In astrology, Neptune is considered the dreamy planet of illusion, spirituality, and creativity. It influences intuition, imagination, and the ability to transcend the physical world, especially in dreams.
Neptune also governs the arts, music, and film, as well as self-sacrifice and the ability to connect with others on a deep emotional level. When well-aspected, Neptune can bring inspiration, empathy, and compassion. However, when poorly aspected, beware of confusion, deception, escapism, and even addiction!
Since Neptune rules the spiritual and mystical side of life, it guides us toward a deeper understanding of our inner selves and the world around us. It also rules psychic abilities and the ability to interpret dreams and symbols.
In astrology, each planet is associated with a specific area of life when it occupies a certain astrological house. The house placement of Neptune in your natal and current progressed chart holds insights into how this planet's energy may manifest in your chart. Bear in mind this planet moves very slowly, so it tends to affect whole generations. Those born around the same time will all feel a similar effect, although with variations based on other planets and signs in each natal chart.
Since the first house involves your sense of self, Neptune here often brings a sense of confusion or uncertainty about your view of the self. It may also indicate a strong connection to the spiritual or mystical side of life and an interest in exploring the self through creative or artistic means.
With Neptune in the second house of beauty, home, and finances, there may be a tendency to blur the boundaries between one's resources and those of others. This can lead to difficulties in managing finances, or a lack of clarity around one's values. Beware of being fooled by “get-rich-schemes,” as your sense of illusion and reality may be weak with this placement.
Neptune in the third house of communication and creativity can indicate a strong intuition and a heightened sensitivity to one's surroundings. It may also indicate a strong connection to the imagination and the ability to communicate in a creative and inspiring way, whether orally, written, or in whatever emerging technology you embrace.
When Neptune is in the fourth house of family, there may be a sense of confusion or uncertainty around one's roots and sense of home. When positively aspected, it can indicate “dreamy” family relationships or mutual mystical interests in parents or siblings. When negatively aspected, there may be denial or failure to see the reality of a familial relationship, including possible deception or denial.
With Neptune in the fifth house, there may be a tendency to blur the boundaries between fantasy and reality in many aspects of life. This can lead to difficulties in forming healthy relationships or a lack of clarity around one's desires and goals.
Neptune in the sixth house can indicate a heightened sense of empathy and the ability to understand the needs of others. You may intuitively feel others’ pain and try to help or nurture them, even to your detriment. It may also indicate a strong connection to the imagination and the ability to communicate in a creative and inspiring way.
When Neptune is in the seventh house, there may be a sense of confusion or uncertainty in relationships, particularly romantic ones. You might be more in love with the idea of love than loving the person you’re with! You tend to be a romantic, which isn’t a bad thing, but don’t get carried away to the point of making irrational decisions based on what you want rather than what you have or hope for.
With Neptune in the eighth house, the house of regeneration and inheritances, there may be a tendency to blur the boundaries between fantasy and reality, particularly in matters of shared resources or intimacy. Take a hard look at matters concerning this house without sugar-coating them or denying reality. Neptune can mess with our perception of reality.
Neptune in the ninth house can indicate a heightened sense of intuition and a strong connection to the spiritual or mystical side of life. You might be a naturally-gifted psychic or very intuitive. It may also indicate an interest in exploring the self through creative or artistic means, such as turning dreams into paintings or stories.
When Neptune is in the tenth house of career, there may be a sense of confusion or uncertainty around one's profession or public image. It can also indicate a strong connection to the spiritual or mystical side of life, and any career where this talent can manifest and shine makes a great career path. Think beyond psychic jobs to make the right choice.
With Neptune in the eleventh house, there may be a denial of reality or confusion at times, particularly in matters of friendships and group affiliations. This can lead to difficulties in forming healthy relationships or a lack of clarity around one's desires and goals. However, it can also lead to intuitive bonding or feeling like someone was your friend in a previous life.
Neptune in the twelfth house can indicate a heightened sense of empathy and the ability to understand the needs of others. It may also indicate a strong connection to the imagination and the ability to communicate in a creative and inspiring way. Be careful not to slip into escapism.
In astrology, "transit" refers to the movement of a planet through the sky as it passes through the different signs of the zodiac and makes aspects to other planets in a person's birth chart. When a planet is in transit, it can have a temporary influence on the areas of life associated with that planet and the houses it occupies in the birth chart.
