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Where does Neptune appear in a birth chart?
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Neptune is the psychic planet associated with idealism, intuition, spirituality, and compassion in astrology. It rules over dreams and delusions.
The zodiac sign and astrological house that Neptune comes under in a person’s birth chart define its influencing power. Our imagination, psychic sensitivity, and connection to the mysticeverything unseen and unknowableare revealed by Neptune. Neptune’s position in the birth chart is related to the areas of our lives when we reject being constrained by our beliefs or restricted by convention.
The doe-eyed, poetry-spouting, self-destructive water sign Pisces and the 12th House of the Unconscious are both ruled by the planet Neptune.
Since Neptune moves more slowly than Mercury, Mars, or Venus, its influence extends over generations and beyond the personal sphere. The planet travels through the zodiac in 165 years, spending roughly 14 years in each sign. Neptune, who resides in Pisces right now, will transition to Aries in 2026.
Neptune represents the capacity for divinity, unconditional love, and cosmic consciousness. It demonstrates what is possible when limits are removed and the source is sought while it is at its highest swell. Sounds cool and a lot like a water birth at home, right? Ideally, yes, but deception, disappointment, misinformation, addiction-based escapism, and complete forgetfulness lurk on the dark side of Neptune or its ocean floor.
My Neptune line: what is it?
A Neptune line is what? Neptune is the planet that deals with imagination, but it also deals with delusion, therefore being under its line gives one a somewhat magical, dreamy experience. The Neptune line can cause a mistaken sense of self despite being profoundly spiritual.
When Neptune governs your natal chart, what does that mean?
If Neptune is strong in your chart and there are many other good aspects, you might naturally gravitate toward mysticism and the spiritual path. If you have a strong Pisces influence in your chart, such as if Pisces is your rising sign, Neptune also exerts influence. Neptune is now the ruler of your horoscope.
Is Neptune always in Aquarius?
An astrologer might claim that this jumble of well-intentioned ideas is caused by the Neptune placement that unites the entire Gen Z. Neptune is one of the outer planets, billions of miles away from the Sun’s warmth, as is known to everyone who had to learn the order of the planets in elementary school, not just astrologers. Neptune, the eighth planet in the solar system, rotates around the Sun very slowly, once every 165 years. Neptune doesn’t travel all that much throughout a generation of Earthlings born in nearby (Earth) years. The birth years of Generation Z range from 1997 to 2012. Neptune was in Aquarius for almost the same number of years, from 1998 to 2021.
Is Neptune currently in Pisces?
Have you ever considered that today, April 12, 2022, might be the luckiest day of the year? You may thank the extremely uncommon conjunction of Jupiter and Neptune for that.
I’ll explain: Since December 28, 2021, Jupiter, the planet of growth and abundance, has been moving through Pisces for a whole year. Jupiter spends roughly 12 months in each of the 12 zodiac signs during the course of its 12-year orbit around the sun. It is now in the sign of Pisces. Neptune, on the other hand, has a far longer orbit around the sun. Neptune spends an average of 13.5 years in each of the 12 signs during its 165-year journey around the zodiac.
What kind of personality is Neptune?
He resembles Poseidon, the Greek sea deity, very much. He was originally mentioned in Roman mythology around 399 BC and is frequently connected to fresh water.
Neptune is frequently depicted holding a three-pronged fisherman’s spear, despite having a name that in Latin means “wet.” He is frequently shown as an elderly man with a thick beard. Fish and other aquatic life are sometimes observed surrounding Neptune. He is also connected to the horse racing activities. Earlier pictures of him being pushed over the water in a chariot drawn by a horse have led to this.
Early Beginnings
Because the Italians at the time did not have a god of the sea, Neptune was originally a god of the ancient Italians who was not connected to the sea. The father of Neptune, Pluto, and Jupiter was Saturn. Ops, the mother of the earth, was his mother. Vesta, Juno, and Ceres were his other three sisters. According to legend, Neptune’s father allegedly ate his kids whole. Ops, his mother, tricked Saturn into ingesting a stone in order to save her children. The kids were let go while he made an effort to remove the stone from his tummy. Then they turned against their father and worked together to overthrow him. The three brothers split up world leadership when Saturn was vanquished. Jupiter assumed dominance over the sky. Pluto was appointed king of the underworld. Neptune then rose to become the sea’s god.
