Neptune, the planet of ideals, was discovered on September 23, 1846, by Gottfried Galle. It takes 164 years to complete its journey through the zodiac, spending an average of 14 years in each sign. Its energy is the most difficult to understand and describe among the planets. Neptune’s discovery coincided with the invention of anesthesia, and this period saw many advancements in the Romantic movement, photography, petrochemicals, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Neptune symbolizes our deepest desires, idealism, and the collective unconscious. It’s associated with intuition and inspiration. Spirituality, mysticism, and creativity in art and music are Neptune’s domains. Its function is purification, and it bestows idealistic, selfless, and emotional tendencies.
Neptune represents elusive, unclear, and vague events, scandals, seas, liquids, drugs, alcohol, fog, deceptive situations,and ships. Professions associated with Neptune include artists, psychics, sailors, poets, yogis, magicians, divers, and painters.
Words and concepts linked to Neptune are: deceptive, vague, enchanting, fluctuating, emotional, exotic, mysterious,dreamy, idealistic, pure, abstract, creative, psychic, tolerance, transparent, spiritual, alcohol, drugs, and poison.
Positive expressions of Neptune are: sensitive, refined, graceful, humane, idealistic, romantic, emotional, giving, pure,imaginative, enhancing intuition, empathy, compassion, and sensitivity.
Negative expressions of Neptune are: confusing, difficult to understand and describe, easily influenced, overly sensitive,overly dreamy, lazy, addiction-prone, easily scattered, aimless, chaotic, and dissatisfied.
In our birth chart, Neptune’s placement shows where we experience dissolution and disintegration, and where we are open to disappointments and delusions. Under Neptune’s light, we learn how to break free from our limitations, transcend the boundaries of our ego, and thus gain the ability to intuitively grasp things that go beyond our personal consciousness.
A well-placed Neptune in our birth chart makes a person refined, creative, humble, artistic, and very emotional. They have a strong ability to empathize, are aware of universal needs, and have a personality inclined towards dedication. They can balance reality and dreams, thus avoiding disappointment. The house Neptune resides in shows the areas where inspiration comes naturally and divine help is received.
A prominent Neptune placement in the birth chart can give a very attractive appearance, especially when it forms positive aspects with Venus and the Moon. If Neptune is emphasized but negatively placed in the birth chart (in angular houses 1,4, 7, 10 with many aspects), creativity, intuition, imagination, and empathy are highly developed. However, these individuals struggle to express these traits in a balanced way in their daily lives and may experience difficulties in social relationships.
These individuals should focus on personal growth and making positive changes in their environment. They should avoid excessive introspection and may turn to alcohol or drug addiction as an escape from daily problems and realities. They can be prone to deception and disappointments, unwilling to see the truth, and may perceive things as they wish them to be. They are susceptible to mental illnesses and depression.
To maintain their energy and avoid emotional breakdowns, they should combine their imagination with creativity, take action, and share their creations while being socially active.
Neptune in Aries
Individuals with Neptune in Aries in their birth chart possess a strong desire to take action towards spiritual goals. This placement ignites their imagination and they readily take risks related to spiritual matters. They are capable of bringing innovation to the fields of art and creativity. They have a strong drive for innovation and the ability to lead in spiritual matters.
Neptune in Taurus
Those with Neptune in Taurus in their birth chart feel a need to embrace spiritual matters. They can bring a more practical approach to these topics. They utilize spiritual and religious themes in art. There might be a tendency to exaggerate love and pleasure, and individuals may exceed their self-imposed boundaries. By letting go of the need for security and the sense of possession, they can reach the spiritual dimension.
Neptune in Gemini
People with Neptune in Gemini in their birth chart possess unique mental perceptions and strong intuition. They can achieve success in literature, producing powerful, striking, and memorable works. They have the ability to easily grasp spiritual concepts. They enjoy gossip.
Neptune in Cancer
Individuals with Neptune in Cancer in their birth chart have strong psychic energy. This placement brings heightened emotionality and sensitivity. Family, homeland, and nationalism are important values for them, and they readily dedicate themselves to these matters.
Neptune in Leo
Those with Neptune in Leo in their birth chart have strong talent and inspiration for art. They create magnificent and showy works of art and can make a name for themselves in the film industry. Luxurious designs emerge from their hands.
Neptune in Virgo
People with Neptune in Virgo in their birth chart approach spiritual matters with a practical perspective. They believe that achieving spiritual wholeness is difficult and they criticize and question accepted teachings about religion and faith. They may undervalue themselves and constantly criticize themselves.
Neptune in Libra
Individuals with Neptune in Libra in their birth chart may excessively idealize relationships. They might have difficulty setting boundaries or go overboard with freedom in relationships. They produce works of art, poetry, and literature with a romantic perspective. There can be infidelity in relationships and a tendency to indulge in excess.
Neptune in Scorpio
Those with Neptune in Scorpio in their birth chart show passionate interest in spiritual matters. Instead of pursuing worldly matters, they chase after spiritual ones. They excessively idealize mysterious topics and desire to merge with them. They are known for their transformative powers.
Neptune in Sagittarius
People with Neptune in Sagittarius in their birth chart have a special aptitude for spiritual matters. They are idealistic and optimistic individuals who want to serve humanity. They are visionary and idealize the feeling of freedom. They are known for their love of animals and advocacy for animal rights. They live according to their own life philosophies.
Neptune in Capricorn
Individuals with Neptune in Capricorn in their birth chart have a desire to benefit society. They work with discipline and determination towards their dreams, which are often worldly in nature. They desire success, material power, authority, and fame. They fight and struggle to the end to realize their dreams and achieve success.
Neptune in Aquarius
Those with Neptune in Aquarius in their birth chart have a humanist perspective. Individual freedom is very important to them. They can bring many inspiring innovations in communication and technology. They are known for their love of animals and nature and fight as activists for these causes.
Neptune in Pisces
People with Neptune in Pisces in their birth chart have a very high imagination. They are compassionate, sensitive, and emotional individuals. They may get caught between reality and dreams, experiencing confusion. Those with this placement can become overly absorbed in spiritual realms, detaching from the world. They should be cautious of addictions.