When Neptune is in transit, it can bring a heightened sense of intuition and a strong connection to the spiritual or mystical side of life. It may also indicate a strong connection to the imagination and the ability to communicate in a creative and inspiring way.
Having said that, it’s fair to say you will not live long enough to experience a Neptune transit to your Sun sign (zodiac) because it takes around 165 years!
When it transits a specific sign it stays for about 14 years. This long-term influence may indicate a generation's consciousness or a theme of the time.
When Neptune transits a specific zodiac sign in astrology, it can have a temporary influence on the areas of life associated with that sign. The effects of the transit may be felt differently for each individual, depending on the aspects it makes to other planets in the birth chart and the specific house it occupies at the time of the transit. However, generally speaking, here is how Neptune's transit may affect each zodiac sign:
Neptune transiting Aries may bring a heightened sense of confusion or uncertainty about the self since Aries is the natural ruler of the first house.
Neptune transiting Taurus may bring a tendency to see our home, resources, and beauty through rose-colored glasses.
Neptune transiting Gemini may indicate a heightened sense of intuition and a heightened sensitivity to one's surroundings. You may also feel the need to (and a knack for) communicating these ideas.
Neptune transiting Cancer may bring a sense of escaping into the role of nurturer, but don’t cross the line into martyrdom! Have boundaries and be sure to take care of yourself as well as others.
Neptune transiting Leo may create an inflated sense of ego or an illusion you are more of a star than you really are. Stay grounded in reality!
Neptune transiting Virgo may indicate a heightened sense of empathy and the ability to understand the needs of others. It may also indicate a strong connection to the imagination.
Neptune transiting Libra may bring a sense of confusion or uncertainty in relationships, and even an imbalance. Avoid extremes and don’t go off the deep end into fantasy. Keep to the center path.
Neptune transiting the intense sign of Scorpio may bring a tendency to want to escape, particularly through the use of substances. Scorpio has its sting at times but stays in the present and avoids fantasizing too much.
Neptune transiting Sagittarius may indicate the desire for transformative travel, such as meditation retreats. It may also indicate “travel” to new ideas and philosophies of the mind.
Neptune transiting Capricorn may bring a sense of delay or limitations to your intuitive side or voice, particularly in the area of your career.
Be cautious, don’t follow a friend who tends to lead you off the deep end and lose touch with reality. And don’t BE that friend!
Neptune transiting Pisces may indicate a heightened sense of empathy and psychic abilities. You may notice many other people of your generation discovering the same, due to Neptune’s generational effect.
It is important to note that these are just general overviews of how Neptune's transit may affect each zodiac sign, and the actual effect may vary depending on the individual's unique natal chart. Psychic Desiree explores even more about the impact in her Neptune Returns and Transits Podcast.
Applying the principles of Neptune to your natal and progressed chart can help you gain a deeper understanding of how this planet's energy may be impacting your life. Here are some ways to apply Neptune's principles to your life:
This will give you an idea of the areas that may be most affected by Neptune's energy. For example, if Neptune is in your 7th house, relationships may be a key area where you experience Neptune's influence.
The aspects can indicate how the energy of Neptune is integrated with or challenged by the energy of the other planets. For example, a trine aspect between Neptune and Venus may indicate a harmonious connection between the planets and may indicate that you have a natural ability to connect with others on an emotional level.
The sign that Neptune is in can give insight into the way that Neptune's energy is expressed. For example, if Neptune is in Pisces, it may indicate a heightened sense of empathy and the ability to understand the needs of others.
For example, if you feel that you have a strong connection to the spiritual or mystical side of life, or that you have an interest in exploring the self through creative or artistic means, you may be able to see how these align with Neptune's.
It's important to remember that the influence of Neptune in your chart is just one aspect of your astrological makeup and it should be interpreted by a professional astrologer in the context of the whole chart, and the current transits and progressions. Get that guidance for how to best use this influence to your advantage.
by Psychic Desiree
Desiree has been fascinated with all things metaphysical since she was knee-high, whether it's tarot, astrology, reading palms, or gazing into crystal balls. She was especially drawn to writing about Saturn because she is a Capricorn rising and is currently struggling through Saturn in the 12th House.
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