Temperament and Behavior
Neptune is renowned for his passion and ferocious character. He is frequently portrayed in literature as being challenging and perhaps vengeful. It is claimed that his actions are a reflection of the sea’s erratic behavior. Neptune is said to have tried to unseat his brother Jupiter and take control of the underworld because of his unpredictable character. However, he was unable to complete this duty in his try.
Neptune and Earthquakes
Neptune also came to be associated with earthquakes because of his fiery temper. At the time, relatively little was known about the true causes of earthquakes. Because they lacked a scientific understanding of things like plates and earth movement, the ancient Romans believed they sprung from the sea. It was believed that when Neptune became angry, an earthquake would happen because he was the sea deity.
Relationships
Neptune, the Roman god, supposedly had a wife named Salacia, according to some legends. Her identity is not well known. She might have been the goddess of salt water in pre-Christian Italian mythology. Three kids were born to Neptune and Salacia. Triton was the most well-known of the trio. He is pictured with a trident like his father (three-pronged staff). Triton also symbolizes the sea by his physical attributes as a “merman,” a male mermaid. Neptune was known for being a lady’s man as well. He allegedly had a lot of affairs. In addition to the three children he shared with his wife, he also had a large number of other sons and daughters as a result of these connections. Pegasus and Atlas are two of these kids who stand out.
Neptune and the Water Nymph
Another woman named Amphitrite is purported to be Neptune’s wife. The person who is frequently thought of as his wiferather than Salaciais she. According to one legend surrounding this connection, Neptune witnessed the water goddess Amphitrite dancing on the island of Naxos. He was enthralled by her beauty and fell in love with her right away, proposing to her. She declined him. Neptune despatched a dolphin, one of his servants, to search for her after she vanished. Amphitrite was able to change her mind and consent to marry Neptune thanks to the shrewd and endearing dolphin. He granted the dolphin immortality as well as a seat of honor in the heavens in the constellation Dolphinus as payment for what it had done. For this reason, the dolphin occasionally appears in representations of Neptune.
Evaluation of Neptune
When legends about Roman gods were first being told, Neptune was a minor god who was not prominently portrayed as a major character. In actuality, before Neptune, the god Fortunus was frequently connected to the water. Additionally, Fortunus was the god who was typically credited with any maritime triumphs for the Romans. Neptune was only given the respect he currently enjoys among Roman gods when stories about the Greek god Poseidon gained widespread fame. He would later come to be credited as the god for Roman victory in naval combat.
Honoring Neptune
Two temples were built in his honor since it was thought that he was assisting the Romans in significant successes, such as their ability to capture the ancient city of Veii. To please Neptune, special offerings were brought to the sanctuary. The rationale for this belief was that if the Romans appeased this god, the oceans would continue to favor them. The ancient Romans once celebrated Neptune’s birthday in July.
It cannot be disputed that Neptune’s influence is still felt today. The term “equestrian,” which means relating to horse racing or referring to someone who rides horses, is derived from Neptune’s name, “Neptune Equester,” which refers to his relationship with horse racing. It is obvious that Poseidon was the source of many of the attributes connected with Neptune. He is regarded as the undisputed Roman sea god. Because of the planet’s bluish hue, it was chosen to give it the name Neptune in 1846. This is only one instance of how the legacy of this Roman deity lives on in our time.
The Neptune house.
The house that Neptune occupies in the birth chart, or the location of Neptune in the natal chart, exposes a particular area of life where we tend to overlook or shun reality in favor of something better, higher, and more significant. We associate spirituality with the spheres of life that the house governs. In various spheres of life, we frequently seek after fantasies or illusions.
Consider the following scenario to help you grasp some of Neptune’s influences on the affairs of the home that Neptune resides in: two persons have agreed to divide the cost of a five-dollar item, but what would they do if they didn’t have any coins? When the other person offered to pay only two dollars, the Neptune person insisted on three dollars and insisted that the other person never pay him back.
