like there are a lot of “sluts” in her school. Even when I was a senior in high school and the vast majority of kids in my grade were having sex, I was astonished when I heard of the STD’s going around in the 8th grade! And kids in my grade made fun of those 8th graders, because “many of us weren’t sexually active at that age.” 

Obviously there are still the person who gets raped at 10, and then the person who loses their virginity at 25. But I think as a trend it’s happening earlier. Should 14 year olds be having sex? Should you not at least be 16/17? Can 13/14 year olds handle the emotions that come with having sex? And the hormonal changes? And what can come out of having sex ( a baby! )?

Summing up: I’m sorry this was such a long post, but sexuality has been very great with our generation. Both the good and the bad. Do not get me wrong; it isn’t all bad. I think that we are the ones trying to get rid of the negative connotation with sex ( SLUT WALK? ) as sex is natural? And gays and lesbians in our generation feel safer to come out, although there are still some risks. But there are the bad; negative sexual images in the media and that weird slut/pure thing going on with women.

I’m going to write more later on in the week on OTHER issues facing our generation. Happy Holidays!!