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Neptune in Astrology

I wanted to make a post about Neptune because this is my favorite planet to talk about in Astrology and the reason for this is there’s a lot that can be said about this one planet. It has so many different sides/layers to it, which makes sense given what the planet is all about and I just find it so fascinating, so here’s what I have to say about Neptune!

1. Neptune can be deceptive in a way that both benefits and harms those affected.

For example, people with a Venus-Neptune aspect in their chart (or even Venus in Pisces) can easily overlook red flags in their significant other. It’s like these people do not see the red flags as red flags, but rather something about their partner that can be worked on with the native acting as a therapist in their relationship and this is the delusional side of Neptune. These people tend to have a savior complex, however, it is important that they pay attention and take things at face value in their relationships.

On the other hand, I’ve noticed that people with strong Neptune energy in their chart, like Neptune in the first/harmonious aspects to the ascendant and even Pisces placements and stelliums have the ability to get away with certain things that others would be ridiculed for. This is because Neptune can give someone a more “innocent” aura/look, and honestly it’s kinda like in an infantilizing way. These people with strong Neptune can really get away with a lot from what I’ve seen and people will just brush it off like, “Oh they don’t know any better” or “Oh I’m sure they didn’t mean it. They’re such a sweetheart.” And, usually, these natives are very aware of what they are doing and can even be doing shady things behind the scenes. They could even orchestrate situations and leave without facing any consequences because of this.

2. While Neptune distorts your image in the public eye, it also affects how you view yourself.

For instance, Neptune in the tenth house in someone’s chart really gives “Old Hollywood” to me. I think people with this placement have a certain glamour to them that just draws people in and makes people want to “figure you out” because, like most of the Old Hollywood celebrities, behind all the glitz and glam there’s always a scandal or rumors surrounding these people. With this placement, people can speculate about what you do in private because these natives can be a bit more private about their personal affairs, that it comes off as “secretive” to everyone else who feels entitled to know your business.

But strong Neptune can also create some internal conflict within the native, like it could bring a weaker sense of self, so to speak. These are the people that you will see kinda shape shift from time to time, depending on who’s around and what they are dealing with emotionally. Neptune in the first house/aspecting the ascendant is a good example of this, where the native always looks like a different person every time you see them.

3. People will underestimate those with prominent Neptune/Pisces energy.

People may not always understand what you’re trying to say. It’s like having Mercury in Pisces so people may not always “get” you and you could have this experience where you say something and people look at you like you’re stupid, but someone else says the same thing and suddenly everyone seems to get it. It’s like you speak a foreign language to most people, but it could also be that people try to downplay you like you never know what you’re talking about. They could really underestimate your intelligence with this placement.

4. Neptune energy attracts copycats.

This is an interesting concept to me because not only can Neptune bring a loss of identity to oneself, it can also do this for those around you. People will change their whole aesthetic in an attempt to emulate your persona. You could see a shift in your circle, like maybe your close friends, family members, or even coworkers begin to dress like you and copy your mannerisms. A better example of this can be seen amongst celebrities like Ariana Grande (Neptune 1h) and Michael Jackson (Pisces moon in the first house + Pisces ascendant), they have a plethora of copycats.

5. Significant Neptune energy in a chart can bring artistic/creative and spiritual gifts.

Some of the best artists have strong Neptune in their chart. This planet brings artistic abilities when it comes to drawing, painting, and even music. Being musically gifted is a big one with this planet because these people understand music on a deeper level and they are able to use music as an outlet and speak to those who may be in a similar situation. Also, they are always praised for their beautiful voice. There’s really something about their voice…it’s enchanting.

These are also the people who tend to be tapped in to the spiritual realm. They usually possess psychic abilities and may have an interest in occult practices. There’s really a lot that can be learned from these people, it’s like they were just born “in the know.”

The Piano Teacher’ (2001) dir. Michael Haneke