As Pluto prepares to station retrograde, powerful investors, crowdfunding campaigns, and money mergers may need more time to percolate. Before signing on any dotted lines, make sure that potential lending agencies are aligned with your thirst for broader systemic change. Field a second opinion from the brain in your gut. In fact, you might be tunneling deep into the inequities of resource allocation or the patchiness of your community’s safety net. By asking all the questions — especially the ones that feel uncomfortable — you’ll pinpoint your true financial allies.