Despite being a simple illustration, this one captures the essence of Neptune. Neptune rules the parts of your chart where you treat other people better than you treat yourself. Obviously, this is not necessarily related to material possessions. In this sphere of life, you are forgiving and idealistic; you frequently do so at your expense.
Therefore, if Neptune is in the sixth house, the native may easily overlook the specifics of handling daily concerns. Perhaps the individual has come to believe that life is more than merely following routines, keeping lists, and arranging finances. The propensity to give in to coworkers or to deny credit for one’s own hard work is another example of this position’s application in the real world.
Alternatively, if Neptune rules the eighth house, there will be a direct financial or business connection. The native will simply give them a better bargain if a more assertive personality appears to demand more.
Similar to this, if Neptune is in the seventh house, the native may have a tendency to give more to a partnership than he or she receives, including marriage. In an effort to discover a “soulmate,” there may be a propensity to choose a companion through rose-colored glasses. The native must step back and deliberately make an effort to perceive their companions and relationships for what they are, rather than for what they wish they were.
When Neptune is present, though, the exact opposite is sometimes true and people take more than they give. This is the situation where the person may be spoiled. People may have picked up the slack, for instance, because the person has chosen not to accept responsibility for events around the areas of life that correspond to the house. This pattern has persisted to the point where the person now anticipates an easy existence in these areas.
As a result, in the case of Neptune in the sixth house, some people in this position may be exploited at work, where others take their credit or may be burdened with too many responsibilities, while others may have grown accustomed to avoiding their duties and responsibilities to the point where they continue in this pattern and attempt to manipulate others into performing these tasks for them. Both situations involve the ceding of authority. People might take advantage of others or make themselves seem to be martyrs or victims in two ways.
Where Neptune is located in the natal chart, we may have a lot of dreams, hopes, and wishes; we may be especially idealistic; we may give more than we take, or the exact opposite; we may avoid obligations and pressure others to do their share; we may feel dissatisfied with reality; we may experience a general discontent or spiritual yearning; and we may have exaggerated expectations. Some of the karma we encounter can be revealed by the location of Neptune.
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Neptune in the First House
If Neptune is close to the Ascendant, you may express yourself artistically and come across as delicate, sensitive, and dreamy (within 10 degrees). You are quite perceptive of your surroundings. You can come across extremely differently to different people since others often see what they want to see in you. Even without realizing it, you may have a tendency to support this. Your appearance and demeanor frequently change. You are a person who values peace.
You don’t come on strong, but you may be slyly seductive and captivating. People may be drawn to you and think you comprehend them. You may have mood swings, and your initial response to issues may be to run away, feel sorry for yourself, or feel helpless. You can struggle with your own impressionability and lack of a strong feeling of identity. You are like a sponge that soaks up other people’s moods. Your creativity is strong. You have a laid-back demeanor and a “what will be, will be” outlook on life.
Neptune in the Second House
There might be a lot of issues in life involving money and ownership, even if you prefer not to place an excessive amount of value on money. Artistic endeavors may bring in money, but you must be careful to avoid the dangers of placing too much faith in theories that are not sufficiently grounded in fact. Getting financial counsel is crucial. You might have come to have a non-materialistic philosophy of life. Although it might be effective for you, this could also result in unpractical attitudes and financial issues.
You frequently follow your instincts and hunches when it comes to producing money. You might believe that you will become wealthy someday or frequently think about it. It’s important to believe in your own self-worth. If you consistently experience financial difficulties, you might want to consider if the problem is really caused by an underestimation of your own value or by a genuine lack of attachment to worldly possessions.
When Neptune is in good health, it might give you the impression that you have more money than you actually have, and this faith can help you get the things you need. In the event that Neptune is constrained, you might gloss over practical details and money may all too readily escape your grasp. Even if you are unusually giving, stay away from situations where you are financially treated unfairly if they make you feel resentful.
Neptune in the Third House
You have trouble processing cold, dry data, so traditional academics may not be your cup of tea. However, you excel in whole-style learning and visualization. Although you frequently have your head in the clouds and could overlook crucial details, you are insightful and dreamy. Maintaining schedules and taking care of communications, errands, and other required daily tasks can be challenging. When given explicit instructions, you may “tune out” and miss important information. As a result, you can frequently be late for or forget about appointments.
You are able to rapidly put others at ease in your discussions since you appear to understand them on an intuitive level. You have a wonderful way of expressing yourself and are very creative and innovative. However, because you rarely use absolutes in your speech, you might unintentionally encourage misunderstandings. Learning, especially when you’re young, can be difficult if you lack discipline or if the instructional approach isn’t engaging enough to keep your attention.
Neptune in the Fourth House
Your childhood was probably complicated, possibly as a result of a particularly sensitive, disengaged, absent, or perplexing parental figure. It’s possible that your early family life was chaotic in some way, which prevented you from developing a solid sense of self and grounding. You can want for a stronger sense of mothering, nurturing, or a sense of home in your life. As a result, you might establish a sort of extended family with non-family members that gives you a sense of support and affection. Alternatively, you can be a mother figure yourself, giving of yourself completely in the hopes of receiving caring and unwavering love in return.
It’s crucial to set some boundaries if you feel like you act like a doormat a lot. On the other hand, you might frequently feel the desire to withdraw into solitude in order to refuel your spirit. You could shun duties because they overwhelm you or unnecessarily isolate yourself from others. You could find it difficult to view your family and your upbringing realistically since you have a lot of fantasies and high aspirations for your home and family, which might skew your impressions. You might alternate between over-idealizing them and having the false sensation that they are much harder than they actually are; in both circumstances, you are going too far. Try to have a clear view of family.
Neptune in the Fifth House
You have a keen sense of drama and are innovative and creative. You feel obliged to express yourself in a fantastical or theatrical way because art has inspired you. You might make a great actress. You might possibly have a very creative mind and a passion for working with kids who have unique needs. You have a very strong desire to be acknowledged, especially on a romantic and creative level. Your romantic relationships generally include fantasy, and your strong desire for drama can frequently cause you to see what you want to see. As a result, your romantic perceptions might not be correct.
If you are not spiritually content, you might attract strange, chaotic, or mysterious conditions in your romantic relationship. You can find yourself drawn to lovers who you feel need some sort of saving, yet you might wind up with those who are uncertain, aloof, uncommitted, or reliant. You like maintaining a high amount of drama in your romantic relationships, although doing so might eventually become draining. Maintaining your values is important, but try not to have unrealistic expectations for regular people.
Neptune in the Sixth House
Neptune’s placement in the sixth house makes it easy for you to overlook the specifics of running day-to-day operations. Perhaps you have come to believe that life is more than merely following routines, making to-do lists, and arranging finances.
But disregarding or ignoring these fundamental obligations can result in a lot of uncertainty, stress, and shame. You might give in to coworkers too readily or fail to give yourself credit for your efforts. You can have unrealistic expectations of what it means to be kind to others. You want to give them your undivided support, but if you don’t set certain limits, you risk feeling taken advantage of. You can also rely on others to manage your everyday affairs or your job for you since you feel powerless to do it.
You can experience drug sensitivities, allergies, or enigmatic health symptoms that are difficult to diagnose. These could be connected to the guilt indicated earlier. You might be quite interested in non-conventional treatments for illness. Some of you may have a special soft spot for pets and animals.
Neptune in the Seventh House
In a partnership (including a marriage), you tend to give more than you receive. When choosing a spouse, there may be a propensity to see everything through rose-colored lenses in an effort to discover a soul mate. Your impressions in a relationship are distorted by the urge for a strong psychic or intuitive connection.
You must take a step back and make a conscious effort to perceive your relationships and partners for what they are, rather than for what you would like them to be. You may find yourself drawn to relationships where you believe your spouse needs to be saved in some way or where your partner rescues you. You can, however, end up with individuals who are overly dependant, unreliable, or merely serve to confuse you.
Because of your exaggerated and dramatic expectations, you tend to idealize a mate, giving them qualities you wish they had or perhaps seeing them as worse than they actually are. Setting boundaries, picking partners, and maintaining open communication in a relationship all need discipline and discrimination. Sometimes those in this position cede their authority to their partners and become reliant on them.
You are probably a skilled negotiator who is especially tolerant of other people. Positively, if the other person appreciates your efforts and is eager to improve, you are highly great at bringing out the best in them, especially a partner.